RE4 || Leon + the Merchant.

part one.

"Stranger!" The merchant called out to the blonde as he approached the table. "I heard you took care of that last request! On behalf of my compatriots, I thank you, friend." The man smiled under his mask. Leon tilted his head forward, "Last request? No more medallions to hunt down?" He shifted to the side a bit. The merchant laughed, "You scared the lot off! A real exterminator you are."
Leon chuckled, moving closer to the table. "Got anything new in that big coat of yours?" He asked the man, nodded his head with a small smile. The merchant laughed again, Leon sure did crack him up (even when he wasn't trying to?). "Ahh, just an old working stiff is all." The taller explained. "Hmm.. Your body armor be patched a little-" Leon cut him off, raising his hand in the air. "Pass." The merchant shrugged. "Okay,, Any trinkets to sell?" He shifted his feet, talking with his hands. "Not yet." The blonde said dryly. The merchant hummed quietly, "How 'bout that knife?" He pointed to Leon's blade. Leon reached for it, grasping the handle gently before stopping. He brought his arm in front of him, peering down at it for a moment as dark streaks over-ran it; He squeezed his arm. "Damn it.." He half whispered to himself. The merchant tilted his head, looking at Leon with worry in his eyes. "Stranger" He muttered. Leon turned to the side, shaking his head. "I'm wasting time!-" He turned away from the faceless man, walking away from the table as he began his journey once again.

"Hold it mate!" The man called out behind him. "I can't take another request." Leon threw his hand back as if shooing something away as he shook his head. The merchant moved out from behind his table, pulling a needle thing from one of his pockets. He raised the needle high, "Stranger!" He called out again. The blonde stopped and turned back around quickly. He looked at the needle, and then at the merchant. He looked the man up and down for a second. "Is that?-" He cut his sentence short, expecting the merchant to answer his half-of-a question. "Mmhmm." The faceless man hummed with a nod. Leon turned around, taking a few seconds to think about it before giving his answer. "Alright, I'll buy it. How much?". They stood with a 2 feet gap, Leon waiting for an answer. The merchant almost danced as he spoke, "Ye of little faith. Come here" He waved his friend over. He held the needle in between his fingers, watching the other closely. The male let out a small sigh as he made his way over. He looked at the ground for a moment before turning his attention to the black strings on under his skin. Leon lifted his hand, only for his gesture to be cut off as the brit placed a rough hand on the back of Leons neck. Leon gasped, surprised at the sudden movement. "I'll be gentle, Stranger.." He reassured him, moving the needle up to the side of his neck. Leon looked to the side, His eyebrows raised into an almost worry filled look. The merchant focused on his neck, resting the needle down before pushing the pen-like button on the end of it. The blonde hissed as the metal stabbed him, "Steady.." The merchant whispered softly. Leon reached forward, grasping the mans coat tightly. He groaned quietly with gritted teeth as the pain worsened. The stinging came to an end once the merchant had removed the needle, throwing it to the side. He placed a hand right where the needle had just been, shaking his head as he spoke in a soft tone. "Just breathe Love. I got you." He comforted the other. Leon breathed heavily, Looking at the other with puppy-dog eyes. The merchant moved his hand down, placing two fingers gently as he felt for a pulse. Leon's heart pounded against his finger tips. "Your hearts pounding.." His eyes softened at his companion. He tilted his head. "Wait" Leon raised his head, staring into the merchants eyes — the only exposed part of his face. The merchant took a few seconds, before removing his hand from Leon's neck. He ripped his mask off swiftly, pulling Leon forward. Before he could get another word out, the blonde was pulled into a deep kiss. "Mmm.." The taller hummed into the kiss. Leon stood stiff, his face airbrushed a soft pinkish red color. He held onto his friends coat, his grasp tightening while the merchants arms were wrapped back around Leon's neck.
They pulled away from each other, a line of saliva connected their lips. They let out small breathes, Leon looking at the ground while the Merchant never took his eyes off of the other. He shook his head softly, "You taste like raw eggs." He joked. The man finally looked back at him, letting out a small chuckle. "I've got gum?-" He shrugged, Letting a small smile spread across his lips. The Merchant let out another chuckle. "Good enough." He smiled before pulling him into another kiss. Leon leaned into this one, taking in every second of it. The kiss deepened more and more every second. The merchant ran his hand through the others hair, tilting his head as he sort of crouched down for the other. The merchant slide his hand down Leons body, resting it on his lower back as he pulled the other closer; Their fronts basically touching by now. The red on Leons face deepened alongside the kiss. He shivered at the Merchants soft touch. The man leaned forward, slipping his hand under Leons armor. "Mmm" Leon hummed.