Spike has decided to train in martial arts in order to protect Twilight and his other friends, but his life will change when he starts to see Sweetie Belle in a whole new light.

Special thanks:
panzerbrony: Editor (a really good one I must add)

Ever since Spike and Sweetie Belle became a couple, Rarity couldn't help but feel jealous over their relationship. As years go by, she finally decides to talk to Spike in order to confess her feelings towards him. Only to realize that she isn't prepare for what Spike has to say about her.

WARNING: Contains mild language.
Not a Foalcon, takes place into the near future.
To those new to my stories and are not comfortable with any mild profanity get your butts outta here.

A big thank you for flutterdash94 for editing this out.

Sweetie Belle has a problem, and her name is Rarity.

Proofread by muwun.
Additional editing assistance by Vengeful Spirit.
A gift for B_25.
Cover art changed to better reflect character ages, giving me the artist's name would be appreciated!

This story is a sequel to Plush

"You know I'd do anything for you,/Stay the night but keep it undercover./I just wanna use your love tonight./I don't wanna lose your love tonight," -The Outfield, ‘Your Love’

A few days after admitting their feelings for each other, Spike and Sweetie Belle have started dating one another. Because both have yet to be in a relationship with anypony, they are inexperienced in the subject. Will things be alright or will their relationship be over as soon as it began?

“It's times like these you learn to love again./It's times like these time and time again.” –Foo Fighters, ‘Times Like These’

Sequel: "Life In A Northern Town"

Spike begins to spend more and more time helping Rarity and Sweetie Belle around the Carousel Boutique. As time goes on, Sweetie Belle and Spike become close friends, sharing close secrets. But there seems to be a secret that Sweetie Belle thinks Spike should share with Rarity.

Spike, after being rejected by Rarity, has been dating Sweetie Belle for a few months. Though they love each other, he feels she's trying too much to be like her sister. Can Spike show Sweetie that he loves her and nopony else?

Coverart by Haute-Claire

After finally working up the courage to ask the mare of his dreams out on a date, Spike arrives only to find her preparing for a date with somepony else. Heartbroken, the dragon is left to wonder where he really fits in the world, and consider the fact that he may never win Rarity's heart. Little does he know that life has a surprise for him, in the form of Rarity's younger sister Sweetie Belle.

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Audio Reading by NightShadow-z.

Edited by: Infinite Affection and lunargaurd4ever.

As hard as Spike tries he cannot seem to win over Rarity's heart. After "careful" consideration he decides to present her with a truly au inspiring gift. he also figures out that Rarity's little sister Sweetie Belle is probably his best bet for ideas on what he should get. Unbeknownst to him, Sweetie Belle has had quite the eye for Spike for a while now and she is flattered, yet slightly hurt when Spike asks for help. So the two set of on a quest for the perfect gift, a quest that will make them close friends, or perhaps more than that.

The first episode of The Gems Trilogy.

Sweetie Belle attempts to deal with the realization that she's developed a crush on Spike. Meanwhile, Spike's own feelings are in flux.