Chapter 5: Do You Realize??
Sweetie Belle's face was burning red. But while her face was on fire, her heart was fluttering as her lips were against Spike's. To her, it felt wonderful and gave her a feeling that could not be described in words.
The dragon's eyes were wide as the white filly kissed him. A mixture of emotions was filling Spike's entire body.
Breaking the kiss, Sweetie Belle pulled her head away from Spike and looked at him shyly and with a crimson tint across her cheeks. The two looked at each other in silence for what felt like an eternity.
Finally, it was Sweetie Belle to speak first, "I'm….sorry, Spike. I really couldn't help myself. It's just….I didn't want you to be so sad. When you get sad, it really makes me feel sad, and I really like you a lot. Actually, more than just like you. I really feel that I love you, Spike," Sweetie Belle turned her head to look away, "I know I'm not Rarity, and I'm pretty sure that I won't ever be. But I really feel this way about you."
Spike was blushing deeply. He looked at the filly's crestfallen face and knew she was sincere with her words. He hesitated slightly before speaking, "Sweetie Belle…." the filly looked to the dragon, causing him to stumble over his words a little, "I-I have to say that what you did was….gutsy, more than I could ever give you credit for. And….I do have to admit that you are really c-cute and all…."
Sweetie Belle's face lit up as Spike said the last statement, "Really?"
The dragon blushed more, "Y-Yeah….I've really liked spending so much time with you. I've really n-never had so much fun with somepony before. I do love ya."
Sweetie Belle smiled warmly to Spike, which in turn caused the dragon to smile back to the unicorn. She then wrapped her hooves around Spike's neck to give him a hug. Hanging from his neck, she spoke, "I'm really happy Spike….thank you."
"I should be thanking you, Sweetie Belle," Spike replied, wrapping his arms around the filly, pulling her close to him.
"Hmm?" Sweetie Belle looked up to Spike's eyes.
"Yeah," Spike nodded, "You've been a great friend to me for quite some time and, well, you even planned a picnic to cheer me up. All I did was just be depressed about Rarity and dragged myself here."
"You can't totally blame yourself. I mean, it's not like you can just get over Rarity right away," Sweetie Belle commented.
Spike sighed, "Yeah, it won't be easy to just move on without a second thought and all."
Sweetie Belle looked at Spike for a moment before speaking, "But it's alright though."
"Huh? Why's that?" Spike asked curiously.
Sweetie Belle leaned up and kissed Spike on the cheek, causing him to blush heavily, "I don't think you realize that I understand, Spike. I'll be here to help you with whatever you need. And before you ask why, it's because I love you."
Spike smiled, "And I love you too."
END