The following week Peanut Butter returns to school to the delight of Sunset and her friends. He arrives to the school with Sunset Shimmer next to him. Though he still looks sickly, Luna has given him tissues and cough drops to keep near him as a way to help.
"How are you feeling?" Sunset asks.
"I'm doing okay, better than last week at least."
"That's good."
"Anything happen while I was out?"
Sunset stays silent for a couple seconds.
"Nothing really, just school drama."
Peanut Butter raises an eyebrow.
"I see."
As they round the corner they run into Applejack and Rarity who smile at Peanut Butter's return. They notice a couple band aids on his arm as he takes off his jacket.
"What's with the band-aids P.B?" Applejack asks.
"Shots mostly and something new the doctor has me taking."
"What would that be?"
"Insulin pen."
"I thought it didn't work well on the arm."
"It doesn't, but I was not in the mood for where it really goes."
"Ah."
"Yeah."
A few minutes later they are joined by the others along with a new girl. She has violet hair and a couple streaks of magenta and a lighter shade of purple. Peanut Butter raises his eyebrow before looking at Sunset then to Applejack and them back to Sunset.
"Who is she?" Peanut Butter asks.
"Her name is Twilight, she's a new friend in our group."
"I see, I thought you said nothing happened while I was sick."
"Nothing eventful happened."
"This is pretty eventful in my eyes Sunset."
"Anyways," Sunset turns to Twilight. "Twilight, this is Peanut Butter, sorry if he's a bit grumpy he-."
"I'm right here you know." Peanut Butter interrupts.
Peanut Butter turns to Twilight with a flat look on his semi pale face.
"Like she said, I'm Peanut Butter, sorry for looking like a train-wreck, just getting over the flu."
"Its, um, nice to meet you too."
"Don't worry, I'm not contagio-"
Peanut Butter goes into a coughing fit. He turns away from the others as he coughs.
"It's nice to meet you too."
The bell rings as Peanut Butter follows Sunset to class before putting a cough drop in his mouth. Twilight watches them as the rest go their separate ways before she realizes she should follow Sunset. Twilight catches up to Sunset Shimmer as Peanut Butter goes to one of the classes that he go to by himself.
"So what's his story?" Twilight asks.
"A long one, I'm not going to say since it isn't my place."
"Ah."
"Yeah, it's been about a month and he still hasn't opened up that much so good luck with trying to get him to talk."
"I can try."
"Try being the keyword."
Twilight stays silent. Sunset sighs and smiles.
"Sorry if I'm sounding like a jerk, he's a bit frustrating to talk to and talk about." Sunset apologizes.
"It's okay."
Sunset and Twilight enter class before the bell rings.
Meanwhile Peanut Butter writes in his notebook as Miss Do starts her lesson. He listens to Miss Do as he writes looking up every once in a while. Mid way through class she walks around the room as the rest of the students do the assignment that was given to them. She comes across Peanut Butter who is still writing. She raises her eyebrow before knocking on the desk. Peanut Butter looks up with a raised eyebrow nearly mimicking her expression.
"I'll be seeing you after class." Miss Do says before moving on.
Peanut Butter shrugs and continues writing the rest of the class.
The bell rings as everyone files out other than Peanut Butter who is still packing his book bag. He slides his arm under one of the straps and puts it over the shoulder before heading to the teacher's desk.
"You wanted to see me?" Peanut Butter asks.
"Yes, any reason why you would rather write than pay attention in class?"
"Because I'd rather listen and do something than just sit and do nothing."
"I see, come back here after class, I have something I want to offer to you."
"Okay?"
Peanut Butter leaves to meet with Sunset Shimmer and Twilight. He finds them a couple minutes later as he sees Twilight's hair in a mess causing him to giggle to bit.
"What happened to her?" Peanut Butter asks.
"We were experimenting with static electricity and Pinkie got carried away with her."
"So...many....balloons." Twilight whispers.
"Did they all float?"
"P.B.!"
Peanut Butter jumps back as Pinkie comes from behind him.
“Oh yes, they float, they all float.” She answers before creeping away and to her next class.
"Anyways, wow, sorry, was only trying to lighten the mood."
"Let's just get to the next class, I trust you'll help out Twilight, right?"
"Yes I will, I'm not that much of a prick."
"Okay, I'll be in study hall."
"Okay."
They stand outside the home economics classroom before Sunset leaves. Twilight and Peanut Butter both enter and sit next to each other. Peanut Butter takes out his notebook and continues writing. The class starts as he puts away his notebook and looks ahead. Home Maker gets up from her desk and stands in front of the board.
"Okay class, today you are going to be in pairs and work on the following recipe on the board." Home Maker says.
Peanut Butter gets up to wash his hands and put on the apron, he looks at Twilight who is still at the desk. He sighs and rolls his eyes.
"The things I do," He whispers to himself before raising his voice. "Hey, Twilight, get over here."
She looks at him for a couple seconds before getting up and putting on an apron.
"Wash your hands Twilight." Peanut Butter says.
"O-okay."
Twilight washes her hands as Peanut Butter gets the ingredients. He starts mixing them as she finishes. She notices some extra ingredients next to Peanut Butter.
"I thought we were supposed to follow the recipe." Twilight questions.
"I decided to deviate a bit."
"Bu-"
"No buts."
"I can see why she said you were difficult to be around."
"I get that a lot, so I'm used to it."
"Also you being a dick most of the time."
"Hey, I might be an asshole but I'm not one hundred percent a dick, the only one I know of that comes close is Blue Balls otherwise known as Blueblood."
"Still doesn't excuse the way you act."
"Whatever."
Twilight starts to work on the recipe for the frosting of the cake recipe. Peanut Butter looks over and sees her start it.
"Be sure to add in the mint extract I set aside." Peanut Butter advises.
"No, I'm following the directions."
"Damn it Twilight, just do it."
"I'm not going to risk a bad grade for your rebellious and stubborn behavior."
"Oh shut up and at least trust me this one time."
"No."
Peanut Butter pinches the bridge of his nose and groans. He returns to the cake and preheats the oven. While Twilight is distracted he silently pours the mint extract into the mixing bowl. Twilight turns around and checks the frosting. She tastes it and glares at Peanut Butter. He gives her a smirk.
"If we get a bad grade for this I'm blaming you." Twilight threatens.
"We won't, trust me."
"I don't."
“Okay, blind faith then.”
After the cake was cooked and the frosting was placed on it they were graded, Home Maker inspects the cake and cuts it open to see it as a two layer cake. She takes a bit and smiles wide.
"While this isn't exactly what was on the board, I'll still give you a passing grade for creativity on this, just don't make a habit of it." Home Maker says.
"I won't."
"Good."
Peanut Butter leans towards Twilight with a smirk on his face.
"Told ya so." Peanut Butter whispers.
"Shut up."
The bell rings as everyone packs their bags and leaves. Sunset is waiting outside of the classroom as Twilight and Peanut Butter walk out.
"How did it go?" Sunset asks.
"It went fine." Peanut Butter responds.
"He was a total prick to me and didn't listen when I told him that he was doing things he shouldn't." Twilight complains.
"Seriously P.B.?"
"What?, she wouldn't trust me when I knew what I was doing."
"He wouldn't follow instructions!" Twilight shouts.
"You were too stubborn to just go along with it."
"Stubborn prick!"
"Stuck up shit!"
"Enough, both of you!" Sunset shouts followed by a groan.
They both stay quiet and stare at Sunset who is pinching the bridge of her nose.
"You two only have to put up with each other for this class, so just try to tolerate each other for it, got it?" Sunset rants.
"Yes." Peanut Butter and Twilight say simultaneously.
"Good."
They all went their separate ways to their next class. Peanut Butter puts a cough drop in his mouth before heading into math class. Meanwhile Sunset Shimmer and Twilight head walk down the hall to their next class. They make a quick stop to Twilight's locker.
"How do you deal with him?" Twilight asks.
"He isn't always like this, just most of the time."
"Seriously, what is his problem?"
"A lot of things actually."
"Like what?"
Sunset stays silent for a minute with her eyes closed before sighing.
"Alright, I'll tell you, but you have to promise to not say anything, understood?"
"I won't."
"Say it."
"I promise not to say anything."
"P.B. was a runaway for five years, he was unwelcomed where ever he went, he's only been here for about a couple months give or take so he's still adjusting and getting sick didn't help."
"Wow, I never would have thought he would have gone through all that, let alone five years of experiences, how did you catch him?"
"I had help from family and friends, a couple were his own friends actually."
"Who?"
"Applejack and Rarity."
"Ah, should I give him time to get used to me or what?"
"Just let him come to you, he's still a bit emotional and skittish."
"Okay, thanks for the advice."
"You're welcome."
Twilight shuts her locker as Sunset leads her to their next class.
The rest of the day went normally as the last bell for the day has rang signaling that it was time to go home. Peanut Butter packs his back before leaving the classroom and heads to his history classroom to meet with the teacher. He knocks on the door before poking his head in.
"Miss Do, you wanted to see me?" Peanut Butter asks.
Miss Do swiveled in her seat to face Peanut Butter.
"Ah yes, have a seat."
Peanut Butter takes a seat in the front row in front of her desk setting the bag down. She takes out a paper and places it on her table.
"Tell me Mr.Butter, do you like to write?"
"Yes, why?"
"Well, I'm the head of the writers club here and I want you to see what a meeting here is like and if you are willing to join."
"A history teacher that is head of a writing club?, Never thought I'd see the day."
"It's an odd thing indeed, but I wouldn't take this opportunity lightly, I would have placed you in the school newspaper, but you don't seem like the journalist type or at least not yet."
"I see."
"The rest of them should be here soon."
"But I need to check in with Luna."
"Already taken care of."
"Alright, I'll stay."
"Good."
A few minutes later some students come into the room and notice Peanut Butter.
"Miss Do, who is the new guy?" A boy with blonde hair in a jersey, sweatpants and boots.
"This is Peanut Butter, he will be observing today to see if he would like to join us."
"I see, well my name is Play Script."
A girl with blue hair and glasses in a yellow top and jeans steps forward.
"I'm Poetic Word."
Another girl with red and purple hair with a band holding her bangs up in a sweater, sweat pants, glasses and sneakers approaches next.
"I'm Moon Dancer."
Peanut Butter blushes a bit before smiling.
"It's nice to meet you all, is this everyone?" He asks.
"A couple are missing." Play Script says.
"Ah."
"Yeah, so let's get this meeting started."
The three students take out notebooks and pass them around to each other.
"This is really good Play, I think you have something here." Poetic compliments as she reads through Play Script's notebook.
"Thanks."
Peanut Butter takes out his notebook and starts writing as the others look at what they have wrote. Moondancer looks at him and goes over to him.
"Mind if I take a look?" Moondancer asks.
Peanut Butter blushes and looks away.
"Sure, it's not very good though."
He hands her the notebook still looking away. She reads the beginning of it, as she reads the small smile on her face grows. She looks at him then back at the notebook.
"This is amazing, you're a natural at this." Moondancer compliments.
"Thanks, I always felt that writing was a talent of mine."
"You should join our club, everyone else would love what you're writing."
"I'll think about it."
Miss Do puts a paper on his desk. Peanut Butter looks it over.
"So I just keep my grades up to stay here?"
"Pretty much."
"Again, I'll think about it."
"That's all I ask."
The rest of the meeting goes by quickly before there is a knock on the classroom door before it opens to reveal Luna on the other side.
"Come on P.B., time to go home." Luna says.
"Okay."
He packs his bag and puts it over his shoulder before heading to the door. He turns to wave the others goodbye before leaving with Luna to her car. The arrive home after a quiet ride. After a quick change Luna is in the kitchen making dinner. Peanut Butter is lying on his bed looking at the form for the writers club. He sighs before placing it on the desk in his room before returning to his bed staring at the ceiling.
A few minutes later there is a knock on his door.
"Dinner is ready, kiddo." Luna says.
"Coming."
He leaves his room and sits at the island with a burger in front of him. He eats quietly as Luna does the same on the other side of the island. Luna looks at him and swallows her food.
"I was told you are being recruited to the writers club, are you going to take the offer?" Luna asks.
"I told them the same thing I'm telling you, I'll think about it, please stop pestering me about it."
"Okay, you seemed happy from what I saw."
"It was fun."
"That's good to hear."
"I guess."
Peanut Butter finishes his dinner and gets up to wash his plate. He goes to his room and gets his pajamas before going to the bathroom to shower before bed. Luna finishes soon after and cleans up before going to her room. They both settle down for the night in their rooms with Luna on the computer and Peanut Butter listening to music as he stares at the ceiling until he falls asleep.