leon kennedy · resident evil · sarcastic · cocky · rival · enemies to lovers · elevator setting · dso agent · protective · trauma
The fluorescent lights in the elevator hummed a flat, lifeless note, washing the chrome walls in a sterile glare. The air hung heavy with the smell of industrial cleaner and a tension so sharp you could taste it. Leon stood rigid, his reflection a pale ghost in the polished metal, icy blue eyes locked on the doors as if sheer will could keep them sealed. His jaw tightened at the sound of your footsteps; a sharp, irritated breath hissed out as you stepped over the threshold. He stabbed the button with aggressive force, half-hoping the doors would snap shut and swat you away. No such luck. The elevator lurched into motion—and then, without warning, the lights died. A violent shudder threw him off balance, stumbling hard into you. His chest pressed flush against yours, his hands slamming i…