A/N: Sorry guys I guess it would have been a good idea to tell you whose POV it was :P It's my OC Melina's POV. She is Dom and Mia's 16 year old sister. Tell me what you think so far. R&R Enjoy :)

Oh P.S. I was thinking of naming Melina's car. Typically cars get girl names and are called "She" I think, but since it is a girl driving it I decided to make the car a boy. Soo leave a name idea in your review. :) now.. Enjoy :P

Disclaimer: I own nothing except Melina.

Chapter Two

I looked up when I heard footsteps over the dry dirt and grass.

"What are you doing here?" I asked wiping the tears from my eyes.

"Dom got a call from the school when you didn't show up to your first hour class." Vince answered helping me up off of the ground.

"You didn't have to say you were going to school then run off here" He added.

"I didn't know I was coming here, I left my car at school." I told him. He nodded looking away from me.

"Come on, I'll take you to get your car then you can go home and get some sleep."

"I do sleep." I objected but ended my argument at the look on his face,

I let him lead me back up the hill and out of the cemetery to his car. It was a silent ride back to the school. I passed the time by watching the other cars go by and mentally judging them. When we pulled up to my car I started to get out but Vince stopped me.

"Don't tell anyone I told you this.. but Dom has a surprise for you." he said.

"Oooh tell me, tell me!" I said starting to cheer up.

"He's going to let you race tonight." he answered.

"Me? By myself?!" I asked with my excitement growing

"Ya but you have to act surprised" he said trying not to laugh.

I hurried over to my car and got in and started it.

"Let's race to the shop" I said rolling down my window and revving the engine.

"You mean after we get out of the school zone?" he questioned me raising one eyebrow.

I stuck out my tongue in response to say duh. I turned up the radio and drove with as much patience as I could inside the school zone. Finally we came to the first stop sign after the end of the school zone and I pulled my car along side Vince and revved my engine at him. He revved his back and nodded.

"Go!" I screamed before hitting the gas and taking a short lead.

He quickly caught up, we were even. I shifted up a gear and he did too. I added a little bit more pressure to the gas peddle and gained a few second lead. I shifted up another gear and let off the gas as I took the first right to get to the shop, I slowed down blocking him in knowing this was a two lane street. I loosened my grip on the wheel for the left turn and added the pressure back to the gas peddle as we hit the larger road.

He sped up to meet me and we ran side by side. I shifted gears for the last time and applied more gas taking the lead back. I took the right and the shop came into view. We were even again. He got by me just a little and coasted into the parking area of the shop.

"Damn! So close" I cursed getting out of the car.

"Someone is in a better mood." Dom commented as I gave him a hug before changing into the jumper to start working on the cars.

I spent the day working with Letty on her car. My smile must have given the secret away though.

"Vince told you didn't he?" she asked with a grin.

"I don't know what you're talking about." I replied trying not to grin back at her. She just laughed and kept working along along side me. Soon it was time to go home. I changed out of the jumper and washed my hands before getting back into my car and following the family home.

"Did you have a good time racing with Vince?" Dom asked passing me the rolls.

"Yeah. I almost beat him too." I said with a smile buttering my roll.

"Well, it's Friday night, race night." Dom said with a grin after taking a bite.

"I know." I said trying to keep my excitement covered up.

"I was thinking... You did good against Vince..." I stayed silent, the suspense driving me crazy.

"Maybe you should try an actual race tonight." He finished.

"Yes! Yes! Yes!" I screamed jumping up from the table and running around to give him a hug.

"I'm going to go wash my car!" I yelled

"You just washed it." Dom said laughing.

"I'm going to wash it again!" I yelled grabbing a bucket and running out the door. I stopped at the garage and grabbed a sponge and filled the bucket with the soap and water.

I made sure all my windows were rolled up before starting to wash my car. I covered every inch of my black car, paying special attention to the bright white star and dice decal. I carefully rinsed him off. I went over the tinted windows twice to make sure his windshield and windows would to spot free. Once he was dry I opened the doors and vacuumed out every inch of the white interior. I dusted all of the knobs and buttons and checked the NOS tanks. I closed the door with a smile when I was sure he was perfect.

By the time I was finished it was getting dark so I ran inside and took a quick shower before getting dressed. I picked out black skinny jeans and a tight white tank top and added a black half jacket over the tank top and pulled on my black and white high tops.

Perfect, I match my car I thought to myself. I went back to the bathroom and brushed my brown hair out leaving it down and separating my bangs to each side and brushing them back. I put on some black mascara and eyeliner and used a thin coat of clear gloss.

I hurried down stairs and grabbed a bottle of water and grabbed my keys on the way out.

"Are you sure you're up for this?" Dom asked with a smile.

"In it to win it!" I answered with a smirk before hoping into my car and rolling down the windows.

"Take the left next to Leon!" Dom yelled to me from his window. I nodded in answer and waited for him to head out.

Dom took the point and Vince was on his left behind him with Mia in his car. Letty took the spot to the right of Vince. Leon and I pulled out and took our spots him to the right and me to the left behind Letty and Vince. I could feel the adrenalin building on the ride over. I watched with a smile as the crowd parted to let us through. We drove through the crowd. They were talking with excitement about the new car, my car. I smiled to myself and came to a stop at the same time as everyone else.

We all got out of our cars and Dom did his normal meet and greets.

"One lap, 1g buy in, winner takes all!" Dom called out to the cheering crowd. Everyone started to move their cars out of the way to open up the lanes. Dom moved his car off to the side, and people were shocked.

"Not racing?" people were calling out. Wanting to know why he wasn't taking his place at the starting line.

"Not tonight, tonight Melina is racing!" Dom called out in response. I got some polite cheers but they were probably thinking I can't hold my own. I'll show them.

"Stay on the outside" Dom whispered giving me a quick kiss on the forehead and the 1g to buy in before patting the top of the car.

I pulled my car up to the right edge of the starting line.

"Are you ready?!" A tall dark haired girl called out.

We revved our engines in response. Hector started on my end collecting the money.

"Good luck." Hector said as I gave him my buy in. I looked down the line at the other four cars in the line up. The first car on the left was a red car with a black swirl decal. Next came a plain white car, third was a blue car with gray stripes and next to me was a black car with a red skull and cross-bone decal. I quickly judged the cars and the drivers. This should be interesting I thought.

"Were good!" I could barely hear hector call out over the screaming crowd and revving engines.

I turned my attention to the dark haired girl. She is was wearing a red mini skirt, a halter top and red boots.

I turned the NOS Valve.

She raised the bandana high above her head. I focused in on the flag and turned on the radio without looking. She dropped the bandana and I shot off of the starting line.

All five cars were side by side. I added gas to speed up and shifted up a gear.

The red car zoomed past me. Come on baby we can do this. I added pressure to the gas peddle and sped up shifting up another gear when I got enough speed.

I was neck and neck with the red car. Don't look back I reminded myself.

I took the slight curve smoothly. The red car shot ahead of me.

"too soon" I whispered to myself my finger hovering on the NOS button.

I watched as the red car lost a little control in the middle of the curve. When I came out of the curve I hit the gas at the same time as I hit the nos button. I rocketed forward so hard I was pressed against the seat. I laughed out loud as the adrenalin went through my veins all over again.

When I felt myself start to loose momentum from the NOS boost I shifted up for the last time and hit the gas. The finish line came into sight. I slammed the gas all the way down and shot through the finish line, the red car right behind me.

I came to a stop and turned off the car. I started to notice the rest of my surroundings again. I stepped out of the car.

"MELINA! MELINA!" I could hear them screaming.

"I did it." I whispered to myself.

"I DID IT!" I screamed as my family caught me up in a huge hug.