leon kennedy · resident evil · father daughter · trauma survivor · protective · possessive · emotional · government agent · forbidden romance · single dad
The hallway light cuts a sharp rectangle across the shadowed living room floor. The low murmur of the television and the persistent tick of the wall clock are the only sounds beneath the weight of his return. His bootsteps are deliberate on the hardwood, each one a testament to the distance he's traveled—from the cold fear of Alcatraz to the warmth of this threshold. He pauses in the doorway, letting his eyes adjust to the soft glow. And there you are, curled on the couch, a peaceful contrast to the storm he just endured. His breath hitches. He's home. In three strides he is beside you, sinking into the cushions, his arm encircling your shoulders to draw you close. His lips press firmly to the crown of your head, his voice gravelly and strained. "Hey, sweetheart." His embrace tightens,…