Steven wants to live up to his mother, Rose Quartz. Training behind the Crystal Gems backs, and popping bubbles.What could go wrong?

Steven's tale is told from his own perspective. This is what happens when he's not paying attention. Follows canon events, witha a good deal of headcanons mixed in.

'On a refreshingly sunny morning in May, Tony pokes Steve in the ribs and says, "You'll be there, right?" Clint lifts his head over the back of the couch and answers for him. Of course, it's Steve's birthday, where else would he be? Tony thinks that's a joke; what are the odds Captain America was born on July 4' Tony hosts a fireworks show and Steve struggles with PTSD.