Ten Song Drabbles: FrancexCanada

1. "I'm Not That Smart" from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

When France had first told him that he loved him, he looked up the beautiful, bearded man, with those stunning blue eyes, and just gaped for what seemed like a full five minutes.

Francis tilted his head to one side. "Why would I not love you?"

He stuttered "Well, there are so many others who are better looking, more important, and even if I make more sense than my brother, well, I'm not that smart…"

Francis silenced him by gently placing a finger on the young man's lips. Matt became abruptly quiet, eyes wide.

"Mon cheri you are beautiful, the most important one in my life, and you are brilliant, now stop."

It was funny, if his brother, or even England had said anything like this to him, he would have just shrugged it off as an idle compliment, or in the case of his brother, a way to shut him up.

But like this, with Francis whispering it, looking deeply into his eyes, it made all the difference on the world, and Canada finally began to feel like someone special.

2. "Diva's Lament (Whatever Happened To My Part)" from Monty Python's Spamalot

Matthew was the one who was used to being ignored, so it was quite surprising when he found Francis crying about feeling invisible to him.

Matt was beside his love in a moment, wiping tears away with his thumb. "Francis, what would ever make you think that I could forget you?"

"Sometimes I wonder why you put up with me. I know my theatrics sometimes bother you, but I am afraid that one day you will stop caring, and I will disappear from you, that I will no longer have any part in your life."

Canada chuckled; France was a diva. Without constant attention, he might shrivel into nothing, but still, he loved the country just the same.

With a kiss on the cheek, Canada pulled the man against him. France resting his chin on Matt's shoulder, arms wrapped around each other's waists.

"No matter what happens, you will never disappear. You will always be a part of me."

3. "Song of the High Seas" by Richard Rodgers for Victory at Sea

Matt stood at the bow of the ship. The wind blew back his soft golden hair. It was a long trip, but he was excited. It was the first time he would be going to Europe to partake in the meetings of the countries.

He wondered how it would be. What would the other countries be like?

He had asked his brother, but as expected, the older brother had not given a very detailed answer.

Matt was so happy to finally be going. He would be meeting countries he had never seen before: Germany, Spain, Italy, and others.

But most importantly, he would see Francis for the first time in a very long while.

4. "Red and Black" from Les Misérables

The Canadian slowly shook his head. He was trembling, seeing Francis, his Francis, lying on a stretcher on the ground. He was black and blue from bruises, and once red blood was beginning to dry. This war was getting the best of everyone.

Matt knelt down beside the man. He ran a hand gently down his cheek. Blue eyes watering at the sorry state of the country in front of him.

Francis grabbed Matt's hand. Holding it weakly, but very surely conveying that he did not want to let go.

"Please, Francis, I need to clean you up." He whispered.

Francis let go, and Matt began to wash the many wounds. He swore to himself that he would not leave until he knew Francis would be better.

5. "The Art of the Possible" from Evita

Alfred's culture always seemed to say that anything was possible. Matt liked to think that, but looking at his elder brother, Matt felt like that could not apply to him.

He loved Francis. He finally admitted it to himself. And, he admitted that capturing the affection, or even the attention of the bold, beautiful, country of love was a difficult, probably impossible task. The world knew that France had many lovers, male and female, who were beautiful, charming, well, perfect lovers. Matt sighed. How could he compete with that?

Then, he noticed Francis staring at him from across the room at Italy's party.

No, he must be mistaken, he shook his head, trying to get rid of the absurd thought.

It was absurd, he told himself, but in the back, the not quite logical part of his mind told him, "Anything can be possible."

6. "Cool" from West Side Story

"Ah, come on, Mattie," his brother chided him. "Just play it cool." Matt had asked him how to best not make a fool out of himself in front of Francis.

"Okay, Al. I'll do that." And with a nod, Matt resolved that he would be perfectly calm and cool at this meeting. He sat in a chair and began to rifle through papers for the meeting. He was perfectly calm.

However, about ten minutes later, out of the corner of his eye, he saw Francis swagger in, and he began to feel his heart flutter. Then the worst happened, Francis decided to sit right in the chair next to him.

He continued to really try to control his breathing, but then Francis laid a soft hand on his thigh and leaned over, mouth so close to Matt's ear, "Bonjour, Mattieu. I think we must speak to one another after this meeting." The voice was husky, just above a whisper.

Matt nodded and flushed brightly. So much for playing it cool.

7. "The Woman's Dead" from Curtains

Francis watched with a stone cold expression as he watched the woman being burned at the stake. His mouth was pressed into a hard thin line. Jeanne d'Arc was the only woman he had ever loved.

He would make love to many women and men. He began to gain a reputation, to some as the country of love, and to some as just a total slut.

What they did not see was that he made love to these people because he need to fill a gaping hole that had been burned out of his body, and that as nonchalant and cool as he acted, nothing ever seemed to fix him.

It would take centuries and a young Canadian finally to fill that hole.

8. "A Way Back to Then" from [title of show]

"Au revoir, mon petit." Francis patted the boy on the head. Matt screamed after his guardian, but the man just continued to walk away.

Sweating, Matt snapped awake. He buried his face in his hands, crying. The nightmares of that day had been resurfacing lately. When France had left him to England, nothing was ever the same.

It wasn't that England wasn't a good and caring country. He was a very able guardian, and it was clear that he loved Matt and Alfred very much, but he missed Francis. The French culture, the sweet attention he lavished on the boy, the soft smile that was saved only for him.

Matt silently prayed, hoping for the day where he could be with Francis, and things would be like they had been before.

9. "There's a Fine, Fine Line" from Avenue Q

"But, cheri…" Francis begged.

"No!" Matt screamed, interrupting him. Tears were now flowing freely down his face. "I've stayed by you completely faithful all these years! I've always waited for you, watching you have affair after affair. I can't do it anymore."

"Mon ange, I swear, he means nothing to me. We were drunk and stupid."

Matt collapsed into a chair, sobbing, "No. Goddamit, Francis, you crossed a line, and I just cant stand it anymore. You…and…my brother." He barely choked out the words.

Francis fell to his knees in front of Matt. He place his hands on the young man's knees, and softly pleaded, "It was a mistake. I am so sorry." His eyes burned with regret and sorrow. How could he have made that mistake? "Please, mon amour."

"No." Matt's voice was small and shaky, but it was so deliberate, "Francis, you should go."

10. "Breath of Life" from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

When they first started dating, Francis was surprised when Matt told him, that he had never been kissed before. "Well then, cheri, we must change that."

On a beautiful summer's day, Francis, took him out. They walked along the pier, and when the sun began to set, Francis led Matt to the shoreline.

There, on the beach, Francis had laid out a blanket, a bottle on champagne, and two glasses. He sat down, and Matt, sat next to him. The sun hit an angle, and the light refracted on the water, the sky glowing beautiful pinks and oranges. Matt's mouth fell open, gaping slightly at the beauty.

Francis gently placed his hand on the side of Matt's face and turned his head, so he looked directly into his eyes.

Matt felt his breath catch in his throat, as Francis looked at him with bright blue eyes. The Frenchman tilted the younger's head up slightly, and pressed a kiss to his mouth. Matt's eyes fluttered closed, and Francis pressed harder against his mouth.

They broke softly gasping for breath. Matt's eyes glowed, and he smiled brightly. Francis grinned in return.

Neither had felt more alive.

A/N

My personal reactions to getting these songs:

1. Ooookay, I'll try…

2. What the?

3. I forgot I even had this in my iTunes.

4. Les Miz! Yay! This can work!

5. I'm not sure I've actually listened to this song. I've listened to other songs from this musical, but I don't remember this one.

6. Alright, I like this one. Not my favorite version (New Broadway Cast), but it will do. Heehee awkward Matt.

7. WHAT?

8. I think I was actually hoping for this song. I hope this worked out.

9. What is the worst line Francis could cross? Oh yes, sleeping with Al (I'm so sorry everyone, it hurt even me to do that.)

10. Time for Mattie to get a real kiss.

Geez, there's a lot of Matt pining, isn't there? Okay, I'm not too sure how successful these were. As you can tell, musical theatre dominates my iTunes library. Please review. I need feedback.