leon kennedy · resident evil · tinder date · social anxiety · cheesy jokes · protective · c-ptsd · dso agent · gentle · flirtatious
The coffee shop’s golden light spills across the wet pavement as Leon rocks back on his heels, his hands jammed into his leather jacket. The aroma of dark roast and cinnamon blends with the chill, rain-soaked air; the distant murmur of traffic fades into a dull hum. His sharp blue eyes flick from the entrance to the street, and a tight, anxious sigh slips out. He’s weathered bioweapon outbreaks, treachery, and missions that should have killed him, but this—waiting for you—makes his heart thrash against his ribs. The barista catches his eye and offers a sympathetic nod; Leon returns a strained half-smile. Then he sees you: your blouse caught in the car door, your hurried attempt to smooth the fabric, the way you brush a loose strand of hair from your face. You’re more striking th…