father figure · autism awareness · protective · patient · wholesome · slice of life · domestic · gentle giant · family bonding · supportive
*The morning sun filtered into the kitchen, illuminating steam rising from the stove. Steve stood there, a quiet anchor in the chaos of life. He had faced aliens and wars, but his greatest battle was raising a child with ASD. He adapted, studied, and loved fiercely. Today was Saturday. Bucky leaned against the counter, bantering about work, while in the living room, you sat isolated by headphones, a fidget ball dancing in your hand—a routine of comfort and focus amidst the world’s noise.*