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The Bricklayer


Slow down, you're doing fine, you can't be everything you want to be, before your time... -Vienna, The Stranger: Billy Joel. (Any Pronouns)

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Awkward flusterment abounds in the apple orchards when Applejack discovers Spike facing one of the particular issues of growing up...

A story about frank discussions, growing up and a caring farm pony quite willing to help a young dragon through one of puberty's more pressing issues.

No romance, just friendship and yes, Spike is eighteen here.

Featured on 8/6/19, 8/7/18 and 8/8/19

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Comments ( 29 )

I wouldn't give this the Drama and Sad tags, because it's a small, feel-good story (no pun intended) with a good take in an awkward situation. Have a thumb đź‘Ť

quick question, y does this have the sex tag? near as i can tell, all thats here is innuendo at worst

Well Applejack, when thinking straight, is the most level headed of the Mane 6. I personally peg her as having the most practical parts down. As for not trying her accent I agree that writing it out just looks out of place and most people can just add it automatically and go from there.

Overall it is nice to see these two interact as they just don't interact enough.

9768511
Well, uh... given the topic and all...

9768508
To be fair, it is sorta on the bittersweet side, given the part about Spike having his heart broken, and Applejack's self doubts about her looks. As for the drama tag, I was doing it just to be on the safe side.

9768530
given that u show and tell nothing, i would say that the tag is not needed, but i am not a Mod so...

9768571
I'd say I'd show at least a little something, or tell at the very least given we 'hear' Spike.

9768620
as i said, i am not a mod, but it would seem to me that hinting at what was happening without outright saying anything does not qualify as sex...

He'll get the right girl sooner than expected.

Few things in life are more embarrassing than getting caught in this particular act... Good thing AJ is such an understandin’ sort.

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I know right? So glad to finally write the Element of Honesty and distinctive personality again. By the way... Seriously, thank you for the help on this story. Like, thank you.

I congratulate you on writing a deep and thoughtful story about this kind of thing, and not some excuse to tell cheap jokes.

AJ, "Spike, ya know I'm honest 'bout everthang."

Spike, "Yeah, I know."

AJ, "So believe me when ah say, ain't no mare gonna be able to resist ya once they get a good look. Tarnation, I'm 'bout ready ta jump yer bones right here, right NOW!!!"

Spike O_______O

Spike gets all the mares. :raritywink:

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Yeeeeeeeahhhh, it would be all too easy to make some cheap jokes at Spike's expense -Or Applejack's for that matter- or turn this into a porn story but no. Just no. This is one of those topics that require a great amount of delicacy and maturity.

Congrats ! Your story has been featured.

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Yeah. I don't just find those jokes annoying. I find them to be downright abusive and cruel.

They bully and shame people for urges that all of us share, when we ought to teach people that it is nothing to be ashamed off.

9768513
Well, she did share a episode with him unlike the others (Save Rarity and Twilight). Applejack acts like a caring older to sister like Twilight does with him sometimes, but unlike Twilight and Rarity, Applejack doesn't tell him to do stuff for her. Spike is not in love with Applejack, so he can be more open and honest to her. With that in mind, I feel like Spike has a more close relationship with Applejack than he does with Rarity. Shippers see that but with a romantic aspect, hence Applespike.

Huh, and here I thought AJ had sort of a hate-lust thing going with the chimera. It's the only reason I can think of for not taking an obvious detour around the Fire Swamp.

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Really nice and well done story. AJ will forever be the most sensible, understanding and straight forward mare of MLP. Great job!:moustache: :ajsmug:

9770198
...Ohmygod, that image will never leave my brain now... :pinkiesick:

9770933 You're welcome! :trollestia:

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In my experience on this site, the sex tag is more of a general term. There's a porn tag for the actual business.

I'm sure there are underage reading on this site after all.

very nice...
all made for Teenage realistic Let-Down gently story... please note that I will only shed one or possibly two tears in rememberance .... this situation is not good and fun even though in porn only the beginning of a fantasy...

This is great! Very nicely done.

Not the most comfortable story, but certainly a healthy one. Well done.

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I'd be concerned if it was comfortable, this had to be that right amount of awkward. Glad you enjoyed it though.

Jack... take one bath, please.:ajbemused:

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