At Spike's place, the boy was up and getting dressed for today was his official first day of classes. Yesterday was a day for him and other students to prep themselves before their official first day, and now they were all set to begin their new school semester.
After slipping into his sneakers, he grabbed his skateboard and his bag and headed out the door. Once outside he got on his board and headed off. While boarding through town he thought about what happened yesterday.
'I'm glad I met the girls yesterday. After talking to them I feel much more confident about today.' he thought to himself.
He boarded through town before coming up on Canterlot High's block. As Spike got closer to the school he spotted the girls arriving as well in the opposite direction. When Spike reached the CHS statue, he pulled to a halt.
“Morning, girls.” he greeted them.
“Good morning, Spike.” the girls greeted him.
“How're you this morning?” Rarity inquired.
“Doing great. How about you girls?”
“We're awesome.” Rainbow answered.
“How're you feeling about your actual first day here, Spike?” Sunset asked.
“Actually, I feel more confident compared to yesterday.” he confessed.
“That's good.” Fluttershy smiled.
“Just remember, Spike. We're here for ya if ya need us.” Applejack reminded him.
“Thanks, Applejack.”
“Well, come on, we better get in before the first bell.” Twilight reminded them.
So they entered the building as Spike spoke up, “Well, I guess I'll catch you all later.”
“Hold on, Spike,” Pinkie said, before giving him a big hug, “A big warm good luck hug for the day.”
Spike blushed, feeling Pinkie press herself into his body, “Thank you, Pinkie.”
“No problem.” Pinkie said, as she let go of Spike allowing him to head off.
Spike went through the day attending his classes like the rest of the students. Some classes were easy enough, and some classes were difficult. The difficult part of some of his classes were either because it was a subject he didn't excel in or the teacher was too tough on the students. But whatever difficulties he faced in class or outside, the young man just pressed on.
When lunch time came, Spike walked to the cafeteria and entered. Much like yesterday several students were already seated and enjoying their food. As he continued to peer around the place he spotted the girls sitting together at their table from yesterday. He started walking over, until Rainbow was the first to spot him.
“Hey, Spike. Finally made it.”
“Hey, girls. How's it going?” Spike asked, as he took a seat.
“We're super!” Pinkie grinned.
“How's your day going?” Twilight inquired.
“Not bad. I mean I have nothing to complain about, if that's what you mean.” he answered.
“What do you think of the teaching staff?” Sunset inquired.
“Some of the teachers seemed nice, although I think Mr. Cranky Doodle has an attitude problem.”
“Don't you worry about Mr. C.D,” Pinkie replied, “He may look like a grouch, but he's ok once you get used to him. I should know.”
“Yes you should.” The girls responded dryly.
“Have ya made any other friends besides us?” Applejack asked.
“Well, so far I made one other while in Ms. Cheerilee's class.”
“Did you both meet while drooling over Ms. Cheerilee?” Rainbow sneered.
Spike blushed, before speaking up, “No!”
“Hey, I can't blame you. I mean so many of the boys can't resist her charm.” Rainbow continued, until Rarity spoke up.
“Hush, Rainbow Dash!”
“So who is this friend you made?” Fluttershy asked Spike.
Before Spike answered, he looked over, “Oh, there he is now.”
The girls looked and saw walking over was another boy about Spike's age. He had short silver hair and blue eyes. His outfit included blue cross trainers, black jean shorts, and a red shirt with the symbol of two hockey sticks crossing each other.
“Puck!” Spike called, as the boy stopped.
“Hey, Spike.” the boy named Puck greeted back. When he took notice of the girls he stopped in his tracks, “Spike, have you been holding out on me or something?”
“Ha-ha,” Spike laughed sarcastically, “Puck, this is Twilight Sparkle, Sunset Shimmer, Rarity, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Pinkie Pie. Girls, this is Puck Shot.”
“Nice to meet you, Puck.” Sunset greeted.
“Likewise.” Puck replied.
“So how'd you boys meet?” Twilight inquired.
“During Phys. Ed, two periods ago.” Puck answered.
“We thought Coach Spitfire was gonna drill us all to the ground.” Spike said.
“And yet, none of us seemed to have minded her loud voice barking orders.” Puck admitted, as both he and Spike had a faint blush on their faces.
“Well, in any case it's nice to meet ya, Puck.” Applejack said.
“Anything you're looking forward to here at CHS?” Rainbow asked.
“I'm hoping to try out for the hockey team. It's my passion in life.” the boy explained.
“It's also violent,” Rarity noted, “I can only imagine how many people lose teeth playing that game.”
“I haven't lost a single tooth in junior high, and I'm not about to lose one now.” Puck said confidently, “In any case, I'll catch ya around, Spike.”
“Later, man.” Spike said, as Puck Shot took his leave.
As Spike sat down, Fluttershy spoke to him, “He seems nice.”
“Yeah. He's a good guy.” Spike admitted.
“And he's just the beginning,” Pinkie said, “Keep this up and you'll be making more friends down the line.”
“She's absolutely right.” Rarity agreed.
Spike smiled at the possibility and started to enjoy lunch with the girls while hearing about their days as well.
As school let out, the students took their leave and headed for home. As Spike and the girls exited the school, Rarity spoke up, “Now then, shall we have a gathering at one of our homes to do homework?”
“Sounds good to me.” Applejack confirmed.
“So who's turn is it?” Sunset asked the girls.
Before the girls could ponder, Rainbow spoke up, “Hold on, girls. I think it's only right that we gather at Spike's place.”
“Me?” Spike asked in surprise.
“Huh. I can dig it.” Applejack said in approval.
“It does sound fair.” Twilight agreed.
“Would that be ok, Spike?” Fluttershy asked, as the girls looked at him hopefully.
“Sure, but I mean I haven't invited anybody over since I moved here.” Spike explained nervously.
“Well, it never hurts to start now.” Rainbow said.
“True,” Spike pondered before reaching a decision, “Alright, let's go to my place.”
“Yay!” Pinkie jumped and cheered, “Study session at Spike's!”
“This way.” Spike got on his board and rolled down the street making to sure to go at a slow pace so the girls could keep up with him.
When Spike reached his block with the girls following, he rolled up to his house and got off his board, “Well, girls, this is it.”
“Nice place ya got here.” Applejack looked impressed.
“I hope your folks won't mind us showing up unannounced.” Fluttershy said in concern.
“Well, my dad's not home yet, so it's just my mom. But she should be fine... hopefully.” he muttered to himself.
He walked to the door, unlocked it, letting himself and the girls inside, “Mom, I'm home!” he called out.
“How was school, Spike?” came Natasha's voice from the kitchen.
“Oh, good,” Spike answered, “Listen I hope you don't mind, but I brought some guests home.”
“You brought friends home already?” Natasha asked, as she walked out of the kitchen to see Spike.
“Yeah, I did.” Spike said, as the girls walked into view of Spike's mom.
Natasha stopped in place upon seeing the seven beautifully girls older than her son. Pinkie broke the ice by waving, “Hi!”
“Hi.” Natasha greeted in surprise.
“Mom, these are my friends, Twilight, Rarity, Rainbow, Sunset, Pinkie, Applejack, and Fluttershy.”
“Hi, Mrs. Cynder.” the girls greeted.
“The girls and I decided to do our school work here together. I hope that's not a problem.” Spike said.
Natasha got herself together and spoke politely, “No. No problem at all. Please, girls, make yourselves at home.”
“Thank ya kindly, ma'am.” Applejack said.
So the girls relaxed and explored Spike's home to get the layout. Soon Spike brought the girls to his bedroom, “And this is my room.”
The girls walked in and looked at Spike's place, “Well, it certainly is organized.” Twilight admitted.
“Especially for a boy,” Rarity added, “No offense, darling.”
“None taken,” Spike replied, “I mean you wouldn't wanna see my mom's reaction the time my room looked like a trash heap.”
“I don't know what sounds worse the reaction of your mother, or this place looking like a trash heap.” Rarity said with a shudder.
“Well, make yourselves comfy and I'll get us some drinks,” Spike said, as he walked out of the room but spun around and continued, “And don't touch anything. Trust me, I'll know.” all eyes fell on Pinkie who was about to touch one of Spike's action figures and Rainbow looking ready to pull out one of the comic books on his shelf. The two winced, as they backed away. Spike left leaving the girls to themselves.
“Ya know, Spike does have a lot of neat stuff here,” Sunset admitted while looking over his collection of video games, “Hey, he's got the new Robot Rumble game!”
Rainbow without touching looked over his comics, “Hey, check it out. Spike reads the Power Pony Girls.”
“Well, he did say he was a collector of superhero merch.” Applejack reminded the athlete while looking at the posters of heroes.
“I wonder if he has any porn stashed somewhere around here?” Rainbow began looking high and low behind any of the shelves or books set up.
“Rainbow!” Fluttershy gasped with a blush on her face.
“What, he's a guy and he is at that age, isn’t he?” Rainbow asked rhetorically.
“Still, we shouldn't stereotype him like that.” Twilight warned her.
“And watch where you're lookin',” Applejack added, “Spike said not to touch anything.”
“Relax, I'm not.” Rainbow replied, as she continued to look for any potential hiding places Spike could stash away porn.
Fluttershy listened close and heard footsteps, “Spike's coming!” she warned Rainbow who backed away from the shelves.
Spike came in carrying a tray with soda on it, “Come and get it.”
“Thank you, Spike.” Sunset said, as she took one.
“So generous.” Rarity smiled.
“Ok, everyone, we got work to do.” Twilight said, as they dropped their bags and opened them up to get their school work of the day.
Soon Spike and the girls were hard at work on their homework. Spike, Twilight, and Rainbow were on the bed, solving math equations with Twilight helping both Rainbow and Spike every so often. Although she was helping Rainbow Dash the most.
“So you girls get together at either one's place once a week to do school work?” Spike asked the girls.
“Yeah, just a little chance for us to get our work done quicker.” Applejack explained, as she was working on a science problem.
“It's a weekly tradition.” Pinkie added.
“And now that you're our friend we may have to add your place as part of our selective locations to meet as part of our Weekly Schoolwork Group.” Sunset said.
“Well, I wouldn't mind it.” Spike replied.
“And it'll be good for you to come over to our places.” Rarity added.
“Yeah, I'm sure our families would love ya.” Applejack said.
“Thanks, girls. Truthfully this is a good way to enjoy a day after school.” Spike said while looking around seeing the girls all spread out be it Twilight and Rainbow sitting on his bed with him, or the rest of the girls spread out on his floor.
“And this is just on a weekday,” Rainbow said, “When it's a weekend we're always looking to have fun.”
“At least as long as we're all not too busy.” Applejack reminded Rainbow.
“I''m usually not too busy on the weekends.” Spike said.
“Good, because there's so much in town for us to show you.” Pinkie smiled.
“And I can't wait to see it all.” the boy confessed.
The girls smiled knowing they had a lot to show Spike, and were certain it would be the best time of his life since he moved to the Canterlot Valley.
Some time later, Spike was showing the girls outside, “Are you girls sure you can't stay for dinner?” Spike asked the group.
“Maybe another time sugarcube.” Applejack answered.
“But we really must get home ourselves.” Rarity added.
“Right. Well, it was fun having you all over today.”
Pinkie went to Spike and hugged him close, “Thank you for having us, Spike!” Pinkie let go and hopped off for home.
Applejack embraced Spike, “See ya tomorrow, Spike.”
“Until tomorrow, Applejack.” Spike replied, as Applejack took her leave.
Rarity embraced Spike warmly, “Have a goodnight, darling.”
“You too, Rarity.” Spike said, while blushing from the feeling of her rack pressed into his chest.
As Rarity left, Sunset wrapped an arm around Spike for a side hug, “Thanks for letting us come over.”
“Any time.” he said, as Sunset took her leave.
Fluttershy hugged Spike, “Let's do this again, Spike.”
“Sure thing.”
When Fluttershy left, Twilight hugged Spike, “I hope our study sessions were a big help to you, Spike.”
“They were, Twilight. Thank you.”
When Twilight left, Rainbow was the last one left, “Well, Rainbow. I'll see ya around.” Spike told her.
“You bet you will.” Rainbow replied, as she put Spike in a head lock pressing the side of his face against her breast.
“Rainbow!” Spike groaned, as he tried to break free.
“Admit it, you love this!” Rainbow grinned.
“I have nothing to say!” Spike struggled.
Rainbow feeling he had enough finally let him go, “I'll get you to admit something perverted eventually. Until then, I'll let you be.” Rainbow smirked, as she took off for home.
Spike watched, as Rainbow left while thinking about his day, “Today turned out to be very good. I really could get used to things around here.” he said before going back inside.