Penny x Reader

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"I'm sorry, but you're just not what we're looking for."

You frowned and let out a shaky sigh. That was the third time this week. "I-I understand. Thank you for your time."

You got your bag and papers and left the room. You didn't understand. You applied to three different music studios and they all turned you down.

Was it your music? Your style? You looked down at your phone to see it was three in the afternoon.

And behind the time you saw your background picture of Jagged Stone. You sighed. "Maybe I should just give up..."

Jagged Stone had been your idol for years. You went to every single conert, even ones not in Paris. His passion and personality was what drew you into music.

You used to not care at all for music. But when you heard Jagged's first album, something about his voice, his talent, it drew you in. You tried pop, you tried classical, you even tried opera!

But what you believed was your true calling was rock. And you had applied for several studios. And all turned you down.

Suddenly your phone buzzed. You opened it up to find and email from Jagged's fanbase. "Jagged would like to offer..."

You read over the message. Your eyes widened. Jagged was offering a position for a backup singer!

It said that auditions closed at four. You looked at time. You could make it if you hurried.

You entered the office, nerves on max. You could practically feel your legs shaking. You spotted hid assistant, Penny, up ahead.

"Hello," you said. Penny looked away from her tablet and to you. "Oh, are you here for auditions?"

You gave a curt nod. "Y-yes. My name is (Y/n) (L/n)." She smiled.

"Alright, Miss (L/n). There's a few others in front of you but you can wait here and I'll let you know when they're done." She put your name in her tablet.

"Thank you." You took a seat and pulled out your phone. Suddenly your ring tone blasted.

You rushed to answer the call. "H-hello?" It was your mom.

You heaved a sigh. You talked with her for a minute and hung up. She was calling to check on you.

"Wasn't that (Song name)?"

You turned to Penny. She was looking at you. "U-um, yeah..."

"That one's my favorite by (Songwriter pen name)." Your eyes widened. Someone at Jagged Stone's studio listened to your music?!

"O-oh, really?" You felt your cheeks grow pink. "Yes. There's something about her music that draws you in. And that song in particular speaks to me."

You smiled from the hidden compliment.

You didn't use your real name for your music. You used a pen name. And you never showed your face.

"Really? How?" Penny looked down at her tablet before looking back at you. "Well...I like how her voice carries on through the song. It's like she's telling a story, sharing a lesson, but staying true to the rock theme. There's not a lot of artists who can do that."

Your cheeks flushed red. Penny gasped. "A-are you ok?"

You gave a nervous nod of your head. "Y-yeah, it's just- I've never had anyone say that about my music." You gave a nervous chuckle.

Her eyes widened. "You? You're (pen name)?" Her cheeks turned red from slight embarrassment.

"What are you doing here?"

You rubbed the back of your neck. "W-well, I thought it was time to turn my hobby into a career. But I guess no one else does... This is my fourth audition this week." You laughed nervously.

Penny gave you a sympathetic look. "Well, I'm not sure what Jagged thinks, but I honestly hope you get the job." You blushed at her kind words.

"Th-thank you. Jagged Stone hs been my idle since I can remember. Working with him would be a dream come true." Penny's tablet sounded. She looked at it and found a new notification.

"Oh! It looks like he's ready for you! Good luck!"

You smiled and got to your feet. "Thank you so much! It was nice meeting you!" You waved at the girl and rushed off with a skip in your step.

"Same to you, (pen name)," She called, giving you a wink. You blushed and smiled. You entered the studio where Jagged Stone sat.

"What's rocking, little rocker?!"

You read off the email you had just received. Your mom stood behind you expectantly. Your eyes widened.

"I got the job! I got the job!" You jumped for joy. Your mother joined you.

"This is the best day of my life! I'm gonna work with Jagged Stone!" You wrapped your arms around your mom. "I'm so happy for you, (Y/n). When do you start?"

"Tomorrow!"

You looked over yourself before entering the ofrice. Penny stood by the desk waiting for you. "Hi, Penny!" You chirped.

She turned to you. "Oh, (Y/n)! You're here!" She held a bag in her hands.

"I have some credentials to give you and then I'll show you around and give you a run down of the place." She handed you the bag and led you down a hall. "You'll have a name tag for the first week and an ID so you can come and go as you please."

She ran over the introduction and brought you to a room. "This will be your office, or studio. Whatever you'd like to call it. Jagged will be down to see you shortly. If you need anything don't hesitate to ask." She opened the door and you awed at rhe sight.

There was a recording room, a fancy desk. It had a very professional look. You smiled.

"Thank you, Penny." You walked in and sat your stuff down. Penny left you to settle in. You pulled out your name tag and ID.

You could squeal. This was truly a dream come true. There was a knock on the door.

"Ello, Love."

You looked to see the star himself, Jagged Stone. You felt your face flush red from excitement. "S-sir! Thank you so much for this amazing opportunity!"

You shook his hand, yours shaking. He laughed. "No need for formalities, Love. We're partners now!"

He nudged your shoulder with his. You smiled. "Thank you, s-Jagged."

He clasped his hands together. "So! We have some music to make! Time to show me what you got!" He went over to the studio and started setting up.

"Right!"

You walked into the office like you the past few months. Penny stood by the desk like she always did. You smiled her way.