Welcome to my new fanfic, Jealous Heart. Its all written in Mary's point of view. Enjoy!

Jealous Heart

Chapter 1

The Old Piano

I scrolled through the bookshelves, looking for a book relating to cows for Claire.

"I've always looked after chickens," she explained. "Never cows."

"I'm sure I have a book here that can help you," I said simply.

"Thanks, Mary," she said.

Claire was a nice girl. I liked her. I don't really have many friends. But she's sweet. She's my best friend, I guess. One of the only people I like. Actually, she is the only girl I like. But Gray…it had to be love. I love Gray. Every time I see him, my heart beats fast and it's hard to speak. What is it about him that I like so much? Is it because we both love books? Is it because he liked the novel I wrote? Is it because…oh Goddess, he just walked through the door!

"Hey Claire!" he said. "Hi Mary!"

"H-Hi Gray," I stammered.

"Hiya Gray!" said Claire happily. "Mary's helping me find a book on cows. I'm thinking of getting some."

"Cool!" said Gray. "Hey Mary, I just finished that novel of yours. It's really good!"

I blushed. "Thanks."

"Keep writing!" he said, handing me back the draft copy of my novel.

"MARY! CLAIRE! GRAY!" squealed a little voice. We all turned around to see May running through the door, followed by Stu.

"Come on! Come see what we found!" he yelled. May grabbed my hand and Stu grabbed Claire's, and the two young children dragged us out the door.

"Where are we going?" laughed Claire.

"Come on! You've got to see this!"

The two kids dragged us into Ellen's house and let go of our hands.

"Hi Ellen," greeted Claire with a smile. Ellen was a rather lonely old woman until Claire arrived. Claire took pity on her and they became friends.

"Hello Claire," said Ellen, smiling. "Hello Mary, Gray."

"CLAIRE! MARY! GRAY!" May squealed. "Look what we found!"

The three of us walked over to May and Stu. They were standing next to a beautiful, but very dusty, piano.

"Wow, Ellen. I didn't know you had a piano," said Claire in awe.

"I played when I was younger," said the old woman. "I completely forgot I had it. But you know May and Stu. They managed to find it."

Gray walked over to the dusty old piano, and opened the cover. The rest of the piano was dusty, but the keys were in perfect condition.

"Come on Mary," he said. "Play us something."

I blushed and sat at the seat in front of the piano. I felt everyone's eyes watching me. Gently, I placed my hands on the keys and began to play.

I finished the song, and felt a rush of joy when everyone applauded. I smiled shyly and stood up.

"Can you play, sister?" asked May, tugging gently at Claire's overalls.

"I used to," she said absentmindedly.

"Claire!" exclaimed Gray. "You never said you could play! Come on, play us something."

"Come on, Claire," I said softly. I'd never heard anyone play except myself.

The petite girl sat down and placed her hands on the keys. I recognised the song as soon as she started playing it. I didn't know the title of it, but it had always been one of my favourites. Claire must have practiced for a long time; it was a hard piece.

"Wow," gasped May when she finished playing. "That's…wow."

I laughed at May's loss of words. Gray placed his hand on Claire's shoulder. "Well done," he said.

And then this day became the worst day of my life.

Claire crossed her arm over her chest and placed her hand on top of Gray's, who still had his hand on her shoulder. She turned around and faced him, holding his hand in hers. Gray looked deep into her eyes the way I'd always wished he'd look into mine, and he smiled.

"I love you Claire," he said.

I felt dizzy. I wanted him to love me! But if that didn't break my heart, what Claire said next did.

"I love you too, Gray, and you should know. We've been going out for a month."

I felt faint. Everything was a blur. I vaguely remember leaving Ellen's house, seeing the couple kiss through the window, and I ran back to my house.

My parents were out, and I was relieved. I didn't want them to see me like this, I didn't want to make up and excuse of why I was crying. I pulled open my drawer and took out my diary. I looked through the pages. Mary and Gray, I had written. I love Gray, Gray, Gray, Gray. I almost laughed at how many pages had been filled up with Gray's name. Tears ran down my face as I tore them out, one by one, ripped them to shreds and chucked them in the bin. Then I found a photograph. It was of Claire and me at Ann's birthday party. It had been a dress up party; Claire had gone as a princess and I as a fairy. I ripped that photo up too. I thought Claire was my best friend! I thought Gray was my one love! WHY ME? WHY? Couldn't Claire love Cliff, or Kai? Or Rick or Doctor? But why Gray? Why him? Why me?

I lay on my bed, sobbing, until I fell asleep.

Well, that's chapter 1. Hope you enjoyed! Please review; the more reviews I get, the quicker I update :D