So... did a 'search' and no luck.
Started the car after getting gas, and as I was leaving the lot I noticed my parking brake and brake light were both on. I immediately checked my parking brake at the light by pulling it up then pushing it down (a little more aggressively) and both lights stayed on.
restarted the car and it went away...
don't have an OBD reading (IT'S MY NEXT INVESTMENT) so I was wondering if this has happened to anyone before?
edit: also checked brake fluid which is still yellow and no signs of being 'lower'