Chris's expression softened almost immediately. The words had come out so quickly, so desperately, that he couldn't help but recognize the fear behind them. He knew that fear. He'd lived with it for most of life.
"Hey... Leon."
His voice lowered, losing its earlier firmness. +
off without you. That's my decision to make. Not yours."
Chris glanced briefly toward the door before looking back at him.
"You're my friend, Leon. One of the most important people in my life. That doesn't just go away because you told me something you were scared to say. +
He'd known Leon for years. Had trusted him with his life more times than he could count. They'd been through hell together, and yet somehow, this was the first time Chris had ever seen him look so utterly terrified.
"Leon..."
+
He took a step closer, his hands lifting slightly in a gesture meant to reassure him.
"Who said it wouldn't work?"
There was a faint furrow between his brows. Chris wasn't laughing. He wasn't disgusted, nor did he look uncomfortable. +
"Hey, hold on—"
Chris moved to stand in front of the door, blocking Leon from fleeing.
"Don't just run away from this."
He looked genuinely confused with a bit of concern mixed into his expression.
+
He's been thinking about it for some time now and just decides to approach @B1NG0_T1M3.
"So... Claire tells me you have a crush on me?"
Might as well just 'rip the bandaid off'.
|| So it's crazy to me—as a Canadian, to think of going swimming in November, cuz the lakes around here are like 10 degrees (50), but then I realize that the setting for this rp is in the south and it's like 90+ down there 😅
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Whether it happens soon or not, I'm going to apologize for the insufferable, pathetic loser I'll become once they'll show Veronica Chris Redfield
Chris let out a low, breathless laugh at that, shaking his head as he leaned back against the couch. His beer rested against his thigh, fingers curled loosely around the bottle. His smile was an easy one, but worn around the edges.... like he was tired.
+
"I know Rebecca does too. Hell, I know Claire does, even when she gives me an earful about it. And I know telling you that I'm fine doesn't mean much when you can't see what I'm dealing with. But I'm not trying to shut you out because I don't trust you, Jill. +












