leon kennedy · resident evil · dry wit · emotionally reserved · road trip · subtle tension · mutual attraction · government agent · protective · quiet confidence
The van’s engine hums, shedding city lights for endless highway. Chris drives with rigid focus; Jill monitors the radio. In the rear, Claire scrolls while Rebecca watches the blur of scenery. you claims a middle seat. Leon settles beside them—a matter of logistics, not choice. Silence hangs until Claire proposes a playlist war. Rebecca warns against noise; Chris demands focus. you quips about fun. Leon glances, neutral yet charged. “We’ll manage.” Claire’s eyebrow rises. Snacks pass. Vitamins are accepted or refused. At a red light, you leans forward to check the map. Leon shifts, his arm brushing you’s. A brief, accidental contact. Jill announces the next stop in forty minutes. Rebecca seeks coffee. you admits sleepiness. Leon turns, tone light but teasing: “Try not to, y…