//------------------------------// // Chapter 11: The Final Decision // Story: A Simple Crusader Crush // by FNAFBRONY //------------------------------// Spike sat next to Rarity on the large couch, the picnic basket on the ground in front of her. The two looked away from each other, neither of them saying a word. Eventually, Spike broke the silence. “So, Rarity.” He said. “I need to tell you something very important. It's something I've been holding inside myself for a long time.” “Rarity, wh--.” Spike was cut of by Rarity placing her hoof on his mouth. “I know Spike,” Rarity said in a soothing voice. “I know you have had a crush on me for that last few years. I've known for quite a while now. I didn't say anything because I didn't know how you would react.” At first, Spike sat there in shock. The Pony he has had a crush on for the last few years has known all along? It left him completely speechless. However, once he had snapped out of his trance, he looked back over at Rarity, who was still holding her hoof on his mouth. Spike moved it away so he could speak once again. “It's okay, that's not what I wanted to ask you.” This left Rarity shocked. “Oh, well what is it then?” Spike’s face started to turn a deep shade of red as he answered. “What would you think about me and Sweetie Belle dating?” Rarity’s eyes widen as she heard the dragon’s answer. Then she remembered what Sweetie had told her, that it's his decision to choose between the two of them. Besides, even if he choose Rarity, she would probably reject him on the spot, so there wasn't any other option to choose. “Go ahead Spike,” the unicorn said. “I think it would great to be with her. You should go tell her.” Spike let out a sigh of relief as he went to hug Rarity, holding her tightly. “Thanks Rarity. Where is she?” “She's just in her room,” Rarity answered. “I’ll be down here.” “Okay thanks.” Spike said as he let go of the mare, got off of the couch and began to walk upstairs to his lover’s room with the picnic basket in his hand. Sweetie Belle lay in her room, curled up underneath the covers of her bed. She had her eyes closed, but she wasn't sleeping. She was thinking. Thinking hard about who her crush will choose. Her thoughts were interrupted when the door to her room slowly began to open, making a long creaking sound. “Sweetie Belle?” A familiar voice called out to her. A voice she recognized right away. Sweetie Belle’s head turned to look at Spike, who was standing in the doorway with the same basket he had last night. “Hey Sweetie Belle,” the dragon said to her. “How are you feeling?” Sweetie Belle didn't answer at first. She was trying to hold in the happiness she had inside her. Has her crush actually chose her over her sister? “F-fine.” the filly answered. Spike then went over to the edge of Sweetie’s bed, standing a few inches away from her. He could now see more of her eyes, the big, beautiful, green eyes that shined more than anything he had ever seen. “D-did you finally decide on who y-you choose?” Sweetie Belle asked, with sweat now starting to fall on her back. Spike let out a long sigh. “Yes, I have.” A small grin soon appeared on Sweetie Belle’s face as she began to sweat even more. “W-well who is it, me or R-rarity?” “You have to close your eyes get the answer.” Spike simply said. Sweetie shrugged and did exactly what he said. She closed her eyes as tight as she could and began to think once again. What was he doing? Why did he want her to close her eyes? And why does she now feel something around her neck? “Okay, you can open your eyes now.” Spike eventually said. Sweetie Belle opened her eyes as fast as she could, seeing what he did. As soon as she did, she saw what looked like some kind of golden necklace around her neck. “W-w-what is this?” Sweetie asked in shock. “What does it look like?” Spike replied. “It's a necklace, and it's for you to have.” Tears slowly began to fall from Sweetie Belle’s eyes. But not ones of sadness. Ones of happiness. She had never been given a gift like this ever in her life, and it came from the only creature she wanted it to be from. “I d-d-d know what to s-say.” Sweetie Belle said as best as she could. “Then don't say a thing.” Spike replied. He then went up to her and quickly kissed her on the cheek. Sweetie’s eyes went wide as she began to blush a shade of pink. Her crush, the dragon she loved with all her heart, had kissed her. “Happy Hearts and Hooves Day Sweetie Belle.” Spike said, his face now completely red. Then, a thought came to Sweetie Belle’s head, as she knew there was only one way to repay him. “Happy Hearts and Hooves Day to you too Spike.” Sweetie Belle replied as she turned her head towards the dragon, wrapped her hooves around his neck, and pulled him into a deep kiss.