Work Text:
Leon threw his black leather gloves on the ground and looked at his now cured hands and took the silver ring from his back pocket. He put the ring on and he finally felt a little more like himself and that he could leave another horrible day behind. He could finally go see his husband. Finally go lay in his arms and let go of everything.
When all the lights had went out he had already started making peace with himself that he would die with grace underground, in the dark with no hope of getting out. He was scared that he would never get to see Chris's beautiful face or be held by him again. But when the Hound Wolf Squad dropped down to get them the relief had been immediate.
Now he and Grace were on a chopper going back to the BSAA HQ with them. It was quiet with a headset on. The night sky was beautiful even with the clouds. He looked down at Raccoon and wondered how he still found the place beautiful even after all the tragic things that had happened down there. The place had been quiet and peaceful, except for the zombies, and at the same time all the abandoned places had screamed at him with death and sorrow. Perhaps he could finally make peace with Raccoon.
He was a little skeptical of Elpis and what was really in it but he felt better than in ages. He had been in constant pain for so long he had forgotten how good it feels when nothing is bothering him. He didn't even feel gross in his own body, except for all the blood and grime stuck on him, he almost felt pure. If Elpis really did cure everything, maybe all the traces of the Plaga and all the other nasty viruses were out.
He looked at the HWS. He had met them a couple of times but never really had a chance to talk to them.
"Thanks for the save, It's hard to find people to rely on these days" Leon said and then nodded at Umber Eyes "And even harder to find people who say my name right"
"hah, no problem, thanks for keeping Redfield sane all these years."
It would still be a couple of hours until they would arrive at HQ. Chris would be waiting for him there, he could manage. He knew it would be useless to try to sleep so he started cleaning his guns. He looked at the Requiem, it was gorgeous, it was really reliable and it packed a punch. He wished he would've had it on all his missions.
After a while when all the adrenaline went down he started to feel gross again. He was soaked in blood. All he wanted to do was get a shower and cuddle with Chris until he passed out.
When they arrived at the headquarters Chris was waiting for him at the doors looking hot as ever.
He looked at Grace and put on a comforting smile "you gonna be okay?" Leon knew it was an useless question, of course she wouldn't be okay after all that, nobody would.
"Y-y-yeah I'll be okay"
"That's good, I'll see you tomorrow then"
"Umm… you too"
Leon sent her his last comforting smile after he had made sure that someone from the squad would show Grace where she would be staying. They had to stay for a couple of days for medical check ups and statements.
When Leon got close enough he almost jumped onto Chris. Chris put his massive arms around him and hugged him. He was so warm and firm. He was home.
"I'm glad you're here"
He was too exhausted to answer. They didn't need to talk, just them being together was enough. They just continued hugging until Chris loosened the hug a little and kissed him chastely.
"C'mon lets go inside."
Chris held Leon's hand the whole way to his BSAA issued room. There was almost nobody in the halls as it was so late. When they got inside Leon collapsed on the chair next to the door.
"gosh, I'm so spent, we should just retire at this point."
"You know, if you really mean that this time, we could in a couple of years."
"As if we could actually do that, I think we're having an affair as we're almost married to our jobs."
Chris just laughed at that and started taking Leon's boots and gear off. His hands were so gentle and safe. Leon could finally relax.
He had felt so sick when he was tied up and Gideon was touching him and breathing at him. What a fucking creep. Now he was really wondering when that guy had last brushed his teeth. Why did all the bad guys he always went after have to choke him and throw him around like a rag doll. He was really starting to feel his muscles and bruises hurting. After all maybe that serum wasn't some magic potion that could fix all his problems. Well at least he was cured, he could deal with the back pain later.
Chris took his hands in his and kissed them. He could never get over how nice their ringed hands looked together. "you okay?"
"Yeah. Yeah, well as good as one can be right now."
"We can talk tomorrow if you want?" Chris asked, probably knowing how Leon was feeling at the moment.
Leon sighed hard "yeah, sure"
It had become almost like a tradition that they would tell each other everything after a mission. It was good, as they usually just tried to push all that happened deep down where no one could ever reach it. It was hard to open up even after all these years but they both knew it was important. They didn't want to fall back into their habits of alcohol and despair.
Leon tried getting up from the chair he was in but then just collapsed back. "fuck" he sighed heavily. "could you carry my old ass, I guess my body finally said quits."
"of course, princess" Chris said with a lovely smile and kissed his hair.
"oh stop that" Leon said while laughing a little. Chris put a Hand under his knees and one behind his back and hoisted him up with his arms to carry him to the bathroom.
"You want me to come in with you? wash your hair?"
"I would love that but I think I'll manage, just put me down on the stool"
They really were getting old they even had a place to sit in the shower. Fifties wasn't actually that old but with all the accumulated injuries, they usually needed double the recovery time than before.
Chris put him down again and as he was leaving he said "I'll be outside finishing a couple of reports so I can spend all of tomorrow with you. Just yell if you need me"
"Sure handsome." He sent a flying kiss to Chris.
After a long burning hot shower he put on a hoodie of Chris's that Leon probably used more than him and went to look for Chris. The BSAA 'dorm' rooms weren't the finest but they were sufficient and because of Chris's high position his room was a little bigger than normally. It just had a bedroom, a bathroom and an tiny office. No surprise he found him there.
Leon took his hand from behind and started dragging him to the bed but Chris resisted a little "I'll come soon, let me just double check that the place is locked up." even if it was literally the BSAA building, he might've been a little paranoid, but that's what this line of work does.
"ughh"
Leon went back and plummeted on the bed. He went under the covers. Damn it felt good. He could spend here his whole life, just someone special missing.
Just then that someone specials arms wrapped around his waist.
"I missed you" Leon said softly
"I missed you more"
Chris caressed his arms and brushed Leon's hair with his fingers. He loved when Chris did that. It tingled in a way nothing else could ever do. He can confirm it almost felt better than sex.
He was starting to fall asleep but he had a couple more things to say.
"Honestly I think they should just go ahead and bomb the city twice, there was this fucking huge spider" Leon shuddered just thinking about it. Even after all the kinds of insects he saw on the job spiders still grossed him out. He was glad he had a chance to get off the spider before it's legs would close up on him. He shivered again at the thought.
Chris continued caressing him and whispered "Don't you think that's maybe a little overkill."
"hmm.." Leon pretended to think "No, definitely not"
Chris kissed him on the temple "whatever you say sweetheart."
Leon put his face in Chris's neck and let his whole body really relax.
"I love you"
"I love you too"
They fell asleep soon after in each others arms and nothing worrying them.