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We Are The Champions - Queen/Elton John (platonic, angst)

Thank you to @sweet_painted_lady for this awesome request! Sorry it took so long XD I hope you don't mind the ending I went with - it strays a bit but still works.

Happy Halloween ;)

I hope you love it! <3

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July 13th, 1985

In a space backstage, before the concert starts, Queen are going over what they're going to play. They already agreed on the songs - definitely the hits - and now are discussing the timing.

They just went over bits of "Radio Ga Ga". 

"We have some space there for the intro, but since we're putting in six songs we have to be smart about it." 

"I know, but I have to save time to interact with the audience for a minute."

"Well, how much.." 

There's a knock and John goes to open it, to find Elton John there. "Hello. Come in." 

Brian, Roger and Freddie stop talking and turn their attention to their friend with smiles.

"I'm pretty excited, have been since last night. Hard to sleep." Elton rubs his eyes.

"I get how that feels," Roger agrees with a yawn.

The five of them chat, with rather eager attitudes.

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They're backstage once again several hours later. Brian is starting to feel unsure of himself and nervously keeps tuning the three guitars he has to play.

"Not much worse than an out of tune instrument," He says, looking down. 

Freddie can sense his nervous energy and puts a hand on his shoulder.

"Are you all right, darling?" 

Brian hesitates, not practiced at sharing his real feelings. "Actually, I'm a bit anxious. It's been a while since we performed last."

He puts the guitar down and sits on a chair. Freddie sits by him.

Freddie makes a face but immediately neutralizes his expression, not wanting to show his own feelings.

Elton walks back in and sits nearby, listening and not wanting to interrupt; a habit he learned as a child and then again as an adult.

"It'll be all right. We can do this. And you're actually quite brave for all the guitars you have to play! I could never!" The lead singer tells his friend.

Brian is still a bit unsure, but he gives a shy smile at Freddie.

Freddie, still feeling his energy, decides to give him a big hug. He hoped it would help.

The guitarist hugs in return, starting to feel better. "Thanks, Fred." 

"Anytime, dear."

"You guys are gonna be fantastic. Everyone loves you." Elton assured him. Brian laughed a little, insecurely. 

Roger surprises Brian by coming up behind him and leaning on his back. He wanted to be there for him too. And maybe he was jealous of the attention.

"Rog, you startled me a bit!" Brian could already tell who was hugging his back and neck from the way it felt.

"Sorry, Bri. Just trying to cheer you up. You've got this." The drummer flashed a smile at Freddie, grateful that he gave that pep talk. Freddie got up to get a drink.