Authors Note: I don't own Glee, or any of the songs used in this fic. Though that would be awesome.
It was just about the crack of dawn when Rachel Berry's bright pink star shaped alarm clock went off to start her day. She had it programmed to play "Defying Gravity" this week to help her pull through the strains of being a social outcast at William McKinley High School. Every day was a new mountain to climb but she knew that it would all pay off when she became a world renowned star on the Broadway stage. She just had to survive until then.
Rachel rolled out of bed and turned on the radio to help her get her day started. She danced in front of her mirror while brushing her teeth, giving them extra care since her dentist visit with Dr. Carl. After five long minutes of intensive dental care she dressed herself in the outfit she carefully picked out the night before.
After the latest Lady Gaga song ended, the radio announcer came on to announce the WLOR103 Music Madness Winner of the Week. Rachel ran to the radio and crossed her fingers. Every week the local station would give out tickets to concerts, regional theatre performances, and prize packages to their most loyal listeners.
"Alright guys and girls, it's time to see who our lucky winner of WLOR13's MUSIC MADNESS Weekly Drawing! This week's winner will be winning the biggest prize we have EVER given away to celebrate WLOR13's 10th Birthday today! This week's winner will be winning a very special chance to meet a very special artist! Okay here we go! "
Rachel was absolutely bouncing on her bed.
"PLEASE let it be Lady Gaga PLEASE!" she squealed to herself.
The rumor on the Music Madness forum was that Lady Gaga backstage passes was this week's prize. While Lady Gaga may not be one of Rachel's more common theatrical role models, she looked up to her for her vocal abilities and overall fearlessness. She would love the chance to sing with her one day and winning a contest with such a prize would surely get her foot in the door. It would be the absolute highlight of her year to be in the presence of such talent.
"And the winner of our contest is….With 1,363 entries….Rachel Berry from Lima, Ohio!"
Rachel screamed as she jumped up and down on her bed ecstatically.
"Rachel, you have one minute to call in to claim your very special secret prize!"
She dove over her bed and fell on her face before quickly crawling to her phone which was charging on the other side of the room.
"Remember Rachel, its 1-419-113-WLOR!"
"I KNOW!" she shouted as she incorrectly dialed the number.
"30 seconds Rachel!"
She gave her radio a dirty look before redialing the number and hitting send. It rang for an eternity before someone picked up.
"WLOR13, Northwestern Ohio's number one radio station where you can dance to today's latest-
"My name is Rachel Berry! Put me through to the DJ I only have ten seconds left to claim my prize!"
She was instantly connected through towards the DJ on air.
"Congratulations Rachel you've won!"
"What have I won?" She managed to squeal out without screaming.
"Well Rachel, you have won a grand package that includes an all expenses paid trip for two to Los Angeles, California where you and your guest will stay in luxury at a hotel worthy of the stars! While you're there a limo will pick you up and take you to the Staples Center to see a very special artist live in concert from the front row! Then after the show you and your guest will go backstage for a very special meet and greet!"
Rachel was at a loss for words. She had to know what artist this was. If he was leading her on for a chance to meet Ke$ha, she'd be livid.
"Are you ready to find out which artist you'll be meeting?"
She tried to remain calm but ended up shouting, "YES!"
"You will be meeting today's most popular young female artist.."
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"Her latest album just sold over 1 million albums in its first week!"
SHE! It's a SHE! But Gaga's new album isn't out yet. Who could it be?
"Just out with it, Jim!" She shouted.
"TAYLOR SWIFT!"
Rachel scrunched her face. Taylor Swift? That blonde that sings songs about fairytales and how much she needs guys who constantly break her heart? She hadn't heard much of her music but she wasn't very impressed with "Today Was a Fairytale". Nonetheless, this was a great opportunity to acquaint herself with Los Angeles if she was going to someday be a star. She couldn't say no to that.
"Thank you so much! This is absolutely wonderful!" she managed to say with the most believable false enthusiasm she could manage.
"We'll also be sending you Taylor's full set of CDs so you can have something to jam to until then! Now Rachel, which station makes your music dreams come true?"
"WLOR13!" she shouted before hanging up and sitting on her bed with a pout.
Taylor Swift?
"Alright girls and guys, here's my favorite Taylor Swift classic: Love Story!"
As the banjos of Love Story started up Rachel went to turn off her radio in protest but stopped when Taylor started to sing. Before she knew it she was starting to sway to the beat. By the chorus she was dancing in front of her mirror. When the song ended she was standing on top of her bed with her hair a mess from whipping it around.
Well, maybe Taylor is not so bad after all.
She hopped off her bed and slung her book bag over her shoulder. She had an idea that would surely win Nationals. She would bring the idea to Mister Schuester immediately. Glee club will be performing a tribute to Taylor Swift.
That's chapter 1 guys! I hope you like it! This entire fic will be centered on Taylor songs and I have a whole plan for it straight through to the end. Also- In keeping with the site rules the actual meeting of Taylor will not be included. (I may write it as a bonus chapter and publish it on my tumblr if you guys want) Please review and I'll post the next chapters sooner! Lovelovelove –S-