Oh my gosh this story actually got feedback. Any ways enjoy the new chapter. P.S. sorry for the delay. B.T.W. they are NOT anthro.
I opened my eyes when I heard my name. "Spike..." Dawn moaned in her sleep.
I was hoping that I wasn't still latched on to Dawn but sure enough I was still trapped in her grasp. This is not how I planned to live my life I want to travel across the world (once I have enough money to travel that is). But no, if this relationship ends up going further I'll have other things to worry about such as how to tend to a family.
And No, I'm not going to sabotage this relationship just because I want to be alone, besides its not like marriage... right? This is when I really wish I had someone (who I can relate with) to talk with so I can get some kind of advice.
Its not like I don't care about how she feels about me I am actually very surprised... it's just that I didn't ask for this I just want to live my life alone, the way I want to. Sure a part of me always wanted a friend but this is different she doesn't want to be my friend but my mate.
"Who knows? This could be for the better." I thought. I tensed for a moment up as I felt Dawns ribbons tighten around me causing my face to flare up a little.
She'll probably break up with me once she realizes that I enjoy my own isolation.
I just really hope that she isn't one of those psychotic girlfriends who kills anyone who they think is "getting in the way" of their relationship... Maybe I am thinking about this much more than I should, besides I promised her that I would at the very least try to see this relationship through.
I then noticed Dawn shuffle in her sleep and slowly begin to open her eyes. She then yawned cutely before bringing me into a hug. "Good morning Honey" she crooned as she nuzzled my cheek softly. I then began to blush like an idiot again. "H-honey?" I stuttered. She giggled softly before placing her lips on my cheek making me blush even further.
Dammit I'm acting like a complete social awkward nutcase...
Oh wait.
"Do me a favor and don't call me that I'd prefer my normal name." I said nervously hoping that she wouldn't be upset. "Okay then maybe I'll have to look for another name." She offered. "Okay then." I agreed reluctantly.
I then tried to get up but the moment I felt pain I immediately fell to the ground. "Crap." I muttered. Dawn got close to me as she examined my leg. "I'll have to get some more Oran berries to fix up your leg." She declared. She kissed my cheek, grabbed a satchel and before leaving she said one thing that made me feel sick from cheesiness. "See you soon Spiky." Can I just say that I hate romantic nicknames.
"Oh Arceus I have girlfriend" I muttered as I slumped
...
Aaaand now I'm bored. Screw this theres no way in hell im letting my legs get the best of me. I began crawling and got out a piece a paper and some ink to tell Dawn where I was heading. I then dipped a single claw into the ink and began writing.
Dear Dawn,
I need some time alone and no I'm not backing out on my promise I just need some time to think. I'll be back soon, If you need to find me I'll be back at the library we used to study in... like old times.
- From Spike
But how am supposed to go any where if I can't walk I don't plan on crawling the entire way. I then thought of other ways I could possibly get out of here. "You know what? Im crawling! Im not letting this set back get the best of me." I thought as I began dragging myself out of the den.
It wasn't as easy as I had expected (especially since I have paws rather than hands). I managed to get pretty far without getting myself too tired, I continued to drag myself until I slipped down a hill. It wasn't that big but I managed to crash on my leg on some rocks. Can you believe my luck today!? "AGH!" I shouted. I tried to repress my screams so I didn't attract any unwanted attention.
My leg felt like it was broken. "Please don't be broken, please don't be broken." I prayed. I tried to move my leg but the pain was unbearable. "Come on get up!" And to think that today was going to be great. I groaned in pain as I tried to move again. "Don't give up!" I told myself as I kept trying to start crawling once again. Ignoring the pain I tried to move myself with little success much to my displeasure.
Im stuck
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"Oh no, Spike!"
The look on her face made me rethink everything I've done. "H-hey Dawn." I managed to sputter hoping that she wasn't mad. "Don't move." She demanded. She got out some bandages from her satchel and began wrapping my leg with them.
Arceus have mercy on my soul
"What were you thinking!?" She shouted. "I... wasn't?" I joked with a pain-filled voice."This is nothing to joke about, you almost broke your leg!" She shouted in a scolding voice as she finished wrapping my leg. "I-I know, and I'm sorry" I sputtered.
"Why did you leave? you should've stayed and let your leg heal." she replied with a small frown.
"I just- I needed to clear my head" I replied. Her frown changed to a look of curiosity
"From what exactly" she asked tentatively
"all this... I mean back then I'd be lucky if anyone would even talk to me... let alone love me... Not to mention I don't even have the slightest clue why you even "love" me." I finally answered.
...
"Because you were there for me when I was at my lowest." She answered placing a paw on my cheek staring into my eyes causing me to blush a light pink.
"W-what?" I just stared at her unsure as to what she was referring to.
Dawn let go of me with a sigh as she noticed my confusion. Her head lowered as her expression darkened.
"It happened years ago. I was still an Eevee at the time and I was asked out by someone else. I was still crushing on you big time but at the same time, I lost hope and decided accept the relationship. It wasn't so bad at first... but after a few months things were... they were different, he became more possessive and aggressive towards me and eventually he-"
She paused for a moment as she began to tear up.
"H-he tried to-" She hiccuped she couldn't even finish the sentence as she started to cry.
I had already put two and two together as my eyes widened I couldn't even form a proper sentence; Why her, out of everyone why did it have to be her? I put my paw on her shoulder trying to calm her down but I had no idea how. "Hey... you don't have to talk about this... I- Arceus Dawn I had no idea..." I spoke practically giving myself the scolding of a lifetime. She shook her head as she soon got a hold of herself.
"I-I ran away from him as fast as I could the next day I came to the library to study with you for finals. You probably remember this, I ran up to you and cried on your shoulder as you tried to comfort me." She continued.
"Outside my mom, I didn't have anyone who cared to ask. But you did, you asked me what the problem was but... I lied to you saying it was a family issue, I just couldn't tell the truth." she explained with a bit of shame. "You don't need to justify it Dawn I understand..." I replied looking down at the ground feeling a pit form in my stomach. "Regardless you wrapped your arms around me bringing me into quite frankly the best hug I ever had. You told me to forget about it to not worry you said it genuinely and not dismissively and... I needed that. You made me feel loved, not as if I was someone's property or just someone to be infatuated by but loved like a partner... as a mate." She finished one of her ribbons bringing up my chin so she could see me.
I blushed a little when she said that. I remember that day too... we stayed at the library until midnight it was late but I do remember trying my best that day to cheer her up. It was the only time I felt I could talk to someone else and It was the only time I remembered hugging anyone.
"It was a week before school ended I kept on thinking about what you did for me... I had somewhat different thoughts about you, you weren't just that cute Jolteon down the street despite the fact you seem impassive, you're compassionate, smart, and understanding. I suppose then realized I don't have some silly crush, I love you... I ah also evolved after that realization."
"Crap she's not kidding, Eevees evolve into Sylveons once their affection for someone builds up to a certain point." I thought.
"Listen, Dawn, I just wanted to say that I'm sorry for what you had to go through and even more so for sharing that. I mean no beating I've gotten could ever compare to that." I apologized lowering my head. However, Dawn smiled at me "It's alright that was ages ago, besides... I still have you."
She then got close to me making me feel very uncomfortable. Dawn laid down next to me and brought me close to her face, I then felt her warm breath touch my face making my face heat up. "Uh Dawn what are you do-" I was interrupted by her paw pressing against my mouth gently. "C-can I kiss you?" She asked softly with a blush plastered on her face as well.
Well, at least she's taking it a LITTLE bit slower than before. However, that doesn't mean I'm really up for it.
"I- Uh... Here? Out in public?" I whispered nervously.
"Spike there's no one here, nice try though." She giggled playfully
I guess she did have a point there. "I-I, uh don't know if I do want a kiss, I mean I don't feel ready for that kind of romance stuff yet." I stuttered. She then gave me a pair of puppy dog eyes that made me feel guilty again. "Fine." I sighed. Her face brightened up immediately as I agreed. "I'll try to take this a little slow for you love" She whispered in my ear. My face became even more red upon hearing that name. I guess she found that replacement nickname.
"Man, I feel like a complete pansy right now." I thought to myself.
Dawn began wrapping her ribbons all around me making me flinch. She then nuzzled my cheek tenderly to calm me a bit as she brought a paw on my chest rubbing it in a circular motion. She brought us so close to the point our noses were touching only to mash her lips against mine. Dawn then used her other free paw to kiss me even more deeply. I didn't know what I could do so I did the only thing I could think of wrap my arms around her and close my eyes.
I didn't kiss back again I am still new to this after all. Dawn managed to press her tongue into my mouth. I froze for a moment and tried to roll with it but In reality I wanted to end the kiss there. I felt her tongue explore the depths of my mouth I didn't know what to make of it. My face felt like it was going to explode and my mind was lost I couldn't tell if I was having some sort of sick dream.
"Spike..." She moaned in between kisses.
"Is this real life?" I thought as I began to space out.
Dawn then slid her other paw from my chest to the side of my face and began to stroke it compassionately snapping me back into reality. We just stood there making out for a while until Dawn ended the 'make out' session. "I love you, Spike... So much" She breathed as she nuzzled her nose against my own.
Dawn began to drag me home yet despite it all I still have my regrets. In the back of my head regardless of what she said about how she felt I couldn't shake this overwhelming sense of uncertainty I've been fooled before I just don't know if I can trust anyone anymore I always end up waiting for the friendly act to drop, for the monster to show
Wow that was one longer chapter than I expected. Anyways it will take a while until the next chapter is up (I am finding it really hard to juggle two stories).
See ya peeps
-The Ultimate Spiderman