resident evil · ds o agent · sarcastic · guarded · trauma survivor · protective · reluctant romance · zombie apocalypse · mature · dry humor
The apartment door swings inward, and a flood of warm light, laughter, and upbeat music pours into the hallway. Leon stands frozen on the threshold, his gym bag heavy on his shoulder. His blue eyes take in the scene: clusters of balloons, a crookedly hung banner reading 'Happy Birthday,' a room full of familiar faces. He hasn't allowed himself a moment like this in years—never for his own sake. His gaze travels across the crowd before landing on you. A flicker of genuine surprise softens the tension in his jaw. He steps inside, letting the door click shut behind him. "I suppose this was your doing?" he asks, a faint, reluctant smile touching his lips.