If You're Reading This, a Hairspray fanfic

A/N: This is a story completely based on songs. Of course this is a war fic. But, the song in the first chapter is called If You're Reading This by Tim McGraw. And this is also my first fanfic. So please be nice.

Disclaimer: I do not own any characters in this story except for the ones I make up. Also I do not own the songs.

Link sighed. He had to write this letter. He had to write this letter to his Trace. If he didn't, she might never know how he feels about her. As bombs and guns went off he tried to find the words to say. The words that would explain how he feels. The words that would tell her not to worry. He had to do this. If he doesn't do it, he might not have a chance to tell her ever again. So with the pen and Paper in his hands he begins writing.

If you're reading this

My momma is sitting there

Looks like I only got a one way ticket over here

I sure wish I could give you one more kiss

War was just a game we played when we were kids

Well I'm laying down my gun

I'm hanging up my boots

I'm up here with God

And we're both watching over you

Tracy walked to the mailbox and grabbed the letter. She went back in the house and put the letter in a drawer. "I'll save this for later.", she said as she cut up some vegetables and sighed. Penny walked into the kitchen and sighed. She knew that Tracy missed Link. She missed Seaweed herself. But, she wouldn't let it show. And Link was a strong guy. He could take care of himself. Tracy sighed and put the chopped vegetables in the pot.

So lay me down

In that open field out on the edge of town

And know my soul

Is where my momma always prayed that it would go.

If you're reading this I'm already home.

Link sighed as he looked at his friend laying on the ground. He was dying. "Link, tell me that you'll send a letter to my girl. And that you'll explain that I won't be coming home. She's also expecting a little girl.", he said as Link sobbed. Link nodded. "I promise. In fact, my girl's expecting a boy.", Link said as he watched his best man and friend close his eyes and stop breathing. Link sighed and wiped away the tears that were flowing down his cheek.

If you're reading this

Half way around the world

I won't be there to see the birth of our little girl

I hope she looks like you

I hope she fights like me

Stands up for the innocent and the weak

I'm laying down my gun

Hanging up my boots

Tell dad I don't regret that I followed in his shoes

Penny looked at a picture of her and Seaweed and she cried. "Trace, do you think that Seaweed's okay? I mean, it is dangerous out there. What if he doesn't return from the war?", Penny asked. Tracy smiled. "Penny, I do think that Seaweed's ok. I mean Link and Seaweed are strong. And stop thinking about the worst. There's got to be a bright side to this.", Tracy said as she stirred the vegetables and sighed.

So lay me down

In that open field out on the edge of the town

And know my soul is where my momma always prayed that it would go

If you're reading this, I'm already home.

If you're reading this

There is going to come a day

You move on and find someone else and that's okay

Just remember this

I'm in a better place

Soldiers live in peace and angels sing amazing grace

Link packed up his bags and sighed. The war was finally over and he could finally go home. He had been injured and they didn't need him anymore. He sighed again and looked back at his friends and smiled. "Hey white boy. Tell Penny that I love her. And tell her that I'll be home as soon as possible. I hope.", Seaweed called through the crowd. Link nodded and walked through the bus doors and disappeared through the dust.

So lay me down

In that open field out on the edge of town

And know my soul is where my momma always prayed that it would go

If you're reading this

I'm already home

Tracy sighed and turned off the television and went back into the kitchen. Little did she know, that Link was walking through the door. "Trace! I'm home!", he called. Tracy came out of the kitchen and smiled. "Link!", she said as she ran into his arms. He wrapped his arms around her waist. "I missed you Trace.", he said as he smiled. Tracy smiled too and kissed his lips. He sighed and closed his eyes.

Well, there you have it. Hope you liked the first chapter. It's not done yet though. So leave a nice review please.

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