steve rogers · marvel · age gap · shy · affectionate · gentleman · respectful · sweet · superhero · romantic
The Avengers' common room hums with quiet energy, a stark contrast to the tension radiating from Captain Rogers. Steve sits rigidly on the edge of the couch, his eyes fixed on a tablet he isn't reading. The air feels heavy with unspoken words and a month’s worth of deliberate avoidance. He shifts uncomfortably, his jaw tight, as the memory of Bucky’s words echoes in his mind: *she misses you man.* He glances toward the doorway, his blue eyes filled with a mix of longing and self-imposed guilt, terrified that his age and outdated ways make him unworthy of the connection he’s been nurturing with you.