"Man Spike, I had really awesome day today." Thorax said as he tightened up the scarf around his neck.
"Yeah I know. I'm just surprised that we managed to eat all of that apple pie in one sitting. I'm stuffed." Spike said as he rubbed his hand across his inflated belly. Thorax looked down at Spike and noticed that, due to all the food that was stuck in his stomach, he was unable to walk the normal pace that he usually did.
"Want a ride?" Thorax asked as he slowed his pace down to let the little dragon catch up to him.
"Sure." Spike said as he slowed down
Thorax immediately lied down on the ground, and allowed Spike to climb up on his back. Once Spike got himself onto Thorax's back, Thorax immediately tried getting up. This was proven difficult, mostly because of the fact that Spike had gained about four pounds in stomach weight because of all the food he had eaten. Well that, and the fact that Thorax had gotten a pretty big belly himself, as he had eaten a bit of food . Thorax, after a bit of difficulty, started making his way towards Twilight's castle. While he did, he noticed that Spike wasn't sitting in his normal position, instead he was lying down with his tongue hanging out.
"Spike, are you okay?" Thorax asked concerned
"My tummy hurts." Spike said as he placed his claw on his swolen tummy.
"Ate too much pie there didn't ya?" Thorax said as he chuckled slightly
"Yeah." Spike answered
"Don't worry Spike, we're almost back at the castle. When we get there I'll make sure to run you a nice warm bath, and then I'll rub your tummy for you." Thorax said as he gave him a small smile.
"I'd like that." Spike responded before gagging slightly
Thorax made sure to pick up the pace, although not too fast, because the last thing he wanted was to get vomit all over his body. After a few more minutes of trotting down Ponyville, the two of them finally made it to Twilight's Castle. Just in time too, the evening sky had now darkened to a pitch black. Thorax opened up the door to the castle, and made his way in. Twilight and Starlight were both playing Go-Fish, and judging by how many cards where on Starlight's side of the table, it was obvious that Starlight was winning the game.
"Go Fish." Starlight said as she looked down at her cards
"Dang it!" Twilight yelled in frustration," This is one of the easiest games in all of Equestria, how in the world am I losing?"
Starlight giggled and said
"Well, I guess i'm just lucky today."
Twilight glared at her in envy and said
"Just you watch Starlight, I promise that I will beat you one day."
"Ooohh, I'm so scared." Starlight said sarcastically before letting out a small laugh
Twilight grunted and went to go pick up another card, when she noticed Thorax and Spike walking over towards one of the bedroom doors.
"Oh, Hey you two. How was your day today?" Twilight asked as placed her cards down on the table
"It was a really interesting day I'll say that. However, me and Spike are ready to call it a night." Thorax answered
"Well, are you two hungry? We have some hay burgers in the icebox if you want some." Twilight said
The thought of food not only made the both of them gag, but Spike almost lost his lunch right then and there.
"Thank you, but we'll pass. We kinda already ate back at Sweet Apple Achers, and let me tell you, those ponies really know how to cook." Thorax said before letting out a small burp.
"Sorry about that." Thorax said blushing in embarrassment
"It's fine, I hear it all the time from Spike." Twilight said as she drew another card
"Well, like I said before, the two of us are going to go and crash for the night. Right after I give Spike a bath first." Throax said as he rubbed his hoof on Spike's head to try and relax him.
"Thorax, if your tired, I can do all that for you." Twilight said as she put her cards down for the second time.
"It's fine, besides, I promised Spike that I would rub his tummy later on." Thorax said as he continued to brush his hoof on Spike's head.
"Well, okay then. You two have a good night okay." Twilight said grabbing her cards
"Thanks, you two have a good night as well." Thorax said as he made his way towards his room.
Upon arriving at his room, Thorax walked all the way towards the bathroom and began running the bathwater. Once he made sure that the water was warm enough, he took Spike off of his back and placed him in the steaming water. Spike moaned as the warm water came in contact with his skin. In an instant, the feeling of pain that was overtaking his stomach was replaced with a warm sensation that made all of the pain go away.
"Ahhh." Spike moaned
"There you go Spike." Thorax began," A nice warm bath all for you. I'll go on ahead and let you have your privacy now."
Thorax was about to leave the bathroom, but a small claw grabbed at one of his back legs. Surprised, he looked back to see the little dragon looking back at him with big eyes.
"It's fine, you can stay if you want." Spike said
"Are you sure Spike? I don't want to be intrusive." said Thorax
"I'm cool with it. Besides were all technically naked anyway, so it's not like you'll see anything that you haven't seen before." Spike said as he went to grab for the soap.
Spike did make a pretty good point, but even then, he wasn't very comfortable watching anypony bathe in front of him.
"While that is true Spike, I'm a bit uncomfortable with watching anypony well, take a shower or bath." Thorax said
"That's fine Thorax, I don't want to make you feel uncomfortable." Spike's spines drooped slightly at that final statement.
Thorax looked back at the dragon, he really hated seeing him upset like that. He did promise a bath for Spike, but he didn't want to look like a pervert either. After some thought, Thorax decided to just suck it up and just stay there.
" Alright Spike, I'll stay." Thorax said as he smiled at the dragon,"But hurry up, so I can give you your belly rubs."
Spike smiled back at Thorax, and started washing himself up. It didn't take too long for him to finish up, as he had a small body. After the bath, Spike got out of the tub, and grabbed a towel off of the rack in front of him. After he was done drying off, both him and Thorax made their way towards the Thorax's bed.
"You ready for the tummy rub?" Thorax asked as he placed both him and Spike under the covers.
Spike nodded, and less than a second later, Thorax was rubbing Spike's belly with his soft, smooth hooves. Spike, like always, lapped out his tongue in response to the soft touch. Thorax, although he was extreamly tired, smiled at the dragon in front of him. He always looked so sweet. A few minutes passed, and Spike wrapped his arms around Thorax in a tight hug. The warmth of the Changeling's body heat made Spike snuggle deep into Thorax's chest. Thorax, in response, nuzzled his head into Spike's scales on his head.
"Spike." Thorax asked
"Yes Thorax." Spike responded
"Thank you." Thorax said as he kissed the top of Spike's head
"Thank you for what?" Spike asked humbly
"Thank you for being my friend. Thank you for loving me as person, and not thinking that I was a pest, or a villain for that matter. You gave me more love, than all the ponies in the Chrystal Empire combined, and for that I thank you. If it wasn't for you I probably wouldn't be alive today, but because of your love for me, I'm here. I love you Spike, and I always will. You are more than a friend to me Spike, you are my life." Thorax said as tears began flowing down his eyes." Because of you I now know the meaning of friendship. I love you so much Spike."
Thorax ended his little speech with a kiss on Spike's head. Spike was overtaken by emotion, tears flowed down his face at the kind remarks that Thorax had given him. Never had he felt so important to anypony, as he felt for Thorax.
"Thorax." Spike said as tears wealed up in his eyes," I love you too."
Spike then buried his head into Thorax's chest and began crying. Thorax placed a hoof around Spike and began stroking his spines once more. After a few more tears, as well as a few sniffles, Spike pulled his face out of Thorax's chest and placed his lips against Thorax's. The two of them savored the kiss for a few seconds, before pulling away.
"I love you Spike." Thorax said as he looked deep into Spike's emerald eyes
"I love you too Thorax, always." Spike said as he gave Thorax one final hug.
The two of them embraced for another hug with one another. They both knew that they would never leave each other's side for a minute. A few minutes passed, and the both of them fell asleep in each others arm, and they couldn't have been happier.
The End.