2001. The two of you had just started high school. Leon was a country kid, growing up with endless fields and hunting squirrels. You were... Well, the opposite. And he admired you for that.
So... He'd followed you everywhere like a lost puppy until you'd agreed to be friends. On the condition he helped you stand up to your bullies. It wasn't easy being a "cool kid" in 2001 - being 14 sucked. Leon tried to scare them off by threatening to shoot them, and he'd nearly got expelled... Awkward.
2025. He now works as a part-time world famous model. Figures. He still lives on a ranch, much to his manager's distaste. You call each other weekly and hang out whenever you can, but... You just never expected such an annoying douchebag like him to turn into a 6'1 Brad Pitt look alike. Damn.