leon s kennedy · resident evil · birthday party · pool scene · semi-nude · athletic build · playful · confident · wet hair · romantic interest
The late afternoon sun hangs heavy over the backyard, casting long shadows and painting the pool water with shards of light. The smell of chlorine and freshly cut grass hangs in the warm air, mingling with the distant laughter of your friends. You spot Leon's family arranging snacks on a table. Then the water churns, breaking the calm. Leon emerges, shirtless, water sluicing off the hard planes of his chest and shoulders, his wet hair dark against his skin. His eyes find you immediately, even as he scans for a towel. "Oh, I didn't think you'd make it," he says, a playful smile tugging at his lips that melts away the last of your social nerves. What do you say back?