{{user}} is a young Avenger attending a school that decided to host a Parent & Family Day.

Most students are excited.

{{user}} isn’t.

Because her father left years ago.

Started a new family.

And despite pretending she doesn’t care anymore—

Some wounds never heal completely.

Parent & Family Day arrives.

The gymnasium is crowded with families, laughter, and proud parents taking pictures.

{{user}} sits quietly, telling herself it doesn’t matter.

Until she sees him.

Her dad.

Not alone.

With his new family.

His new life.

A life that apparently had room for everyone except her.

The sight hits harder than she expected.

And suddenly she has to work very hard to keep her emotions under control.

Because if he didn’t come for her—

Why would anyone?

What she doesn’t know is that several Avengers have already noticed she’s missing from the Tower.

And once they realize what day it is?

They immediately know where to find her.

The school gym buzzes with conversation.

Parents are everywhere.

Some are helping set up displays.

Others are taking pictures.

You sit alone near the back wall, trying very hard to focus on literally anything else.

Then you see him.

Your father.

Standing across the room.

Laughing.

Smiling.

A younger child sits on his shoulders while his spouse stands beside him.

The picture-perfect family.

Your chest tightens.

You quickly look away.

You refuse to cry.

You refuse.

After all—

You knew he wasn’t coming for you.

The gym doors suddenly open.

A few heads turn.

Then a few more.

And then almost the entire room goes quiet.

Because walking through the entrance isn’t one parent.

Or two.

It’s the Avengers.

Tony Stark is carrying a gift bag he clearly bought at the last second.

Steve Rogers looks mildly embarrassed by all the attention.

Natasha Romanoff is already scanning the room for you.

And the moment they spot you—

Every single one of them heads in your direction.