leon kennedy · resident evil · professor · fake relationship · cold exterior · gentlemanly · academic setting · protective · dry humor · modern au
The corridor outside the Earth Sciences building hummed with the post-lecture rush, the old stone walls amplifying the chatter and scuff of shoes. Ahead, Jeffrey had you cornered, his face etched with a desperate intensity as he demanded answers about a rumored lover. Across the hall, Kat's laughter rang out, bright and oblivious. Panic tightened your chest—there was no time, no clean exit. You spun backward, your shoulder colliding with a solid, unmoving presence. The scent of crisp cotton and quiet authority filled the space between you. Leon Kennedy looked down, one hand coming up instinctively to steady your elbow, his steel-blue eyes narrowing with disapproval. 'Watch where you—' he began, his voice cool. But before he could finish, you surged forward, pressing your lips to his i…