Stolen Love
Property of MessyWriter101


Disclaimer: I don't own GA. I wish I do, so that Natsume is miiiinnee. Haha. Kidd.


1

I stared at my reflection in the mirror. Pink dress with pink shoes. It's my tenth birthday today!

"You're so pretty, Mikan."

I smiled at my Nanny Miki. She's been taking care of me since I was young. I really like her, especially when she says I'm pretty.

"Really?" I turned around and saw her nod at me.

"Let's put a ribbon on your hair." She smiled and put the ribbon in place. "Now, you're good to go. Your cousins are at the garden. They're waiting for you."

"Is Anna there?" I squealed as she nodded. "I'll go down, now. Bye, Nanny."

Anna is my favorite cousin. We get along very well. She's pretty like me. She has pink hair, though. And it's very cute! Of all my cousins, she's the only one who talks to me and laughs with me. I really love her. She's just so fluffy, and you can't hate her!

I ran to the garden. I'm so excited to see her!

"Anna!" I called her. She turned around and oh, I missed her cute smile. I hugged her.

"You're so pretty, Mikan-nee." She giggled. "Happy birthday!"

Oh, have I mentioned she's younger than me?

"Nanny Miki told me, too." I smiled and patted her head. "You're pretty, too. You're my cousin, remember? And thank you for the greeting."

"I love your ribbon, Mikan-nee." She gestured to the pink ribbon in my hair.

"I'll get you a ribbon, too! I have many ribbons in my room." I ran to the stairs. "I'll just go get it, okay?"

But before I could go upstairs, I bumped into someone.

"Why are you running around the house?"

That voice. I slowly looked up and saw Grandpa with his scary eyes. "I-I'm sorry, Grandpa." I fidgeted. "I was just gonna get Anna a ribbon, so that we will match."

"Anna is here already?" He roamed his eyes and I saw him stare at Anna. And as if I wasn't there, he immediately went to her side and embraced her.

Grandpa likes Anna very much. He smiles at her and he gives Anna anything she wants. I don't really mind it since I like Anna, too. But I can't help but feel jealous. I want to be hugged by Grandpa, too. And it's my birthday today.

"Anna beat you again, didn't she?" I heard my Mom behind me.

I smiled at her and ran to hug her only to be stopped by her hand. I looked down. Why don't they hug me? Am I not huggable?

I recalled her question. "Anna's not like that, Mom. We're not in a competition. She's my cousin and I like her so much."

She was about to answer when Narumi came into view. I ran to him and hugged him. He's my daddy, not my real daddy, but I don't call him Dad. I don't know why, though. He wants me to call him Narumi and I do.

"Hey, Princess." I giggled. He calls me Princess and I really like it. "Happy birthday!"

"Thank you, Narumi." I kissed his cheek.

"Now, let's go to the garden. They're waiting for the birthday girl." He lifted me up and we went to the garden.

I felt giddy all of a sudden when I saw him. He's sitting beside Anna, talking to her.

I jumped off Narumi and ran towards him. "Natsume!"

He turned to me and I smiled. He's here! He's here in my birthday!

Natsume Hyuuga is a family friend. I grew up with him. And I really like him. Really, really like him. My heart races whenever I see him.

He nods in my direction and turned to Anna. They started talking again.

I felt a pang in my chest. But I ignored it and smiled as my birthday party began.


I felt lonely and sad.

First, Grandpa didn't look at me throughout the party. No greetings, no wishes, no gifts. I don't really need those. I just want him to look at me. I just want him to see me as his grandchild. I want him to notice me and love me like the way he does to Anna.

He was always smiling to her. He was… there for her.

Second, Mom stayed in her room. She didn't celebrate with me. She said she's not feeling well. But I know it's not true. She doesn't want to celebrate. My birthday reminds her of my father. I don't hate my father. I just don't like him because I see Mom is hurt because of him.

But why do I have to suffer? Why is it me that she has to hate? Why won't she be with me? All I want is for her to be happy with me.

And I know, one of the reasons is Anna.

Mom doesn't like her. Because she thinks Anna is stealing Grandpa from me. Grandpa was never mine to begin with. I felt my tears threatening to fall. I wiped them before they could fall and anyone could notice.

I looked around, hoping to find that one person.

Ah, there he is! He's… talking to Anna, again. For the whole time, he's been talking to her. He didn't even greet me. They've been together ever since he came here.

Why? Why is it always Anna?

Why can't it be me?

At that moment, I suddenly felt hatred towards my cousin.


A/N: I made this chapter a little childish, haven't I? So, I think you already have a preview of what the story is all about. I hope this answers your questions. I'm using Anna instead of other characters. I don't know why. Haha.

I write short chapters. T^T Forgive me. I just can't seem to find it in me to write long ones yet. But there are more to come. I hope you like it! I do hope you'll continue supporting Stolen Love.

Thanks for the wonderful reviews. I really love them. Love lots!

Oh, and for death08, as for Ruka and Hotaru, I'm gonna spoil you but they're not gonna appear in the beginning of the story. I have different plans for them. Sorry, but I hope you'll continue reading Stolen Love and watch out for them. Thank you!