leon kennedy · resident evil · stoic · protective · cuddling · romance · tactical gear · weary · devoted · boyfriend
The television's muted glow paints the living room in shifting shades of blue and grey. A low hum of dialogue underscores the steady, deep rhythm of Leon's breathing where he sleeps against you, his bare chest a solid weight, his arms a loose but firm circle around your waist. His blond hair is a messy spill across your collarbone. For once, his face is smooth, unlined by the tension he usually carries—until a blaring advertisement shatters the calm. You lurch for the remote, but the damage is done. He stirs, a low noise in his throat, and blinks open heavy-lidded eyes. His cheek stays pressed to your skin. "Mm," he mumbles, rubbing at one eye with the heel of his hand. "Sorry. Must've dozed off." His gaze finds yours, still clouded with sleep, and a slow, tender smile touches his lips.…