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// Rarizoned 
// Story: Spike Gets Friendzoned 
// by Slowpoke 
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“Shh, Rarity, it’ll be okay.”

Spike gripped the sobbing white mare in his arms, resting his head on hers.

“Oh, Spikey, I just thought that he was the one! H-How could he d-do that?”

Spike could feel her tears start running down his back. She had been crying like this non-stop for the past hour since she showed up at library to talk to him after her date with Caramel.

“Well, if he didn’t respect you, then he wasn’t worth your time anyway, Rarity. You deserve only the best. Not a cheap stallion who cares more about your bed than you.” 

Spike held her closer as she nuzzled into his shoulder. It had been like this so many times it seemed. Rarity would go out with a stallion, he would do something to hurt her, and the she would seek out her best friend to cry into. It seemed as if she was just using him at this point.

But he’d be there for her every time.

“Oh, Spike, why can’t I just find a stallion who actually loves me for me?” Rarity pulled away from him and looked him straight in the eyes.

Spike had to resist the powerful urge to facepalm, but she was being serious. Maybe, just maybe, she’d finally give him a chance.

“Well, Rarity, there is someone. Someone who loves you for you, and cares about you more than anything. And you know him very well…”

Rarity opened her mouth to say something, but shut it just as quickly and turned her head away. “Well, um… If I’m correct in my assumption of who you’re talking about, you know my feelings. You know you’re my best friend, darling.”

Spike just frowned in disappointment. It seemed that no matter how well he treated her, it wasn’t enough.

“I understand, Rares.”

Rarity looked down at the ground and back up to Spike. “But, you know, maybe a best friend would also make a nice coltfriend… someday.”

“Someday?” Spike asked, unsure of what he heard.

“Someday. I promise. Just, give me some time, alright dear,” Rarity leaned forward and lightly kissed his cheek, setting his cheeks aflame. “Hehe, nice to know you still care about me just as much as the first time I kissed you all those years ago.”

“Well, I’ll always care for you. Even if I have to wait…”

Stupid friend zone!