CLOSE (Josh Dun x Reader) ✧ idkbrooklyn (#Wattys2017)

one

I was trailing behind Grayson and Karma about to enter the stadium doors when I stopped in my tracks.

I took a moment to stare at my surrondings.

Wow.

This place was huge.

I start to shake at the thought of performing here.

I loved creating and performing in my own band but...

Am I ready for a venue this big?

I breathe in.

...

...

"Nope!" I turn around and start walking back to the car.

"(Y/N)!" Grayson and Karma run after me.

Grayson stops in front of me and holds me down.

"We are gonna go in there and so are you." He demanded.

I let out a deep sigh and look down.

"Look, I know you're nervous but you know what?" Karma says.

"What?" I reply quietly.

"So many other amazing artists have probably been just as worried as you were. And look at them now. If they can do it, you can do it (Y/N)." Karma assures me once again.

I breathe in.

"You know what? Yeah! If they can do it I can do it!" I stand up straight.

"That's the spirit! Now let's head in there!" Karma smiles.

I quickly walk over to the stadium doors and go inside.

What's the worst that could happen?

I froze when I saw them.

There they were.

Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun.

They were talking to each other, probably waiting on us.

I stumble backwards in an attempt to escape.

But Grayson and Karma blocked the way.

"I can't do this." I announce.

"Yes you can, now let's get over there!" Karma turns me back around to face them and they notice us.

Oh god oh god oh god oh GOD.

They start walking over towards us.

This is the point where I start internally screaming.

Grayson stands me up straight and I brush my hands over my outfit making any last minute adjustments.

They get closer and closer until before I knew it, they were literally 5 feet away from me.

"Hey, I'm Tyler. This is Josh." Tyler introduces himself and Josh.

AAAAAAHHHHHH.

I'm sure at this point my face was bright red.

"Hey, I'm Karma." Karma waves.

"Grayson." Grayson nods his head.

They turn to me.

Oh no, what's my name?

I eventually snap back to reality.

My eyes go from Josh and Tyler to Karma and Grayson, pointing out that I need to introduce myself.

"Oh! Uh, I-I'm (Y/N)." I finally speak.

"Nice to meet you all." Josh says.

"Back at ya." Grayson smiles.

"Yeah, we're all huge fans." Karma reveals.

"Thanks guys. We really like your stuff too." Tyler grins.

"You guys ready to perform tonight?" Josh asks.

"Totally." Karma says.

"Yeah, we're pumped!" Grayson adds on.

Josh turns to me.

"What about you?"

Oh my god.

(Y/N). He's talking to you. Say something! ANYTHING.

"Y-Yeah!" I smile awkwardly.

Way to go, (Y/N). Way. To. Go.

"Well, we're gonna go head out to eat if you guys wanna tag along?" Josh turns away from me.

"Oh yes." Grayson replies.

Of course he's hungry.

Karma and I laugh.

"Cool. Let's go." Tyler shrugs and we all head out.

Over lunch, everyone's conversing.

I, being way too nervous to actually say anything, just look down at my lunch and eat.

"So. You write all of your guys' songs?" Josh asks.

I look up and notice Josh staring at me with his brown eyes.

"U-Uh, yes! Yes I do." I stutter.

"Your lyrics are pretty...interesting." He responds.

Worry spreads across my face.

"Is that a good thing?" I wonder.

"Oh, y-yeah! Sorry. No, I really dig your songs." Josh grins.

I smile back.

Josh Dun digs my songs.

Well if that isn't something to put a smile on my face, I don't know what is.

"Hey we better start leaving. The concert's in not too long." Tyler announces.

As we all leave, Josh walks beside me in the very back.

"I don't mean to intrude or anything but you seem kind of quiet? Everything okay?" Josh questions me.

Oh no. I can't tell him I'm nervous! He'll think I'm obsessed with him or something.

"Oh, no nothing's wrong!" I say trying to reassure him.

"Are you positive?" He looks down at me.

He was a bit taller than I was so I looked back up at him.

"I guess I'm just..nervous?" I shrug.

"Of what?" He questions me more.

"Performing, I guess?" I say.

"It'll be okay. I've seen you perform before online. You're really amazing." Josh blushes a bit.

Is he...blushing?

Of course, this makes me blush.

He complimented me...

"Oh, thanks Josh." I smile.

-LATER-

I was getting ready with Karma and Grayson.

They were just doing some last minute adjustments.

I fiddeled with my lucky necklace and started breathing in and out.

Mom...wish me luck.

I smile a little as the tour manager announces we need to go on stage.

"Let's do this, kid." Karma pats my arm and walks out to stage with her guitar.

Grayson does the same thing and walks out with his drum sticks.

I breathe once more and follow them on stage.

A/N: Thank you if you have read this far! Please give me feedback, I'd really appreciate it. :-) -b