How it all began
A/N I would again like to thank hippogriff-tamer for being my beta. I hope you enjoy the story. I decided it would be fun to add a few things for this story, and one of them required extra work for her I would like to thank her for carrying the extra load that I asked her to do.
The June second broadcast of the 1962 Miss Hairspray Teenage Pageant had just ended and fifteen year old Tracy Turnblad was living every girls dream. She was in the arms of Link Larkin, kissing him. Amber stood offstage when she noticed them together.
She walked over to them and ripped the promise ring that Link had given her off its chain and threw it at him. "Look Link I think its time to see other people."
It hit his back and he turned. "I can't say that I'm sorry to see this end but we have had some good times."
Amber nodded. "Yeah we have."
"But we have grown apart these last couple of months," he said grabbing Tracy 's hand. She smiled back at him.
"We've both changed a lot since we started dating and I have tried to hold onto what we had but after seeing you at the pageant I see my effort was useless. So I hope that you two are happy together"
"You'll find a great guy Amber."
Amber smiled. "I know"
Corny strolled over to them.
"Amber can I see you in my office?"
"Sure thing Corny."
She followed Corny into his office. He sat behind his desk as she took one of the other chairs.
He cleared his throat and smiled nervously. "Amber now that you aren't dating Link anymore I was thinking that maybe I can take you out sometime?"
She had a crush on Corny for as long as she remembered and couldn't help but flick her hair and bat her lashes at him. "Are you asking me to be your girlfriend?=E 2
"You can put it that way so what do you say?"
She giggled. "Yes Corny I'll be your girlfriend."
She walked over to him and placed a kiss on his lips. He had waited to taste her lips for so long and passion overtook him as he swung Amber onto his desk and kissed her back with an ignited fervor. They stayed that way for several minutes just exploring each others mouths.
Link and Tracy were standing in a corner kissing. "Will you be my girlfriend?" he asked when they parted.
"Will I what?" she asked. Tracy's head was in a world of its on and she didn't catch the question.
"Will you be my girlfriend?"
She practically screamed "Yes I will" before placing her lips on his once again in a loving kiss. As they kissed Link extracted the promise ring that Amber had thrown at him from his pocket. He had picked it up and placed it there right after she had left with Corny. He found Tracy's finger and slipped it on her.
He smiled when he gazed upon it. "Perfect fit."
"Lovely," Tracy murmured as she held out her hand to examine it.
"Tonight's been like a dream," she added.
"The best is yet to come Tracy," he told her.
She raised an eyebrow. "Oh and what do you have in mind?"
"How about we go out to dinner?"
"I'd love to. Where do you want to go?"
"I was thinking the smoke house."
She smiled. "My favorite restaurant."
"Then we'll go there," he told her.
He offered her his arm and she took it. Together they went out to his car and he opened the door for her.
"Your car is nice," she said once they were both seated inside.
"Thanks Tracy."
"So Link I have always been wondering do you have any brothers or sisters?"
He nodded. "One sister."
"Tell me about her?"
"She is unlike any other girl that I know."
"In what way?"
"She is eighteen, has a tattoo, rides a motorcycle, cusses a lot, and drinks."
"Do you get along with her?"
"Most of the time."
"I can't wait to meet her."
"Can I give you some advice before you do?"
"Sure."
"Don't piss her off because you will regret it."
"Why?"
"I want my girlfriend and sister to be on good terms."
"Oh okay I won't."
He smiled as he started the car and drove out of the studio parking lot. "Good"
"Does you sister go to school?"
"No she works at a store that fixes vehicles. That is how she got her motorcycle."
"How'd she get her motorcycle at the store?"
"Well and old motorcycle was brought in needing lots of repairs. The owner said that if she fixed it she could keep it," Link told her.
"That was nice of the owner."
"Yeah, it was."
Link pulled into a parking spot right in front of the restaurant. He jumped out and jogged to Tracy's door to open it before she could.
She kissed him on the cheek. "Oh Link you're such a gentleman."
He crimsoned. "I know."
He held out his arm again and she giggled as she took it. Together they headed to the hostess.
"Can I help you?" she asked.
"Can we have a table for two?" Link inquired.
"Sure."
She grabbed two menus and showed them to their table. Tracy went to pull out her chair but Link put a hand on her shoulder. She turned and stared at him with a curious expression.
He winked at her. "Allow me."
He pulled her chair out for her. She pecked his lips before sitting down.
"What is your favorite food?" Link asked as they opened their menus.
"Lasagna followed by burgers. What about yours?"
"Burgers, you'll love the kind my mom makes. She puts cheese in the middle of the patty so the cheese oozes out when you bite into it."
"I can't wait to try them. So tell me about your parents?"
"Well they have been divorced for a few years."
"Why did they get divorced?"
"Well my dad would stay out late and come home drunk, but the final straw was when my mom found out he cheated on her."
"I'm sorry Link. Do you live with your dad or mom?"
"Both my sister and I live with my mom."
"Whom would you rather live with?"
"My mom."
"It's probably better that you did. Your dad sounds horrible."
"I know he's not the best dad in the world but we did share some good times."
"Do you like animals?" he asked changing the subject.
"I love animals. I really want a puppy."
"My mom has a six month old cocker spaniel named Laura. You'll love her. She is one of the friendliest dogs I know."
Tracy smiled. "I'm sure I will."
Their waitress came to their table and Tracy and Link both ordered a cherry coke light ice. The waitress nodded before walking away.
Link glanced at his watch to see the time. "Do you have a curfew?"
"Yes eleven what about you?"
"Eleven. Sometimes Lucy sneaks in after curfew though."
"Is that your sister?"
"Yes it is."
Tracy was curious to hear more about Lucy. "Does your mom find out?"
"She catches her every time and she always gets into trouble."
"Yet she still does it?"
Link nodded. "I think she doesn't care about the consequences."
"Maybe your mom needs to find a better way of getting her to stop."
"Maybe."
The waitress returned with their drinks and placed them on the table.
"Are you ready to order?" she asked.
They nodded.
"What can I get for you?"
Tracy went first. "I'll have a smoke house burger with extra cheese and sauce with an order of Chilly cheese fries."
"I'll have that but with regular fries," Link told her.
"All right," she said before walking away
"What are your parents like?" Link asked.
"They are really nice and love me with all of their hearts."
"They seem very loving. What do they do?"
"My dad owns a joke shop and my mom does laundry for people from the house what about yours?"
"My mom is a stylist at Rose's salon and my dad is in finances."
"What is it like having a sister?"
"Pretty good."
"I'm an only child so that's why I asked."
"What's it like being an only child Tracy?"
"It can get lonely at times but it didn't really bother me."
"What are your favorite candy and flowers?"
"Red roses and chocolate covered cherries."
"Aren't you Tracy Turnblad, and Link Larkin?" a masculine voice asked them.
Tracy turned her head to see a girl with strawberry blonde hair and a guy with mousy brown hair. "We are," she told them.
"Can we have your autographs?" the boy asked.
"Sure what are your names?"
"I'm Will an d this is Linda."
"Nice to meet both of you."
"How old are you two?" Link asked.
"Seventeen," Linda answered.
"Have you watched the show for a while?" Tracy inquired.
"Yes, we love the show and we saw some of the pageant tonight. Is the show really going to be integrated?" Will said.
Link nodded. "If I know Corny it will."
Linda handed Tracy a paper and pen. She signed it and handed it to Link. He signed his name and handed it to Linda.
"Thanks guys," Linda said.
"You're very welcome."
Will and Linda walked back to their table and the waitress arrived and placed the plates on the table.
"Can I get anything else for you?" she asked.
"Can I have another cherry coke?" Tracy asked.
"Of course."
"I'll take another one too."
The waitress took their glasses and walked away.
Link looked at her plate. "Can I try one of your chilly cheese fries?"
"Sure."
Link picked up a fry and popped it into his mouth. While they ate the waitress returned with their refills.
"When is your birthday?" Tracy asked between bites.
"Mine is October twentieth, what about you?"
"Mine is February twenty-second."
They cleaned their plates while they talked.
"Did either of you save room for dessert?" the waitress asked while she cleared the plates from the table.
"Yes I'll take a piece of chocolate pie."
"So will I."
The waitress walked away after writing down their orders.
Link turned to Tracy. "Chocolate pie is my favorite dessert."
She smiled. "Mine too. You 'll love the one that I make."
"I can't wait to try it."
"You'll love it."
The waitress came back with their pie and the check. When they were finished Tracy reached for the check but Link beat her to it.
"Can I please pay?"
"No it's a guys job to pay on the first date."
She batted her eyes and smiled. "Can I pay next time?"
He smiled back. "Sure."
Link pulled out Tracy's chair for her and he paid the check. They left the restaurant and parked in front of her house. Link leaned over and kissed her neck.
Tracy giggled. "That tickles."
He placed another kiss on the same spot. "Did it tickle you again?"
She nodded. "I better head in."
He got out and walked around the car to open her door. "All right night Tracy."
She kissed him. "Night Link."
Tracy headed inside as Link pulled away. Edna saw her when she got in the door.
"Hey hun."
"Hey ma."
"Where did you go after the pageant?"
"Link and I went to the smoke house for dinner."
"Won't Amber be jealous?"
Tracy shook her head. "She broke up with him after the pageant. He then asked me to be his girlfriend."
"That's great hun."
"Thanks ma."
Edna walked upstairs. Wilbur snuck up from behind and turned her around so he could French kiss her.
"Hey beautiful."
"Wilbur I have great news for you."
"What's that angel?"
"Our daughter has her first boyfriend."
"Oh really who?"
"Link."
"I thought he was dating Amber what's her name?"
"She broke up with him after the pageant."
"He is a polite boy."
"I like him too."
Link arrived home within fifteen minutes of leaving Tracy's. He walked in the door to find his mom, Heather, waiting for him. As she stood her brown hair fell to her shoulders and her bright blue eyes were level with his nose.
"Hey Linky."
"Hey mom."
"Did you go out with Amber after the pageant?"
"Actually she broke up with me."
Heather's eyes widened. "Oh are you all right?"
He nodded. "Yes I was going to break up with her anyway."
"You were?"
He smiled. "Yes I have fallen for somebody else."
"Oh really who?" she asked curiously.
"Tracy."
"The sweet looking girl from the council."
"Yes."
"She seems like a friendly, out going girl. She is probably better for you."
"Have you asked her to be your girlfriend yet?"
"Yes."
"Did she say yes?"
His smile grew wider. "Yes. We went to the smoke house after I asked her."
"Was she all right with going there?"
"Yes it's her favorite restaurant as well."
"That's great. So when can I meet her?"
"You can meet her soon I promise."
"I can't wait."
"You'll love her."
Laura ran over and greeted Link. He kneeled down and scratched her head, receiving a lick in return.
Back at the Turnblads Tracy was lying in bed. A small leather diary sat in her lap as she wrote in it.
Dear Diary, I
can't believe it! Link asked me to be his girlfriend! I always hoped
that he would and now it's a reality. And the kiss, it was
unbelievably magical how his lips felt against mine. I think I could
get used to that happening. I have to tell Penny next time I see
her.
She placed the diary on her nightstand and turned off the light before slipping into sleep.
She was sitting in bed reading the latest hairstyle magazine the next morning when the phone rang.
"Hello."
"Hey Tracy."
Her face lit up. "Hey Link."
"I was wondering if you would like to see a movie at the drive in tonight."
"That sounds great."
"Great I'll pick you up at six thirty."
"All right what kind of movie do you want to see?"
"I was thinking a love story."
"I like love stories."
They talked for a few more minutes before hanging up. The phone rang again an hour later.
"Hello," Tracy answered.
"Hey Tra."
"Hey Pen you missed it after the pageant."
"Amber broke up with Link I saw."
Excitement was building in Tracy's voice. "That's not all that happened."
"What else happened?" Penny asked curiously.
"Link asked me to be his girlfriend and then when we were kissing he put his council member ring on my finger."
"Oh my gosh I knew when I saw you guys kiss it was bound to happen!"
Tracy smiled. "We then went out to dinner."
"Was it fun?"
"Yes I did it gave us a chance to get to know each other."
"I want to hear all about it! I was wondering if you'd like to go shopping tonight."
"I'm sorry Pen but I have a date with Link. I need a dress for it so can we meet at the mall in about an hour?"
"Absolutely."
"Great see you then Pen."
"All right."
Tracy ran upstairs to get ready to meet Penny. They spent the next few hours going in and out of store. Tracy bought a beautiful blue dress, knowing that Link would love it. Tracy arrived home at four that afternoon.
"Hey hun."
"Hey ma."
"What are you up to tonight?"
"Link is taking me to see a movie at the drive in."
"Oh hun how exciting! Can I get a few pictures of you two before you go?"
"Sure."
Two and a half hours later Tracy was putting the last of her makeup on in her room. Edna heard the door and opened it to see Link. He was carrying a bouquet of flowers and a box of chocolates.
She smiled. "Hello Link."
He grinned. "Hey ma'am."
"Tracy told me that you two are dating."
"Yes we are."
"I expect you to treat my daughter with respect and not to make her do anything that she doesn't want to."
"I'd never do that ma'am."
Tracy appeared at the top of the steps in the blue dress she had bought that afternoon. The bodice dipped a little and the bottom hung at her knees showing off her voluptuous curves. Her hair was styled in a French twist. Pools of drool formed in the corners of his mouth when Link saw her. Edna snapped a photo when Tracy was at the bottom step. She giggled at Link's expression and batted her eyes as she walked over to him.
"Hey Tracy my you look ravishing this evening."
"Thank you for noticing."
She kissed his cheek and Edna took another picture. She took a third when Link kissed Tracy's neck and she giggled.
He handed her the flowers and chocolate covered cherries. "These are for you."
Edna took another picture.
"Shall we go?"
"Let me put the flowers in water then we can."
Edna reached for the bouquet. "I'll do it hun."
"All right ma."
" Can I get a picture of you two kissing before you go?"
" Another one?"
"Just one more."
Tracy sighed. "Oh all right."
She kissed Link as Edna snapped a picture of them.
"Shall we go?"
"I'd be delighted."
Link put his arm around Tracy and Edna took a picture. Link opened the door for her.
"Can y ou do that again so that I can get a picture?"
"Sure thing Mrs. Turnblad."
"Link please call me Edna."
"Will do Edna."
"Have fun but be on your best behavior kids."
"We will ma."
Tracy and Link left before Edna could take another picture.
"I thought we'd never get out of there," Tracy told him.
Link kissed her. "Your mom is just happy for us."
Later that night Tracy grabbed her diary and wrote about her mom.
Dear Diary,
My mom
wanted to take so many pictures of Link and I and it's only our
second date! I wish she didn't want so many pictures. I was eager to
leave and start the date, as was Link. But being the gentleman that
he is he never showed any impatience or anything like that.
Three weeks later Tracy was at the studio waiting for Link to return from the bathroom. The show had already ended. While sitting at her mirror she spotted Penny and Seaweed out of the corner of her eye. They were French kissing. Link smiled as he walked up to her.
"Link I just saw Penny and Seaweed doing an open mouth kiss. And I was wondering i f you'd be willing to teach me how to do one."
He nodded. "Absolutely I used to do them all the time with Amber."
"I know I remember watching you two doing them and hopping that one-day I would get to do one with you. What do I do?"
"First you graze tongue over your partners to get them to open their mouth. Then you open your mouth. Third you slide tongue into partner's mouth, and last you continue to kiss as you let your tongues roll around with each other.
"Can we practice one?"
"Sure."
Link leaned in and kissed her. As he did he let his lip graze her tongue and she parted her lips allowing him in. Tracy pulled back then kissed him again repeating what Link had done.
"How did I do?"
"Perfect."
"Great what do you want to do tonight?"
"I thought that we would get pizza then make a stop at make out peak."
"I'd love to"
They went to make out peak that night. Tracy enjoyed the French kiss from earlier and decided that she wanted another. Link happily obliged.
"Want me to teach you something really fun?" he asked.
"Sure."
"You put your hands around each other then you French kiss non stop till you need air."
"That does sound like fun."
Tracy and Link placed their arms around each other and began kissing again. Link's hands moved all over Tracy's body touching her everywhere he was able to. She pulled away after a few minutes.
"What's wrong I thought you wanted to try it."
"I do. I just wanted to tell you how special it makes me feel for a guy to do that to me."
Link leaned in and kissed Tracy again. He also placed a kiss on her neck and she giggled.
"I love you snuggle bunny," he whispered into her ear.
"That's the sweetest thing anybody has ever told me."
"I mean it."
"I know I love you too Casanova."
Tracy kissed him again, parting his lips with her tongue. He let her as the kiss deepened. When they parted for air Link nibbled her neck and she gasped.
He immediately stopped and looked at her. "I'm sorry."
She cupped his cheek and grinned. "It's all right. I really enjoyed it."
"Good."
He placed his lips on her neck again.
"Has anybody ever told you your skin is as smooth as silk?"
She shook her head. "No they have not."
"It's true."
To prove his point he ran his fingers over her skin and attacked the spots he traced with kisses. After awhile he took her home.
Upon opening her door he turned to her. "Night snuggle bunny I love you."
She smiled. "Night Casanova I love you too, and thanks again for teaching me to French kiss."
"You're welcome I would have taught you how to do it eventually because I miss doing it a lot."
"Now you won't anymore."
He grinned. "No I won't."
Tracy headed inside and was met by her father.
"Hey daddy."
"Hey sweetie you better cover up your hickeys before your mo m sees them," he said pointing to my neck.
Her hand went up and felt of them. "Will do daddy."
She walked upstairs and into the bathroom. She used powder to cover up the hickeys and headed into her room. She put on her bathrobe before finding her diary.
Dear Diary, Tonight was filled with a first for me. I received my first
hickey after making out with Link. Running my hands through his hair
as our lips touched was just heavenly. Well kissing Link is something
I could do all day anyways but making it past first base has
its perks. The hickey hurt a bit at first but seeing it just reminds
me that I'm his. I can't wait till the next time.
A week later Tracy was anxious as the day grew closer to when she'd meet Link's family.
"Hey guys," Amber said as she walked over to them.
"Hey Amber," Link said.
"Hey Amber," Tracy added.
"I was wondering if you guys would like to meet for lunch and ice cream tomorrow my treat."
"Will you let me pay for lunch?" Tracy asked.
"No it's my treat."
"Okay."
"Great! I'll meet you at Greg's café at noon."
""All right Amber."
At noon Tracy and Link were sitting at a booth in the café awaiting Amber. She entered through the front door and slid in so she was across from them.
"Hey guys."
"Hey Amber," they both said in greeting.
A waiter walked over to them.
"Afternoon folks welcome to Greg's cafe what can I get you to drink?"
"I'll have a cherry coke light ice," Tracy answered.
"So will I," Link said.
Amber went next. "And I'll have a coke."
The waiter nodded and walked away.
"Amber, it's really nice of you to invite us out to lunch."
"Well I thought it would be a way to get to know one another better."
Tracy grinned. "Things have been a little crazy since the pageant and you seem changed."
"I have changed. At the pageant I realized that I didn't like the person I had become. I knew I was better than her."
"You are," Link agreed.
Amber gave him a soft smile. "Thanks that means a lot."
The waiter returned with their drinks.
"Are you ready to order?" he asked when the drinks were on the table.
They nodded.
"What can I get for you?"
"I'll have a hot dog with mustard and chili and an order of fries," Tracy said.
"That sounds good make that too," Link said.
"I'll have that as well," Amber added.
"So what do you think of Corny's new song for the show?" Link asked.
"I think the song is great" Tracy answered.
Amber nodded. 'I am told that he wants to change up pairings every week."
"I think that's a good idea. That way those who may not have a certain dance skill can have a chance to get partnered with a person who does and learn from them," Link told them.
"I think that's the whole reason he's doing that."
"So Amber what are you doing now that Velma was arrested?"
"I'm living with my aunt and uncle. I wish I had moved in with them a long time ago. They are the total opposite of my mom."
"I'm glad she's not around. She was such a bad influence."
Amber nodded.
When they were finished Amber paid and together they headed to the ice cream parlor.
"What can I get for you here?" a freckled face teenage boy asked.
"We'll take a banana split."
"All right."
Amber ordered a strawberry sundae. When they were ready to leave Tracy hugged her and Amber gave her a forced smile of appreciation.
"Bye Amber thanks for inviting us."
"You're welcome you're not as bad as I thought."
She walked away. Link leaned over and French kissed Tracy.
"Snuggle bunny don't forget you are coming over for dinner Saturday."
"I won't."
Before going to bed that night Tracy couldn't help but smile as she wrote in her diary.
Dear Diary,
I am so surprised today. After all that Amber has said and done, she actually likes me. I knew that there was more than what meets the eye when it came to Amber and that deep down inside she was a good person.
She added another entry a couple days later.
Dear Diary,
Tomorrow I am going to meet Link's family. I can't help but feel nervous and excited. He told me a little about his sister and his mom but I am sure there's more to learn. I just hope I don't do anything stupid.
Lucy Larkin was wearing a short blouse and skirt the next afternoon. Her red hair shone in the sunlight. It was down hiding her "Born to be Bad" tattoo. It rested in the center of the back of her neck. She had just bought a new silver ring for her nose.
"Sweetie you need to change and cover up your hickeys because we don't want Tracy to get the wrong impression of us," Heather said as came in the room.
"Make me bitch."
Heather dragged Lucy to the bathroom and covered up the hickeys.
"Can I please keep my outfit on?"
"Oh all right but no rum at dinner."
"Come on mom that's cruel and unusual punishment."
"No it's not."
Link walked by on his way to his room.
"What are you two fighting about now?"
Heather sighed. "Lucy wants rum with dinner and I am afraid of what Tracy will think of us."
He shrugged. "I already told her that she drinks."
"She can drink then."
Lucy was outside smoking around six that evening. Her boyfriend, Joel was standing next to her. He had been invited to dinner as well. Link drove up to the house and parked. He opened the door for Tracy and together they walked up to where Lucy and Joel were standing.
Tracy hugged her. "You must be Lucy. It's great to meet you."
Lucy pushed her away. "Wish I could say the same tramp."
Tracy looked over at Joel.
"And you must be Joel. It's great to meet you."
"You too."
Tracy hugged him.
"Nobody hugs my boyfriend unless I say they can tramp."
She blew smoke into Tracy's face. Heather saw it from the window.
She turned to Link who was behind her. "Link can you please ask Lucy to stop?"
"What's she doing?"
"She blew smoke into Tracy's face."
"Ugh seems like those two started out on the wrong foot."
" I know."
Link walked outside.
"Lucy mom says please stop."
Lucy blew smoke into Link's face. He ignored her and turning to Tracy took her hand and led her inside.
"Mom Lucy just blew smoke into my face."
Heather shook her head. "Not you too tell her to get her butt in here."
"Will do."
Link started towards the door again when Laura jumped on Tracy and licked her.
Heather looked apologetic. "I'm sorry about that she doesn't normally do it."
Tracy held up her hand and smiled. "It's all right ma'am I love animals."
"Please call me Heather"
"All right Heather."
Heather hugged Tracy and she smiled. "I see you're a hugger just like I am," Tracy told her.
"Indeed I am."
Link came back into the room with Lucy and Joel not far behind.
"Lucy Marie Link told me you blew smoke into his face."
She stuck her tongue out at him. "Tattle tale."
"Lucy you have just lost your motorcycle privileges for a week and I need for you to apologize to Tracy."
She crossed her arms. "I'm sorry tramp." She then proceeded to shove her.
"That's it! Give me the rest of your cigarettes."
"No fair I paid for them."
"You should have thought of that before you blew smoke into Tracy's face."
"What are you making for dinner tonight Heather?"
"My special stuffed burgers with Swiss cheese stuffed into them and barbecue sauce on top, fries, and cherry pie."
CI was really hoping that you would make the burgers. I hope you don't mind but I brought a pie two."
"Not at all let's put it in the kitchen."
Tracy followed Heather to the kitchen and placed her pie on the counter. Half an hour later Jeff Larkin arrived at the house. He was the splitting image of Link except for the eyes; they were gray.
"Dad I would like for you to meet Tracy."
"It's great to meet you sir."
"You too but please call me Jeff."
"Will do Jeff."
Tracy hugged him.
"Oh good you're here let's eat."
"Yes let's," Tracy said.
They all sat down at the table.
Link turned to Tracy. "Snuggle bunny would you like something to drink?"
"A coke please."
"Oh Linky you're such a gentleman to offer Tracy a drink," Heather told him.
He groaned. "Mom please don't call me that name in front of Tracy."
Link rose from his chair to get Tracy a coke. He returned a few minutes later.
She smiled sweetly at him. "Thank you Linky."
He shook his head. " Not you too."
"What it's a cute pet name."
Laura laid by Tracy's feet when Heather served the burgers.
"These burgers are delicious Heather," Tracy said after a few bites.
She smiled warmly at her. "I'm glad that you like them Tracy."
Tracy glanced down at her feet and then back to Heather. "Can I give Laura a few bites?"
"Sure."
Tracy pulled a piece of burger from her plate and gave it to Laura. She happily ate it with her tail wagging the whole time. Tracy also gave her a fry.
"So Tracy, tell us about yourself, have you always wanted to be a dancer?"
Her face lit up. "Yes. My parents used to dance to records in the living room and my dad would sometimes place my feet upon his and show me different dance moves."
"Did he know a lot of steps?"
"Oh yes, he was an exceptional dancer. I never met anyone like him until I saw Link."
"Aww Trace you flatter me."
"It's true. Did he learn from you Jeff?"
"Yes he did. I used to take his mom out dancing so I guess it's in our genes."
"I'm glad that Corny integrated the show. The world is certainly changing but Velma didn't want to see it, nor her daughter."
Link smiled affectionately at Tracy. "I agree that Amber and Velma were used to a certain way and they never wanted change. Tracy was part of the reason why the show was integrated."
"But you pulled Inez out on the dance floor," Tracy told him.
"What do your parents do Tracy?" Jeff asked.
"My dad owns the Hardy Har Hut and my mom runs a small laundry business from our home."
"Mr. Larkin Link tells me that you're in finances?"
"Indeed I am."
"That must be exciting."
" Yes it is."
"And you work at the salon Heather?"
"Yes I do."
"Do you know what you want to do when you graduate?" Heather asked her.
"I would like to go to college and become a teacher."
"A teacher, that sounds wonderful!"
"I think she has the right temperament to be a teacher," Link said.
"Its not l ike her dancing will get her anywhere anyways," Lucy said.
Heather looked at her. "Lucy hush. Tracy is a marvelous dancer."
After dinner Heather stood up from the table. "Let me bring in the pies then we can have dessert," she told everyone.
Tracy stood as well. "Here Heather let me give you a hand."
"All right."
Tracy and Heather went to the kitchen and returned with their pies in hand. Everyone was given a piece of each.
"This pie is disgusting!" Lucy said as she took a bite of the chocolate pie.
"Then don't eat it," Heather said matter-of-factly.
Tracy and Link adjourned to the couch after dessert. Joel and Lucy were on the other side of the room in a chair. Tracy sat on Link's lap as both couples were oblivious to the other as they kissed their respective partners. Heather walked into the room and saw them making out. She tried to get their attention by coughing but to no avail. She coughed more loudly and Tracy pulled away from Link. Link looked up to see his mom, lipstick strewn all over his face. Joel and Lucy were still kissing so Heather coughed again and they finally ceased.
"Lucy! Link! You should know better than to hog our guests and Joel, Tracy, you two should know better than to hog our guests and Joel, Tracy you two should know better than to allow m y daughter and son to distract you from this nice dinner tonight. Well I guess you haven't heard a word I said but we need to make some ground rules about this and we will discuss that later. Please just stop for the moment so that we can finish this evening."
A round of murmurs was heard. Satisfied Heather grabbed a photo album and walked to Tracy.
"Tracy would you like to see some pictures of Link when he was a kid?
"I'd love to Heather."
"Mom please don't," Link pleaded.
"I'm sorry sweetie but she really wants to see them and I don't want to tell her no."
"Yeah Linky."
Heather handed the photo album to Tracy and she opened it to the first page.
Heather smiled. "This was at Link's first birthday party."
"How adorable."
"Yes he was quite adorable."
"You are just as adorable Linky."
"Yes he is."
Later that evening Link took Tracy home..
"Night Casanova."
She French kissed him.
"Night snuggle bunny I love you."
"I love you too."
Link put his hand around the back of her neck and pulled her lips to his in a French kiss. Before heading inside Tracy covered up any hickeys using her compact mirror.
"Hey hun," Edna said when she saw her.
"Hey ma."
"How do you like the Larkin's?
"His mom and dad are really nice but his sister hates me."
Edna frowned. "I'm sure she doesn't."
"If she didn't would she blow smoke into my face and call me a tramp?" she sobbed.
"She called you a tramp?"
Tracy nodded. "Several times."
"I am sure she'll like you once she gets to know you."
"I sure hope so. Night ma."
"Night hun sleep well."
Tracy walked upstairs and grabbed her diary before heading to bed. She wanted to write about the night.
Dear Diary,
Tonight I met Link's family. His sister Lucy didn't seem to like me and even blew cigarette smoke in my face. Link was not too happy nor was his mom when she found out. Heather Larkin was the nicest person. She and I both hugged each other upon introduction. I immediately liked her.
By a month later Lucy still wasn't all that friendly with Tracy. She just tolerated her. Amber, on the other hand, was becoming a good friend to Tracy. They had even gotten together a few times. One night /SPANTracy was over at the Larkin's. Lucy and Joel were there as well. The two girls had decided to make dinner for their boyfriends. Tracy was making her chocolate pie while Lucy cooked her signature garlic mashed potatoes with sausage gravy. They worked together on the prime rib. As they worked together Lucy hugged Tracy.
"Tracy I am glad that you are making the chocolate pie because it is delicious."
Tracy raised an eyebrow. "I thought you hated it?"
Lucy shook her head. "I just said that."
"I am glad that you like it."
Lucy hugged her again. Link walked into the room and smiled upon seeing them.
"I see you two are friends now."
"Indeed we are."
"That's great how is dinner coming because we are starved?"
"It will be ready any minute."
"I'll let Joel know," Link said before leaving the kitchen.
A short time later everyone sat at the table eating.
"Lucy these mashed potatoes are delicious."
"Glad you like them Tracy."
Tracy then turned to Joel. "Joel can I ask you a question?"
"Sure Tracy."
"What do you see in Lucy?"
"Well she is different from any other girl that I know."
"In what way?"
"Well I was in Richard's record shop about three years ago she saw me through the window and thought I looked cute. She went in and asked me out she and French kissed me. When we first had sex I saw how much more unique Lulu is."
"You are unique too Jojo."
"I know."
Tracy and Link were making out in his car later that night. They were parked in front of her house. Tracy sat in his lap and Link had easy access to her neck. He took advantage of the situation and kissed it, receiving a giggle from Tracy. She recaptured his lips with hers. Edna must have seen the car. She had come outside and knocked on the window. Tracy and Link both stopped and looked at her.
"Ugh your mom doesn't look very happy."
"I know."
Edna knocked on the window again and Tracy opened the door.
"I thought you had more sense then to make out hun."
"Come on ma we were just making out. All our friends do it."
"Yeah," Link agreed.
"You don't want to end up like Ann do you?"
She shook her head. "No ma."
"Who's Ann?" Link asked.
"About four years ago a girl who my mom knows very well went all the way with her boyfriend and got pregnant with his child. She was my age. When she told him he broke up with her and then her parents kicked her out. Since she was close to my mom she let her move in till she got back on her feet. She had the cutest little girl named Mary and still comes to visit for about an hour every Saturday, and brings her boyfriend Keith and her daughter."
"Is that why you can't normally do anything then?"
"Yes it is."
Link said goodnight and went home. Edna and Tracy retreated back to their house. After putting her pajamas and bathrobe on Tracy retrieved her diary and wrote an entry about that night.
Dear Diary,
I can't believe it! Lucy was actually nice to me! We were cooking roast beef and veggies in the kitchen for Link and Joel and things just clicked! I am so glad that she finally likes me.
A month later Edna invited the Larkin's over for dinner under the pretense of the two families meeting. She made meatloaf, sweet potato casserole, and pecan pie. Heather baked her special brownies, sprinkled with M&Ms on top. She had told Lucy to be on her best behavior or she would be grounded for a week and lose her motorcycle. She regretted not saying that to her when Tracy had first come to dinner. The Larkin's arrived at five-thirty that evening. Tracy launched herself into Link's awaiting arms and French kissed him. She then turned to greet Heather, Lucy and Jeff.
"Hey sweetie," Heather said as she hugged Tracy.
"Hey Heather."
She hugged Lucy and Jeff next. Edna walked up to them.
"Hello Link, this must be
your sister and parents?"
He nodded. "These are my parents Heather and Jeff and my sister Lucy."
"Please call me Heather," Heather told her.
"All right Heather. Call me Edna."
"And call me Jeff."
"Where is your husband?" Heather asked.
"He is closing up the shop."
"I hope you don't mind but I brought a batch of my famous brownies," Heather said showing Edna the plate of brownies.
"Not at all Heather"
She hugged Heather and Lucy before shaking Jeff's hand. Wilbur came in the door.
"Mr. Turnblad I'd like for you to meet my mom Heather, my dad Jeff and my sister Lucy."
He shook their hands. "It's great to meet all of you."
"You too sir," Lucy said.
"Please call me Wilbur."
"Dinners ready if you'll all follow me," Edna said.
There was a general murmur of assent as everyone made their way to the table. Edna took the brownies and put them in the kitchen for later. Food was served and everyone began to eat.
"The sweet potato casserole is delicious Edna," Lucy said.
"So is the meatloaf," Heather told her.
"Glad you like them," Edna said.
"Can I have the recipe for the meat loaf?" Heather asked.
Edna grinned. "Absolutely. So Heather what do you do?"
"I am a stylist at Roses salon."
"How long have you been there?"
"Twelve years."
"You must like it there then."
"I do. Hair styling has always been a passion of mine. Tracy tells me you run a laundry business out of the house?"
"Indeed I do."
"Do you enjoy it?"
"Yes I do. What do you do Jeff?"
"I work in finances."
"How do you like that?"
"I love it."
"So Heather what do you think of Tracy, and Link dating?"
"I love it! Your daughter is such a sweet heart."
"That she is."
"How do you feel about it Wilbur?" Heather asked.
"I think it's great because Link is such a polite boy."
"He got that from me," Jeff said proudly.
Edna chuckled. "I can see that."
There was some more chatter as they finished eating. Edna started to gather up plates.
"Let me bring take the dishes into the kitchen then we can have dessert."
"Here Edna let me give you a hand," Lucy said.
"Thank you Lucy."
"I'll give you a hand too," Heather stated.
Edna, Lucy and Heather went into t he kitchen with their hands full of plates.
Tracy had a surprised look on her face. "I am surprised that Lucy is behaving."
Link chuckled at her expression. "My mom told her two or else she would be grounded for a week and lost her motorcycle for another one."
"I bet she would hate that."
"Yes she would."
The others returned with the pecan pie and brownies.
"These brownies are delicious!" Edna said after taking a bite.
"Glad you like them," Heather said smiling.
"Can I have the recipe?"
"Sure. So what is your favorite thing that you make?"
"My burgers stuffed with Swiss cheese and topped with barbeque sauce."
" I need to try them soon."
"You'll love them ma."
"How about you guys come to dinner next Saturday and I will make them then."
"That sounds great."
Edna invited Link to dinner the next night and he happily accepted before leaving. He told her that he loved her cooking. Edna was joyous in getting to know Link a bit better. That night Tracy was excited to write in her diary again.
Dear Diary
Last night my parents met Link's. We had invited them over to our house and ma made meatloaf. Lucy was actually pretty good. I bet Heather asked her to behave at dinner. Of course my mom already adores Link and by the end of the night he was asked over for dinner again. In fact my mom and Heather hit it off especially as they started talking about cooking and their favorite recipes. I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't swap some cooking tips or recipes in the future. I am very glad that the evening went so well!
November third arrived. Link was staring at Tracy's body as they sat next to each other. He knew that she had a hot body on the outside but it was killing him that he hadn't been able to see what she looked like without clothes on. He had decided that he was going to ask for sex that night. He made lasagna, garlic bread and her favorite, chocolate pie. He also bought cherry cokes for them to drink. He had condoms at hand if she said yes and hoped that it bettered his chances. He had found the perfect way to ask; he had asked his mom and sister to go out so he could make Tracy a nice dinner. Tracy arrived at six wearing a white blouse and blue skirt.
"Hey Casanova."
She French kissed him.
"Hey sexy my you look hot today."
He gave her another French kiss. She returned the kiss and soon their hands were everywhere as they made out.
"Let's eat before dinner gets cold," Link said when they parted.
"What are we having?"
"Lasagna, garlic bread, and chocolate pie=2 0to eat and cherry coke to drink."
"Oh you're so sweet to make your girlfriend her favorite meal."
He lightly kissed her on the lips. "You deserve it snuggle bunny."
Link pulled out Tracy's chair before serving her.
Tracy swallowed a few bites. "This is delicious."
Link's face showed his delight at that sentiment. "I was thinking maybe we can dance after dinner?
"I'd love to."
Tracy helped Link clean the plates kissing him at different moments. When they were done Link pressed his lips to hers and they made their way to his room. Link went to his record player and put on some soft mood music. Tracy pressed herself against him as their arms snaked around each other as they started dancing. Tracy shook her butt and Link placed his hand on it. He moved his hand up and squeezed her breast as he kissed her neck. Tracy giggled. She pulled him into a French kiss and before they knew it they were lost in each other. Link found the top button of her blouse and fiddled with it. She looked at what he was doing and instantly knew what he wanted. .
"Before we go any further do you have any protection?"
"Yes I got it just for the occasion. So can we?"
"You read my lips."
She French kissed him.
"Let me grab something then we'll have sex. Link said."
"All right I'll be waiting."
"I know that snuggle bunny."
Link left the room and returned with candles and a lighter. He lit the candles and turned the light out.
"Oh Casanova it is so romantic to have sex by candlelight my first time."
"I knew that you would like it."
They climbed under the covers and most of their clothes were strewn on the floor. Link went to undo her bra but struggled with it. Tracy noticed.
"Want any help?"
"Please."
Tracy arched her back so she could unhook her bra. Link watched her so that he would know how to do it. Then he stuck his head under the covers.
"Snuggle bunny has anybody ever told you what an incredible gorgeous body that you have?"
"Oh Casanova, that's so sweet."
She looked under the covers.
"You have a hot body as well."
Link lingered atop Tracy and he began kissing every inch of her face and neck causing her to giggle. Next he nibbled on it also causing her to giggle. He then moved to her ear, nibbling on it. This caused her to whimper. Next he licked it causing her to growl. Then he kissed her nose making her smile. He then placed kisses down her body pausing at her breast to nibble on them causing her to whimper once again. He also licked them causing her to moan happily before pinching them to make her gasp. Next he stroked them as he did this she brushed up agents him and purred like a kitten he stroked her again.
"Good kitty."
Then he squeezed them before placing kisses all along her arm.
Tracy moaned. Oh Linky."
Tracy then rolled on top Link rolled back on top so Tracy rolled on top again and
spanked him. He whimpered.
"Linky you may have been on top with other girlfriends but I would like a turn on top two."
"Actually this is my first time."
"That makes two of us."
She rubbed Link's inner thigh, making him whimper. She moved to Link's neck placing kisses on it before sucking on Link's ear. He moaned at her lips on his ear. Next she ran her tongue over Link's mouth. He opened it knowing it meant one of two things both of which he loved. Next she began to nibble on his lower lip causing him to whimper. They continued their ministrations for a while.
."Could you tell that was my first time?"
"Not at all. We better get you home."
"Yes we better."
Tracy immediately went to her room when she arrived home and grabbed her diary. She was excited to write about what had transpired.
Dear Diary,
Tonight was amazing! I was scared at first when Link started wriggling my top button and I think he was too. He tried to undo my bra but had some trouble. Hooking and unhooking bras can be tricky even for me so I understand. He asked me for help and allowed me to sit up a little so I could reach the hooks. He is such a great boyfriend and as the night progressed I found him to be a gentle lover. I can't believe that I made the all-important journey into womanhood tonight...it was unexpected but I don't regret a thing!
Their six month anniversary came on Sunday December second. Link was taking Tracy to Frankie's Steakhouse for dinner. He had told her to dress nicely. A week earlier he had been thinking of what to get her when he walked by a pet store and saw a cute cocker spaniel in the window. He thought of how she wanted a puppy and asked Edna if he could buy her one for a present. She had told him yes.
He went back to the store and bought the puppy, asking if he could pick him up on t he second. The shop opened at eight that morning and Link was there to pick him up, along with some food and a gift certificate. He put a blue bow around the puppy's neck before taking him to the Turnblads. He also attached the gift certificate to the bow.
Edna answered the door when he arrived. "Hello Link."
"Morning Mrs. Turnblad. Is your daughter still asleep?"
"Yes. The puppy that you got for her is so cute."
The puppy jumped up and licked Edna.
"Come on buddy let's go wake up your mama."
"Let me grab the camera first."
"All right."
Edna grabbed the camera and Link picked up the puppy up. He then carried him to Tracy's bedroom where he put the puppy down by=2 0her head. The puppy licked Tracy. Edna took a picture as the puppy licked her again. Tracy rubbed her eyes and Edna took another picture.
Tracy's eyes widened as they took in the puppy. "Oh Linky a puppy. It's so cute."
The puppy licked her again. Tracy kissed the top of his head. Edna took another picture and a fourth when Tracy scratched the puppy's belly.
"What are you going to name your puppy?"
"Is it a he or a she?"
"A boy.
"Adam."
"That's a great name."
"Do you like it Adam?"
Adam licked her and jumped off the bed. Link went over to Tracy. She pulled him close and French kissed him and he kissed her neck causing her to giggle.
"What would you love birds like for breakfast?"
Link had skipped breakfast so he could eat with Tracy "What would you like snuggle bunny?"
"It's your anniversary too you pick."
"You know what your mom makes for breakfast that is good."
"She does. How about your delicious crepes stuffed with chocolate chips and cherries with breakfast potatoes."
"All right hun."
"Are they good?" Link asked.
"They're delicious."
Tracy got out of bed and saw the gift certificate in Adam's bow.
She looked to Link. "What's that in Adam's bow?"
"Why don't you look and see."
Tracy went to Adam and took the gift certificate from its place.
"Can we go to the pet store after breakfast to get his things?"
"Sure."
"Can we take Adam with us to pick out his toys?"
"Of course."
Tracy put her arms around Adam and hugged him. Since Edna was busy with breakfast Link took the picture.
"Let me get Adam's food."
He went out to his car for the food and Tracy walked into the kitchen and put water down for him. Adam started lapping it up as Link returned.
"Want to feed him?"
"Yes."
Tracy put another bowl down and filled it with kibble. Link took a picture.
They went to the table to await t heir breakfast.
"Linky what are we up to tonight?"
"I thought we'd go to Frankie's Steakhouse then back to my house and have sex."
"Oh Casanova isn't that place a bit out of your league?"
"It's a little but I want to take you there."
" You sure spoil me."
" You deserve to be treated that way."
Edna placed a plate of warm crepes in front of them.
Link licked his lips. "These look delicious."
"They are."
"Where is Adam going to sleep at night?"
"In bed with me of course."
"He is a lucky dog."
"That is if he wants to sleep there."
"I'm sure he will."
Tracy fed Adam bits of crepe and potatoes as they ate. Edna took yet another picture. Tracy dressed after she finished and with Link and Adam headed to the pet store where they bought a leash and toys.
When they returned Tracy wanted to spend time with Adam outdoors. "I'll be out back with Adam."
"All right hun mind if I take a picture?"
"Not at all."
Tracy threw a tennis ball for Adam in the backyard. Edna took a picture when Adam brought the ball back, wagging his tail and giving yelps of happiness.
Link arrived at six that evening to take Tracy to dinner. He held flowers in his hand.
"Evening Edna is your daughter ready?"
"Let me see if she is."
"I am," she called down.
She came down the steps wearing a sexy red dress with her hair was in a French twist. Link drooled when he saw her.
"Hey sexy my you look ravishing this evening."
She giggled. "Thank you for noticing."
Link handed her the flowers.
"Thank you for the flowers."
"You're welcome. I would buy you a million flowers if I could."
She gave him a sweet smile. "I know you would."
"We better get going."
She nodded. "Ma can you keep an eye on Adam?"
"Sure thing hun."
When they arrived at the restaurant they were seated quickly. Candles adorned all of the tables, giving off a romantic light. There was also a dance floor. Link and Tracy ordered cherry cokes when their waitress came over.
The waitress nodded and walked away. Link put two gifts and a card on the table in front of Tracy. She opened the first to find a golden locket with her name engraved on it.
"Oh Linky a locket."
"Open it up."
Tracy carefully opened it and saw a picture of them from their second date. He had his arm around her. She French kissed him and opened the other gift. It was a box of chocolate covered cherries. She then opened er card.
Tracy,
I never knew I could find someone as loving as you. You own my heart for all eternity. Happy Anniversary!
Love,
Link
She handed Link two gifts and a card. He found a Rolex in the first one.
"Thanks snuggle bunny I really needed a new one."
"I know."
Link opened the second to discover a record full of make out music. He opened the card last.
Link,
These past six months have been like a dream. One I hope to never wake from. Happy Anniversary!
Love,
Tracy.
They both leaned in and kissed. "Thanks doll."
"You're welcome."
The waitress came with their drinks and a basket full of bread.
"Are you ready to order?" she asked.
They nodded.
"What can I get for you?"
"I'll have the blue cheese balsamic glaze prime rib with a stuffed potato," Tracy told her.
"That sounds good to me too."
The waitress walked away. They each had a slice of bread. A band began to play as they did so.
He held his hand out to her. "Would you care to dance my lady?"
"I'd love to"
They headed to the dance floor. Tracy pressed herself against Link they put there arms around each other's necks and started dancing. Tracy s hook her butt in front of Link and like last time he touched it. He gave her breast a playful squeeze before kissing her neck causing her to giggle. Tracy then got up on her tip toes and French kissed. Link he kissed her back and they became lost in the world of making out with hands everywhere. When the song finished they headed back to their table.
"I can't wait to get home so that I can get you out of that dress."
"I know you can't."
The waitress arrived with their food.
"Can I get anything else for you?"
"Can I have another cherry coke?" Tracy asked.
"Sure."
"Can I have another one too?"
"Absolutely."
The waitress walked away and they started eating.
They went back to Link's house and shared a chocolate brownie sundae for dessert. They went to Link's room where they started French kissing. Soon Link had moved onto Tracy's neck attacking it with kisses causing her to giggle non stop.
Later that night Tracy wrote another diary entry.
Dear Diary, Today was our sixth month anniversary and Link surprised me
with the cutest puppy. I am naming him Adam. He brought Adam
into my room while I was still asleep and he licked my face. I was
confused at first because I didn't understand what had just
happened but when I saw Adam my heart melted and I couldn't help
but giggle as he licked my face again. Link had placed him on the bed
and I scratched his head and back, which he seemed to like. After a
couple minutes Adam jumped down and started to explore the room. I
kept an eye on him to make sure he didn't get himself into anything
that he couldn't get out of but made sure to give Link a nice kiss
since he was the one who got me Adam. He is so cute and I can't wait
to teach him tricks and take him for walks. We bought him food and
toys today so that he won't get bored or go hungry. I wonder if
he'll sleep on the bed or not? Link treats me like a princess.
He took me to Frankie's Steakhouse and then we had a delicious
dessert at his house. It still feels like I am in a dream when I
think of all that has happened
