A/N: I only own Melanie Gacerez-McMahon.

A Million Ways To Smile

Melanie slowly cleaned the area that she had placed all the albums. She picked up the albums and placed them back on the shelves. She pushed the button off for the CD player then walked over to the table to turn off the baby monitor. She walked towards the stairs that led upstairs. She switched the light off in the living room and walked up the steps. She stepped into the master bedroom and listened to Aurora's faint breathing. Melanie smiled to herself as the child continued to sleep.

She climbed into her bed and shut the light off. Soon she drifted into her own sleep with a smile on her face. The next morning, Melanie awoke to the sunlight reflecting into the room. She opened her eyes and got out of bed. Slowly walking over to the crib, she saw Aurora's eyes opening and closing. Melanie picked up the young child. Aurora took a yawn before she kept her eyes open.

"Morning, baby girl." Melanie said.

"Morning, Auntie Lia." Aurora said as she wrapped her arms around Melanie's neck.

"What do you want to do today, baby girl?" Melanie asked.

"Me want ice cream." Aurora said.

"All right ice cream it is. You want it from Cold Stones?" Melanie asked.

"Uh huh." Aurora said.

"All right well let's get you dressed for the day then." Melanie said as she put Aurora down.

The two walked into the bathroom which was in the master bedroom as well. Melanie gave Aurora a bath before dressing Aurora into a nice pink sundress and sandals. Melanie sat Aurora down on the bed and turned TV on.

"You watch cartoons while Auntie Lia takes a bath, okay?" Melanie asked.

"Okay." Aurora said as Melanie slipped into the bathroom.

Melanie took a quick shower before dressing into a denim mini-skirt and a light purple tank-top. She slipped on her flip-flops and combed her hair. She applied a tiny amount of make-up before walking back into the bedroom. Melanie picked Aurora up off the bed.

"You ready to go, sweetie?" Melanie asked.

"Yup." Aurora said.

Melanie smiled as she picked up her messenger bag and slipped in some of the things that Aurora would need. Aurora blew at Melanie's hair while Melanie walked down the stair. Melanie smiled and chuckled at Aurora.

"What are you doing, baby girl?" Melanie asked.

"Me bow your hair." Aurora said.

Melanie pinched Aurora's nose softly.

"You're such a cutie, baby girl." Melanie said as she walked her and Aurora to the garage.

"Tank you." Aurora said as Melanie opened the back passenger door.

"Your welcome." Melanie said as she placed Aurora in her car-seat.

Melanie shut the back passenger door to her 2005 Toyota Highlander. She got into the drivers side and opened the garage. She started the engine and reversed the car out of the garage. She made sure she closed the garage. Then they were off to get some ice cream. Melanie parked the car when they got to their destination. Melanie grabbed her bag then helped Aurora out of the car. The two walked into the store. They waited in line for their order.

A worker came over to them and asked for their order.

"What can I get for you?" The worker asked.

"I'll have two tubs of Cake Batter with Sprinkles ice cream, one Love it Cake Batter with Sprinkles, and one Like it Cake Batter with Sprinkles." Melanie said as Aurora giggled.

The worker got the ice cream and made them. She gave the ice cream in a waffle bowl and in the tubs. Melanie paid for the items and got ready to walk out of the store when someone else walked into the room. She looked into his green eyes or at least that's what she thought they were. He took the young child from her arm. Aurora squealed and kissed his cheek.

"Hi Unca Cody!" Aurora squealed.

"Hello munchkin! Long time no see. How are you?" Cody asked.

"Me good." Aurora said.

"That's good, munchkin." Cody said.

Aurora clapped her tiny hands together as Cody looked at Melanie.

"Hey Melanie." Cody said.

"Hi Cody." Melanie said.

"It's been a while since we last seen each other, hasn't it?" Cody asked.

Melanie chuckled.

"It's only been a day." Melanie said as she took the young child back into her arms.

"That's true but it still feels like we've been away from each other for a long time." Cody said.

"Yeah." Melanie said.

"Cody baby, what are you getting here?" The three heard someone say.

Melanie looked at the door and saw Brooke from ECW walk into the room. Melanie felt her heart drop inside her when she heard Brooke call Cody, baby. Melanie looked at Aurora then back at Cody and Brooke.

"Um we're gonna get going now. We'll see you two later." Melanie said as she quickly walked out of the store.

Cody watched as Melanie shuffled to get out of the door. He was tempted to chase after her but there was Brooke as well. And he was really starting to like Brooke. Melanie got Aurora situated into the car before she got into her own car. Melanie looked into the rearview mirror and saw Aurora eating her ice cream.

"Does it taste good, baby girl?" Melanie asked.

"Uh huh." Aurora said as she continued to spoon the ice cream.

Melanie smiled and focused her attention back on the road. She drove them back to her house and got them into the house. She set Aurora on the kitchen counter and watched as Aurora ate her ice cream. Melanie started to eat her ice cream after she placed the tubs into the freezer.

"What do you feel like doing now, Aurora?" Melanie asked.

"Me no know." Aurora said.

"Wanna watch a movie?" Melanie asked.

"Uh huh." Aurora said.

"Okay. Well let's go to the living room." Melanie said as she helped Aurora off the counter.

Melanie watched as Aurora walked to the living room. Melanie watched from the kitchen. She stood in the kitchen thinking. Was Cody really over her? Had he given up on her? What had she done to change Cody's mind? What was she going to do now? Her feelings for Cody were still there. And she knew she wanted to be with him. But he was with Brooke. Or at least that's what she thought.

Melanie shook the thought out of her head and started to walk to the living. On her way to the living room, the doorbell to the house rang. Melanie walked over to the door and checked to see who it was. She opened the door and looked at the person. She was shocked to see the person standing there in front of her house door.

"Um..can I help you?" Melanie asked.

The person showed her the roses which were hiding behind their back.

"These are for you." They said.

Melanie took the roses and smiled.

"Um thanks." Melanie said.

"Your welcome." The person said.

"So what exactly are you doing here?" Melanie asked.

A/N: Well there's the next chapter. I hope you like it! I haven't been able to update because of school and work. I'm still balancing school, work, and my stories. But it's coming out pretty good. I'll hopefully have an update tomorrow. If not it'll be a while before you guys will hear from me. But I'm gonna give my shout-outs to: Faye, Christal-R, Tiff, Leanne, Mikki, Amber, and the rest of my fanfic readers. I have to do my two main shout-outs to my wonderful sisters, Sierra and Alyssa. Without Sierra, I wouldn't have gotten much of my ideas. And with Alyssa, I would have never ever continued this story without her help to actually get me to keep this story. I love Alyssa to death because she understands me. And I miss her so much. So what do you guys think about Cody and Brooke? Not what you expected huh? Well who do you think is at Melanie's door? Stay tuned to find out in the next chapter I Do Cherish You. Reviews are welcomed and so are suggestions! And please check out Sierra and I's story 'No Matter What'. We have a joint account under glowingstarwriters. So please read that story!

Love,

Miss Jayy