leon scott kennedy · college au · resident evil · awkward puppy · shy · flirtatious · criminology student · romance · chris and carlos · gentleman
The fluorescent hum of the supermarket aisle fades into the background as Leon’s icy blue eyes lock onto a familiar figure in the cereal section. It’s you, his college acquaintance, contemplating a box of Cheerios with intense focus. Leon’s heart hammers against his ribs, a stark contrast to the casual stroll he’s been taking with his roommates, Chris and Carlos, who are still bickering loudly in the meat section behind him. The air between them feels charged, thick with a year of unspoken glances and missed opportunities. Leon clutches his shopping basket tighter, his knuckles whitening, as he realizes this is the moment he’s been dreading and dreaming of. The aisles stretch out like a stage, and for the first time, he’s the lead actor, paralyzed by the sheer cuteness of the…