Hello everyone sorry about another long wait but I had to publish the next chapter today it's been an entire year since I started writing on this website and I wanted to continue the idea that started this mad cycle in the first place anyways enjoy :3
Chapter 7
"I love you… would it really be that hard to say it with actual meaning?" I thought to myself as I continued through the forest with my paws sloshing through the mud. I got the firewood, it was all strapped to my back and was extremely heavy. The weather was freezing and the rain wasn't helping much either. "It's times like these that really tick me off." I muttered to myself. With thoughts of Dawn flooding my mind as I continued heading home quickly, at this rate I'm bound to get sick.
The wind then blew roughly causing shivers to travel across my now drenched body. "This is ridiculous I should've just stayed home with Dawn." I grunted to myself. It's a bit ironic how I try to stay away from her and the moment she's out of sight she's all that I think about.
But as of right now thinking of her only made the weather seem even more brisk.
I don't even deserve her, yet she still cares for me, She evolved because she loves me for Arceus sake... but I only comforted her. "But you care for her too… right?" A part of me thought. I continued walking as I thought of the times I really cared for Dawn. Aside from saving her It only came down to one time. That day at the library.
(Insert Flashback noise… again)
It just seemed like an average day, I was in a better mood than usual. I avoided getting the snot beaten out of me and to top it all off it was free pie day at the school. At the time I was sitting at the library waiting for Dawn. She was the only one I talked to after all, although we weren't friends we were more like um… acquaintances. We didn't formally meet each other until freshman year when I accidently bumped into her
"What's taking her so long? At this rate I'm going to finish all of my pies." I had thought to myself as pulled another baked good from my bag.
Suddenly I heard soft padding on the ground. Averting my gaze I found a Eevee walking towards me with her head held low. "I guess she just had a rough day… Maybe I can help." I thought to myself As she got closer.
"Hey Dawn, you want a slice?" I offered as I pointed to my pumpkin pie only to have her silence as a response. "Well that didn't work at all... what do I do no-UMPH?!" I was interrupted from my thoughts as Dawn threw herself on me crying on my shoulder. She looked so sorrowful, frightened even as she clung onto me desperately. Running out of ideas I decided to just hold her firmly, not letting go. Only one thought passed my mind:
I have to help her.
"H-hey don't cry, please... don't cry… I'm here for you Dawn…" I spoke softly as I nuzzled her cheek delicately. She then looked at me with tears dripping down her beautiful cyan eyes. "R-really Spike?..." She asked hopefully as a blush filled her cheeks. "Of course." I replied with a heart warming smile. Pulling her closer to me I tenderly ruffled the fur on her head.
"So, what's the matter?" I asked as I wiped her tears away gingerly. Dawn then looked down for a moment before she spoke. "Um… I-it's a family issue Spike" She paused for a moment as if she was unsure what to say next. If only I knew what had actually happened I would have done so much more. I felt really bad for her, I can relate to her after all.
Saying I had family issues would be the understatement of the year, my parents weren't expecting me to be born, in fact they didn't even want a child in the first place. I felt as if I was part of their family but in all reality I wasn't. They never showed me love they just treated me as if I was a mistake… and if you really think about it
I am.
…
"Forget about it, I know it sounds hard as of now, but don't worry I know you can get through this Dawn. But for now you need to relax, you look like you had a pretty rough day" I finally replied sincerely as I opened the box giving her a slice of pie. She looked at me with an unsure look on her face.
"Go ahead try some, it's really good." I reassured with a smile as I got myself a slice. The moment she took her first hesitant bite her pained look was replaced with a small smile as she proceeded to gorge down her desert faster than I could even process.
"Man, you're a fast eater." I chuckled lightly as I took another bite. "Sorry." She apologized sheepishly. "It's alright, you should've saw me earlier today…" I replied as I scratched the back of my head.
"This is probably the longest conversation I ever had…" I thought.
"You uh want to get a smoothie or something?" I offered awkwardly causing Dawn to nod with a grin.
Dawn was broke and I only had enough cash for one smoothie so I just decided to give it to Dawn. She then proceeded to grab two straws rather than one. "What's the second straw for?" I asked slightly confused.
"It's for you silly." Dawn giggled with a grin. "Oh Hell no!" I thought to myself.
"Um… n-no thanks I'll be fine." I stammered as a blush was plastered on my face. "I'm not taking no for an answer Spike." She claimed as she placed the two straws side by side. "I-Alright then" I agreed hesitantly.
"I really hope no one notices us." I muttered to myself.
…
After that embarrassing experience we decided to hang out for the rest of the night rather than study.
Dawn just sighed happily as she leaned against me snuggling against my chest. In a normal situation I would have questioned it, but this time I didn't mind, she needed this. "Thanks Spike, thank you for everything." She sighed happily as she blushed lightly. "Don't mention it." I replied with a smile.
(End Flashback)
"Why didn't I see it then it was so obvious…" I pondered as I got closer to the den ignoring the weather and overwhelming weight of the log on my back. I just focussed on the fact that I left her completely alone after that one day. "Im such a jerk… I can't leave her alone again…"
A short time later…
When I got home I was met ribbons encasing my body only to bring me towards Dawn. I blushed slightly as she brought me into a hug. "Hello Darling…" She crooned lovingly. "H-hi Dawn I uh got the firewood." I stuttered pathetically. Dawn didn't seem to care much about the wood she was just happy I was back. As I wrapped my arms around her one last thought flew through my head.
Stay with her.
To be continued
I guess that's enough for today sorry if this just seems like a repeat of chapter two but I wanted to give Dawn's memory more detail. Hopefully the next chapter will come soon but no promices
See ya peeps
-The Ultimate Spiderman