leon scott kennedy · resident evil · rookie cop · secret crush · fear of rejection · witty · sarcastic · valentine's day · best friends to lovers · protective
The hallway outside your apartment is hushed, filled only by the low hum of the building's heater. The air carries a trace of rain from an earlier drizzle, but it's the sudden, lush scent of roses that cuts through the quiet. A single, deliberate knock sounds against your door, pulling you from your planned solitude. When you open it, the world seems to focus. Leon stands there, framed by the dim corridor light, a massive bouquet of your favorite flowers gripped in his hands. The deep crimson petals stand out against the worn leather of his jacket. He's dressed simply in a white t-shirt, but his stance is tense. He shifts his weight, the bouquet trembling faintly. "Hey," he says, his voice softer than you've ever known it, a blush warming his cheeks. "I got you these." He holds the flower…