Love Interruption

by Closer-To-The-Sun

Ch. 4 Stop Draggin' My Heart Around

Chapter 4: Stop Draggin' My Heart Around

Celestia's sun was just beginning the go down in the east after another day of work at Sweet Apple Acres. Applejack was slightly troubled with her work during the day. This due to her recent revelation. Almost 24 hours beforehoof, the orange mare came to the conclusion that she was fond of Spike the dragon. Despite her persistent mind thinking about the dragon, Applejack continued with her chores, including the barreling in the barn that she was doing when the purple dragon stopped by.

"Hey Applejack! I'm really sorry that I'm late! I had to help Twilight and I totally lost track of time!" Spike rushed through the open doors.

Applejack was a bit caught of guard by his sudden appearance, "Huh?! Oh, howdy there, Spike. No need to fret. Just figured ah'd get started before ya got here."

"Well, seems ya didn't need me all that much," Spike commented, noticing that the pony was close to finishing her barreling.

The orange mare didn't turn to reply to Spike this time, "Ah guess, but ya can stick around if ya like." Her voice was meek, almost uncharacteristic for her.

Spike hopped up on top a barrel and began jumping from one to another until he got closer to Applejack, "Sure, why not? I like hanging around the farm." After enough hopping, he sat down on one of the barrels.

On her face, Applejack looked worried. She continued her barreling of the apples and tried to force herself to make small talk with Spike. The dragon seemed more than happy to oblige, talking about his day at the library. He in returned asked Applejack about how she was feeling. It was this question that caused her to fall silent.

"Everything alright, AJ?" Spike asked with a puzzled look after a few moments of stillness.

"Truth be told, ah'm not exactly sure," Applejack admitted.

Spike gave a concerned look, "What seems to be the problem?"

Taking a deep breath, Applejack turned to Spike and answered, "Spike, ah think ah'm keen on ya."

The dragon paused before replying, "Come again?"

"Ah mean it, ah really like ya."

The content and happy-go-lucky atmosphere around Spike vanished. What was left was a very nervous and bashful little dragon. With pink on his cheeks, Spike replied, "Oh….uh….well….I really like you too, Applejack….you are a great friend and what not…."

Seeing the timid and blushing Spike caused Applejack to warmly smile and caused her own nervousness to vanish. Trotting closer to him, Applejack spoke, "Ah'm sorry if that sounded all sudden and weird fer ya. Didn't mean ta make things strange or nothin'. It's jus' after a lotta thinkin', ah really like ya….well, maybe more than just likin' somepony…."

"For real?" Spike asked, his face blushing a bold pink.

"Really real, sugarcube," Applejack's smile seemed to rub off onto the dragon.

"Well," looking away and rubbing one of his arms with the opposite claw, Spike began to state his mind, "I have to admit this is really sudden and stuff….but I would be lying if I said I didn't think you were pretty cool, Applejack. And I have always liked helping you out with stuff on the farm because….well, you wouldn't treat me like a some sort of baby." Spike's face not only had a smile, but was also blushing fiercely. Finally, with a nervous smile, Spike turned back to face Applejack.

The dragon's innocent and tense expression was enough to make Applejack softly chuckle. With a smile, she planted a light peck on Spike's forehead. "Do ya know that yer mighty adorable, sugarcube?"

Spike couldn't help but give a small laugh at Applejack's comment, causing his face to grow an even bolder shade of red.

While the two laughed at their own awkward moment of admitting their feelings, an idea entered the mare's mind, "Say Spike, hop on mah back, will ya?"

Spike agreed to do so, and Applejack took the two of them to the barn's ladder that would go up to the second floor rafters. Being careful with her steps, Applejack carried Spike to the front wooden wall, where just below was the entrance that Spike entered not too long ago. Applejack signaled for Spike to dismount from her, to which he did so. The dragon looked at the wall that Applejack seemed to be fiddling around with. Suddenly, with a grunt from Applejack as she pushed the wall, it opened, revealing that it was the second floor door which is normally used for getting items to the second floor of the barn for storage. Both the pony and dragon looked out from the second floor door to see the setting sun in the distance, accompanied by a breathtaking landscape. As Celestia's sun was setting, it painted the sky multiple colors.

With a smirk, Applejack looked at Spike who seemed to be at a loss for words, "What'cha think, sugarcube?"

"Whoa…." was all Spike could utter. The beauty of the scenery left the dragon astonished.

Applejack laid on her stomach on top of a nearby bushel of hay, "This little getaway spot is kinda a secret of mine. Ah always liked comin' up here alone after a hard day's work, but ah don't mind sharin' it with a special dragon."

Spike smiled at Applejack's words as he sat down to lean back against Applejack's body, "I would be honored to."

Applejack gave a warm laugh before she kissed Spike's check lovingly. The two continued watched the sunset from the top of the barn.

Inside, Applejack finally felt that the void that was previously present was completely gone. It had been filled by her love of a small purple dragon.

END

Comments

[The Diplomat]

Cute
But in the begining, you wrote "On her face, Applejack's face looked worried". You might wanna fix that

[Ratchetgreen]

Woo-hoo another closertothesun story I'm there

[Celestias Paladin]

Yay another AppleSpike story.

[Kai-Zr]

AAAWWW!
Nice short.

[Dragon Master Spike]

This needs to be longer, but overall not bad.

Not enough of this pairing.

[The Seneschal]

Closertothesun is best sun!

[ThatOtherMichael]

Short but not bad. Kinda wish you'd expand the story a bit more though.

[Joy Stick]

You have my gusta.

[Pyro The Reader]

Pretty cute.

[AL]

too short but wooooooow very very sweet :DDD

[Mitsubishi Colt]

...same old problems: it's too short and some of the feelings could be a bit more fleshed out.
It doesn't feel rushed though and both characters are sufficently spot-on.
Oh and it was damn cute too

[Closer-To-The-Sun]

1821703 Yeah, apparently I have a problem of writings too cute. xD

Yeah, I have been reading your comments (multi-tasking, so I apologize), and I do admit that I'm one for having the problem of rushing. I'm not one for really dragging things out (kinda how I write, I guess). But thanks for your words. I am trying to get better with my writing.

[Mitsubishi Colt]

1821728 first of all -
I have no problem with not getting answers - I'm simply writing opinions down, more especially my own opinion. I'm honored if I get replies to that but that is not a must-have.
Your work is really great - it has its flaws (as I've stated before) but it really captures the picture of what you are trying to convey. And I'm kind of able to understand your words - if you have an idea, you NEED to write it down or it's gone. There's nothing wrong with that, nothing at all.

[that1dude]

Short, sweet, to the point. Love it! Reminds me of support conversations in Fire Emblem.

[Zweiterversuch]

Woahhh....
So this kind of fic is possible too.
I like it!
Short, yet incredibly sweet and not unsatisfying at all.
It kind of reminds me of this:

[Closer-To-The-Sun]

2641755 A very fitting choice of a song. Forgot how much I love the Azumanga Daioh sountrack, so light, sweet, and beautiful.

[panzerbrony]

short but as potent as snake venom
ed it

[Geoice]

Short but so sweet

[ConnorTempest]

Short and sweet, like a vanilla wafer...I applaud you, good sir/ma'am.

[Aura Zero]

This was so short, but yet perfectly done. It shows how easily a hole in somepony can be filled by something simple as someone helping you out or simply chatting with you. An awesome AppleSpike story worth remembering and one that will be added to the best stories I've read this year. Be glad; I know I am.

10 out of 10 for Romance
10 out of 10 for Slice of Life
9 out of 10 for grammar
10 out of 10 for overall story.
A like, fav, and a moustace your way!

[Closer-To-The-Sun]

5476115

one that will be added to the best stories I've read this year

Wait....but this year just started....

Haha, anyway, thanks so much for reading it. And I'm glad you liked it!

[Aura Zero]

5476205
Well your story is the only one in the folder, so grats!

[Closer-To-The-Sun]

5479108

Glad you enjoyed reading it, and hope you take the time to check some of my other stories out.

[socky_dude]

HHHHHNNNNNGGGGGGGGG

[DiamondBrony99]

8/10 It was short but, I wished it was a bit longer. But still, loved it