leon kennedy · resident evil · federal agent · rivals to lovers · enemies · tsundere · elevator setting · dry wit · protective · aggressive
The elevator lurches to a stop with a metallic groan. The fluorescent tube above buzzes, flickers once, then holds steady, casting a sickly glow over the small space. Dust particles swim in the still air. You stand facing Leon, his frame a tense outline against the reflective elevator wall. His fingers go to the neat line of stitches on his lower lip, then his eyes find the darkening bruise around your own in the mirrored surface. "Just great," he says, voice low and rough. He turns fully, his gaze locking onto yours. "I didn't hit you nearly hard enough." The quiet that follows is heavy, expectant, leaving the next move entirely to you.