ꕮ ˚₊ ꒰ BREADEN LEMASTERS ⁾⁾ BEST FRIEND
PAIRING ⠆braden lamasters x gn-singer!reader
OVER THE INTERCOM ⠆after seeing wallows live for the first time after listening to them since high school ive been knee deep into them, so here is a product of that :)
song is best friend by laufey!
𝟒𝟏𝟏. what better way to announce your relationship by bringing him up on stage ?
so far, for every show on your tour, you'd bring someone out during your song best friend. it was your ‘sally’ of sorts. the first few shows in, you brought out your close friends, watching their flushed, amused faces as you serenaded them, twirling around the prop bench they sat on. littered between your personal close friends and friends you've made in the industry, best friend was definitely a song your fans looked forward to.
this time you find yourself in san francisco, playing at bill graham. sat in the green room with members of your team, your close friends and your boyfriend. you had just finished sound check and going over a few finishing details for the show when the topic of who was going to be your 'best friend' for the show tonight was brought up.
you tilted your head in thought, pondering on who it could be. you always joked you'd bring your manager on stage one day but they always refused claiming they had stage fright. the room is silent for a few moments, save for the soft static of the walkie talkie the stage manager held.
"what if it was me?" a mellow, balanced voice you knew so well piped in. broken from your reverie, you turn to your boyfriend, braeden sitting next to you. arms splayed leisurely over the couch, dark hair swept over his forehead, wearing your tour hoodie and dark washed jeans. a light smile on his face and hand lifted to the back of his neck, as if embarrassed to even be offering the idea. you perk up at his words, eyes bright and a gleaming smile on your lips.
it wasn’t that your relationship with braeden was new, it was far from it. having been together for almost four years now– you’ve chosen to keep your relationship hidden from the public as your both musicians and wanted to keep your relationship away from the spot light and the prying eyes of fans. your love was something sacred and cherished so you wanted to keep it that way. the idea of him being your ‘best friend’ during one of your shows was always brought up in passing conversation. every time, you both answered in open ended statements– never really giving a definite answer. not to get him wrong, braeden most definitely wanted to be your ‘best friend’ you brought out on stage whilst you sang to him in your pretty, melodic voice. there was also nothing stopping him, really. you came to a point in your relationship that whether it be by a post or coincidence that people found out you were dating, it would be something you’d welcome with open arms. but with his most recent tour and your schedules never lining up he never had to the chance to see you perform on stage, in person. and this show was the only gap in his schedule he could come along so if not now then when?
“really? you’d want to?” your voice laced in excitement, your hand on his thigh whilst the other soothed out his bangs lingering in front of his eyes. when you started the whole thing you always wanted to bring out braeden, he was one of the many people you thought of while composing the song. you had been friends before you started dating and he has seen so many sides of you, he not just your lover but also your best friend. but with how private your relationship has been so far, you didn’t want him to feel pressured to do it, even personally serenading him to the song in the comfort of your own home.
“of course! i’ve been waiting for the day you’d ask me.” he pouts dramatically, making you laugh, the sound soft but bubbling with anticipation. “braeden, i would love for you to be my best friend,” you murmur, leaning in to press a kiss to his cheek. exchanging knowing glances at the connotation that he’d be your best friend for tonight but really he’s been your best friend since he came into your life and will always be. “then, i’m honored” he smiles, tucking a stray hair away from your face. your friends and team already flowing in conversation on how it’s finally happening.
braeden practically buzzes with excitement as he watches you on stage, standing on the left side with an endearing smile and eyes full of love, watching how naturally you perform and interacted with your fans. the crowd loud, full of cheers and shouts of your lyrics– sure, he’s been on stage countless of times but seeing you was just a different art.
soon the last few notes of your song fades as you make your way back to the center of the stage, a wide smile on your face with the mic in your hand.
“is everyone having fun so far?” you ask, breathless. slipping your in ears out to hear the screams and shouts of your fans, “i have this tradition on tour, for those of you who don't know. every show, during this next song, i bring out someone i love: a friend, a confidant, someone who feels like... my best friend." the crowd cheers. anticipating whats to come as the techs bring out the bench onto stage, the cheering only intensifying.
your eyes flick to the left, behind the curtain where braeden is waiting just out of sight. your heart pounds but not from nerves about performing, but from what this moment means. "and tonight," you continue, voice lilting with uncontainable giddiness, “since san francisco has been so welcoming and loving to me tonight, i thought i’d bring out my special best friend!” the light dims until it’s completely dark as braeden makes his way onto stage, practically skipping to the bench, but only before he gives you a quick peck on the cheek before sitting down, sat directly behind you.
the crowd quiets before the song begins– cheers roar as they wait for you to reveal your ‘best friend’ for the night. the lights shine and fans are already singing along as you sway in your spot.
It's come to my attention / That I don't show enough / Of what I think / It's only when I drink / I open up/ But I promise that I love you
you take a step to the side, revealing braeden. his eyes not on the crowd but to you, eyes bright with a wide dopey smile like you hung the moon and stars. you look at him only to mirror his expression. walking back to stand next to him. your fans already going crazy, screaming at the realization that braeden lemasters, guitarist and singer of wallows is sitting right in front of them with the most lovesick expression on his face. you see some fans clutching their hearts or covering their mouths at the sight before them.
Even with that hairdo / I'm sorry I made fun of it / It's not your fault it looks like shit
you ruffle his hair, playfully shooting a wink at him. he shakes his head a light flush on his face. fixing his hair as you walk away. braeden bites back a grin, shaking his head as if he can’t believe this is really happening. your movements are playful but deliberate: leaning in close, brushing fingertips over his shoulder, circling him like the song was written for just this moment. you step lightly across the stage, letting the words float out, smooth and teasing, your voice warm enough to wrap around him like a blanket. the crowd’s energy shifts — a mix of exhilaration and awe, every phone in the room pointed in your direction, capturing the unspoken softness that hums between you two.
you move back toward him during the next verse, the lights turning a soft amber. braeden’s foot taps with the beat, his hands folded loosely in his lap, but his gaze never leaves you like he’s trying to memorize every expression, every note.
the audience sings along in perfect unison, and you laugh into the mic when the volume of their voices nearly drowns out the band. you glance at braeden again, catching him mouthing the lyrics under his breath- the cutest sight in your opinion
on the instrumental break, you spin on your heel and perch yourself beside him on the bench, shoulder brushing his. the fans go feral — the noise swelling until you can feel the vibration in your chest. he wraps his arm around you as if it's second nature and without missing a beat, you tip your head onto his shoulder for just a moment, a lingering touch that says more than any announcement ever could.
he grins down at you, that same boyish smile that made you fall in love in the first place, and you can’t help but return it before lifting the mic back to your lips for the bridge.
There's no one else I'd rather fall in love with / And that is my best friend in the world / You're my best friend in the world
as the last line comes you tilt the mic to him, his eyebrows lifting in surprise but sings it effortlessly anyways. leaning close to him as the mic catches your voices harmonizing beautifully. the last notes play and the crowd explodes into cheers, clapping along. you rise to your feet and turn to him, he follows quickly his hand on your waist as he pulls you to face him and just when you least expect it, he takes your hand giving you a little twirl before dipping you into a searing and loving kiss. your fans gasp and scream at the sight, your arms wrapped around his neck and face flushed by his bold move. as he pulls you back up he tells you he's been waiting to do that the whole song- you shake your head laughing, pinching his cheek in retaliation for catching you off guard. with one final kiss on your cheek he waves at the crowd before being whisked away with the bench.
your face is flushed and cheekbones sore from smiling so much. your fans are electric with a mix of emotions, shouting both yours and his name as you quickly try to regain your composure before the next song, your head reeling and heart doing somersaults thinking about everything that had just happened before and you wouldn't want it any other way.
a night you surely would not forget.
ynmiller my muse and forever best friend @/braedenlemasters i love you the most <3
iheartyn YN PLS I BARELY RECOVERED FROM THE PERFORMANCE
braedenlamasters and i love you, my sweet girl.
⤷ braedenlamasters and while we're here stream our newest ep model!
⤷ ynmiller i confess my love to you and literally serenade you on stage and you're promoting your music :( how dare
⤷ colepressston looks like braeden is sleeping on the couch tonight
⤷ ynmiller try the hotel lobby
wallowsfan how have we never found out they were together????
ynfan im literally sobbing my heart cannot take this
fan1 i can’t believe we got the hard launch and the soft launch in one night.
fan2 i need them to make a song together ASAP
fan3 I WANT A LOVE LIKE THEIRS
wallowsqterback okay but did you guys see the way he looked at her IM SOBBING THEYRE LITERALLY SO IN LOVE
dylanminette only took you guys 4 years
⤷ fan5 i honestly respect them for that
⤷ fan6 this only makes me love them more omg
YN BRINGING OUT HER BOYFRIEND ON STAGE AND IT BEING BRAEDEN WAS NOT ON MY BINGO CARD THIS YEAR.
﹫ynfan the way he's been away on tour and the only night we see him out and about is on stage with his girlfriend, i can't
﹫wallowsfan braeden in her tour hoodie?? braeden laughing while she sings to him?? braeden KISSING HER AT THE END?? oh i’m unwell.
﹫fan1 THEM HARMONIZING AT THE END???? THE FACT THEY HAVENT MADE A SONG TOGETHER IS CRIMINAL
﹫ynfan literally saw all of this live at barricade and i can't decide if i want to be y/n or braeden
﹫fan2 can we talk about how braeden’s face softened when she sang “you’re my best friend”??? like that wasn’t for us. that was for HIM.
﹫wallowsfan she twirled around him like a disney princess and he just SAT THERE SMILING LIKE THE SUN WAS SHINING JUST FOR HIM. i’m sick.
﹫fan3 the real gag is that they both look so in love it’s actually painful to watch?? like who let them do this to us.
﹫fan4 honestly respect for keeping it private this long but i feel like we’ve all just been invited to the wedding
﹫wallowsfan did anyone else catch the way he mouthed “i love you” before she sat down next to him or am i hallucinating???
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