Lavender Haze (Actor!Steve Rogers AU)

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As far of recent hookups went, there had barely been any, with Arizona now away on her American leg of the world tour she had been unable to have so much as phone sex, even when she'd needed it after a show.

Tonight, Steve and the rest of the cast had been invited to the last date of Arizona's american tour before she would take some time off, and then head around Europe for the rest of it.
Shrugging on his leather jacket, he made his way out to the waiting car and headed for the venue.

Arriving at the SoFi stadium, Steve was escorted inside by security, meeting Bucky and Nat along the way. Tony and the others were already in their seats and now they were shown to their section where Donna and Wanda were also chatting with them. Phil was back and forth, earpiece to hand so as he could communicate with the crew before they were good to go.

"She sold out every damn date..." Bucky mused, seeing the amount of fans that had filled the venue. There glowing wristbands, banners, customised jackets that fans had made.

Donna immediately came up to greet them, giving Bucky and Nat a kiss before then moving onto Steve. "I'm Ari's mom, Donna, you must be Steve".

"Sure am, nice to meet you". He said as she gave him a hug.

"Glad you could make it, Ari's been looking forward to you all coming". Donna said, "Got a drink? I'll have someone get you guys what you want".

"Beers for us two and wine for Nat?" Bucky suggested to Steve who nodded, Donna now getting one of the attendants to go get them what they wanted.

Tony now beckoned them over, giving them hugs, Steve noting he had one of the merch t'shirts on under his jacket. "Good to see you, like the top?" He smirked as Pepper just shook her head as she usually did. "I'm showing my love and support".

"Certainly goes with the rest of the outfit". Steve chuckled, "How long we got until this starts?"

"Another ten minutes so Donna told us, did you know she's marrying Phil? Mind. Blown". Tony said, ordering another whiskey from the attendant who now brought Steve and the others their drinks from the bar.

The manager in question now appeared, saying hi to everyone and then saying something to Wanda who nodded.

Showtime.

**

As much as Steve hated to admit it, Arizona really did put on a good show. She engaged with her fans, kept their focus - the stage was her home and comfort zone. He couldn't deny that.

Once the show had finished, they all headed backstage to where Arizona was having a well earned drink, embracing them all as they congratulated her on completing her first part of the tour.

"Good show" Steve simply  nodded to her

"Just good? Thanks Rogers". She rolled her eyes, then being pulled away by Tony to speak with him before heading off to get changed into something more comfortable. She was going to be making her way home that evening and having a break before the Europe dates begun. She was tired, but not as much as she would be come the end of the tour itself.

The group spent an hour or so with her before they began to disperse for the evening, all of them saying goodnight to one another. Clint was completely intoxicated and had to be carried out by Thor and Yelena - the latter of who was grumbling about what a liability Barton was.

"You sure you're ok heading back? Don't need your mom or I to go with you?" Phil asked as he came up with to them with Donna, both of them ready to leave.

Arizona shook her head. "Nah, I'm good - anyway I have to finish up here and then I'm gonna say goodbye to Steve  and Tony" She said, hugging him, "See you soon".

"I'll call tomorrow" Donna insisted as they left, leaving Tony and Pepper as well as Steve to say their goodbyes to her daughter.

Tony gave Arizona a kiss on her cheek, "We're gonna make tracks too, Rogers, you got a ride?" He asked, turning to his friend.

"I got one". He said, knowing that it would be waiting for him outside with some of his security. "You guys go on, I'm just gonna say goodbye"

Arizona watched Tony and Pepper leave, then turning to Steve. "Thanks for coming, you didn't have to - I know you think my music sucks".

"Well I got alcohol out of it so that's a plus". He said, holding up the near empty bottle he'd been finishing before downing the last.

She smiled lightly, knowing that she would never get any compliments from him when it came to her music, and that was ok, because by now she knew what he was like.

"So how's Sharon?" She asked, putting the last of her stuff into her bag.

"The usual". He shrugged, "things are fine though, think she's back next week so we'll probably meet up if my schedule allows", taking a box from his pocket and opening it, then fumbling more in his jacket for what he was trying to find.

"Wait, I got it". Arizona pulled the lighter from her bag, taking the cigarette he now offered and lit his and hers, both of them taking a drag before they slowly looked at one another in realisation, smoke wafting free from their mouths.

One simple word filled the room.

"Fuck..."