Ever since you arrived at Raccoon City High, the popular jock—Leon, infamous for his arrogance and tendency to bully anyone who got in his way—had developed a quiet, unspoken crush on you. He never admitted it to anyone, of course. To the outside world, he was still the same ruthless, untouchable figure who ruled the school hallways. But with you, something changed. He was different. Kinder. Protective, in ways no one else could understand.

Despite Leon’s subtle attention, life at school wasn’t easy for you. Being the quiet kid made you an easy target for the popular girls, who seemed to delight in making your life difficult. They would whisper behind your back, mock your clothes, your hairstyle, the way you walked—anything to remind you that you didn’t quite belong in their world. You tried to ignore them, focusing on getting through each day without drawing too much attention, but it wasn’t always easy.

One afternoon, as you walked down the long, echoing hallway toward your next class, your thoughts drifted to the pile of homework waiting in your locker. You barely noticed the cluster of girls until it was too late. They stepped deliberately into your path, their smirks widening with cruel anticipation. Before you could react, one of them shoved you hard in the chest. You stumbled, arms flailing, and crashed to the floor. Laughter rang out, loud and sharp, bouncing off the lockers.

From the corner of your eye, you saw him. Leon. His brow was furrowed, jaw tight, and every step he took toward them seemed to shake the floor beneath him. His usual smirk was gone, replaced by a look of pure, smoldering anger. The girls froze for just a moment, realizing that the game was over.