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Edit Author's Note: I've decided to continue this Drabble Challenge by pairing Canada with a few other countries. I'm started with the FACE family. (France is already done, and England & America are on the way). But after that, I don't know who else to pair him up with. So I posted a pole on my profile: It's up to you readers to choose with whom Canada will be with for this Challenge. Go vote now! The three most popular choices will get to be in the challenge.

I will start this challenge with a Reader x Canada story. The next one will be Canada x France.

Disclaimer: I do not own Hetalia. It rightfully belongs to it's owner Hidekaz Himaruya. I am not trying to make profit out of it. Just practicing my writing skills with my favorite manga !

Drabble challenge

1. Pick a character, fandom, pairing, friendship, whatever...

2. Put your music program on shuffle/random and start playing songs.

3. For each song, write something inspired by the song related to the theme you chose. You have the song length to write. No pre-planning, and no writing after the song is over. No skipping either.

4. Do 10 songs and post. Make sure to include the song name/artist

SONG 1: I want you to want me – Cheap Trick

"Hey, could you lend me a pen? Mine just broke down." Matthew asked in his usual quiet voice. You handed him one and he thanked you before going back to his work.

You were in class doing boring math work. You sat next to your best friend. However you had trouble concentrating on your work. You kept glancing towards Matthew. You've met each other this school year and, to tell the truth, you had feelings for him that were more than friendship.

I want you to want me…

xXx

SONG 2: Nightcall – Kavinsky

Rain poured down hard. You ran, and for every step you made you heard a splash. You were drenched.

What had happened? You thought, crying; tears mixing with the raindrops. You kept running. You didn't know where you were running to and you didn't care.

Why? Why? Why? You repeated to yourself, like a mantra. My sweet, sweet Matthew… You remembered his cute smile and how he was always trying to help you.

But one day something had changed. My sweet Matthew… has become a monster.

You remembered the last few minutes spent with him. "Don't be afraid." He had cooed into your ear, grinning, and holding a bloody knife.

xXx

SONG 3: There she goes – The La's

"H-Hey, wait!" Matthew ran, not wanting the girl to vanish from his sight. "Please don't go!" He finally caught up to her and reached out a hand to her shoulder. The girl instantly swung around, and looked back at him with a confused expression.

Matthew instantly stopped in his tracks and gawked "Oh…" He slowly backed away, waving one hand. "Sorry, I thought you were someone else."

"Matthew."

Matthew heard a voice coming from behind him and instantly turned. When he realized who had called him he smiled broadly.

"(Name)!" He exclaimed.

xXx

SONG 4: Lullaby – The Cure

You walked down the long corridor, each step resonating. Paintings decorated the walls. You were headed straight for a single door in front of you. When you got to it, before you could open the door it opened by itself.

There stood a man with wavy blond hair, and one strand of hair sticking out, making a loop. The man had lavender eyes behind thin wire-rimmed glasses that felt as if they could read into your soul.

He greeted you with a nod and a smile that could beat the Cheshire cat. You started back at him, hypnotized. He seized your hand and guided you inside.

"Come to my parlor… I have something…" He said, staring at you, still grinning.

xXx

SONG 5: It's my life - Talk Talk

You and Matthew sat at the park under the shade of a tree. You both talked about what you had done that day. You had just gotten out of College and meet up with your best friend at the park like you do everyday.

Matthew stared at you as you plucked at the grass and the flowers by your side. He was mesmerized and couldn't take his eyes off of you.

"So." You look up at him. "Do you want to go to the movies?" You ask.

"I'd love to." He replied, smiling, still watching you. You blush a bit from his stare and went back to plucking the grass.

I love you, but I wonder when I'll be able to tell you…

xXx

SONG 6: Waltz for the Moon - Final Fantasy VIII

He presented you his hand and you took it. He put one hand around your waist and you put a hand on his shoulder. Then just as he took a step forward you took a step back simultaneously. He took one step to the side and you followed. He twirled you, your dress flowing with the movement. He caught you again and you gave him a smile, which he answered with another big smile. You clasped his hand tightly as he twirled you once again. You and Matthew danced to the music of the waltz, enjoying yourselves.

xXx

SONG 7: Hospital Flowers – Owl City

You heard a light knock on the door.

"Come in," You said, straightening up in your hospital bed.

Matthew came in, holding a bouquet of violettes. You tape the edge of your bed to invite him to sit down, which he did.

"This is for you." He hands you the flowers, a small blush appeared on his cheeks. He looked away. You took them.

"Thank you." You said and smiled back at him. Then you add, "I'll be able to leave tomorrow."

"Great!" He beamed.

xXx

SONG 8: Better – Regina Spektor

You looked out the window, watching the unmoving scenery, tears streaming down you're face.

"(N-Name)?" A voice called behind you. You spun around and realized it was Matthew. When he saw that you were crying his eyes widened instantly. Before he could say anything you jumped to him and hugged him tightly, burying your face into his chest. He patted your back, trying to calm you down.

"Don't worry. Everything will get better." He said and kissed you lightly on your head.

xXx

SONG 9: Abrahams Daughter - Arcade fire

You ran through the forest as fast as you could. The branches cracked under each step, you swatted at any branch that would get in your way with your free hand, the other holding a bow.

Suddenly you trip on a rock, landing face fist, but you managed to shield yourself with your hands on the last second.

"Well, well… If it isn't the young archer." Someone said. The voice sounded very close. You instantly shot up to see who it was. And you're eyes widened in fear when you recognized the face: it was you archenemy: Matthew Williams.

You quickly get up and point an arrow at him, warning him not to get any closer.

xXx

SONG 10: On attend - Suarez

Matthew has seen many things from many different times; he was a country after all. Everything changed; everything. Yet he remained the same. He met people and it seemed that a few moments later they would disappear into the dirt. People came and went, yet he didn't move.

He had met you recently at the park; he had learned a lot about you and had grown to like you, yet he knew that you – just like everyone else – would disappear one day, and it broke his heart. You came into his life and you would soon leave.

He would always be waiting. Waiting for time to pass.

On attend que le monde change.

AN: I encourage writers to try out this Drabble Challenge (It's not mine by the way, I found it on devianart). It's tricky and hard, but worth the fun! If you decide to do it, could you send me a message? I'd love to read them! Or for those who don't have an account, you could post them as a review.

Reviews are always welcomed! Tell me what you thought about it.