Spike’s Search For Smootches

After their very successful date a month ago, Applejack and Spike were pretty much inseparable. Of course, it wasn’t every day that they saw each other. But when they did, by Celestia did they make the most of it.

On Friday, Spike went over to Sweet Apple Acres to see what AJ was up to. When he reached his destination, he spotted Applejack under a tree strumming a guitar. Now, Spike could play guitar; he only played rock, however. Folk wasn’t exactly his strong suit, but for AJ he would try anything. He slowly made his way over to the tree and heard what could only be described as musical perfection.

The way that Applejack played the beat-up acoustic wasn’t beautiful, It wasn’t complex, yet it wasn’t simple. It was calm and homey, with a hint a passion.

“Hey Applejack”, Spike managed to choke out.

Applejack stopped and turned to the drake with an extremely relaxed expression.

“Hey there, sugarcube. How’s your day been?”, she asked with a dreamy grin on her face.

“It’s been fine, I guess. Twilight has been stressing about something and I’m starting to worry. It’s literally keeping her up at night”, Spike said worriedly.

“Aw, it’s good you care Spike. I think she’ll be fine, though. You know Twi, she’s all head”, AJ said jokingly.

Spike chuckled and sat beside her. He really liked days like today. The sun, the scent, and the song; a beautiful combination.

“You know, Applejack, I didn’t know you played guitar”, Spike said.

“Oh, yeah, mah daddy taught me. He always said that music could cure anything that life threw at ya”, Applejack said happily.

“Well, you play really well. You could make some serious dough, honestly”, Spike said.

Applejack chuckled and turned to the drake.

“Ah appreciate that, Spike, but I just play for others joy. I’ve had to play lullabies for Apple Bloom on more than one occasion, and seeing her fade away is satisfying”, Applejack started to talk.

Spike listened closely, but was more focused on the mare that was talking. He had grown incredibly fond of AJ ever since that wonderful first date, but he didn’t know what they were. We’re they together? Or were they just real good buddies?

Well, whatever they were was killing Spike. He just HAD to know.

“So Applejack...”, Spike asked.

“Yeah?”, Applejack answered back.

Spike paused and carefully chose his words. Whatever they were, he wasn’t gonna lose it.

“What exactly are we?”, he plainly asked.

“What do ya mean?”, AJ asked back.

Spike gulped and continued.

“Are we...You know....An item?”, Spike asked.

He expected a hoof to the chin, but instead got a hoof on his hand.

“Well, Ah think we are. Spike, you make me really happy, plus you’re an amazing guy. If there’s anypony I would want to be with, It’d be you”, Applejack said.

“Wow...Uh...Thanks Applejack. That really means a lot. I like you a lot, AJ. Sorry if it didn’t sound romantic or anything”, Spike blushed.

“It’s alright, Spikey, that’s just who you are; and believe me, Ah like you for that”, Applejack said sweetly.

Spike blushed and hoped this wasn’t a dream.

“You know, AJ, I would love to take you out again. I loved the first date so much that it’s all I’ve thought about”, Spike admitted.

“Same here, Spike. I would love to go on another date with ya, just name the time and place”, Applejack said.

Spike put his claw to his chin and thought hard. He soon came up with an idea.

“Well, why don’t we just take a stroll around Sweet Apple Acres. I’ve always loved this place and I think it’s the perfect site for a date. What do ya say?”, Spike asked.

“Ah think it’s a great idea! How about Ah bring my guitar? You said you play, why don’t we just have fun?”, AJ proposed.

“That sounds awesome! Let’s go”, Spike pointed towards the path.

Applejack nodded and they took off.

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When Luna’s moon lit the sky, AJ and Spike decided to settle down next to a tree.

“That was a nice stroll, Spike. You made laugh with joke”, Applejack chuckled upon memory.

“Yeah, well you know Celestia and cake, they go hoof in hoof!”, Spike cracked up.

They laughed for a bit and settled when they noticed the stars. It was like something out of a Van Goh painting.

“You wanna jam?”, AJ said while pushing the guitar towards Spike.

“Sure, I’m always down for a jam”, Spike said and snatched the instrument up.

He made sure it was in tune and played few chords.

He then began to sang a gentle melody.

The stars at night are so bright,
Under this blanketed night,

They comfort me when I’m weak,
And they hold the secrets I keep,

Maybe when I fade away,
With I will spend my days,

Lighting the night away,
Lighting the night away,

Applejack sat in awe at his voice. It was rugged, yet sensitive.

“Spike....Where did ya learn to sing that way?”, AJ asked with her mouth agape.

“Well, after you sort books for a day, you need a little something to pass the time. I found music”, Spike explained.

“Ah..Ah can’t really follow that. You just took my breath away”, Applejack said dreamily.

“Sure you can, AJ. I heard you earlier, just sing that”, Spike said

Applejack nodded and took her guitar back. She cleared her throat and began to sing.

What else should I be?
All apologies,
What else should I say?
Everyone is gay,

What else should I write?
I don’t have the write,
What else should I be?
All apologies,

In the sun,
In the sun I feel as one,
In the sun,
In the sun,

Married,
Buried,

As Applejack sang, Spike’s eyes were wide and in awe. Her voice was so haunting l, and paired with tre lyrics it was nothing but incredible.

As AJ finished, she had some tears in her eyes.

“Applejack....That was beautiful. How do you even know that song? I didn’t take you for the grunge type”, Spike asked.

“Ah like all kinds of music. Somedays it’s grunge, others it’s folk, even punk on a good day. Music helps me, Spike”, AJ said.

Spike nodded and continued to look into her green orbs. They stared back with intense happiness.

They joined at the lips for a kiss. It wasn’t short, but it wasn’t liking either.

“AJ.....I think I....”, Spike started.

“Ya don’t even gotta say it, sugarcube, Ah love you too”, Applejack said passionately.

The two then fell asleep under Luna’s moon, which somehow winked again at the drake.