Spike continues on towards the farm to see Applejack and Twilight.
“Might as well go see what they are up to.” Spike says, but what happened earlier is still on his mind.
Why did I start crying? I don't have feelings for Scootaloo like that. But seeing her get back with Rumble hurt for some reason…
Spike continues to ponder the reason as he passes the barn towards the fields.
Maybe it's just because I didn't want her to get hurt by him? That makes sense… After all he did basically ignore her at the dance.
“Spike?”
Spike pauses at his name being called and turns to notice that he walked past Applejack and Twilight sitting on a picnic blanket.
I got here faster than I thought. Spike thought as he smiles at the two mares. “Hey girls.”
“Howdy Sugarcube. Glad ya could make it. But I was under the impression ya had a date with another filly.” Applejack says as she looks at Twilight whom was starting to flush slightly.
Twilight coughs loudly at that. “Ahem! I was kinda thinking the same. So why aren't you with your friend Scootaloo?”
Spike frowns for a split second before waving a claw. “Oh, she had something else she had to do so we decided another time. Plus I promised that I would hang with you guys anyways.” He replies as he sits down on the blanket beside Twilight.
He notices Twilight looking at him in slight worry but ignores it for now. However, Applejack speaks up on his reply.
“Now Spike, we’ve been friends for a while now right?”
Spike looks at her and smiles. “Of course!”
“And, ya do remember what my element is, don't ya?” She asks with a small grin.
"Well, of course! It's…” Spike pauses at that. “Oh.”
Applejack lays a hoof comfortably on his shoulder. “So, why don't ya tell us why ya'll here and not with yer friend.”
Spike sighs and looks down. “Well, she kinda got back with her ex coltfriend and I might have saw the whole thing.”
Twilight’s eyes grow wide at that. “What? Really?”
Spike nods. “Yeah. She forgave the guy even though he basically ignored her.”
“And Ah’m guessin’ ya not too keen on that decision, Spike.” Applejack says with a frown.
Spike merely shakes his head. But then he looks at them and smiles.
“But enough about that! You girls were having a picnic right? I can see you haven't started yet.” He says as he sets up the rest of the picnic.
Twilight was about to inquire more from Spike but she notices Applejack holding a hoof and shake her head slightly. She decides not to ask more for now.
“We haven't actually. It seems that there will be two others that will be joining us shortly.”
Spike looks at her with confusion. “Really? Who?”
“Well, here they are now. Howdy girls!” Applejack says as she waves down the two additions to the picnic.
Spike turns and is slightly surprised as he see two mares that are actually the friends of the mare he just left from.
“Hi Twilight! Hiya Spike. Didn't know ya was gonna be here too.” Apple Bloom says as she walks up.
“I had some free time so I decided to join you guys.” Spike says as he smiles at them. “Hey Sweetie Belle.”
Sweetie Belle smiles wide at him. “Hey Spike! I'm kinda surprised you're here.”
Spike raises a brow at her. “Why is that?”
“Well, Scootaloo told me she was planning to hang out with you today.”
Spike frowns at that. But then brushes it off. “Nah, she had other plans with Rumble I guess.”
Apple Bloom eyes grew wide. “She got back with that guy?”
Spike nods and Apple Bloom merely rolls her eyes and grunts in annoyance.
“Guess she didn't really learn her lesson.” Sweetie Belle says while rubbing her forehead with a hoof.
“Well, now that everypony is here, shall we get this picnic started?” Twilight says, changing the subject and pulling snacks out of the basket with her magic.
They all nod and sit around the snacks, happily starting to eat the treats that The girls made.
“I see you're getting better Twi. These sandwiches are really good.” Spike says before taking another bite.
Twilight smiles proudly. “Thank you. I can safely say that I have mastered making sandwiches. Now to work on everything else.”
Spike glances at her.”One step at a time, Twi. And as for these fritters Applejack, just as good as always.” He says as he bites into another.
Applejack smiles. “Thank ya kindly Spike, but Ah didn't make these this time.”
“Oh.” Spike looks to her sister. “Apple Bloom?”
“Nope. Ah only supervised.” Apple Bloom replies with a grin as she looks at her companion.
Spike followed her gaze and grows slightly surprised. “Sweetie Belle? You made these?”
There was a small tint of red on her muzzle as she nods. “Yeah. Apple Bloom taught me and after practicing…alot, I made these.”
Spike smiles at that. ”Well these are amazing. I honestly thought Applejack made them.”
The blush on her face deepens and she rubs a forehoof on the other. “T-Thanks Spike.”
Spike found her actions to be rather cute and caught himself watching her for a moment before he turned away quickly.
What was that about? Spike thought for a moment, but dismissed it quickly and continued eating.
“So, Spike. What was up with you and Diamond Tiara? I never knew you two dated.” Sweetie Belle says, making Spike stop immediately and frown.
“Me and Diamond Tiara are not dating. I'm still wondering if I should even be her friend.”
All of the mares frown at that. “Did something happen?” Sweetie Belle asks lightly.
Spike grabs a fritter as he speaks. “Basically, she used me so her and her fillyfriend Silver Spoon could go on their own date. Guess they were hiding it or something.”
“Ah knew it!” Apple Bloom says suddenly with a large grin.
Spike looks at her in confusion. “You did?”
“Nope, but Ah had a feeling them two had a thing going. They are never away from each other.”
“That's true.” Sweetie Belle agreed.
Spike shrugs . “I wouldn't know.”
“Well ya should. She did visit you two in the library when we were having Twilight Time.” Apple Bloom pointed out.
At that the two pause and remember who she is. “Oh! I completely forgot! She was the eccentric one that always asked what I do.” Twilight says remembering her.
Spike shakes his head. “I can't believe I forgot about her.”
“Well, at least we know somepony who can forget Diamond. Ah’ve been tryin’ for years.” Apple Bloom says with annoyance.
“At least she doesn't bother us as much as before.” Sweetie Belle says positively.
Apple Bloom smirked. “Yeah, and if she does, we just got the perfect ammo for her.”
Spike notices Applejack roll her eyes at that, making him chuckle slightly.
They all finish up their snacks shortly after. Apple Bloom speaks up afterwards with a satisfied grin.
“Well that was a nice meal. Ah have to go get something at the barn real quick. Be right back.” She then hops up and trots away, confusing the group.
Soon after, Applejack got into a discussion with Twilight about selling apples at her next Princess meeting, but Spike isn't really listening.
I wonder if what Scootaloo said earlier about Sweetie Belle is true… Well this might be my only time to find out. Spike thought before he speaks up. “Hey Sweetie Belle?”
Sweetie Belle seems to be lost in thought for a moment before she snaps out of it and looks at Spike with a smile. “Yes Spike?”
Spike makes sure that Applejack and Twilight are far away enough and too engrossed in what they are talking about before he continues. “I heard something from Scootaloo yesterday, and I kinda wanna see if it was true.”
Sweetie Belle grows curious with that info. “And what's that?”
“Did you like somepony before you dated Apple Bloom?”
At that, Sweetie Belle’s eyes grow wide and she takes a step back in surprise. “W-What?”
Spike nods at that. “From that I assume it's a yes.”
Sweetie Belle looks both ways before sighing and nodding slowly.
So it was true. Then maybe…
“She also told me that the one you liked also liked your sister.”
Sweetie Belle’s eyes nearly bugs out of her head at that and she blushes furiously. “Y-you know?”
“I wasn't sure at first, but now I am.” Spike says and frowns slightly. “But, why me?”
It takes a moment before Sweetie Belle is calm enough to reply. “Uh...well, because I kinda think you are a very cool dragon. And helpful. And you always were around Rarity and I got annoyed at how she kept leading on such a nice guy.”
Spike blushes hard at that and looks away “O-Oh. Thanks, I guess. Kinda wish I knew about that earlier honestly.”
Sweetie Belle ears perk up and she looks at him. “Why is that?”
Spike rubs his scales nervously. “Well, to be honest, It would have been great to know that somepony actually liked me. Too bad it's after you found your special somepony.”
Sweetie Belle frowns in annoyance at that. “You mean to tell me that you would have gave us a chance if I merely let you know how I felt?”
Spike smiles. “Well, while it would be a little weird to go after my long time crush’s sister, I would still want to give it a try.”
Sweetie Belle groans loudly. “You've gotta be kidding me!”
Spike chuckles at her reaction. He looks over and pauses as he notices two pairs of eyes are watching him. “Oh, Hey girls. You make a decision on if you will sell the apples at the next meeting?”
“We agreed that discussion could wait after what we just heard.” Twilight said with slight surprise.
“Well aren't y’all in crazy situation.” Applejack says as she shakes her head.
Sweetie Belle became red in embarrassment, while Spike turns away, red faced as well. “There isn't anything to worry about. Sweetie Belle has her special somepony. Right Sweetie Belle?”
“Uh, yeah. Yeah! I do now.” Sweetie Belle says with a small smile.
Spike nods and turns away. “See? Nothing to worry about.”
Twilight and Applejack look at each other before looking back at him. “If ya say so Sugarcube.”
Spike looks back to Sweetie Belle, whom smiles. However, the smile wasn't exactly genuine.
But what if I still wanted you? Sweetie Belle thought as she watches him clean up the picnic area.
None of them notice that a specific mare is nearby behind a tree, hearing the whole conversation.
“So that's who she liked huh?” Apple Bloom says as she sits down behind the tree with a frown.
“Never thought we both liked the same dragon before…”