A/N: Sorry that I haven't posted for 2 days. Family just caught up with me. There were so many people I had to spend time with. Thank God I did all my homework on Friday. Anyway, I didn't really like this chapter. Thank you for the reviews.

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the WWE characters that are mentioned in this story.

Chapter 7

"Mom I'm home!" yelled Melina. She shut the door behind her. She smiled as she heard her mother running down the stairs. Melina had always thought that her mother was a true kid at heart. "Mina! How was your first day of school?" she asked excitedly.

Victoria Perez was 5"8' with hazel eyes and raven locks that reached her mid back. It seemed she had been home for a while because she came down the stairs in a pink track suit. "Fine," answered Melina with a fake smile. Apparently Melina wasn't as good as an actress as she thought she was. Her mother's smile instantly turned upside down. "Melina Nava Perez, you know I don't tolerate lying in this house." If there was one thing you could do to piss Victoria Perez off was to lie to her face. Ever since the doctors lied and told her that her husband was going to live, she had never tolerated it.

"Well, I did meet a cute boy," said Melina as she remembered the various encounters between them that first day. "What's his name? How old is he? Is he cute?" she asked in a rush. Melina laughed at her mother's giddiness before answering. "His name is John. We're in the same grade. Yes. He is extremely cute." Victoria squealed in delight.

"Enough about boys. What about friends? Did you tell anyone about me?"She asked. Melina knew that that was the only important question on her mother's mind. Her mom always wanted her to tell people that she was famous. Her mom always told her that if she hung out with the right people, then she would who the people that would use her would be.

"There is this one girl, her name is Mickie. Somehow she has convinced me to try out for cheerleading with her tomorrow." Melina was sort of embarrassed about telling her mom that she was trying out for cheerleading. In school, Victoria was the brainy and popular girl. She was head cheerleader, valedictorian of her graduating class, and the girl that every guy wanted to be with.

Melina strived to be like her mother. She wanted to make her mother proud. "Maybe I can actually be somebody this year," thought Melina with a small smile. "Maybe I'll start with my clothes. My mother did buy me a new wardrobe this year."

"Mom can I ask you a question?" "Shoot." "Would you like to help me pick my outfit for school tomorrow? I don't think sweatshirts are working for me anymore." Melina had never seen her mom smile so much after she said those few words. She was happy to know that she was the first thing to brighten up her mother's day. "I would love to. Mina, I am so proud of you. You're finally coming out of your shell," said Victoria while hugging her daughter. "Now. Let's go and work on your routine for tomorrow. I can show a few moves. After that, you'll be guaranteed a spot on the team."

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"That was great Mel," said Victoria as she and Melina entered the kitchen. "I didn't know you could move like that." They had just finished working on Melina's cheer routine for the next day. Melina was about to reply, when a heavenly scent caught her attention. She looked at her kitchen table and saw dinner was already out. Ignoring her mother completely, Melina sat down and took a bite of food.

As usual dinner was silent. Melina and her mother never really had anything to say at the dinner table. When they were in the living room watching TV, you could barely concentrate on the show because of all the chatting going on. Victoria decided to go to bed early because she had to work early the next morning. Before walking up the stairs, she said, "Mina, I lay your clothes out for you before I leave tomorrow." Melina nodded her head and went back to watching Degrassi.

Her favorite episode was playing. It was the one where J.T. was stabbed. Melina couldn't stop the tears that were falling down her face. "God I'm such a punk," thought Melina with a small laugh. Her thoughts were soon interrupted with her phone ringing. Mickie had promised she would give her a call before she went to bed.

Mickie: Hey, How's it goin'?

Melina: Good. I just finished my routine

Mickie: I wanted to thank you for helping out today. I f it weren't for you Kelly would never have let me try out for the team.

Melina: It's no problem. I sort of want to try out now.

Mickie: Really?

Melina: Yeah. I just want to change this year. I don't want to be an outcast anymore.

Mickie: Mel, all I have to tell you is dress to impress.

Melina stared at her phone with a smile. It seemed that she and Mickie were thinking the same thing. "Dress to impress," thought Melina."That's exactly what I'll do."

A/N: I think my Mo- Jo is gone. I just didn't like this chapter.