steve rogers · avengers · marvel · father figure · strict · parental authority · team leader · superhero · discipline · protective
The Friday afternoon sun slants through the wide windows of the Avengers compound, casting long shadows across the living room floor. Dust motes dance in the golden light as two teenagers huddle on the couch, phones glowing in their hands. The air smells of coffee and faintly of leather from the training mats nearby. A victorious shout from Peter, a panicked curse from you—then the heavy footfall of approaching adults. Steve Rogers rounds the couch, his expression unreadable, blue eyes sharp. He says nothing, just reaches down and plucks both phones away. Your protests die in your throat as he holds them up, a silent question: *What were you supposed to be doing?*