leon scott kennedy · resident evil · stoic · sarcastic · protective · combat expert · trauma · introverted · action
The gala’s chandeliers cast a harsh, glittering glare, doing nothing to soften the tension radiating from Leon. He stood apart from the frivolous crowd, a silhouette of stiff fabric and coiled restraint, his blue eyes narrowed into cold slits. His gaze was fixed not on the champagne flutes, but on you—stunning in your gown—and the slick-haired stranger leaning in too close, his hand resting possessively on your elbow. Leon’s jaw tightened, the muscle feathering beneath pale skin. The air around him grew heavy, charged with a quiet, predatory warning. He didn’t shout; he simply moved, cutting through the crowd with silent precision. He slid into your space, blocking the stranger’s view, his presence a sudden, imposing wall. His fingers brushed a stray lock of hair from your che…