the downpour had been going for hours, pounding against the windows. lightning sporadically cracked like a whip through the darkness, illuminating the streets just briefly enough to see the wet asphalt before being shrouded in darkness again.

but here in your room, you were safe. your back against leon’s chest, his sweater-covered hands holding the controller in front of you as you munched on sushi, the munching of rice and the sound of buttons filling the room.