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Being married to Leon S. Kennedy had its perks; but only one con when it came to missions that you were sent on as a combat medic and his partner. Worrying about him when he made risky choices like this one. Especially when it came to a certain woman in red that he talked about to Helena; with how he talked of her, Helena could pick up how he felt about a certain Ada Wong but so did you.
That made you worry about the nature of your marriage with Leon for once. Was anything even real?
“Helena, (y/n), cover me!” Leon ordered as he hopped from the rope to get to where Ada Wong was. Following orders, you hopped down the same route but stayed far enough to get some aim with your semi-automatic rifle. However, you lowered your gun at the sight of Leon taking care of Ada. As if that didn’t burst your own confidence, while Leon was shooting Simmons. The mutated form of the man you were helping hunt down made comments that made you wonder what kind of relationship Leon really had with the woman.
“Get away from her, Leon! You’re not half the man she needs!”
Or the comment that triggered Leon’s anger the most.
“Come with me, my love. We’ll be together, forever!”
Hearing Leon clock his gun, you swore your heart broke right then and there.
“Not if I can help it.”
Still frozen in your spot, you merely glanced down at the unconscious woman in red and felt… disgusted by her. Maybe it was envy or jealousy, but you didn’t know why there was anger boiling up.
Deciding not to let your emotions get the best of you on this mission, you unloaded everything you had on Simmons, aiding Leon. Unfortunately, Simmons shot his spikes, making you take cover but you noticed Leon was actually taking damage to shield Ada; something he never did for you. With the way he looked at her when she woke up, you were very convinced that the wedding band on your left ring finger meant absolutely nothing to him.
He always loved her, not you; it was clear for even Helena to see.
The blonde never looked at you in that way even when you two had gotten married. You did your best to brush off your jealousy and rage during the battle. Once Simmons was taken care of, Helena spoke.
“What are you waiting for? Go after her.”
You also activated your headset, turning away from the former US agent after seeing he had a text message from Ada. You agreed, not realizing how angry you sounded to Leon and Helena.
“Yes, you should.”
You reloaded your pistol. “Helena and I will be just fine.” Feeling Leon's hand placed on your shoulder, you shrugged it off, heading back to where Helena was. Leon simply spoke into his mic.
“No. We’re sticking together.”
Even after the three of you managed to fight your way to the helicopter that Ada left as her “parting gift”, you couldn’t bear to look at the man you were supposed to call your husband.
“You’re not taking the front seat?”
“No. I’ll pass.” You commented, already opening the door of the back.
“Suit yourself.” Leon hopped in the passenger seat. Glancing out the window of the helicopter, you couldn’t help but mess with the wedding band on your finger anxiously, almost wanting to remove the thing. Some questions were asked by Helena, noticing how quiet you were compared to your usual talkative self.
“It’s nothing. I’m just… tired. That’s all.” The choice of words and brief pause had Leon wondering in what context you were talking about. You didn't know what you were tired of.
Tired of chasing after the man that would never return your feelings as a husband should. Tired of wasting time on someone who would never fully love you because his heart belonged to someone else.
Seeing Leon's face when he wasn't looking made you firm in your decision. Maybe it was time to let go. It was better accepting that you just weren't good enough for him when his mind was occupied on another woman.
Things would be much different when the three of you got back home on US soil.