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Blanket of Stars
Rarity found herself wandering around a meadow just outside of Ponyville. It was a warm stary night, not a single cloud in the sky. A full moon hung on the blanket of stars adding its silvery glow to the meadow below. The soft feeling of the grass made Rarity think of a thick comfy sheet, stretching out she laid down on the grass. Taking in a deep breath the scent of nearby wildflowers floated in the air. This would have been the perfect night to invite somepony with me. Rarity thought and knew it was her reason for being awake after midnight. Rarity circled her hoof in the grass. Why do I keep torturing myself?
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Spike had found himself staring out the window watching the night and the moon wander along their eternal pathways. He happened to catch somepony out at the late hour when everypony should be sleeping. Not being able to sleep did have its perks. He found himself walking a few feet behind. The second the wind caught his nose he could smell the lavender and cocoa shampoo. He found his sense of smell was better now that he was older. The glow of the moonlight and his dragon sight let him see Rarity trotting off towards the meadow. What has her up at this hour? The thought and curiosity had him pressing on. He’d watched her lay down in the meadow.
Rarity’s ears twitched when she heard a rustling sound coming from somewhere around her. The sent of flowers suddenly grew stronger. “That’s odd-” Her voice cut off abruptly when she spotted a tall figure coming up to her holding a claw full of flowers. With the aid of the moonlight, she could make out a set of spikes along with his head. She knew that form anywhere. “Spike?”
“Uh…hi.” He said holding out the flowers for her. “I didn’t mean to startle you.”
The sound and scent must have been him picking the flowers. She realized. “I was hoping for some company, this night is too beautiful to spend alone.” Rarity said she used her unicorn magic to levitate the flowers over to her. The scent was simply divine, she laid them beside her.
Spike felt his cheeks redden at that. “I…um…was looking out the window of Friendship Castle and saw somepony walking about at night.” He sat down on the grass a body-length from her.
“Were you looking out for me?” Rarity asked as she leveled her sapphire gaze on him.
“Always…” He glanced up at her and quickly added. “I guess I…it was good timing.”
“Spikey, I’m not objecting. Tell me, darling, what has you up so late?” I already know the answer. Me.
“I haven’t been able to sleep.” He admitted. You’re always in my dreams, it drives me crazy…
Rarity stretched out more on the soft grass, her hooves were close to touching Spike's claws. “Oh? Will it shock you that I’ve had the same problem?”
His green gaze studied her for a second and then moved down to her hooves. He felt his index claw start to twitch. “Is it why you came out here? To think?” His gaze lifted back up to her.
“Yes. I…um woke up feeling lonely.” Rarity revealed.
Spike felt his breath catch in his throat for a second. “We did spend the day together like we do every day, Rarity.” Images flashed in his mind for a brief second of reaching out and taking hold of Rarity, just giving in. How would she react?
Rarity smiled at him. “Spike, it’s the night hours where I feel the loneliest.” She glanced down and notice the claw closest to her hoof twitching. Does he want to reach out for me?
Spikes mouth opened slightly. I could always be there. I know if I hold you, I’m not going to be able to let you go. Is that why I’m holding back? He noticed Rarity watching him. That smile lingered on her lips.
Rarity scooted a little bit closer to him but kept her hooves from touching his claws. She noticed that he didn’t try to scoot away. It was then that she noticed that his muscles were tensed up. What are you holding back? Could it be what I’m holding back as well? She put a hoof to her heart. My real reason for being up night after night.
Spiked glanced down at her hoof then back up to those sapphire eyes. Swallowing the lump in his throat. He said the next thing that came to his mind. “Why are we torturing each other like this?” Spike’s mouth dropped open at the same time hers did.
“I was thinking the same thing before you found me tonight.” Rarity felt her heart racing from what she’d just said.
“So…we’re keeping each other awake,” Spike said. He glanced down and noticed that his claw was resting on Rarity’s hoof.
“Spikey…” Rarity could feel the warmth of his scales, she added. “You can hold me.”
“I’m afraid if I hold you, I won’t want to let you go.” His claw started to move up her arm and was joined by his other claw on her other hoof.
“I’ll take that chance…I’ve wanted that chance…just the waiting…” Rarity said.
“I know…” Spike reached up and wrapped his claws around her neck and pulled himself close to her. The soft fur of her chest slid along his scales.
Rarity rested her head on his shoulder as she let out a long sigh.
Spike could feel the softness of her mane alongside his face. “I’m glad I couldn’t sleep, Rarity.” He said close to her ear.
“Same here Spikey.” Rarity wrapped her hooves around his neck. She felt a sense of comfort wash over her. “Will you come back to my place tonight?”
“I did say I wasn’t going to let you go,” Spike repeated.
“Is that a, yes?” Rarity asked.
“Try and stop me, my lady,” Spike said with a smile.