Josh Dun x Reader

Shiver

Warnings: Mild profanity, Josh is kinda cocky (but in a cute way)

Word Count: 1758

Summary: You bump into an attractive stranger on the street who ends up being a little more than you bargained for.

Author's Note: Ok, not gonna lie to all of you, I've been struggling with writing lately (there will be a post addressing this soon). Don't worry, there's still plenty of exciting content coming soon! Also, this song is loosely (and I mean loosely) based on the song Shiver by Amber Run! Enjoy some fall/autumn vibes :)

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Wind whipped against your cheeks as you walked down the leaf-covered sidewalk. It wasn't raining, which you were thankful for, but you would give anything to not be outside at the moment. Thoughts of your comfortable couch and a nice warm blanket clouded your mind, keeping your nearly numb legs moving along the pavement.

You didn't see the man coming until he was right in front of you, leaving you just enough time to make a half-assed attempt at twisting out of the way. Despite your effort, you still bumped straight into the stranger and fell onto the damp pavement. Your cheeks were burning from embarrassment before you had even made eye contact with him.

"Oh my god, I'm so sorry," he said. "I was looking at my phone and didn't even see you coming - here, let me help you out."

He held out a hand which you gladly accepted. You could just see the lines and colors of a tattoo on the skin that peeked out from beneath his jacket sleeve.

"You weren't the only one not paying attention," you answered with a laugh.

The stranger turned out to be one of the most attractive people that you had ever had the pleasure of bumping into. Dark hair was just visible beneath his hoodie and his face was covered with just the right amount of scruff. Not to mention that you had always been a sucker for guys with glasses.

"Yeah, but I didn't end up ass-first on the pavement."

"You've got me there," you sighed, trying to ignore how damp the back of your pants felt.

"What do you say I buy you a coffee to make up for it? There's a little place called Starbucks that I know of only a couple blocks from here. If you aren't busy, that is," he said, pushing his hands further into his pockets.

"You're not from around here, are you?" you asked, raising an eyebrow.

"That obvious?" he sighed, his shoulders dropping.

"Anyone whose best offer is Starbucks after knocking someone to the ground definitely doesn't know the best local coffee shops."

"Ok, new offer. You show me your favorite local coffee shop and we get to know each other over some coffee?" he bit down on his lip and raised his eyebrows in question.

How were you supposed to resist that?

"Sure, I've got some time to kill," you smiled.

"Great," he said, falling into step with you. "Josh, by the way."

"Y/N. So, Josh, what brings you to this city?"

"I'm a musician, actually."

You nodded. He didn't look familiar, so you brushed it off assuming that he was some up-and-comer traveling the country in search of his big break.

"Do you play any instruments?"

"I'm a drummer, mostly. Although I can play a mean trumpet."

"Multi-talented, huh?" you smiled. "Might need you to play some music for me sometime so you can prove it."