Disclamer:i don't own any of these characters.
Chapter 1
It had been three weeks since the Corny Collins Miss Hairspray Spectacular and things were going amazing for Tracy Turnblad. Not only was she reaching her goals she was helping other reach theirs as well. Not to mention the amazing Link Larkin she has wrapped around her finger.
As she ran off the set of the now completely integrated Corny Collins show Tracy beamed and Link joined her. He leaned over and pecked her cheek, "Great moves out there doll!"
"Yeah, you're lookin' grove-tastic!" added Motermouth Maybelle as she left the stage.
"Thanks! You all looked amazing!" she said to everyone exiting the stage, "Especially you babe." She sent a sideways glance at Link a tugged at his tie until he bent low to give her a kiss. Suddenly Tracy's body crashed against Link's as Amber von Tussle bumped hard into Tracy's back.
"Oops, sorry..." she glared, "didn't see you there." Tracy shot her a look as Amber opened her mouth to say something else but thought better of it and turned and walked away instead.
"I think that's the smartest thing I've ever seen her do." Link smiled as Tracy playfully hit his chest,
"Link Larkin! Don't be so-" But Link pulled her in for another toe tingling kiss before she could finish her sentence.
"Trace! Tracy... TRACY!" Penny called as she ran to her best friend trialling Seaweed behind her. Tracy grunted as she pulled away from Link and he winked at her.
"Yes?" Tracy turned, wide eyed at her friend as if to say can't you see I'm busy? Penny only laughed and said,
"Oh, but you're going to want to come with me... Come on!" she grabbed hold of Tracy's pudgy hand and ran past the cameras and to the entrance door were a tall man in a forest green suit stood, hair glistening even more then Link's. He opened his arms as he saw Tracy coming.
"Ahhhh, Tracy Turnblad! It's so nice to finally meet you!" Tracy came to a stop behind Penny, Penny gave her an encouraging smile and left arm in arm with Seaweed who shot her the same genuine smile.
"Umm, hi! I mean, It's a pleasure to meet you as well Mr..." Tracy stumbled.
"Mr Vert, I'm here on behalf of Supremely Solid Hairspray and I'd like to offer you a life changing opportunity!" Mr Vert's smile seemed impossibly big. His hands clapped together as he continued, "We would be honoured if you would agree to be our main spokes woman." Tracy smiled and her eyes shone. "You would be the star of all our commercials broadcast all across this great country. Good bye Baltimore, hello Nation!" he exclaimed. Tracy was speechless, this was so much bigger then Mr Pinky's, she would be known across the country! She imagined herself walking down red carpets, Link by her side, dressed in the latest fashions, hair higher than ever. Extatic, Tracy reached her hand out to Mr. Vert and shook it inthusiasticly.
"Oh thank you! Thanks a whole bunch!! I'll have to talk I over with my manager, of course but just call me Miss Supremely Solid!" Tracy pulled her hand away and in a fit if excitement, kissed Mr. Vert on the cheek. "Thank you!!!" she scurried away containing the squeal bursting inside her. Her wide eyes searched for a friendly face to share the big news with but everyone had retreated into their dressing rooms. Tracy turned on her heels and headed to Link's dressing room with a spring in her step.
Rounding the corner she bumped into Amber for the second time today, Tracy rolled her eyes, exasperated but then smiled. Nothing could ruin her mood, not even the Queen of Mean herself.
"What's all this about? Another fat store offering to put you on their billboard?" Amber sneered at Tracy as she spread out her hands, "I can see it now... 'Tracy Turnblad wears Hammy's Huge Lingerie... and so can you!'" Tracy just glared at Amber, stuck up her chest and poked one of her round fingers into Amber's face.
"You know what Amber? Today, you're not worth it because I know that one day soon, I'll be a bigger star then you'll ever be!" And with that Tracy skipped away to Link's dressing room.
"Yep, you sure are bigger Tracy Turnblad, way bigger." Amber shot back under her breath.
Tracy didn't have to skip far before coming to a stop front of a white door with a gold star tacked onto it, black cursive script filling the centre, reading 'Link Larkin'. Tracy took a deep breath before pushing open the door with more fervour then Penny after 12 lollipops.
"You'll never guess who I was just talking to- whoa... sorry, I mean, wow but sorry... umm, I'll leave..." Tracy had walked in just as Link was combing back his do, but he had also just exited from the shower with nothing but a towel wrapped around his slender waste. She covered her eyes and started to leave as she felt someone grab her wrist.
"Just wait a minute babe; you don't have to leave, not if you don't want to. He kissed her lips lingering there and Tracy's knees buckled. "Just sit here and I'll though on some clothes. Tracy was still covering her eyes when Link shut the door behind her and lead her to the sofa. He kissed the hand that covered her eyes and walked back into his bathroom to change. Tracy lowered her hand and blushed as she heard the towel hit the floor. "I'll be out in a minute doll!" he called.
"Al-Alright" Tracy stumbled. And soon enough, she heard the doorknob creak as Link walked back into the room. Tracy looked up at him, hair combed back, perfectly smooth except for that one curl that hung down against his forehead, his light blue shirt unbuttoned at the top with his jet black tie hanging around his neck. His beige pants fit him perfectly and matched his white sport jacket flawlessly. Link looked down at her with that crooked smile and held out his hands to pull Tracy to her feet. He looked deep into her eyes and pulled her in for another kiss, this time deeper and longer. They were completely alone for the first time in a while and they both relished in their new found privacy.
After a few minutes Link pulled away from his Tracy and smiled. "So, you wanted to tell me something?"
Tracy bit her lip and nodded, she didn't care anymore, she just wanted to kiss Link again but the excitement of a few minutes ago began to build again and she couldn't hold back. She told him about Mr. Vert and his offer, her eyes were shinning and she couldn't stop smiling as she spoke. "Wow..." Link stammered when she was done, "that's... amazing." Tracy couldn't help but notice a hint of something other then excitement in his voice. Link lowered his gaze to the floor.
"Link, did you hear what I said? This could be my big break! Can you imagine? I'd be known Nation-wide!" Tracy sighed and picked up Link's chin to look into his eyes. "But it won't change anything between us right? I mean, I'll only be gone for filming and photo shoots and stuff. I'd never move away, I could never leave Baltimore."
"I know, at least, I think I know. I'm happy for you! Really, I am. I have to go; my Pops will be wanting me home." Link pulled open the door and left.
"But-" Tracy stammered after him, she walked to the doorway in time to see him turn the corner. Tracy leaned against the door frame starring into nothing as she felt the constant beet within her heart begin to slow.