As Twilight walked to Carousel Boutique she kept debating with herself, but knew she needed to. Her face contorted in anger every time the previous day's occurrence popped into her head. Then her face became worried and confused when she thought about her actions during the past week. She lost her train of thought as she noticed she was just outside of Rarity's Boutique. 'I know I should see her about this but can I... No I need to do this.' She became focused, using the technique she read about removing emotions from oneself temporarily. She silently meditated to focus her mind. She was stopped before she could finish when she heard the door being opened.

"Twilight?..." Rarity asked confused, her voice somewhat cracking as she had been... crying? Twilight noticed Rarity's fur was matted from sobbing and her eyes were bloodshot. "I wasn't expecting to see you so soon, but I knew you'd want to talk," Rarity's voice was more focused but it was still evident that she was an emotional wreck, "After Spike left the way he did, I knew you'd want to talk." She stepped aside to allow Twilight entrance, "Come in, I'm sure you have some questions." Rarity began to calm down as the two of them sat on the couch in the middle of the living room.

"Rarity," Rarity nodded in response, "Why did you reject Spike?" Twilight's tone was a little harsher than she intended. SHe winced realizing she said it a bit harshly, but Rarity was still blank faced.

"I didn't so much reject him as much as I just refused to go out on a date with him," Rarity replied in an expressionless voice, "I didn't say no because I didn't want to, It's because of you." Twilight's face contorted as she tried to process why Rarity said that. Rarity started to smile, "You know what I'm talking about, Twilight. You didn't come here to scold me about yesterday, that would be preposterous."

Twilight began to feel heat rising in her cheeks. Her voice was quiet, "No, I didn't come here because of yesterday. I came here about what's been happening in the last week." Twilight remembered what Rarity had just said, "Wait..." Rarity looked confused slightly, "Why is it because of me?" Twilight looked slightly aggravated.

Rarity regained her smile, though a tear left her eye. "You've been staring at Spike more and more often," She began, "I was hoping that he'd notice you, but then yesterday happened." Her eyes began to openly flow with tears. Her voice began to crack "I would've said yes if I actually felt for him the way you do," Rarity sniffled before continuing, "You may not know it yet or you may not be willing to accept it, but I know that you'll know what your heart desires when the time comes." Rarity began to openly sob.

Twilight began to cry alongside her friend. Her voice stuttered, "Th-thank you rar-Rarity." They hugged each other tightly as they cried. Rarity kept sobbing into Twilight's shoulder. Twilight began to comfort her friend, "It's okay Rarity, thank you for being such a good friend." Twilight nuzzled the top of Rarity's head.

Rarity pulled back after she calmed down. "Twilight?" Twilight responded with a *mm-hmm* "How was Spike when he got back to the library last night?" Rarity looked at Twilight with teary eyes. "I didn't hurt him that bad did I," Rarity spoke with fear in her eyes.

"He cried himself to sleep with me on the couch," Twilight used a soft comforting voice, "I fell asleep crying with him." Twilight started to explain what happened in the morning, "When I woke up we were face to face and I felt what I think you call butterflies in my stomach." She blushed at the memory of him waking up, "He woke up after saying my name and asking what I was doing," Her blush went a shade darker when she thought about why he'd wake up, "He acted shocked when he woke up, and later explained that I was 'lecturing' him, but I have a feeling it was something well... let's just say different." Twilight's cheeks were now evidently red.

Rarity was blushing slightly as well. Rarity voice expressed her embarrassment, "Well I think I get your meaning." Rarity's smiled at her friends words, "There's nothing that I can tell you for sure, you need to find some answers on your own sometimes." Rarity gave Twilight a reassuring smile.

"Thank you Rarity, I knew you could help me," Twilight said as she squeezed Rarity in a tight hug. "You're a good friend," Twilight's eyes shined with her thanks. "Spike will be okay, I'll make sure of it," Twilight smiled when she saw Rarity start to smile. Twilight began to walk to the door.

"Twilight, If it works out with the two of you," Twilight turned her head to look at Rarity, "No... When it works out for the two of you could you tell Spike the truth for me?" "I could never face him knowing how much I hurt him," Rarity looked down with shame. Twilight walked back over and put a hoof on Rarity's shoulder.

"I'm sure he won't hold it against you," Twilight reassured her, "But it'll take some time to heal his heart." Twilight began to walk out again. "Goodbye Rarity, thanks again."

"Goodbye Twilight," Rarity said, "Thank you for cheering me up."

***

Twilight walked inside her home and looked at the clock It read three thirty-four. 'That took longer than I thought.' "Spike," she called out for him. She got no response. 'He must be on one of his walks again.'

"Well since I'm alone right now..." She thought out loud. She pulled out her journal and began to write.

Journal Entry 801
Today I went to Rarity's for advice on what to do about my recent "revelation". I have discovered that I am developing feelings for Spike. During the past week I've caught myself staring at him absentmindedly. Now that this has come to my attention I wonder what he means to me. I know he's one of my best and closest friends. Whenever I've been hurt he's been there for me. During my severe breakdown about the letter to Celestia, he was the one who helped me through it by sending for the princess. After he looked through Sombra's door I made a vow that I'd never send him away. Whenever I'm upset or feeling bad he's been there to turn my day around. He's always been there for me. I...I'm not just developing feelings for him, I'm realizing something more. I'm...I'm...in love with him.
~Twilight Sparkle

Twilight finished the entry and dropped the quill. Her eyes were wide at her realization. 'I'm in love with Spike.'

Author's Note

I decided I'd put this as two parts for you guys. I would put it all together but you all have been begging me with comments, PMs, favs, etc. So without further ado, I hope you enjoyed this. Thank you all. Please leave a comments, like, and subscribe...I mean follow me, this isn't youtube. Love you all.