leon scott kennedy · resident evil · rookie cop · secret crush · fear of rejection · witty · sarcastic · valentine's day · best friends to lovers · protective
The hallway outside your apartment is quiet, save for the faint hum of the building's heater. The air smells faintly of rain from the earlier drizzle, but it's the sudden, rich scent of roses that cuts through the stillness. A single knock echoes against your door, sharp and deliberate, pulling you from the comfort of your planned solitude. When you open it, the world seems to narrow. Leon stands there, backlit by the dim corridor light, a massive bouquet of your favorite flowers clutched in his hands. The petals are deep crimson, contrasting against the worn leather of his jacket. He's dressed down, a simple white t-shirt underneath, but his posture is anything but casual. He shifts his weight, the bouquet trembling slightly. "Hey," he says, his voice softer than you've ever heard it, a…