Hello random person, I've been reading fanfiction for a long time and have finally decided to attempt actually writing a story of my own. I know my writing style is probably far from perfect, but I hope you find still this story entertaining. :)

Chapter 1:

It was a peaceful, slightly overcast day in Ponyville as Spike was walking towards the front door of Rarity's shop, The Carousel Boutique. Spike knew today was a pivotal point for him; he had something very special to ask the purple maned, white pony. He was worried about how this might turn out, but, he knew it was either going to be today or not at all. After stopping and taking a deep breath, he continued marching forward.

"Come on…I can do this!" Spike said to encourage himself. Spike approached the door, nervously opening it and walking inside. After closing the door he noticed Rarity surrounded by piles of fabric and balls of thread, already hard at work on a blue tinted dress. "Hey Rarity!" Spike said in a half-nervous tone as he approached her.

Rarity looked over to see the purple and green dragon, "Oh, hello, Spike! I'm terribly sorry I didn't hear you come in. I've been working on this dress since yesterday morning!" Rarity said as she continued to stitch her current project.

"How long have you been working on it today?" Spike asked as he stopped right beside the fashion designer.

"Since yesterday morning." Rarity flatly stated as she slipped back into focus mode.

Spike became a little worried at her statement, "You mean you haven't slept at all? Why is this project so important?" Spike asked.

"This dress needs to be done by six at the latest! It's for a very special gala tomorrow night!" Rarity exclaimed with the realization that the current time was 2 O'clock, "Oh, dear! I'm sorry spike, but, could you be a dear and bring me that blue thread over there?" Spike happily obliged.

After the dress was finished Rarity looked as if a big weight had been lifted off of her shoulders, "Thank you, Spike! I wouldn't have been able to finish this dress on time if you hadn't helped!" Rarity said with great relief.

"Ah, it was nothing." Spike said in a flattered voice.

"Actually it was much more than nothing. This dress isn't for a client, this dress is actually my dress for the gala I told you about earlier." Rarity stated, looking over the dress one more time.

It didn't matter to Spike however, he was just glad to be helpful. Now that they were done with the dress, Spike knew it was now or never, "Rarity? Could I ask you something?" Spike asked with an obvious voice crack.

"Of course, what is it?" Rarity responded with a still grateful tone.

Spike took a deep breath and began "Well…You and I have known each other for awhile now and we've become fairly close friends, I'd like to think, and…I-I was wondering if you'd want to go ou-" Spike was cut off by the front door of the boutique opening up.

"Oh, why hello, Rarity!" Exclaimed a pure white colt with blond mane, top hat, and tuxedo.

"Hello, Reginald!" greeted Rarity as she ran up to hug him.

Reginald? Could there be a more generic, snooty name? Spike thought to himself as he crossed his arms.

As Rarity broke the hug she said, "Spike, I'd like you to meet my fiancé, Reginald!" Spike became shocked at this statement.

"Fiancé?" Spike stuttered in unbelief, "B-But I…when? What? Why?" Spike rambled, his heart now in pieces.

"What's wrong, Spike?" Rarity questioned.

"Oh…I-It's nothing…" Spike lied.

Rarity realized that she never finished hearing Spike's question, "What did you want to ask me, deary? I'm sorry you got interrupted the first time."

"...Never mind…" Spike began as he slowly turned away and started walking to the door, dragging his tail on the ground behind him. "It's nothing…it's probably for the best…" Spike stated as he walked towards the door. "I'm gonna go home for today..." Spike said on his way out.

The door shut and the two were left staring. "Rarity, is that the dragon who helps you on occasion?" Reginald asked curiously.

"Yes, he's really helpful and has surprising design sense. I wonder what made him so sad?" Rarity pondered, a little worried about her friend.

Spike was walking slowly back to the library, stopping every so often to think. "How could I have waited so long?" Spike muttered as his head drooped.

On his way back he noticed how cloudy the sky was. When he looked up, he felt a drop of rain hit, "You know…rain usually calms me down. But, not today…" Spike said as the rain picked up, "Really? Could it get any wor-" Spike started before a huge bolt of lightning struck a tree a few meters away, "Never mind…" Spike stated in fear of what would have happened if he had finished that statement.

Spike was continuing his walk when; "Spike!" yelled a familiar voice in the distance.

"Twilight?" Spike said while looking around.

"Spike, we need to hurry and get back to the library!" yelled the lavender mare, who was wearing a yellow raincoat, as she ran up to the purple and green dragon.

"Alright, Twi, I'm coming." Spike stated as the storm continued to worsen.

The two began to run back to the library, "Twi, why are we running? It's been proven my Mythbuckers that we'll stay dryer if we walk." Spike pointed out while continuing to run.

"It's not staying dry I'm worried about!" Twilight said while pointing Spike's attention to the swirling mass of wind in the distance.

"A tornado!" Spike exclaimed as both his and Twilight's pace quickened. "Rainbow Dash would be out of town when this happens…" Spike stated in a panicked tone.

Twilight, while running, responded, "The other Pegasus ponies should be able to get rid of it. Meanwhile, let's just hope it doesn't go towards the Library."

"Is it ironic that the library is basically a giant tree and yet that's where we're going for protection from the storm?" Spike asked while hurrying behind.

This caused Twilight to get a little annoyed, "Spike, we live in a world filled with talking animals, magic, and in some cases talking magic animals. Do you really think NOW is the time to start questioning things?" Twilight exclaimed.

"Twilight, you're talking as if we're in some kind of cartoon!" Spike stated while trying to keep up with Twilight.

Many more fourth wall gags later and they had finally reached the library, "Whew, we made it!" Twilight said, opening the front door. "I'm so glad we made it out of that storm!" Twilight exclaimed happily.

"Yeah…" Spike said, now out of danger, his mind was free to go back to the earlier disappointment.

Twilight began to relax when she saw Spike lying face down on the couch, "Spike, are you okay?" Twilight asked only to receive no response. "Spike, please answer…" Twilight requested.

"Mphmph…mphphm mph mphmph…" Spike said with his face refusing to leave the couch.

"You are aware I can't understand you like that, right?" Twilight asked. She was confused as to why Spike's mood was now that of depression. "Spike…what's wrong?" she asked again.

Spike got up from the couch and began to walk upstairs to his bed; "I don't want to talk about it right now…" he sadly replied.

"Spike…" Twilight began as she walked after him, "You know you can tell me anything. What's bothering you?" she asked in a caring voice. A realization suddenly hit her, "Is it about Rarity?"

Spike stopped for a second but didn't turn around.

"Well…"

Thanks for reading the first chapter, please let me know what you thought of it!

I'll try to post more soon if people like it!