Spike, after cuddling and kissing Rarity for a while last night, found himself to be dead tired. He wasn’t sure why, he hadn’t done much that day. Maybe it was just the sheer length of how length of how long he had been up? He wouldn’t have any time to contemplate this, as when he tried to get out of bed, he found his ‘bed’, was the couch, and his ‘pillow’ was Rarity’s chest. Her coat was pretty dang soft! ‘Huh? Oh… oh yeah. I’m still at Rarity’s… ’, Spike thought to himself, seeming drowsy even in his mind. He then just lay down there, waiting for Rarity to blink her eyes open. He decided to attempt to fall asleep again after several minutes, to be met by a tired groan from his pillow.
“Ugh, good morning Spike. Did we fall asleep on the couch?” Rarity asked, still partially blinded from sleep.
“Yeah… I think so” Spike replied. They looked at each other, pecked a quick kiss, and got up from the couch. Heading to the kitchen, Spike stretched as he said, “Whadda’ya want for breakfast Rarity?”
“I don’t know Spike, surprise me.” Rarity replied, smiling as she did so.
“Sure thing” Spike said back, grabbing some eggs from the fridge and a pan from the cupboard.
As he turned the stove on, Spike heard hoofsteps on the stairs, followed by Rarity’s voice calling, “I’m going to tidy myself up a bit while you cook, I’ll be down in a bit darling!”
“Okay Rarity!” Spike replied as he broke open some eggs.
Rarity, being out of earshot of Spike, began thinking about her predicament as she brushed her teeth. ‘Oh, Spike… What am I going to do? I... I think I’m really starting to like him… How will everypony react? He’s a dragon, I’m a pony! This has got to be the first time something like this has ever happened!’ She then paused her train of thought to spit up her toothpaste, before giving herself a stern look in the mirror. ‘Why do I care if other people don’t like Spike and I being together? If I love him, then we should be together!’ Starting to smooth her frizzy mane with a brush, Rarity stopped mid-stroke. She had said, ‘love’. And it… it was true. Rarity loved Spike. Continuing her morning routine, she finished within a few minutes and headed downstairs.
“Hey Rarity, breakfast’s just about ready!” Spike said, having heard Rarity’s hoofsteps before she said anything.
“Marvelous Spike, thank you for making it” Rarity replied, pecking Spike’s cheek afterwards.
Blushing at this, Spike remained silent until he served Rarity her eggs and a couple of slices of fruit he had found. “Bon appetite, Rarity” Spike said with a heavy Italian accent, curling an imaginary moustache as he set down her plate.
Laughing, Rarity replied, “Thank you, Spike.” She bent down to take a bit of the eggs, and her eyes glowed for a moment. “Well, give my compliments to the chef!” Rarity replied in a slightly more serious, but still joking tone. It did taste quite good; the best Rarity had tasted in a while.
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After a breakfast filled with puns and jokes, Spike grabbed both his and Rarity’s plate, taking them to the sink and cleaning them off.
“Spike? Do you want to go for a walk? It looks awfully nice out today” Rarity said, peeking her head out a window for the first time that morning. It looked to be around ten-o-clock, and the sun was shining through but a single cloud in the sky.
“Sure, sounds cool.” Spike replied, heading for the door and holding it open for Rarity. “Ladies first.”
“Thank you Spike” Rarity said, stepping out the door. After Spike followed suit, she held out a hoof for Spike.
“I thought you didn’t want anyone to know about us?” Spike asked, reaching for Rarity’s hoof hesitantly.
“I’ve given it some more thought, and Spike? I think… I think I love you. Nopony can get in the way of that” she replied.
“Really? I… I love you too Rarity” Spike said, blushing a bit as he did. He had no problem admitting his love for Rarity before they started going out, but that was just a young boy’s crush. This was the real thing, though it didn’t make it any less unusual for Spike, Rarity being his first marefriend.
Not even realizing or caring where they were going, Rarity and Spike found themselves at the edge of the Everfree forest.
“Do you wanna go inside?” Spike asked. He was a little afraid, but he certainly would not let Rarity see him cower over a forest. Besides, it was daytime and most of the nasty creatures in the Everfree Forest only come out at night.
“I don’t know… well… The nasties don’t come out until later right? Let’s just head in a little ways, the sun is getting awfully hot” said Rarity, taking back her previous statement about it being a nice day. It was becoming dreadfully hot.
“Yeah, you’re right. Let’s just go in a ways to get some shade in the trees” Spike replied. They walked into the heavily forested area, going through an opening in the trees which at one point may have been a path. Following it, Spike and Rarity simply leaned against one another, taking in the sight of the forest. Just as before, they had not realized where they were going, and soon found themselves veering off the trail. It was not until Rarity stepped into a puddle, screeching as she did so, did they realize how off course they had become.
“Spike, do you know where we are?” Rarity asked, before looking away from her (Dragonfriend? Coltfriend? I don’t know what to put here, sorry for the break in the story) boyfriend’s eyes to see a small pond. “I don’t remember any ponds near the edge of the forest, we must have wandered quite a ways…” Rarity said, starting to worry.
“Relax Rarity, it’s barely noon, it’s not like we’re running out of daylight. Let’s enjoy ourselves, it’s still really hot out!” Spike replied reassuringly before walking towards the pond.
“Spike, it’s probably filthy! Don’t go in there!” Rarity said
“Come on Rarity, loosen up. It’s crystal clear too! Look!” Spike replied, dipping his toe in the water. It was almost as clear as glass, and no fish inhabited it.
“Still…” Rarity said as she looked into the pond.
“Oh come on Rarity! It’s completely clean!” Spike said as he stepped further into the water. “It’s just right too! A little cold, but that’s pretty awesome right now.” Spike said, attempting to further convince Rarity.
“If you insist Spike…” replied Rarity, hesitantly dipping a hoof in the water. As it dipped under, her face turned to a one of shock. It was just the right temperature! “Oh my, this feels marvelous Spike.”
Spike smiled at this, waving Rarity further into the pond. “I told you Rarity! Now let’s just relax and cool off a while before we go and try to find our way out of here” Spike suggested.
“It sounds like a plan to me, Spike” she replied, inching closer to Spike until they were right next to each other. They simply sat there, holding each other in a deep, intimate embrace. The water was so relaxing, they each began to drift into sleep. Before they did, however, Spike cuddled up into Rarity’s chest, keeping them both warm in the cool water.
“I love you Rarity.”
“I love you too, Spike.”
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After lying in the pond together for a while, Spike and Rarity began to shiver a bit, the pond being a little cold. They got out and stood there, dumbfounded as to which direction to head in.
“Well… at least the sun will dry us off pretty quick…” Spike said optimistically.
“Yes… but that won’t help us find our way out of the forest. I think we came from this way.” Rarity said, pointing in the direction of a small clearing before the pond, “So let’s head this way shall we?”
“It’s as good a plan as any” Spike replied, starting to head off in that direction.
After a few minutes of walking, some rustling in nearby bushes afforded Rarity a swift turn of her head. She then strafed towards Spike, her eyes begging for comfort.
“What, were you scared by that noise in the bushes?” Spike asked, only to be replied to with a swift nod from Rarity. “Oh come on, it’s still daytime, none of the baddies should be out yet.” After a few more nervous glances from Rarity, Spike became serious. “It’s okay Rarity, nothing is going to hurt you. Especially when I’m here.”
“… Thanks… I just… I’m not particularly fond of the outdoors” Rarity replied.
“No problem.”
After more aimless wandering, Spike and Rarity came to the edge of the forest, almost a complete halt to the trees in a near perfect line. A cottage could be seen in the distance.
“It’s a miracle! We made it out!” Rarity exclaimed, happy to see even that single sign of civilization.
“Yeah… That looks like Fluttershy’s house, doesn’t it? We must not be too far from Ponyville” Spike said.
“Oh I do believe it is! Come now, I absolutely need a warm bath!” Rarity said back, her eyes bulging at the thought of a warm, cleansing bath.
“I’ll leave you to it then, Rarity. See you later!” Spike replied, starting off towards the library.
“Oh come now Spike, you’re just as filthy as I am. Come with me, we’ll both get cleaned up” Rarity replied nonchalantly.
“Oh… um… okay. Thanks Rarity.” ‘Did Rarity just suggest what I think she did?’ Spike thought to himself. ‘Well… I mean it’s not like ponies usually wear clothes and all… but still.’
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AUTHOR’S NOTE: I remain true to my statement of no clop. This is just a bit… more towards 3rd base… Still. NO CLOP, SORRY.
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Upon arriving at Rarity’s house, Rarity headed upstairs to her bathroom. She looked at Spike, motioning for him to leave. ‘Okay, so she didn’t say what I thought she did… Dang...’
After about a half hour of fiddling his thumbs and snacking on various foods, Spike heard the water stop upstairs, and perked up.
“Spike, are you still here?” Rarity called, heading down the stairs as she did.
“Yeah, I hope you don’t mind I took a little bit to eat, I was kinda hungry” Spike replied.
“Not at all, you’re always welcome to my pantry” Rarity replied. “You may want to hop in the shower though, you’re a bit… dirty.”
“Like you weren’t a little bit ago, haha” Spike replied as he went upstairs to clean up.
Rarity, having not eaten yet, took an apple for a snack and sat down at her table. She began thinking about herself and Spike, as she often did nowadays. ‘I think I’m ready for ponies to know… Maybe we could tell Twilight first? She could keep a secret until we ultimately decide to let everypony know, and I’m sure Spike wouldn’t mind having somepony he knows to confide in… I’ll have to ask him when he gets out of the shower.’
A few minutes later, Spike came running down the stairs, still a little damp from his shower. His scales gleamed in the light a little as he did so, something only Rarity would notice.
“Spike, I think I’m ready for somepony to know about us… Do you think we could tell Twilight? I’m sure she’d understand” Rarity asked.
“Uh… Twilight… as in the one I live with Twilight?” Spike replied nervously.
“Yes, that one. Why do you sound upset?” Rarity said.
“Because I live with her...” Spike replied once again. “I… I guess if you want to. She could keep it secret until we really decide” Spike observed after thinking about it more clearly.
“That’s why I thought she’d be a good choice” Rarity replied calmly.
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As Spike and Rarity headed towards the library, they did not show any open signs of affection, other than the short distance between them. They still were not one-hundred percent sure if they wanted everypony to know yet.
Spike knocked on the door of the library once they arrived, and it was quickly opened by Twilight.
“Oh hi you two, where have you been?” Twilight chirpily asked.
“I’ll tell you in a minute dear, but could we talk for a while?” Rarity asked.
“Spike didn’t go and get himself into trouble now, did he?” Twilight asked sternly, turning a stiff gaze towards Spike as she did.
“No, but let us talk, please. It is… rather important” Rarity replied.
“Okay… let’s head upstairs, we can sit down for a while that way” Twilight said in a curious tone.
Once they arrived in the library loft, they each took a seat on a couch, Spike and Rarity sitting on one side and Twilight alone on the other.
“Rarity, could I tell her?” Spike asked.
“Tell me what?” Twilight asked.
“Sure, Spike” Rarity replied.
“Well, you know how a few days ago you had that party? When I realized Rarity was coming, I thought I might try to impress her or something. You know why… Anyway, I ended up talking to her, and I told her how I felt… She asked me to come see her the next day.”
“No… you’re not saying… HAHA! You guys had me going for a little while! Good one guys, where’s Dash? Only she could’ve thought of this!” Twilight said, laughing hysterically.
“Twilight, my dear? I’m afraid he’s quite serious… We are… seeing each other” Rarity interjected, causing Twilight’s laughing to come to a halt.
“You’re… You’re serious aren’t you?” Twilight asked.
“Yes we are, Twilight” Rarity replied. She then followed it up with a small peck on Spike’s cheek, starting a blush on everyone’s face, especially Spike’s.
“You’re the first, and let me make myself clear, ONLY pony to know of this, alright Twilight?” Spike said.
“…”
“Are you okay Twi?” Spike asked.
“Yeah… it’s just… My little brother… is dating… one of my best friends…” Twilight said in a monotone voice, staring at the floor.
“Indeed she is. But Twilight, we don’t know when we are going to let ourselves be made public, so keep this to yourself, okay?” Rarity asked.
“Yeah… no problem Rarity…” she replied.
“I’m going to get going, this must be a lot to take in at once. Have a nice night, Spike” Rarity said as she headed downstairs for the door.
“Goodnight Rarity” Spike and Twilight said in unison, though Spike’s with a bit more enthusiasm.
“Listen… Spike… I’m going to head to bed… and try to wrap my head around this” said Twilight as she headed over to her bed near the edge of the room.
“Yeah… sure thing. Goodnight, Twilight.”
“Goodnight…”
Spike had a quick snack downstairs before heading to bed himself. ‘So… Twilight knows… And I have no idea what she thinks of it. Great. Well… at least it’s a load off my shoulders…’
AUTHORS NOTE: It was a trap! Haha, sorry. No clop! At all! Period! I hope you guys enjoyed your slightly longer chapter, though I wish I could have made it longer. Oh well, at least I get to make everypony happy before they head to bed! :D Sorry it took so long to get out, haven't been in a writing mood lately. If you want details, see my last blog post lol. Anyway, hope you enjoyed the chapter, please leave some feedback about how I handled the romantic scenes, I’m still debating about it. Though it was the most romantic chapter so far, it didn’t have too many intimate moments actually. Either way! Thanks for reading!