DISCLAIMER I DON'T OWN ANYTHING BUT MY CRAZY IMAGINATION THAT THOUGHT THIS UP!

well guys this is the end. I am sad to see this one finished but now I can begin another. oh and if any of you want to see something specific PM me and i'll write it just for you. Oh and I want to apologize when I posted this the first time it posted a blank page sorry.

After the Kiss....

We parted, both of us breathing heavily. Wow and I thought that the kiss she had thrown me during the hop was spectaular this one blew it out of the water! I could easily spend my life kissing this young woman.

"Link?" I heard her whisper softly her voice husky and low.

"Hmm" was all I could manage at the moment. However before I could give her a proper answer we were pulled away from each other and congradulated by our friends and family for the great show. I was pulled away moments later the agents that Mrs. Von Tussle had invited and I went though I did see Trace smile at me in understanding. I followed them to a quieter part of the studio and was offered a contract with them for when I graduated high school next year. I didn't want to accept it for it would mean that I would have to leave Trace here and I didn't want to.

"You know that you are not the only one we are going to offer this too don;t you?" one of the agents asked slyly. I looked at him confused and he chuckled. "That young lady that came out and danced we are going to offer it to her too" Suddendly I smiled and nodded. I accepted knowing that we would be working together later on.

After accepting the contract I watched as the walked over to where Tracy was standing I saw them beginning to talk to her and then I saw her head turn and stare straight at me before turning back to them and answering with a big smile on her face. They walked away and I returned to her side.

"So what did they want?" I asked though I already knew the answer.

"They wanted to sign me" she answered still obviously still in awe.

I grinned and said "Me too"

"Oh Link just think after High School we'll be going to New York. Isn't that exciting?"

I just nodded and pulled her back into my arms content to just hold her.

"Trace, I am sorry about the other day you must know that." I began

She pulled back and smiled, "I know and I have already forgiven you for what you said. I know you didn't mean it."

I was relieved and then I had to ask, "Trace will you be my Girl"

I looked down into her face and saw her eyes light up in recognition of what I had just asked. "Are you asking what I think you're asking Link?"

I nodded and she said simply, "Yes, I will. I will be your Girl, Link!" she said before embracing me.

"Trace, there is one other thing I want to tell you."

"Yes, what is it"

I wasn't about to tip-toe around it so I said as I looked into her eyes. Those eyes that held me captive and made me want to shout it out to anyone who would listen, "I love you Trace" there I had said it and I swear I heard bells ringing. Her eyes widened in surprise at my declaration.

"Link. Do you mean it?" she whipered

Grinning (I'm sure like an idiot) I nodded before saying, "Yes, Trace, I mean it. I love you and I know that I'm not going to stop either."

"Link, you have no idea how long I have waited to hear you say that" was all she managed to say before aI couldn't help it and kissed her again. It wasn't the reply I was hoping for but I could wait.

Sudden;y we were interruppted by none other than Corny. "Link, Tracy"

We jumped apart startled, then looked at him to find him grinning at us. "Mr. Spritzer has an announcement he wants to make" he told us before walking back towards the crowd. We followed hand in hand.

"As you all know I have fired Velma Von Tussle. NOw I don't want you kids to worry I have already found her replacement." he said and everyone in the room looked at him wanting to know who the new stage manager would be. We didn't have to wait long though. "You are probably all wondering who this person is well I have talked with this peron and she has agreed to come on board. So without further ado I would like to introduce you to your new stage manager Mrs. Edna Turnblad."

There was silence and then a huge cheer went up from the gathered Council. She was a perfect choice. We had all seen her dance and now I knew where Trace got her talent from. Her mother was an excellent dancer and would make a great stage manager. She thanked them for their support. Tracy I had noticed was shocked by this. I knew that she thought that this would turn her into ans Amber and that that thought scared her more than anything.

"Baby, don't worry I think your mother will be great and you won't be treated any diferent than the reat of us" I said trying to reassure her.

"I know. I know I think I'm just paranoid is all." she smiled. Penny came over and pulled her friend into a hug and they began chatting and I took this opprotunity to go and ask her parents if I could bring her home tonight.

I secured their permission and then walked back to the small group surrounding Tracy. I took her hand and we bid good bye to our friends and walked off. Before we got too far we were stopped by Amber.

"Amber." I said bearly concealing a growl of annoyance.

"Link, Tracy." she began. I watched her cautiously as she handed me a box and then spoke to Tracy. " Tracy, I am sorry for everything that I ever said to you and I hope you can forgive me in time." she said this sincerly.

I was taken aback by the apology and so was Trace but then I was taken aback again when Trace said, "Your forgiven Amber." the smile Amber gave us was real and genuine and she hugged Tracy then me before leaving the building.

"What just happened?" I asked

"Link, give her a chance. She's not a bad person. She was just under the wrong influence is all. So what she give you." indicating the box I still held in my hand. I quickly opened the box to find my class ring within. I smiled and closed the lid I was going to wait before giving it to her like on out first date.