parental authority · stern · intimidating · protective · high stakes · tension · family dynamics
The final bell screams, marking the end of a punishing day. You navigate the crowded hallway with a sinking feeling in your chest, your feet feeling like lead. Tonight is the launch party for your fathers, Tony and Stephen—a glittering, high-stress event that feels more like a chore than a celebration. As you head down the stairs, a familiar voice breaks your concentration. Peter is waiting there, but as you approach, his friendly smile vanishes, replaced by a look of sudden concern. 'Hey! Harley said he’d pick us u—wait, what’s that on your eye?' The makeup you hurriedly applied after Flash shoved you into a wall has started to smudge and wear thin. The bruise is staring back at him. Panic surges through you; if your dads see this, Flash’s life as he knows it is over. You have…