Disclaimer: I do not own Charmed

Note: Things you should know: Melinda is about 16 years old and she is a junior. She is best friends with Lindsey and they have been friends since they met in kindergarten.

Melinda was standing in front to the mirror looking at herself. Her hair was slicked back and in a tight bun. She was wearing a blue sweatshirt that was much to big for her and tight bellbottom jean.

"I guess this is as good as it gets." She told herself.

She walked over to her bed and grabbed her backpack. When she opened her door her brother was walking by.

"Good morning sis." Chris said as he walked passed Malinda to his room. His hair was wet and he had a towel wrapped around himself.

"You do realize that you need to leave for school in 15 minutes." She told him.

"Yeah I know. Don't worry I will be ready."

"Without using your powers." She said.

"Maybe."

"Personal gain." She said in a higher tone as she walked towards the stairs.

"Thanks…mom." Chris said walking into his room.

Melinda smiled at her brothers comment as she walked down the stairs. When she reached the bottom there was a knock on the door. Melinda opened the door already knowing who was there.

"Hey Lindsey." She said.

"Hey, you ready to go?" She asked. She was dressed in long jean skirt and a light orange sweater on.

"Yeah, let's go." She told her as she walked out she yelled. "Bye Mom, Bye Dad."

And right before she closed the door she heard them both said. "Bye I love you."

It was about a 10 minute walked to school and today was the first day.

Melinda hated school. She always had. She just never really fit in. Not like Wyatt and Chris. They were both popular but not her.

People would laugh at her as she walked by. They all thought she was such a geek. She never really knew why but they did.

She was just happy she was friends with Lindsey. She was always there for her and she was always loyal.

Melinda was looking down at the ground as they walked. She did not want to go.

"It's going to be okay." Lindsey said.

"No…it is going to be like it always is. People will make fun of me and call me names and I will run to the bathroom and cry."

Lindsey just looked at her friend. She didn't know what to say and she knew she was right.

"She tried to change the subject a little. I'm glad we have a class together." Lindsey said.

"Yeah, me to. That and lunch. You know I don't know what I would do without you. You really are the best friend anyone could have.

"So are you. "

The two girls finally arrived at school. Melinda took a deep breath when she was Shanna Gleeson standing by the door.

She was the most popular girl in the school and she just loved to mess with Melinda. Melinda never really understood why she hated her so much.

"Well look who it is girls." Shanna said as Melinda walked by. "I see your wardrobe hasn't changed much in the past…well ever.

Melinda just looked at her. She didn't know what to say. As she stud there James Bell walked up. James was really good friends with Chris and Shanna's boyfriend.

"Hey Melinda." He said as he put his arm around Shanna.

"Hi James." She said with a big smile.

"Why are you still here? Don't you have some friends to go hand out with…oh… I forgot, you don't have any friend." An evil smile crossed Shanna's face.

Melinda looked at James who's eyes basically say I'm sorry, she then turned her head and walked away.

James looked at his girl friend. "You didn't really need to say that." He told her.

"She'll get over it." Shanna said.

James started to walk away. "Where are you going?" She yelled at him.

"Away from you." He said.

Melinda's eyes were staring to tear up after she walked away.

"Are you okay?" Lindsey asked.

"Yeah, its not like it is some thing new."

James walked up next to Melinda. "Hey"

Melinda had not noticed James so she jumped when he said hi.

"Hi."

"Look I just wanted to say sorry about Shanna. She can be a bitch sometimes."

"Yeah, I know but its not your fault."

"Yeah, well I got to go but I'll see you later."

"Okay, bye." She said as he walked over to where his friends were standing.

She didn't see her brother. She knew he would be late. She laughed a little to herself. However that was the only time she laughed that day.

The rest of Melinda's day only continued to get worse. She had all of her classes with Shanna and all she would do is make fun of her. By the time school was over all Melinda wanted was to get home. She told Lindsey that she was staying after school so she would have to walk home alone.

Lindsey said okay and started her way home. Melinda walked into the bathroom and orbed herself to her room. She laid down on her bed and began to cry.

She hated being such a loser. She hated the way people treated her. All she wanted was to be liked and the only way that would happen is if she was popular. But there was no way that could ever happen. No matter how much she wanted it to.

Melinda nearly jumped off her bed when her door opened; she had stop crying by then.

"Oh sorry honey I didn't hear you come in." Piper said.

"Its okay mom."

"I was just coming to get your laundry."

"Oh okay."

"So how was school today?" Piper asked. She had no idea about her daughter's troubles with school.

"Um…it was okay."

"Are you okay sweetie?"

"Yeah I'm fine." She said putting on a fake smile she had come to perfect.

"Okay love you sweetie."

"Love you to." Piper walked out of Melinda's room with a handful of cloths.

Melinda grabbed the remote to her TV and turned it on. She decided to watch a movie called Love Don't Cost A Thing.

I wish I could pay someone to make me popular. She said to herself.

But I don't have any money…that and know one would do it.

That's when a great idea popped into her head.

I may not be able to pay someone to make me popular but I am a witch…I could always say a spell…………Fuck personal gain.