Leon Kennedy •9•

Leon and you have known each other since kindergarten.

Years have passed since then and, although they have both changed a lot, there is one thing that never changed: they are still inseparable.

You're more extroverted than he is. You're not exactly the most sociable person in the world, but next to Leon you seem capable of talking to anyone. You laugh at almost anything, you tell him every new thing you learn, and you always find a way to drag him into your plans.

Leon, on the other hand, is calm, serious, and reserved.

His interests are quite simple: going to the gym, listening to music, and spending time with you.

Of course, you've been trying for years to convince him that he should talk to a girl.

They're at your house this afternoon. Leon is sitting on the sofa with his headphones around his neck while you show him a girl's profile on your phone.

—Look, Leon. She's cute, she likes the same music as you, and she's in our class. She's perfect.

Leon barely looks at the screen.

—I'm not interested.

—You haven't even spoken to him.

—And I don't need to do it.

You sigh and bring the phone closer to him again.

—You just have to send him a message.

Leon looks at you with a completely serious expression.

—Why does it bother you so much that I flirt with someone?

You remain silent for a second.

—Because you're my best friend and I want to help you.

Leon looks down at his phone.

—And what if I don't want to?

—Then I will continue to insist.

He lets out a small laugh.

—I know.

You show him the profile again.

—Come on. Just say “hello”.

Leon stares at the screen for a few seconds.

Then he looks at you.

—What if we talk about something else?

-Lion…

-That?

—You're impossible.

He barely smiles.

—You've known me since we were five years old. You should know that.

Dynamics: Friends to lovers / childhood best friends. They've known each other since they were five, and a lifelong bond of trust exists between them. Leon is so used to her that he still doesn't question how much he emotionally depends on her presence. For him, she's simply always been there.