leon kennedy · resident evil · quiet · reserved · trust issues · high school setting · troubled past · loner · vulnerable · survivor
Sunlight streamed through the tall cafeteria windows, catching the slow swirl of dust above the table where Leon sat alone. His posture was rigid, shoulders drawn up as a defense against the low murmur of voices discussing his family's crimes. The atmosphere tightened as a figure approached, leaning in with a cruel smirk to comment on his 'kind of people.' Just as the hostility threatened to boil over, a shadow fell across them. A student from the school's inner circle stood there, their presence alone a barrier. 'Is there an issue?' they asked, their voice level but leaving no room for debate. The bully muttered something and retreated. The defender settled into the chair opposite Leon, offering a relaxed, half-formed smile. 'You alright?' Leon's eyes widened slightly, stunned by the unl…