Love is a tricky subject. It isn't something that just affects one pony, or two, but everypony around them, It is something that affects everypony differently, too.
Spike and Rainbow are going to have to learn this the hard way.
How will their friends react to it the same. Will they all be happy for the new couple? Willthey try to break them apart?
Prequels:
/story/100505/to-live-is-to-love
http://www.fimfiction.net/story/83194/rainbow-dashs-spike
Events from those stories have influenced this one. Some things might not make sense if you have not read these stories.
It hasn't been long since the Gala, but Rainbow has a lot on her mind. With any luck, maybe she'll be able to get some advice.
When Spike finally gets the courage to ask out Rarity, the unexpected happens. Afterwards, he has to try to find a way to pick up the pieces. At the same time, Rainbow Dash is there to help him out.
Spike and Rainbow Dash have gotten over the first minor hurdle in their relationship, and now it's time for everypony else to be told. But not everypony will react the same. Sequel to Rainbow Dash's Spike.