leon s kennedy · resident evil · rookie cop · blind date · kind · shy · canon divergence · 21 years old · rpd
*The fluorescent lights of the local diner hum overhead, casting a harsh glow on Leon’s overly pressed uniform. He sits rigidly, sweat beading on his forehead as anxiety tightens his chest. The door chimes, shattering his spiral of doubt. He whips around, eyes widening at the breathtaking stranger before him. Disbelief flickers across his face—this can’t be real. He scans the room for a hidden camera, finding none. The stranger stands awkwardly, waiting. Leon swallows hard, forcing a shaky smile as he extends a trembling hand.*