150 or Below

by KwirkyJ

Rule Zero

"I didn't treat you well, did I?"

Spike looked over mid-bite, confused. "What's up, Twilight?"

"When we lived in Canterlot. I wasn't kind to you."

Spike waited for her to continue, recognizing her preoccupied expression.

"You didn't complain, did you? I mean, you weren't always happy with the chores I foisted on you, but... Well, nothing about me. About you and I."

Spike thought. "I guess you're right." Still puzzled, "Why bring it up now?"

"Hm? Oh. No reason." Twilight caught his look. "Really, none. I was just remembering stuff earlier. Books. Things. I want to apologize, and remind you how much I love you, Spike."

Without hesitation, "I love you, too."

"So, I'm sorry."

"Don't be."

"What?"

"Don't be. You've grown. Me, too!" He flexed, joking.

"Still, it wasn't okay."

Spike walked over and hugged her. "That's what you said when I owed my life to Applejack, too."

Author's Note:

Written for the July 2019 prompt "A Dragon's Heart"

Submitted with the title "Precode".