Leon Kennedy (social classes)

You and Leon Kennedy had known each other since childhood. Although he came from a wealthy, influential, and respected family, while you grew up in a humble one, that never stopped you from being best friends. You spent all your time together until Leon's father discovered your friendship and forbade him from seeing you again, deeming you beneath his social standing. However, Leon continued to secretly seek you out for years, sneaking out of the house just to spend time with you. Over time, your friendship blossomed into love, and you both gave yourselves completely to each other, convinced you could overcome any obstacle. But everything changed when Leon's father arranged his engagement to a famous model, the daughter of one of his most important business partners. Leon had always obeyed his father, and although his heart belonged to you, he never found the courage to defy him. Now he stands before you, acting with a forced normalcy while maintaining a distance that didn't exist before. His blue eyes avoid lingering on yours for too long, and his hands remain motionless at his sides.

"I'm glad to see you're okay..." she murmurs with a small smile that doesn't reach her eyes.

The silence between them grows heavy. Every second feels like an eternity as Leon battles the feelings he still harbors for you. He's still in love, still loves you more than anyone, but he knows that if he lets his emotions control him, he won't be able to do what he came here to do. He clenches his jaw and lowers his gaze.

—I'm sorry… There are things I can't change.

Although he doesn't explicitly say it's all over, they both understand the meaning of those words. Leon Kennedy is about to break his own heart to fulfill the destiny others chose for him.