"A jerk, am I?" The older boy said with a sly grin. The other students stepped back, some even left the hall. "You've got a big mouth kid." The older boy stepped forward causing both Spike and Sweetie to step back.
"That is enough." The older boy turned his head to see Mr Discord looking at him with a frown. "Give the girl back her lunch box and leave the kids alone," Mr Discord said in a firm voice.
The older boy dropped the lunch box on the floor and walked away. Mr Discord then went off in the other direction leaving the children to themselves. Sweetie picked up her lunch box. "That was risky, Spike. Just promise not to do that again."
"Sure."
"Let's go and find the others."
At that, the children then continued down the hall; keeping what happened in the hall in the backs of their minds. They walked in silence, passing students that were staring at the young boy. Only leading the children to know news about what happened already spread.
Spike and Sweetie finally found Apple Bloom and Scootaloo and ran over to them. "Hey, girls," Sweetie said getting their attention but it was directed to the young boy.
"Did ya really call that boy ah jerk?" Apple Bloom asked as she and Scootaloo gave the boy their undivided attention.
"How fast does news spread in this school. Seriously, can I get at least a moment with nobody staring or gossiping about that incident!?" Spike asked getting mildly annoyed.
"News spread fast around this school, that's for sure," Scootaloo replied.
"He took Sweetie's lunch box, of course, I'd try to help, she is my friend after all."
"Anyway, me and Apple Bloom gotta go do something, see you two around." Scootaloo snickered covering her mouth with a hand.
"We do?" Scootaloo grabbed Apple Bloom's arm and pulled her with her. Both Spike and Sweetie watched with confusion. There was an awkward silence as both the children looked at each other.
"What was that about?" It was Spike who broke the ice first.
"No idea." Sweetie shrugged. Finally, after feeling the tension was gone, the two children continued through the hall; unfortunately, people were still staring at Spike.
after making it to an oval, where other kids were distracted to notice him, Spike sat down on a bench with a sigh. Sweetie sat down next to him. She could feel the boy's discomfort, knowing what it's like to have people staring. Sweetie wrapped her arm around his shoulder, pulling herself closer.
Not too far away, Scootaloo and Apple Bloom were watching, Apple Bloom wearing a smile said, "They sorta make a good couple."
Instead of replying, Scootaloo however, just continued to watch. Despite hating the romance thing she couldn't completely disagree. "I think we should go. Let's give them some privacy." At that, both girls left the spot.
Back at the bench, Spike and Sweetie sat, enjoying each others company. Sweetie already had her head laying on the young boy's shoulder. Spike smiled wrapping his arms around her, pulling her into a hug.
Sweetie smiled, wrapping her own arms around his body. The children froze with pale expressions as a voice spoke up behind them. "Well, if it isn't the young couple. And, it seems like you have no teacher to save you this time."
"Leave us alone," Spike said, mildly annoyed at the older boy at them.
"Who's gonna make me, you –" the older boy snickered with a smirk "– don't make me laugh."
Spike began to step forward towards the older boy but was stopped by a hand around his arm. "Spike, he isn't worth it."
Spike looked to Sweetie, nodding his head in agreement. Sweetie was right, his not worth it. Spike and Sweetie then turned their backs to the older boy. "Ignoring me, hey? We'll see how long that lasts!"
The bell went, signalling the end of recess. The children then walked off leaving the frustrated older boy. He then began to make his way towards his class as the oval began to clear, students on their way to return their lockers to put away their lunch boxes and gather supplies for their next classes. Sweetie Belle and Spike made it to their lockers.
The children silently unlocked their lockers, checked their schedules which they both had the same class. "Nice, we have..." Sweetie groaned. "Math... With Mr Discord..."
The young children were walking to class, though they didn't show much enthusiasm, but who could blame them. They made it to the door where all the other students waited. Mr Discord himself was standing at the door, his arms were crossed and he a frown sported his face.
"Glad you two can join us. Get in line," Mr Discord demanded. Mr Discord then unlocked the door opening it, allowing the students to enter. As they passed, they had to hand of any or all mobile devices they had.
Once all the students took their seats it was his turn, Mr Discord took his seat. He pulled out a piece of paper and did a roll call. After the roll call, Mr Discord began his lesson.
"Now students. Test time." The students in the room all groaned, taking out their pens. Mr Discord gave each student a piece of paper and began to do their tests silently.
After thirty minutes, Mr Discord collected the tests. Once he was back at his desk, the bell rang, signalling the end of class. All the students rushed out, with the exception of Spike and Sweetie who just walked. Students roamed the hall, carrying respective supplies for the respective classes.
"Hey, Spike." The young boy turned to see it was Scootaloo who called him, accompany her was Apple Bloom.
"Hey, Scoots, Bloom," Spike greeted back with a small wave. However, Sweetie walked over and they embraced each other in a group hug. Spike watched with a smile. After the hug, the bell went signalling for class causing the trio to split for their next classes.