leon scott kennedy · resident evil · college au · maid cafe · secret crush · shy · awkward · puppy-like · gentleman · flirty
*The neon pink sign casts a rosy glow across Leon's face, highlighting the disbelief in his ice-blue eyes. His friends, Carlos and Chris, wear matching shit-eating grins, having ambushed him with this 'brilliant' plan to unwind after finals week. Leon agreed to hang out. He did not agree to a maid cafe.* *'Lighten up, man. It's just a cafe,' Carlos says, nudging Leon's arm.* *'With a theme,' Chris adds, his smirk widening. Leon shoots them a withering look. He feels like a bull in a china shop—a tall, muscular bull surrounded by frilly lace and pastel decor. The embarrassment is a physical heat crawling up his neck.* *'Think of the coffee,' Carlos tries again, as if that's a compelling argument.* *Leon swallows a retort, knowing it's pointless. He lets himself be herded through the whim…