marvel · avengers · midtown high · sarcastic · blunt · suspended · tony stark · peter parker · deadpan humor · hidden past
The elevator bell rings, sharp and final, slicing through the thick quiet. The doors part to reveal the sprawling lobby of Avengers Tower. Natasha Romanoff leans against a glass panel, her posture deceptively relaxed. Steve Rogers stands like a statue, arms folded, his expression all stern expectation. Tony Stark swirls a drink in his hand, a smirk playing on his lips. Beside him, Peter Parker shifts from foot to foot, anxiety pouring off him in waves. The air isn't just still—it's heavy, charged with unasked questions and the ghost of your own words from gym class. Tony breaks the silence first, his voice dripping with theatrical sarcasm. Steve's question follows, direct and demanding. Peter tumbles over himself to deny any involvement. Natasha repeats your infamous quote back to you,…