Hey guys…I decided to write something new out of the blue… So I thought to myself- I rarely write songfics.- Honestly, that's such a shortcoming, right?

The only one I've written was for a Fairy Tail pairing ErzaxJellal. So clearly, I'm lacking experience.

I hope you like it though.

Summary-Just like the name suggests- a random collection of songfics that somewhat gives rise to a story (mainly ShunxAlice) Other possible pairings include DanxRuno, AcexMira and any other suggestion that seems cute.

GALA –Random Songfic Collection

crystal-mist

Vol-1

Song- King Of Anything

Artist-Sara Bareilles

Focused char- Alice

Alice Gehabich had always been different. Well, the first thing that set her apart was that she was a very pale skinned Russian beauty with long luscious orange hair living in Japan. So the term 'gawk' wasn't new in her dictionary.

She was used to all the attention, and being a waitress at a very popular café didn't help diminish her 'fame'. All the attention was something that didn't particularly bother her yet something that would bring a faint blush to her cheeks- it was her nature, her shyness couldn't be helped.

Another thing that set her apart from everyone was her grandfather's eagerness for her to go out on dates. He expected her to bring home a groom by the time she turned eighteen. And so, whilst most girls had to struggle with getting their parents' approval to date, Alice was forced to go on endless blind dates all organized by her ever so sweet grandfather.

This week she was to meet a rich guy by the name of Klaus.

Alice hummed softly as she brushed her hair, tying it into a high pony-tail. "Better…" she muttered to herself. By now she was used to these sudden 'date' requests.

She also wore a silver necklace with a heart-shaped locket and a matching set of earrings. Alice straightened the pleats on her short navy-blue skirt and then stared at her reflection in the mirror before nodding in approval.

She then put on a pair of sneakers and went downstairs to the kitchen to get a drink of juice before leaving.

"Alice…Who in the right mind would pair of worn out sneakers with a skirt and top like that?" asked her grandfather.

"Grandpa…I'd appreciate if you don't give me tips on fashion…I mean; not only is that weird but it makes me want to call you Granma…" She said.

"Well, well Alice…You're fashion sense is worse than a wrinkly old man's…" he said sympathetically. "You know I'm right… Now go and wear some heels."

"But-"

"Alice…."

"Yes, GranMA Micheal." She said before stalking back up to her room and switching the sneakers for some dark blue stilettos "I'll be leaving now Grandpa." She called out before walking out the door.

She was to meet Klaus Van (something) at a casual little restaurant in the next street. Alice decided that she'd walk. After all, in spite of being a rich man's granddaughter she wasn't all that much spoilt.

Klaus was cute; that much she'd agree and he had this strange coloured hair. Alice suspected that she'd seen him somewhere before. Oh that's right, she remembered him, they'd gone to the same posh primary school together and boy was he obnoxious back then. Was he the same now?

She smiled lightly as she sat down on the seat across from him. And she soon knew that he hadn't changed one bit. He was as haughty, as obnoxious as ever.

His conversation topic was boring, so boring that she couldn't bear to keep listening. He didn't seem to notice her discomfort and kept on talking. A vacation to France, exquisite five-star resort, a luxury yacht in the mighty Pacific, the finest caviar and…yawn, yawn who cared?

Alice didn't have the heart to interrupt him though; she was too sweet for her own good. She just sat there, with chin propped on palm, looking out the window. She could see her image superimposed upon that of the twilit street outside.

And she swore for the umpteenth time that she would ask her Grandfather to stop these pointless blind dates once and for all.

"Keep drinking coffee stare me down across the table.

While I look outside.

So many things I'd say if only I were able.

But I just keep quiet and count the cars that pass by.

You've got opinions man; we're all entitled to them.

But I never asked."

It was getting harder enduring/ignoring his boastful arrogance. His voice penetrated her ears regardless of how much she tried to shut it out. It was plain irritating.

There was a sort of little jingle as the door opened as someone came in. "A hamburger, a large coke and some fries. To go." ordered the new customer.

Alice turned her attention to this other customer. He had long raven black and piercing golden eyes, more importantly it was Shun Kazami, a guy from her university; most importantly he was staring right at her, probably curious of the bored look on her face.

He raised an eyebrow at her as their eyes made contact.

Alice straightened up almost immediately and smiled sweetly, shaking her head from side to side indicating that everything was alright.

He shrugged as if to say 'Have it your way' before picking up the parcel and heading out the door. The door jingled once more and Alice turned her attention to her 'date' with the strange hair colour.

She stared at Klaus in utter disbelief. The guy was still ranting. He didn't even notice her lack of interest. This had gone far enough. Alice shook her head, now in disapproval. "Hey Klaus." She called out standing up from her seat.

"So let me thank you for your time,

And try not to waste anymore of mine.

Get out of here fast."

He stared at her inquisitively. "Yes? What's the matter?"

Alice sighed exasperatedly. Seriously? He didn't notice? "Sorry Klaus…This…this just isn't working…"

"What do you mean? Things are perfect. We are made for one another."

Alice gasped. Sure, it made her blush hearing such words from a guy but the sheer over-exaggeration of the statement made her scrunch her eyebrows in displeasure. "Isn't it a bit too soon to conclude that?"

"I can feel the connection Alice, I really can."

She stared at Klaus for a while and then smiled regretfully. "I'm sorry but I can't."

"I hate to break it to you baby…

But I'm not drowning."

"But Alice…Please don't say no…Give me a try…Give 'us' a try." He pleaded.

Alice shook her head in regret. "I'm afraid I can't."

"Alice. You must. You will."

"You can't tell me what to do." She stated matter-of-factly.

"Oh we'll see… What Klaus wants, Klaus gets."

"Sounds childish, immature and delusional…" she spoke and was immediately surprised. She couldn't believe that she actually insulted someone this badly…That was so unlike her...But then again, there was a limit to patience.

He sneered at her. "Feisty, I see; despite your innocent appearance." He chuckled almost darkly. "I must make you mine."

She felt really defensive now. "I will NOT reconsider."

"Oh we'll see."

"There's no one here to say.

Who cares if you disagree?

You are not for me,

Who made you King of Anything?

So don't you dare tell me who to be.

Who died and made you King of Anything?"

"That's enough. I've had enough of you." she blurted out much to her own surprise.

"Don't think you've seen the last of me." muttered Klaus almost darkly as he slammed some money on the table. He took his coat and left the café.

Alice stared after him. For some strange he seemed more determined than angry. Alice sipped her coffee and sighed. Now that was unpleasant.

Not a week had passed when her grandfather came barging into her room.

"Guess what Alice…Someone's come here to see you."

"Runo?" suggested Alice hopefully. Something about her grandfather's tone didn't appeal to her all that much.

"Get ready and come to the living room to see him." said her grandfather before leaving.

He said 'him'. Great, so it was a guy, another boring guy, another pointless blind date. She was getting tired of it all. But she knew it best not to resist her grandfather so she got dressed.

As she proceeded down the steps she almost tripped seeing who the person was. "Klaus…" she muttered under her breath. How dreadful.

Micheal was smiling at her. "Master Klaus was just telling me of how much fun you guys had on your date… He wants to take you out again today."

"I think I'll pass." replied Alice immediately.

"Ow….What a shame." said Klaus regretfully, turning on a perfect façade. "Why Alice? What's wrong?" he asked innocently. I even brought my motorbike…We could have so much fun."

'Does it have training wheels?' Alice thought to herself.

"You sound so innocent, all filled of good intent.

Swear you know best.

But you expect me to,

Jump up on board with you,

And ride off into your delusional sunset.'

"I don't seem to be feeling too well." She made up an excuse.

"Nonsense." declared her grandfather. "You were doing fine until a few minutes ago."

"Yeah…A few minutes ago I was just fine but now I wonder if I'll be driven off the cliff of sanity. I simply cannot take another night of that self-absorbed jerk." This was what she wanted to say. "I feel sick Granfather." she pleaded turning on her best puppy-dog eyes.

Micheal looked at his Granddaughter for a few moments then sighed. "I am sorry Klaus…Maybe next week then."

Klaus nodded and bowed graciously. He walked over to Alice and presented her with a red rose. "You can't run away forever." He muttered before leaving.

And boy was he right. The next week Alice found herself being ushered to a limo. She was to attend some sort of exquisite banquet and guess who was escorting lucky old her? Klaus. She had no choice but to endure it and control herself from jumping off a balcony or something.

Luckily for her, halfway through the party she got separated from Klaus, Yay! However, she didn't count on the mansion being so excessively big. Before long she was utterly lost…

She turned around, looked here, turned there and did all she could to at least find the exit and get out of there.

Unknowingly she bumped into someone. "Uh…I'm sorry." She blurted out, bowing down deeply.

"Alice?" he called out in disbelief.

She raised her face to the guy who called her name in that melodious crystal clear voice. "K..Kazami-san..."

"What are you doing here?" he questioned.

She just smiled as she straightened her hair band. "I sort of got dragged into this…" she leaned in closer to Shun. "Don't tell anyone, okay? But I don't even know 'what' occasion this party is being held for."

Shun chuckled at her innocent naïveté.

"Hey don't laugh…" she exclaimed at him.

"It's my younger brother's tenth birthday." He explained amidst his chuckles.

Alice froze for a moment or two, her eyes wide and an embarrassed blush on her cheeks. "Wait…So you mean…This is your house?"

"That's right." Shun now burst out laughing. "And what brings you here to my humble abode?"

"One of your guests sent me a date invite."

"So where's your date then?"

"Well-"

"Oh Alice…There you are." interrupted Klaus who came running over to her. "I was wondering where you've run off to…"

"Oh brother." muttered Alice to herself as she put on a forced smile.

Klaus smiled at Shun. "She probably got lost…Thanks for keeping her company, Kazami." And then Klaus started talking about something.

Alice pouted as she turned away; she tried all she could to shut out Klaus's irritating talking.

'I'm not the one who's lost.

With no direction of.

But you'll never see.

You're so busy making laughs

At old women living with old cats.

You've got the talking down just not the listening.'

Alice thought she'd take the opportunity to examine the surroundings…Shun's house sure was exquisite. However her eyes froze when she saw Shun, he was looking at her as well, their eyes locked together and he was most definitely not paying attention to what Klaus was saying.

"Hey Klaus…Isn't that your Mother calling to you?" asked Shun indicating a very ornately dressed woman.

"Oh…shoot…Sorry, Alice…I'll be right back." He said before dashing off to her

Alice sighed heavily as she leant her back onto a wall in relief.

"Why do you do this?" questioned Shun.

"Do what?" she asked innocently.

"I mean…its plain to see that you don't like Klaus…Then why do you…uhm…'endure' him?"

"Circumstances." She answered shrugging.

"You know, I feel sorry just watching you go through it, even that day at the restaurant."

She twirled a bit of hair between her fingers. "I don't need your compassion Kazami-san." She spoke lightly.

"Shun…" he corrected.

"Uh…hm… Shun."

They talked a bit… Alice was relieved that Klaus's mother was really keeping him busy.

"So…your grandfather is practically forcing you on these dates?"

"It sounds horrible when you say it like that… I know he only wishes what's best for me...and so it's not normally this much of a hassle…but with Klaus…well…-"

"Irritating people is his 'special gift', you know? Once he opens his mouth there is no turning back."

She tried stifling her giggles but ended up laughing out loud.

Shun just gazed at her as she laughed. She was so cute, not only her face but her personality as well… There was this gentle warmth that radiated from her. He couldn't deny that.

"You know…You should decide who you date and who you bail…" he spoke. "Take a stand, you know?"

She sighed. "But I won't be able to pull that off."

"Why not?"

"…" Her eyes widened as she stared at Shun in awe.

"You won't know unless you try." He spoke with a reassuring smile.

'All my life I've tried to make everybody happy,

While I just hurt and hide.

Waiting for someone to tell me it's my turn to decide.'

"Thank you." She muttered with a grateful smile on her face.

"What for?"

"It's nothing..." she looked at her watch. "I'd better get going now."

"Sure…See you around."

She nodded before running towards the right, her heels didn't particularly bother her as she dashed holding up her gown. After about a minute or two, she came running back towards Shun with a sheepish smile. "Uh Kazami-san, which way in the ballroom?"

Shun couldn't help but smile as he pointed towards the left.

"Oh…Thanks again…" This time she walked away, still embarrassed. She'd made a complete fool of herself in front of Shun Kazami. God knew if he found her comical.

…

"Oh Alice… Didn't you have fun today; I knew that you would… Next time I'll take you-"

"Klaus…I'm tired…So please, can you just take me home and keep the talking to a minimum?"

"Uh…Rude." he commented as he steered the car down the road.

When the car pulled up near her grandfather's house she stumbled out of the car.

"See you sweetie…" he spoke as he held out a box that contained a necklace.

"Please don't call me that." She said, making no move to take his 'present' –God knew if it were booby trapped.

"Aw…come on don't be like that…honey."

"There's no one here to say.

Who cares if you disagree?

You are not for me,

Who made you King of Anything?

So don't you dare tell me who to be.

Who died and made you King of Anything?"

"No thank you… I have enough jewelry as it is."

"Take it." He urged.

"I'll be leaving now." She said before turning away and going into her mansion. She slammed the door shut behind her. Boy was he irritating. Unbeknownst to her, he managed to shove the 'present' into their mailbox.

'Let me hold your crown baby.'

Back at Shun's home, the party was still going on. He stared at the fountain."Honestly… Girls who come to these 'high-class' parties rarely run…and that too with high heels…Also, they're rarely so honest about themselves, rarely speak their hearts out." Shun muttered to himself. "Alice Gehabich…I hope we meet again." A small smile lit up his usually blank facial features.

That's if for this chapter…. Okay, so what I'm aiming for- is that each chapter is going to be centered around a different song. And this won't be genuinely a ShunxAlice fic. Sure, that is the MAJOR part…But some plot deviations may be expected.

Please REVIEW, I need your feedback to go on. And why not suggest some SONGS for me? I make no promises but if an idea strikes me, that'll be good, no?

Please and thank you.