Due to a clerical error in the weather planning, Ponyville is scheduled for a massive heatwave in the midst of an already warmer summer. Spike, hailing from draconic heritage, does not particularly mind. What he does mind, however, is having to put up with Twilight’s relentless complaining over the heat. It’s little different than when she gets worked up over other less meaningful things, but this time, it’s a tad more complicated. He starts feeling weird around her when Twilight is forced to dress for the occasion, and finds himself having to potentially cope with developing feelings for his oldest friend. When Twilight begins acting differently as a result of an accident, she, nor Spike, can help but wonder if their collective change in demeanor is something real, or merely a trick of the heat.

Just a simple, meaningless, oneshot clopfic, inspired by the blistering heatwave we're always having in Southern California.

Fully Humanized with 'Anthro properties' (e.g. Draconic Heritage/Blood). Spike is aged up to two years younger than Twilight.

Base artwork is done by MegaSweet.