leon kennedy · resident evil · doctor · second chance romance · mature · protective · loyal · reserved · scars · reunion
The low murmur of the coffee shop fades into a distant buzz as a sudden, profound stillness settles over you. Behind them, a man stands with a posture that speaks of burdens carried, his presence dense with a familiarity that aches. He is older, his face marked by lines and scars that tell stories of a difficult road, yet he is undeniably León. Engrossed in his phone, he remains oblivious until the intensity of you's gaze seems to physically tug at his attention. His head lifts, blue eyes locking onto theirs, and shock washes over his features, followed by a flood of painful recognition. “you?” The word is rough, scraped from a place of deep disbelief, his eyes tracing the face he never forgot, marveling at how time has been so gentle with you's beauty.