//------------------------------// // Chapter 4 // Story: Equestria Girls A Spike and Sweetie Tale // by Chaos04 //------------------------------// Spike was just exiting his last class of the day. He felt exhausted, also he had sweat running down his forehead. He just finished a tough gym session with coach Iron Will and boy was it tough. He felt like he ran a marathon by how his legs were feeling. He slowly stumbled to his locker. Once at his locker, he noticed Sweetie was already there. "Hey, Sweetie," Spike said, crouching to his knees before unlocking his locker. "Hey, Spike. Don't know about you but you wanna come to Sugarcube Corner?" "Sure I got time to spare. Not like I have anything else to do. And Twi never said what time to come home. So yeah, I'll come with." "Cool. And since it's the end of the day, you ready to go?" "Shouldn't we for Apple Bloom and Scootaloo?" Spike asked, pulling out his bag. Sweetie pulled out her bag. "About that... I was just thinking for both of us. Sure having Scoots and Apple Bloom might make it a little more fun. But, I just want it to be us for today." "Just us? I figured you wanted to bring Scoots and Apple Bloom," Spike asked, strapping the bag around his shoulders. "Well, I just thought it'd be nice if it was just us." Sweetie also strapped the bag to her shoulders. "Sure, why not." Spike and Sweetie began making their way towards the school's doors. After exiting the school, the two friends began making their way to Sugarcube Corner. They crossed the street with other pedestrians, some of which were other students from the school. Once on the other side, they continued their way at a much steadier pace. They entered the building, which to their surprise was there was no line. They walked up to the counter, Spike tapped the bell. In a few seconds, Mr Cake walked behind the counter. "Morning, Sweetie and Spike. What shall I get for you two today?" "Let's see," Sweetie said tapping her chin. Her eyes gazed to a sign hanging up, which had lists of the different choices. Finally, she answered, " I would really love a strawberry smoothie with a cupcake, please?" "Sure thing. And you young man?" "Uhh, I will get a..." Spike's eyes scanned the sign. After a minutes calculation, Spike managed to order, "the chocolate drops sound absolutely delicious, you can never go wrong with one of those. And for my drink, I will take a slushy, extra cold." A smirk formed on his face. After the order was paid for the young children sat at the table awaiting their orders, they decided to chat in the meantime. "So, Spike... How's life?" Real smooth Sweetie mildly groaned. Out of anything you ever said, you had to say that to the guy you like? She felt slightly embarrassed, covering her face with her hands. It's okay," he simply answered shrugging his shoulders. "Though I must admit, that teacher. What a buzzkill, like seriously, how can someone be as strict as that?" "I know he may seem... Strict, but he can't be all that bad. Maybe somewhere deep down he has a fun side?" Sweetie suggested. "I guess you're right?" Spike shrugged his shoulders. Spike took the slushy into his hand and gulped it down. "Spike, you shouldn't gulp a slushy even a col–" Sweetie paused. Spike was shivering on the ground Dimwit she face-palmed with a small smile. "You're really something, aren't you?" Sweetie extends her hand. Spike took it allowing her to pull him to his feet. He still shivered. "So... Cold..." "I tried to tell you but you didn't listen. Now, you'll have to pay for your mistake, " Sweetie said with a smirk. Spike rolled his eyes, playfully as he slowly continued drinking, followed by Sweetie Belle. "Whatever you made a point." After the two finished with their drinks, they left, walking back out into the street. "This was fun, but Spike I really have to be getting home. I got homework due tomorrow later!" Sweetie began to run. "Wait!" She haltered turning her head back to him. "Yes, Spike?" "How about I walk you home, it'd be safer. Besides, I don't want anything bad happening to you, okay Sweetie?" "Oh, alright let's go." She waited as Spike stepped up closer to her. The two then began to walk back home. He carefully eyed the streets, keeping her close. Sweetie pointed to her house, which turned out to be some sorta boutique. Spike and Sweetie walked up to the door, staying close to each other. "I guess I'll see you tomorrow?" "Yeah, later Sweetie." Spike slowly turned away, walking away. Just as he took a few steps, Sweetie called out to him. "Spike!" "Yeah—" he paused as he suddenly felt warm, in a blink of an eye, Sweetie was hugging him. Spike was speechless for a few seconds before returning it. She let go of him. "Bye!" She was in the door before he could say a word. He started to walk off, feeling something new, warmer.