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Chapter 6

I was already up I didn't have much to do considering the fact Dawn was snuggled up to me. Staring at her sleeping state I couldn't help but smile softly, she looked adorable.

"Well at least that's one thing I can admit."

I looked up to the ceiling of my den trying to make my decision from before. Then an idea came. "What if I took Dawn with me?..." I thought only to toss that thought out the window.

"No that won't work Dawn most likely wants to settle down and have a kid or two, besides I want to do this on my own." I thought staring outside, It was raining pretty hard.

Thunder was brewing and the wind was blowing quite roughly. "Getting firewood is going to be a pain in the ass..." I thought to myself. The breeze then came into my den abruptly causing me to hug Dawn tightly for warmth as I continued to shiver ever so slightly. "

I can't believe I'm actually doing this..." I thought to myself as I awkwardly snuggled up to Dawn causing my face to turn into a deep red. "Don't wake up, don't wake up, please don't wake up." I muttered, I didn't want to make this situation any more awkward than it already was.

Note to self: Bring firewood as soon as possible so I never have to do this again, ever.

Suddenly Dawn began to squeeze me affectionately causing me to flinch. "Good morning honey" She chirped playfully.

"M-morning Dawn…" I stammered nervously as I tried to desperately remove myself from her only to realize I was trapped in Dawn's grasp. Dawn just giggled lightly as she gently nuzzled my cheek causing me to squirm in her grasp slightly.

"U-um Dawn can you let go? I-I need to get firewood…" I asked nervously hoping that she would listen.

"Damn it! Why am I acting like this?!" I thought bewilderingly as Dawn let go of me prompting me to take a few steps back.

"Aw... can't you stay a little bit longer, with me?" Dawn pleaded softly. "Damn my good nature" I thought. Letting out a soft sigh I walked over to Dawn to lay down next to her only to be enveloped by her ribbons once again. My face flared up a second time as Dawn pulled me towards her form just to hug me tightly from from behind matching our bodies like puzzle pieces.

"Dear Arceus we're 'spooning'..." I thought with a giant blush. I tried not to focus on it too much until Her cheek rubbed against my own... I felt, warm. "H-hey cut it out!" I chuckled lightly as Dawn gingerly nibbled on my ear.

"If I didn't know any better I'd say you were cuddling me earlier..." She whispered in my ear teasingly. Finally escaping her grasp I nervously scratched the back of my head searching for an explanation. "Crap… How do I explain this?!" I thought frantically.

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"I uh was..." I answered nervously with a sweat drop.

Wow, look at what I have been reduced to: A nervous wreck.

Dawn just smirked as response only to press her lips against my cheek. "So you do love me." She claimed with a smile. "As a friend yes, but I'm still not so sure about romantically." I clarified. Her smile fell a bit causing me to regret what I said.

"Spike I know that you didn't want a relationship but… have you ever had feelings for someone… romantically?" Dawn asked tentatively. The question threw me off guard, I thought about for a while but nothing came to me.

"Um, no." I replied honestly. Dawn expression lifted slightly as she spoke. "Really? I would have expected you to at least find someone cute." She replied a bit on the blunt side. "Well I do find you cute..." I answered absentmindedly causing Dawn to blush a bright pink.

"Wait did I just say that?" I thought to myself as I face pawed. "U-um I-I should p-probably go now." I announced nervously as I tried to run out my den only for my paw to be caught by one of Dawn's ribbons.

"Oh no you don't, you're going to stay for a little while longer with me~" Dawn teased as she pulled me close to her. Suddenly thunder boomed causing Dawn to fling back in surprise. I was astonished to see her react like this. "Um Dawn, what's the matter?" I asked gently.

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Dawn kept silent as a response until it hit me. "Are you seriously afraid of the thunder?" I asked, Dawn just blushed in embarrassment causing me chuckle lightly at the irony "I'm sorry but this is just too ironic, how can you be afraid of thunder yet still love me an electric type" I asked still trying to get over my own laughter.

"I-I'm not afraid of thunder… I was just startled, and why would I be afraid of you? You were the only one who was really there for me. You are the only man I met who truly cares about me although you don't show it much through your words your actions tell me otherwise" She answered getting over her blush. "Heh, you flatter me, I just want to try to do what's right" I replied. After a long silence dawn the grabbed my two cheeks placing our foreheads together.

"Go... get some firewood, but please hurry back and don't get into any trouble." She whispered. I nodded and was about to head out when Dawn called out "I love you…" She crooned. I couldn't think of anything else to say that had meaning, again. Coming up with no words I walked towards her and brought her in a soft hug only to gingerly press my lips on her cheek. "I'll be back as soon as I can." I answered with a reassuring smile as I walked out the den and into the stormy woods.

To Be Continued...

Well that's a wrap for this chapter It may take a long time again for me to get another chapter out I want to publish another fanfic by the time the next chapter is out.

-The Ultimate Spiderman