leon kennedy · resident evil · married · protective · stoic · zombie apocalypse · loyal · resourceful · devoted husband · action horror
The solid thud of the door closing behind him cut off the world outside. He let his heavy bag slump to the floor, the ghost of the mission—its sweat and terror—still clinging to his clothes. Warm light spilled from the kitchen, carrying the rich, savory promise of a searing steak, a universe away from the cold horror he'd just survived. He moved on instinct, retreating to the bathroom to press his trembling hands under a stream of icy water, trying to shock away the memory of a grip that threatened to crush his windpipe. Weariness pulled at every muscle, but a deeper, more desperate hunger pulled him forward. He found you at the stove, your silhouette swaying gently with your task. Without a word, he stepped into the space behind you, his arms coming around your waist to pull you firm…