#joshdun fic

[oldiesstationlover11607]

Secret Relationship - SAI!Josh x Fem!Joseph!Reader

Pairing: Josh Dun x Fem!Joseph!Reader - Tyler's younger sister

Warnings: Some swearing, Tyler threatening Josh

Word Count: 1445

Summary: Josh and Y/N have been hiding their relationship from Tyler for a year but when they go on tour everything goes wrong.

PART 2

The Takeover Tour. My brother Tyler had invited me to go on tour with him and Josh this cycle. It was the final year of my studies and I’d arranged to finish my work online while on tour, lucky me. Scaled and Icy was my favorite of all Twenty One Pilots’ albums to date, the bright colors and propaganda concept had made a nice change in their discography. The boys were soundchecking and I’d decided to sit in on it, listening to their music while working on my laptop. Josh was sitting on his drum throne scrolling on his phone and waiting for Tyler to talk to one of the sound guys. A notification popped up on my computer. 

Josh: Hi

I looked up and flashed him a smile. 

Y/N: Hi :)

Josh and I had been secretly dating for the last year, and Tyler had no idea, which meant we had to hide it while we were on tour. It was easy for us to sneak around back home because Tyler wasn’t always around but here on tour, it was almost impossible. 

Josh: What’cha working on?

Y/N: An essay about the French revolution. What’s up?

Josh: Oui Oui

Josh: Um, I was wondering if you wanted to go hang out in the tour bus after soundcheck. Have some alone time before the show.

Y/N: You know I’d jump at the opportunity for alone time with you J 

I smiled up at Josh to see him wink at me. 

Y/N: Don’t let Tyler catch you looking at me like that Mr Dun

Josh: Even if he did catch me Miss Joseph, he’d never assume that we’re together. 

The boys worked till about 4:30, Tyler went back to his dressing room and Josh ran out to the bus. I made sure to wait a few minutes before running out after him. The bunks Josh and I were staying in were right next to each other, both on the top at the back of the bus, meaning that if we were about to get caught, we’d know. It had been a while since we’d actually touched one another and it had practically been torture. Josh was wearing a black t-shirt that perfectly showed off the beaded necklace I’d gotten him when the album came out, a necklace that Tyler had no idea I’d gifted Josh. 

“Come here,” Josh held out his arms and I walked slowly into them. I breathed in his scent, a warm vanilla smell that reminded me of a candle I used to burn in my room. Josh had been growing out his hair for a while, meaning that all the color he’d dyed into it had been cut off and replaced by a curly brown mop I’d loved more than anything else he’d even done with it. 

“How much longer do we have to keep this up Josh? I hate lying to people about us, especially to Tyler,” I laid my head against his chest and he wrapped his arms around me. 

“Just a few more weeks. I swear, we’ll tell him once tour is over,” he sighed. We walked into the back lounge and closed the doors, cuddling under a blanket. I wanted to tell Tyler more than anything but I knew he’d kill us. Knowing his little sister and best friend had been together behind his back for a year would hurt him more than anything else could. I moved so that I was laying on Josh’s chest, eyes closed from the long day of work. 

“I’m so tired,” I yawned. 

“Then go to sleep babe, I’ll wake you up when I have to go get ready for the show,” I nodded, finally accepting that I deserved some much needed rest. Josh placed a kiss on my head, his arms cradling me in a perfect position. “I’ve got you.”

An hour later

My eyes were slow to open, but as I heard the sliding door move I sat up faster than Josh could say ‘I love you’. 

“Josh! Josh!” I frantically shake him awake. 

“What fuck are you two doing?” A voice. Tyler’s voice. Tyler never swore, which meant this was bad, really bad. 

“Oh man,” Josh ran a hand through his curls. We were in big trouble. Tyler looked shell shocked, his entire body stiff with anger. “Tyler I swear it isn’t what it looks like.”

“Really? Because what it looks like is my best friend and little sister are–” he paused, an expression of nausea crossed his face “it looks like you’re a lot more comfortable with each other than I thought you were, which means you’ve been hiding something from me.” It was exactly what it looked like. I stood up, feeling tears build up in my eyes. I reached a hand out for Tyler but he jerked back. “Don’t touch me Y/N.”

“I’m sorry. I didn’t know what to do Tyler, I didn’t know how to tell you,” I muttered. 

“Oh so you thought you’d lie to me. How long has this been going on?” He looked desperate to know everything. 

“A year,” Josh sighed. 

“A year?! Y/N don’t you see he’s clearly trying to take advantage of you?” Tyler brought his hands up to cover his face. “I can’t believe you’d do this to her man.” He was blaming Josh. I couldn’t let that happen. The two most important people in my life were not going to fight because I decided to date my brother’s best friend. Josh looked destroyed inside. He was speechless. 

“He’s not doing anything, okay? I’m happy with him. He’s been the most supportive person I’ve ever been with,” I laid a hand on Tyler’s shoulder, this time he didn’t move away. 

“You ever hurt her and I’ll kill you Josh,” Tyler seethed, Josh’s head hung low. “But if you’re happy Y/N then I trust you. You’ve never shown me that I shouldn’t trust you.” He was letting us stay together? Tyler? My brother who never let me date anyone ever was letting me stay with Josh. I pulled him in tightly for a hug. 

“I love you Ty.”

“Yeah, yeah, I know. Josh you need to get ready for the set, we’re on in 30,” he looked over me to Josh. 

“I’m so sorry man, I should’ve told you sooner,” his voice was breaking.

“Don’t apologize. You care about her, you should’ve told me sooner, but I know now and that’s all that matters. Now, we’ve got a show to put on. I’ll see you out there,” he smiled, before leaving the bus. Finally Josh and I were alone again. 

“Are you okay?” I asked, cupping his face. 

“Not really. I feel like crap. I royally messed up and now I have to go play a show in front of thousands of fans when all I want to do is crawl up into a ball and cry,” he shook his head in an attempt to wave off the tears. I pressed a kiss to his lips which he lazily returned. 

“You still love me right? This hasn’t messed anything up?” I searched his eyes looking for an answer. 

“I still love you Y/N, I’m just gonna have to figure out how to protect you from the world now. People are going to know about us now and I don’t want you to get hurt. Not to mention that Tyler and I’s dynamic is probably going to change now”

“You’re forgetting my brother is the frontman of this band Josh. I’ve had to deal with the fame stuff since I was 17. And Tyler doesn’t hate you, he’s just going to have to get used to us,” I smiled, dropping my hands from his face. 

“I guess you’re right,” he nodded, leaning forward to kiss me. I gripped the back of his neck and pulled him in closer, deepening the kiss. He was perfect in every way and finally he was able to be mine. “I love you,” he sighed into a soft smile. 

“JOSH! I swear, I have no idea what you’re doing in there but if you don’t get out here and on that damn stage I will tell Tyler what you two have been doing for the last year!” A voice that could only be Mark’s shouted from outside the bus. Josh got up quickly and ran in the direction of the stage as I followed slowly behind him. 

“I’m not even going to ask how you know we’re together but FYI Mark, Tyler walked in on us half an hour ago, so you’re a little bit behind with the blackmail.”

//

Please submit any requests y'all have! I love to write so let me know if you've got any!

[kingofshadow2]

Tour town chick fil a (joshler smut fic)

Trigger warning : smut, public sex, kinky I guess.

as the boys were on tour, the stress was getting to them..

they had 2 days off, and they decided to go to the local chick fil in a random city.

there weren't many people in this chick fil a as there were 20 minutes left of the store being opening..

this chick fil a had a different design than other chick fil a's, as where they sitting was around the corner from the front registers, even though the store was basically a straight line.

There was a counter where on one side there was condiments and what not and on the other side was a lower sitting table.

Tyler noticed Josh got a mischievous look on his face.

"Josh what is on your mind?" he asks

josh said "hold on"

Josh then pushes his chair out and goes under the table..

"what the.." josh unbuttons Tyler's Jean's and begins to pump him.

"fuck Josh, not here, not now."

josh responds with a "I'll be quick" from there he began to embrace the sudden boner that popped up.

he took all of tyler inside him as he slowly slathered all over his member.

tyler got worried as he heard a worker come close to the area where they are.

"crap" they said to their self "I forgot the key."

they walked away. tyler started thanking a deity above.

he grabbed the edge of the table as he began to erupt like a volcano all into Josh's mouth.

afterwards josh buttoned him back up and sat back in the chair..

tyler just glared at him.

josh said "what? it was in the heat of the moment."

"that was a bit hot" tyler said

[reg10nalatbest]

i just posted "-seven-" for my story "special -joshler-".

y’all wanna check out my joshler fic?

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[g-ay-ta-t0]

the forest fic (on Wattpad) https://my.w.tt/Zg0nZGUZLO not mine!!!!!!! just another copy of the forest fic make sure you have tissues

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The animatic is finished and will be up in 5 mins. Please do read the description first. https://youtu.be/IbhePc3rtRM _ #twentyonepilots #top #joshler #forestfic #forest #tylerjoseph #joshdun #animation #animatic #storyboard #drawing #digitalart #digital #art #anime

[j0oheonn]

What do you want to change on AO3?

Hello everyone! I know a lot of you likes to use archiveofourown.org to share your fanfictions, I personally love this place, so I've decide to use this in a project for user experice.

If you have the power to change anything what you would do?

This site is hard to use? Or you think the layout is too messy? Do you want more options to add on text editor? Is something confunsing? It can be anything! I want to hear you.

Thank you for reading this and I am sorry for any english mistake. Best wishes ♥

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everything's blue-black there.

forest fic

[banditosfromtexas-blog]

this is so true (i might've read alot of fan fics back in 2016) . . . #twentyonepilots #joshdun #tylerjoseph #clique #skeletonclique #blurryface #vessel #regionalatbest #twentyonepilotsselfentitled #twentyonepilotstrench #twentyonepilotsmemes #joshandtylerspam #stayalivetøp #tøp #joshler #banditotour #bandito https://www.instagram.com/p/B4OoAFvBU-I/?igshid=e49dc4piok54

[ao3feed-joshler]

Ruby

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/2KD58db

by CJcipher64

JOSHLER FIC

In which Tyler falls and becomes something sinister, a stark contrast to his original purity, and Josh earns clarity he feels he doesn't deserve.

It's unlikely for the Devil to fall for an angel, but rebel red carnations bloom between this fateful pair.

  A/N- H E L L O. THIS STORY CONTAINS LOTS OF SENSITIVE CONTENT INCLUDING: rape references, suicide, suicidal thoughts/actions, self harm, violence, gore, sexual content, ect... IMPORTANT TAGS AND WARNINGS WILL BE ADDED AS THE STORY IS UPDATED, READ AT YOUR OWN RISK, BUT PLEASE ENJOY.

ll-// STAY ALIVE 1-800-273-8255 PLEASE CALL THIS NUMBER IF YOU ARE IN NEED (national suicide prevention hotline) THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO STAY ALIVE

Words: 7842, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: Bandom, Twenty One Pilots, tøp, joshler - Fandom

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Rape/Non-Con

Categories: M/M

Characters: Tyler Joseph, Joshua Dun, Josh Dun, Brendon Urie, Jenna Black

Relationships: joshler, tylerjoseph/joshdun, Josh Dun/Tyler Joseph, Joshua Dun/Tyler Joseph, Tyler Joseph/Josh Dun

Additional Tags: Smut, angel devil au, AU, joshler - Freeform, Suicide, selfharm, tyler joseph - Freeform, josh dun - Freeform, joshua dun - Freeform, Bandom - Freeform, twenty one pilots - Freeform, Brendon Urie - Freeform, tøp - Freeform, ruby - Freeform, this is a triggering fic, please be careful reading this, Stay Alive

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/2KD58db

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I can't handle all this cuteness in this pic. I'm dying for his tattoos, curls, arms, bandana and for Jim too. Literally I can't believe he's real (I'm not talking about forest fic lmao) now I just sit in silence thinking about josh dun goodbye . . . {Random tags} . . . #joshuadun #joshdun #supportingjoshdun #chlorine #tylerjoseph #twentyonepilots #tøp #skeletonclique #clique #cliqueart #trench #topclique #jumpsuit #myblood #banditotour #bandito #joshstan #joshler #tylerandjosh #italianclique #twentyonepilotsart #blurryface #vessel #stayalive #jimdun #selftitled #jennajoseph #likeforlikes #followforfollow #firstpost https://www.instagram.com/p/Byx_1CUozz7/?igshid=94l5s7d8ugg6

[oldiesstationlover11607]

Hello,

I was wondering if maybe you could write some sort of fluffy story with torchbearer Josh. Maybe something angsty/fluffy, like reader being worried about him before the Banditos go to do the big fight at Dema in Paladin Strait? If not, that’s okay too. No pressure. I’m just happy I found someone writing TØP on this site.

We're Going Back - Torchbearer!Josh Dun x GN!Reader

Pairing: TorchbearerJosh x Gender Neutral Bandito Reader

Warnings: Some swearing, anxiety/panic attacks, fight between Josh and Reader (reader actually is mean guys) There's fluff at the end tho!!

Word Count: 1523 (a nice long one for you anon)

Summary: When Reader finds out that Clancy and Torchbearer are going back into Dema she does everything she can to prevent it.

A/N: I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed writing it anon. Please feel free to request more because I honestly love writing for twenty one pilots. And requests are what help keep me writing I-/

Note - some of this is headcannon for the purposes of making the story work

The day Clancy and I left Dema, I knew there was no going back. It just wasn’t happening. We’d managed to escape together. He’d been outside the walls alone before but during the annual assemblage he’d convinced me to ‘tag along’ as he’d put it. We’d been close friends growing up in Dema, that was just the way it was. Things changed once we left. I remember the day I met the Torchbearer, Josh. It took a lot longer than I thought it would to learn his name. For reasons unknown; he'd kept it a secret known only by his closest friends (or in my case, girlfriend). Clancy and I had only spent a few weeks at the Bandito camp before he was recaptured. He was gone for years. While I knew Josh was looking out for him, I knew exactly what kind of pain Clancy was going through. It was Dema. Josh hadn’t grown up within the walls like Clancy and I, things were different for him, he didn’t know what he was getting himself into. Which was why when he reunited with Clancy and brought him back to the camp, my panic attacks started.

“Oh god you look so different,” I cried into Clancy’s shoulder, “are you okay? I mean, of course you’re not. You’re back.” He nodded quietly, I could feel the tightness of his body in my arms. “What’s wrong?” I asked. 

“We’re going back in,” he voiced bluntly, looking at Josh who nodded knowingly. This wasn’t happening. Clancy wasn’t going back, he’d just gotten out. He’d just been forced against his own will to create propaganda for the very institution that nearly killed us. Not to mention Josh hadn’t been physically in the city for longer than a few hours before. Of course they weren't going in there. Right? 

“You should go get some rest before we start preparations,” Josh said, clearly noticing the shocked look on my face. “It’s good to have you back, Clancy.” Clancy’s eyes darted to mine before he walked toward the tent that had been empty for years. Josh and I were left alone, standing in the middle of the camp. 

“You said we,” I muttered. 

“I did,” he replied, looking at me carefully. He’d grown used to the constant nightmares I’d had about my time in Dema and worries about Clancy. “You know why we're doing this,” He said. His tone made it clear he was  stating the obvious.

“You’re going with him,” I could feel my head throbbing as I grabbed his hand tightly. Josh looked at me, a quiet sigh escaping him while he led me to our private tent. 

“Of course I am.” He said matter of factly; like he never would have even considered another option. We sat down, his arms wrapping around my torso, the brightly coloured tattoo sleeve peeking out under his shirt. 

“It’s not safe and you goddamn know it Josh,” my voice trembled as I remembered my time in the city. All I could think about was how isolating and cold it was. Josh almost chuckled, despite the fact that the situation really wasn’t funny.

“I’m aware it’s dangerous,” He retorted, his hand resting on his forehead before he looked at me again,“I’m not gonna let him go in there alone.” 

“The bishops will kill you the second they see you, and then what? The rebellion is over. Both of our leaders will be dead, the banditos will be killed and everyone will have lost.” Josh was getting frustrated now, his grip on me loosening with every exchange. He didn’t want to be having this conversation, I could tell, but he knew if he tried to walk away I’d just follow him.

“That’s not going to happen. We have a plan, we’ll be fine,” He said, his voice full of empty hope. I knew what I was about to say when I said it, I knew I was firing a shot. One I’d been keeping in till I needed to use it. 

“Oh and how did your last ‘plan’ turn out Josh? What with Clancy being recaptured and forced to write SAI?” He dropped his arms from me and moved away so he was sitting directly in front of me. 

“Don’t.” He snapped, a hand raising and pointing at me. “Don’t bring that up.” He clenched his teeth, his jaw tightening as anger and frustration was starting to overtake his mind. I had to fight the urge to continue throwing emotional bullets his way. I was going to make it clear to him that it was dangerous in Dema, that he couldn’t go, regardless of whether or not it hurt our relationship. Because I loved him and I couldn’t lose any more than I already had. 

“Why not?” I challenged him, “It was your plan.”

“You think I don’t know that?!” he exhaled, his whole body tense now as he yelled. “You don’t think I lay awake at night thinking it’s all my fault Clancy was captured?” His fists were clenched, he was fighting the urge to punch something. Maybe himself, maybe a wall. He closed his eyes and took a couple deep breaths, trying to calm himself like he’d taught me when I’d had nightmares. He looked like he was about to check out for the rest of the day, what I’d said really had an impact on him. “Stop,” He managed to mutter, still fighting to stay in control of his emotions.

“Okay,” I nodded. I knew exactly how he’d felt about Clancy and SAI. I knew he thought it was his fault so he spent every waking hour with Clancy, making sure he could get back safely. I knew he blamed himself, not only for Clancy’s time back in Dema but also for hurting me. He hated himself so much already and hearing me remind him of what he thought about himself all the time was making him feel terrible. He swallowed hard, his eyes darting for a moment before he finally spoke again, his voice shaky. “Just stop… please..”

I reached out to hold him, “I’m sorry, I went too far Josh.” He rested his head into the crook of my neck, quiet sobs filling the air. He melted at my touch, his arms wrapping around me and pulling me closer as he held back sobs.

“Please,” He eventually muttered, “Please don’t hate me.”

“I could never hate you, I’m just scared. I don’t want you or Clancy leaving me again, I can't take any more losses,” I pressed my lips to his temple. 

“I know, I know,” He mumbled, his eyes squeezed shut as he was trying to compose himself. I continued to hold him tightly, not wanting to ever let go. “I’m scared too,” he added, his voice quiet. Eventually he pulled back and looked at me, his eyes slightly bloodshot from crying. He took a deep breath, still trying to keep hold of whatever composure he could. “We’ll be fine, I promise,” he mumbled, but even I could tell he had doubts. 

“You can’t promise that,” I sighed. 

“Watch me,” he replied sternly, though the shakiness in his voice didn’t help. He reached a hand out now, a cold palm cupping my chin as his eyes met mine. “I promise, we’ll come back. You have my word.” He leaned in, resting his forehead against mine for a few moments. 

“If I lose you, I need you to know that you're the best thing to ever happen to me, Torchbearer.” I tried desperately to come to terms with the fact that I was going to have to let him go.

“Don’t talk like that,” He whispered, “Not like you’re already saying good-bye to me.” I cupped his face gently, pressing my lips to his in an attempt to wade off tears. He melted into the kiss, gripping his hands at my sides as he held onto me. He deepened the kiss, his head tilting so the angle was better as he pulled me closer. I would’ve been happy to stay here if it meant him not having to leave. We pulled back as the fabric of the tent rustled, Clancy entering. We pulled back as the fabric of the tent rustled, Clancy entering. 

“It's time to start packing supplies and getting the others ready if we want to make it on time.” With a slight exhale Josh pulled away, turning to look at Clancy and nodded.

“Yeah, yeah we need to get moving,” he mumbled, his hands letting me go.

“Josh?” I called, catching him just before he followed Clancy outside.

He turned to look at me again, a hint of concerned look plastered onto his face. 

“Yeah?” He replied, his voice quiet.

“You better keep that promise.” I desperately attempted to hold back my sobs, knowing full well that as soon as one slipped I was a goner. 

“I will,” he whispered, taking a step closer to me again. “I’ll come back.” With careful hands he reached out and wiped away a stray tear that was rolling down my cheek. “I’ll always come back to you.”

//

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memento mori (on Wattpad) http://my.w.tt/UiNb/aCf3Bo23PC paper dreams and harsh truths. rusted skin and hopeful, peach petal lips. bruised cheeks, hearts connected by strings. we always collide at the worst moments, perhaps this time will be different? ***I’d really appreciate it if you guys would check out my fanfic. It’s my first one so sorry if it isn’t the greatest you’ve ever read.***

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Our first vid!!!! Also posted in another channel from a post of Straight HPRainbows'(hi) indie account. https://youtu.be/IbhePc3rtRM

[oldiesstationlover11607]

Hey love your writing! Was wondering if you could do a follow up or the secret relationship Josh x Tyler's!sibling. Maybe with the fans finding out or Josh making a big public display of affection? Something fluffy!

Secret Relationship - SAI!Josh x Fem!Joseph!Reader - Part 2

PART 1

Pairing: Josh Dun x Fem!Joseph!Reader - Tyler's younger sister

Warnings: None - fluffy

Word Count: 1526

It had been a few weeks since Tyler found out about Josh and I. Things had slowly started to get easier and we were finally able to be together in front of those closest to us–not that it stopped Tyler from gagging every time we kissed each other good morning, goodnight, and good luck. We were nearing the end of The Takeover Tour with a few shows in Columbus along with Half Alive and Jay opening for the boys. It was a little surprise to me that Jay knew exactly what was going on between Josh and I. Apparently Josh had popped into frame on our phone calls a little too many times for it to not be ‘obvious’. The energy backstage was buzzing, everyone preparing for the long night ahead. Just as the boys were about to leave for the stage Josh suddenly turned around and strode purposefully back toward me. Before I could even get a word out, he grabbed my hand and pulled me into his chest, holding me tight for a moment. Then, in an impulsive, dramatic gesture, he pulled away, cupped my face in his hands, and kissed me deeply, right there in the middle of all the crew members, techs, and, from the corner of my eye, some fans who had managed to catch a glimpse from a restricted area. It was everything. His lips were soft and sure, and the world around us faded away in that moment. The only thing that mattered was him and the way he was letting the world see, in no uncertain terms, just how much he loved me. When we broke apart, I caught my breath and opened my eyes to see his signature goofy grin back on his face. “Good luck and have fun.” I smiled and squeezed his hand. 

“I love you,” he whispered, but loud enough for those nearby to hear.

“Yes we all know!” Tyler shouted from the hallway, “We actually have to go now so if you two are done…” Josh chuckled, squeezing my hand back before leaving for the stage. 

Once the two of them were out of sight, I made my way to the side stage with Jenna who was excited to finally be back home. The roar of the crowd sounded through the arena as the lights dimmed, signaling the start of the show. As the opening chords of Good Day rang out, I sat on the floor, watching the sea of lights and faces all focused on the boys. They were in their element, Tyler bouncing around as he sang while Josh drummed in time with the song. It was surreal watching him like this, knowing that even with thousands of people cheering him on, his heart was still mine. Midway through the set, during one of Tyler's usual breaks to talk to the crowd, he wandered over to Josh, grinning mischievously. Josh shot him a quick side-eye, clearly knowing that Tyler was up to something. The crowd quieted a little, hanging on Tyler's every word.

“So, I don’t know if you all have noticed, but there’s been something a little... different with Josh recently,” Tyler said, his voice laced with teasing. The crowd erupted in cheers and laughter, clearly excited to hear what Tyler had to say. Josh, still behind his drum kit, rolled his eyes playfully and shook his head, as if to say, Here we go.

“You see,” Tyler continued, leaning against the mic stand, “he's been kind of—” he paused dramatically, glancing at me backstage with a smirk, “distracted.” The fans screamed, catching onto the direction this was going. Josh, always a good sport, laughed and played along. The crowd laughed as Tyler gave him a playful shove, but there was a warmth in his eyes that showed he was genuinely happy for us. “Alright, alright,” Tyler laughed, taking the mic and grabbing his uke. “This one’s been requested so I guess we’ll play it. You’re welcome Josh.” He rolled his eyes before starting to play one of my favorite covers Tyler had ever done–Can’t Help Falling in Love by Elvis. God of course he’d set this up. First night back home and he’d already started wanting to show us off. The familiar melody drifted through the arena, sending a wave of emotion over me. Tyler’s voice was soft and sincere as he strummed his ukulele, and I could feel the collective heartbeat of the crowd shift from excitement to something deeper. The lights dimmed even more, leaving a soft glow around Tyler while Josh continued to drum softly in the background, his eyes flicking toward me every now and then.

I could see the emotion in his face—the way his smile tugged at the corners of his mouth, the way his eyes softened. It was a subtle reminder of just how much we meant to each other, even in moments where everything seemed so big, so loud, so overwhelming. I felt Jenna nudge me lightly and when I looked over, she had this knowing smile on her face.

“Josh is a keeper you know, he really loves you,” she whispered with a small laugh. I nodded, trying to suppress my own grin, but it was useless–and she was right. And now, with Tyler doing this, it felt like his way of letting the world into our little bubble. Maybe it was also his way of showing that, despite his relentless teasing, he was excited for us.

The song ended to an eruption of applause, but Tyler wasn’t finished. He turned toward the crowd again, a mischievous glint still in his eyes. “Josh Dun on the drums everybody!” The crowd roared, and Josh threw his drumsticks into the air, catching them with an exaggerated flourish that made everyone laugh. He took a mock bow from behind the kit, playing along with Tyler's bit.

“And,” Tyler added, lowering his voice in that dramatic way of his, “let’s give a round of applause for the real reason he’s been distracted lately.” His gaze shifted to me, and before I could react, the cameras panned toward me, displaying my face on the massive screens overhead. My heart raced as the crowd erupted again, cheering and clapping.

I covered my face in mock embarrassment, but Jenna was laughing beside me, nudging me again as if to say, You knew this was coming. The spotlight flickered toward the side stage where I was standing, and suddenly the whole arena felt like it was focusing on me. I smiled, biting my lip, half-embarrassed, half-overwhelmed by the sheer joy of it all.

Tyler, never missing a beat, winked in my direction. “Ladies and gentlemen, give it up for Josh Dun’s biggest distraction.” He paused as the audience cheered louder. “No, really, give it up for her—she's keeping him grounded. Or at least trying to.”

Josh, who had been chuckling the whole time, shook his head in embarrassment. 

As the laughter and applause died down, the show carried on, but I couldn’t help the warmth that stayed with me. Tyler’s playful banter, Josh’s quiet support, and the overwhelming love I felt from both of them made everything feel so... right. This was home.

For the rest of the show, I stayed in that spot by the side stage, watching them perform, feeling proud and deeply content. They went through the rest of their setlist with the same energy they always brought, but there was something more electric tonight—like being back home had given them both an extra surge of life. Every beat, every chord hit harder, resonated deeper.

By the time the final encore came around, the crowd was relentless, refusing to let the night end. Tyler and Josh returned to the stage one last time, sweaty but grinning, and played their hearts out. The final notes of Trees echoed through the venue, the crowd chanting and clapping, their voices blending with Tyler’s as the song built to its climactic finish.

When it was over, Josh and Tyler stood side by side, taking in the moment. Tyler gave his usual speech about gratitude and love for the fans before the boys left the stage and house lights turned on. As the crowd began to disperse, I made my way backstage. Josh, still riding the high from the show, found me almost immediately, pulling me into a tight hug. His skin was warm, his heartbeat still racing from the adrenaline of performing.

“That was... something,” I said, my voice muffled against his chest.

He pulled back, his eyes sparkling with a mix of exhaustion and happiness. “I’m glad you liked it,” he beamed. 

“You were amazing,” I replied, holding his warm hand as we walked back to their dressing room. 

“You think so?” His voice was teasing, but there was a vulnerability behind his question.

I nodded. “Absolutely.”

Josh leaned down, kissing me softly, the noise of the crew packing up and the distant hum of the fans leaving blending into the background. In that moment, it was just the two of us again.

“Distracted or not,” he murmured against my lips, “I’m right where I want to be.”

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REQUESTS OPEN

[oldiesstationlover11607]

Hello. It’s me, anonymous (yes. I am the person who submitted the torchbearer request. That was amazing by the way! You’re an amazing writer!).

I feel bad asking for another TØP one shot (another Josh one on top of that), but I was wondering if you could do a fluffy one where Josh teaches the reader to play the drums a little bit everyday after soundcheck for the Clancy tour, but they don’t tell Tyler (no reason. They just want to mess with him). You can end it however you want, but I think it would be cute Tyler accidentally interrupts a cute moment Josh and the reader are having.

You don’t have to follow this exactly (or at all), I just think it’s cute. Only if you want to of course.

Drum lessons - Josh Dun x Reader

Pairing: Josh Dun x Reader

Warnings: None! Super fluffy <3

A/N: Dude I love tøp and have been waiting for someone to just throw requests my way so NEVER feel bad for requesting tøp. They’re my main fandom anyways and no one has been requesting them so ily 🤟 I'd love to assign you an anon emoji so I know who my anons are so let me know which one you want next time you request. And keep requesting! I write for both Josh and Tyler (and I love Josh a lot so keep them coming!)

I couldn’t tell you how many times I’d watched Josh play drums and wondered how on earth he managed to get each of his limbs to move at different speeds. I’d played guitar before, and I understood how piano worked, but drums just left me clueless. The boys had been practising for the Clancy tour for a few days, and it was the last day before we travelled to Denver. Tyler had gone to get changed and shower before driving home, but Josh and I stayed behind to talk to Mark and film some stuff. The red drum kit sat alone on the stage. I stared at it before sitting behind it and holding the sticks.

“Look at you!” Josh laughed. I smiled brightly at him. “Well if you’re gonna be behind the kit at least play me something.” I hit the snare, kick, and cymbals making a loud (and awful) sound. I burst out laughing, knowing it sounded terrible yet I was thoroughly enjoying myself. 

“I should replace you as the drummer shouldn’t I?” I grinned. He walked up behind me, holding me in a backwards hug. Pressing his lips to my cheek, he whispered “Not quite.” I looked around to see the crew were all gone. “I could teach you though.” He had to be joking. Yeah, I could play guitar and was interested in what Josh did, but he was crazy to think I had the coordination even to play something basic. 

“Haha funny,” I smirked, putting the sticks down and getting up. 

“No, seriously,” he followed quickly behind me as I grabbed my stuff and headed to our car. “It would be something cool for us to do together on tour. Tyler normally leaves after soundcheck to hang with Jenna and the kids. We’d have time.” He was right. I really did want to learn to play drums; they’d always fascinated me. “Come on… it would be fun,” Josh enticed, getting into the car. 

“Yeah, okay,” I nodded, “let’s do it.” 

The first ‘session’ was a disaster. He’d attempted to get me to do a ‘basic’ drum beat he called some complicated name I’d forgotten the name of by the time I sat down. 

“No, no, like this.” He hit one of the drums before stopping to let me try. I’d just stayed to get it before we were told to get off stage. “You’ll get it next time y/n, trust me,” Josh reached for my hand and led me down the halls of the venue. 

“Why don’t we just choose a pilots’ song and you teach me that? Surely there’s an easy one?” I asked. He perked up in excitement. 

“Yeah, that’s a great idea. Routines isn’t too hard, we could even get out up on stage once you get it down,” he smiled. There was no way on earth that would ever happen. 

“Sure Josh, sure,” I rolled my eyes. 

A few sessions later I was starting to get the handle of it. Josh would play the track on his phone and tell me which drums to hit and when until I remembered what to do. 

“Kick, snare, kick, kick, kick, snare. Oh, and remember to keep hitting the high hat the whole time.” I continued to play the song while Josh air drummed and Tyler’s voice played in the background. “Yes! There you go!” I flashed him a smile as I hit the last drumbeat in the song. Josh snuck up behind me, wrapping his arms around my waist and pressing his lips to mine. I kissed him back, cupping his jaw and smiling into the kiss. Josh’s baseball cap brushed against my forehead as we pulled away. I pull it off him and put it on backwards, just like him. 

“Drums are actually kinda fun.”

“Of course they are. I told you, you could do it,” he still held me close in his arms, “I love you.” 

“I love you too,” I brushed one of his loose curls out of his face, wondering how lucky I was to have him. He turned his head into my hand, pressing his lips to my palm. “You’re my favourite person.” The curtains backstage ruffled as Tyler stepped out onto the stage. 

“Josh you’re still practicing? I thought we finished soundcheck,” he shouted, running across the venue to the B-stage drum island. “We already did Routines.” Tyler was dressed in his first tour outfit, holding the Clancy mask in his hand. Josh rested his head in the crook of my neck as he looked at Tyler. “Oh shoot, sorry,” Tyler smiled awkwardly, realizing the position we were in, “I didn’t realise you were uh… what was it you were doing?” I waited for Josh to say something, but he stayed quiet. Tyler waited patiently for either of us to answer the question. “Wait, was y/n playing?” A more confident smile spread across his face. Josh sat up and nodded eagerly at Tyler.

“Yep, I taught her the song, she’s amazing isn’t she?” 

“Yeah, I genuinely thought you were Josh with that hat and the drumming over the speakers,” Tyler said, sitting down on the b-stage just next to the drum kit. “You know, it would be cool to have you on stage together playing.” I knew this was coming. I could practically feel the smirk grow on Josh’s face. “And I’m guessing he’s already tried to convince you. I’m sure we can set that up, the fans would go crazy,” he rested his head on his hands, staring up at the roof of the venue. I placed the drumsticks back into their storage cup before getting up from the kit and sitting in front of Josh on the floor. He nudged me, trying to bring my attention to the idea of playing on stage. 

“I-uh… I don’t think it’s for me, you know. You guys perform in front of massive crowds and given that it took me 3 weeks to talk to Josh after we properly met, my anxiety could never,” I pulled at the sleeves of my sweater nervously. 

Tyler smiled at me, knowingly, “I get it, it takes a lot to perform in front of people every night.” I nodded, glad he understood my situation. 

“Just know that I can make it happen if you want it to,” Josh smiled. 

“Of course you can.”

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