Hey guys and gals sorry about the long wait with this recent chapter I got a new pc so now I don't have to worry about opening two chrome tabs. As of now I'm trying to update my stories as fast as I can right now (good lord it's been over a year since I last updated 'remember me?'). Anyways without further ado enjoy!

Chapter 12 The next day...

"This is just the worst." I thought to myself as I paced around my den. My ex bully admitted she has a crush on me not only that she also implied she was ok with being in a herd, how am I going to explain that to Dawn? Dammit, things were just starting to fall in place and now everything got complicated again!

I couldn't sleep well after the bombshell Shade threw at me. I mean how could I? My brain felt overwhelmed about the implications. I slammed my head against a wall in frustration. She just had to come over.

Arceus why does crap like this only happen to me?! I already have enough issues as it is!

"Agh stop it! Just stop! You don't even like Shade as friend so what's the big deal?! Just forget about what she said and just move on with your life. It's not as bad as getting the crap beaten out of you."

with an audible sigh I slumped down to the floor.

"The only one you need to worry about is Dawn so just forget about this 'Shade situation' and just be a good boyfriend!" A part of me argued causing me to exhale again only stand back up.

Okay, I just need to pull myself together, besides Dawn is coming over today, I'll tell her the details about the situation later. Although I hope she takes it well and doesn't try to strangle me.

unfortunately I still couldn't sleep

Later…

Dawn showed up and needless to say she was a bit more cuddly than usual, I guess I can't blame her though (nor should I be surprised) we've haven't seen each other for a couple of days. May seem miniscule for you, but in Dawn's case two days can feel like two weeks.

"How was your weekend?" I asked trying to strike up some small talk.

"Nothing too exciting just spent a couple days with my mother is all. By the way she really wants to see you since we're dating now." She replied with an embarrassed smile.

Not gonna lie I'm pretty nervous about meeting Dawn's mother considering how I'm practically a loser. Now I know what you're probably thinking "shouldn't I be more worried about meeting her father? "

And to answer that: I would be if she had one (Arceus that sounded harsh)… see the thing is Dawn's mother is a widow, he died when Dawn was a lot younger. It's a really touchy subject for her and I personally don't want to reopen old emotional wounds.

"You think she'll approve… of us?" I questioned with a small sense of concern

"I think she will, she kinda already knew I like you" She replied with a blush on her face causing my expression to redden as well.

"How long has she-"

"Always." she finished with a sense of embarrassment.

"Oh…"

I took in a deep breath the back of my head was still bugging me about what happened with Shade. "Just tell her already!" A part of me literally begged.

"Hey, uh Dawn?"

"Hm?"

"I uh have to tell you something just-just try not not freak out" I replied nervously. Dawns expression changed into one of concern.

"What's wrong?" She asked looking at my eyes straight on. "Something happened yesterday… with Shade." I answered with a scratch to my neck.

"Did you try patching things up with her?" She questioned. "Well no she came up to up to me actually… she said she was sorry about what she did, but to be honest I still can't find it in myself to forgive her-"

"Well that doesn't sound too-"

"I wasn't finished… you see after that things got complicated, Shade started acting weird and-" I cut myself off.

Dawn looked at me expectantly but I couldnt speak causing her expression to soften. "Spike you don't have to be nervous you can tell me." She soothed causing me to take a deep breath.

"S-she admitted she likes me… more than a friend… she wanted me to start a herd" I barely managed to sputter.

"W-what?!"

"Shade likes me… I just had to tell you." I reply more clearly looking away from her. I expected her to get angry only for a dead silence to follow.

…

"Do...do you like her?" Dawn asked with tears beginning to well up in her eyes causing me to turn around to face her. The look in her eyes just… Arceus they pulled at my heartstrings. I leaned in close.

"Of course not Dawn, no one in my life can ever mean as much as you do to me. You're the only one who has ever shown me any sort of compassion unlike Shade who abused me during my school years. I like you alot Dawn, I admire all of the love and attention you've given me" I replied as I pulled her into a warm embrace.

Dawn wiped away a single tear, she looked at me with rosy cheeks scanning my face as if she was checking for any lies. her expression warmed up for a brief moment, only to fall again. She let go of me with her ribbons wrapping around her insecurely

"Spike?"

"Yes?"

…

"D-do you love me yet?" She questioned innocently with red blush plastered on her face.

I felt my cheeks heat up

"I wouldn't call it love quite yet, but I've grown quite fond of you. If i'd be with anyone, it would be with you so you're stuck with me" I chuckled lightly only to peck her cheek gently. Dawn seemed to relax at this.

"Thank you" she practically whispered as she leaned on me.

"for what?"

"For being honest with me." she finished as she pulled me closer to her practically claiming me as her own.

To be continued...

Thats all for now, sorry for the short chapter (also for the fact i didnt really proofread this chapter) and for the fact I couldn't answer some of the messages you readers sent me I'm kinda in a rough spot as of now but I'll figure it out. Next chapter will most likely be a classic Dawn and Spike chapter like before (so basically fluff and relationship development) Anyways I'll catch you guys and gals next time

-The Ultimate Spiderman