Corny announced each and every girl, always keeping a large smile on his face and in his voice. However, while the cameras couldn't see him, Corny had one arm wrapped tightly around my waist. At one point he even snuck a kiss onto my cheek which made me blush like my face was on fire. I watched all the girls dancing and couldn't help but roll my eyes at Amber von Tussle's dancing. It was dirty, obnoxious, and unnecessary. Corny's eyes rolled at the same time but his signature smile was back on his face in moments.

I could hear the phones ringing nonstop and I secretly wondered if there was any chance that any of those calls were for my sister. Shrugging out of my thoughts, I clapped as all the dancers took a turn about the stage. The talent portion was finished so now was the time to tally up all the votes and declare who had won. Squeezing my hand a bit, Corny stepped off the platform and walked to center stage. A woman walked with him and handed him the sealed envelope with the winner's name inside.

"It is my, obligation," Corny's voice sounded strained and I couldn't help but glare at Amber when she playfully smacked his arm. "to announce that Amber von Tussle."

"Is about to get out-danced!" My sister's voice came from the back of the stage and we all turned to look. She had a white and black dress on and her hair was completely straight. It was a very different look on her and I loved it. Corny announced her then ran off stage as the music began playing again. He came up to me and asked if I had any idea this was going to happen. I smiled slyly and didn't answer him, which seemed to be more than enough for him to understand.

The next few minutes were full of different people dancing and singing. It was amazing and I enjoyed every minute of it. Things calmed down long enough for the final votes to be brought in and tallied. I was secretly hoping that Tracy would win but as long as it was anyone except Amber, I knew I'd be mollified. Corny looked incredibly happy with all the people that had been dancing. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Mrs. Von Tussle stumble into the room through a back door. Police were with her and I felt shivers roll down my back. They wouldn't be allowed on the stage until commercial but it still made me nervous.

Suddenly Inez Stubbs was announced as the winner of the Miss Teenage Hairspray Pageant and the entire stage erupted in cheers. The young girl came out onto the stage and received multiple hugs as she passed people. There was a flurry of activity and people began singing again as it was announced that the show was officially integrated. Corny ran off stage and picked me up, spinning me around before kissing me passionately. I blushed brightly but still managed to speak.

"You said the show was integrated. Can you do that?"

"Well it was said on live television. So I guess they kind of can't take it back now, can they?" I laughed and hugged him tightly before watching the people dance. Corny announced that it was last call for anyone wanting to dance, nudging me as he did so. My mother went up and danced which surprised everyone when they saw how good she actually was. I took a deep breath then jumped out and joined my sister in the dance, not caring about who saw. People who knew me and had never seen me dance reacted wonderfully. They cheered and encouraged me, making me dance more. Eventually Ms. Maybelle came onto stage and started closing the dancing up. I took the opportunity to slide away and go back to Corny.

Hearing a commotion behind me, I turned slightly to witness Mrs. Von Tussle get fired. I did my best not to smile but couldn't help it so I turned away and watched Corny instead. He looked so happy, like he knew he belonged here with these people. A happy sigh escaped my lungs, causing him to turn and look at me with questions in his eyes.

"Corny Collins I think I'm falling in love with you." My voice was sure, without a stutter or hesitation. The man laughed happily and wrapped an arm around my waist.

"Well I'd say that's a good thing Lisa. I've been falling in love with you since the first time I saw you."

A.N. Sorry this took me forever. I've had a really hard time with my life for the past couple months. I really lost a passion for writing but I'm hoping to get back into it. Thank you so much for sticking with me through this! Please review!