A Love Story in 30 Days

by Phantom-Dragon

Day 3 – Cozy Glow's Scheming Part 3

After the awkwardness had subsided, Sunset got dressed and puts on some casual clothes.

“Ok, you can look now, Spike,” Sunset said, as the boy blinks his eyes open and turns around to look at the fiery girl, with Wallflower.

“Sorry again for walking in on you, like that,” Spike apologized.

“No, don’t apologize, Spike,” Wallflower shook her head. “It’s my fault. I should’ve talked to Sunset about this first...”

“Hey, just forget about it, okay?” Sunset shrugged.

“Right.”

Wanting to get out of the awkward moment, Spike was the first to break the ice, from the grumble in his stomach.

“Hehe,” Spike chuckled in embarrassment. “I forgot I skipped breakfast this morning. That, and all that running from Cozy’s made me even hungrier.”

“Oh, well, we’ve got some sushi,” Sunset said, walking over to a mini fridge in the room. “Rice, salad, some of Pinkie’s cupcakes. Oh! And Applejack’s apple fritters.”

“Mmmmm, they all sound tasty, I could just eat about anything right now,” Spike licked his lips. “But the apple fritters and cupcakes sound good.”

“I’ll have a salad,” Wallflower said.

“Sushi and rice for me then,” Sunset Shimmer said, as she took the foods out for her roommate and their guests.

“いただきます。(EAT-ta-da-ki-mas.)” Sunset said, before she proceeded to eat her meal.

“Eat a duck and a mouse?” Wallflower asked, to which Spike chuckled.

“It’s a custom in Japan,” He explained. “It’s what they say before they eat their meal.” He then held his hands up and clasp them together, as if he was saying a prayer. “First you hold your hands like this,” Wallflower followed along. “Then you say, itadakimasu (いただきます).”

Wallflower tried to repeat what Spike said, “EAT-ta-da-ki-mas,” She stuttered.

“Eh, close enough,” He shrugged, bowing his head, before he and Wallflower begin to eat.

“You know Japanese?” Sunset Shimmer asked, looking impressed, if not fascinated.

“Uh, a little bit,” Spike replied. “I mean, I did picked up a bit of Japanese custom on my visits there, with uncle. But that’s just it.”

“Hmmm, interesting,” Sunset nodded in acknowledgment, as they continued to eat.

“So, how was your day?” Sunset began.

Spike sighed as he answered, “If you don’t count the part where I was being chased relentlessly by Cozy Glow, I had a really good day,” He rolled his eyes in sarcasm.

“Really?!” Sunset asked incredulously, before she stammered, “Uh, I mean...I’m sorry I asked.”

“You’re okay,” Spike shook his head, before he gasped, as if remembering something important. “Oh! That’s right! Wallflower!” He turned to the girl. “Back in cooking class, you said that Cozy set up a tripwire to trip up Gabby yesterday. That all happened at the stairway. Is that true?”

Wallflower nodded, “Yes.”

“Wait, what happened?” Sunset asked, nearly spitting her sushi roll in surprise.

“How did it happened?” Spike asked Wallflower. “How did you know Cozy was the one who did it?”

“I was on the upper level, when I saw Cozy waking up, the same time when Gabby was going down,” Wallflower testified the event. “I heard her greeting you downstairs, when she screamed. At that moment, Cozy quickly ran down the stairs and I followed to see what happened.”

“I kelt my distance, so that Cozy wouldn’t see me. And when I was on my way down, I found a very thin, but strong line of wires, suspended across the stairs. It was nearly invisible, but some of the lightings gave it a way for me to see where it is.”

“And did you report this to Headmaster Scorpan, or Vice Principal Luna?” Sunset asked.

“Well of course I did!” Wallflower replied, to the fiery girl. “But I don’t exactly have enough evidence to prove that it was Cozy. So I knew I’d be making a serious accusation if I told them that Cozy did it. They wouldn’t believe me then. So I just told them that someone had set up the tripwire and that they really need to keep an eye out for that.”

“Hmmm,” Spike and Sunset both nodded in understanding. “But then, what about this morning?” Spike asked. “You said that Gabby slipped on a banana peel, because of Cozy, right? So you actually saw that happened?”

“...Yes, I saw it happened,” Wallflower answered. “I saw Cozy eating a banana, and just throwing the peel on the floor, right in Gabby’s path. Gabby slipped and fell.”

“Oh yeah, I was there too!“ Sunset exclaimed. “Gabby slipped and fell, with her breakfast flying in the air and raining down on her. She was a mess, but thankfully she was alright. Twilight and Rarity both took her away to be cleaned when...you came in, Spike.”

“I see...” Spike frowned, both sadly for Gabby and angrily for Cozy. “Cozy being obsessed with me is one thing, but hurting Gabby is just crossing the line! I’d never thought she’d stoop that low!”

“It’s a classic yandere story,” Sunset frowned. “Whenever someone is madly in love with someone else, they’re willing to do whatever it takes to win their affections, by force. Even if it means offing that other someone’s true love.”

“It takes one to know one,” Wallflower muttered under her breath.

This didn’t go unheard, for Sunset, “What?” She asked, to which Wallflower turned away to hide a look of scorn on her face.

In the meantime, Spike clutched his head into his hands and sighed in frustration.

“What am I going to do?” He asked. “I was so looking forward to this program for both me and Gabby. But now, because of Cozy I...it feels like it’s kinda my fault that Gabby got hurt and everything.”

Sunset and Wallflower both turned their heads to Spike, and couldn’t help but feel sorry for the boy. They could see how much he deeply cares for Gabby, and how distressed he was to know that she was hurt. It pained the two girls in the room, just as much as it pained for Spike, to know one of their loved ones was hurt, and how much of a dramatic effect on their conscience.

Wanting to make Spike feel better again, Wallflower picked up her salad bowl, and borrowed another pair of chopsticks from Sunset.

“Here,” Wallflower chided, using the chopsticks to pick up a piece of lettuce and held it up to Spike’s mouth.

“What are you doing?” Spike asked, unsure of the girl’s attempt.

“Feeding you?” Wallflower answered, though she blushed and cringed at what she just said. “Ugh, that sounded less stupid in my head.” She moaned, berating herself with a hand to her forehead, as if giving herself a dope slap.

Spike finds it both cute and embarrassing. He glanced up to see Sunset Shimmer stifling a chuckle, before she notices him looking, “Just let her feed you,” She mouthed, voicelessly, while miming the gestures of a chopstick.

Spike gave a shrug as he reluctantly complied, “I don’t know where you going with this...but...ahhh,” He opened his mouth up, waiting for Wallflower to feed him.

When Spike wasn’t looking, Wallflower lets out a schoolgirl giggle as she feeds Spike his meal.

“So, what do you think?” Wallflower asked.

“Delicious,” Spike nodded, before Wallflower picked up a piece of tomato, and offered it to Spike. “What? But I...” Spike tried to protest, but finds himself lost in the pouting puppy eyes that Wallflower was giving him.

With a grumble, he gave in and lets Wallflower feed him.

Sunset Shimmer couldn’t help but chuckle at the cute gesture between the two.

Just then, a knock was heard at the door.

“Hey, Sunset? Wallflower?” Rainbow Dash’s voice was heard. “It’s us, and Gabby.”

“Gabby?” Spike gasped.

“Come in, the door’s opened,” Sunset called, to which the doors turned opened and the other six girls, plus Gabby and Starlight, came pouring into the room.

“Gabby!” Spike shouted, as he happily wrapped his arms around Gabby. “You’re still okay!”

“Aw! Of course I’m okay, Spike,” Gabby smiled as she returned the hug. “I told you earlier today I’ll be fine, remember?”

“I know, but I just can’t stop worrying about you! You know how I am. I wouldn’t forgive myself if something bad happened to you, because of me.”

“What?! What are you talking about Spike?” The girl brushed off. “It’s not like you tripped me up. or anything.”

“Actually, he meant the matter regarding a certain, Crazy Kitty,” Sunset stated.

“Yeah, we all got that impression today, in cooking class,” Applejack scowled, with Pinkie Pie nodding in agreement.

“She is super bad!” Pinkie declared. “She slipped right out of me and Applejack’s hands. We were only going to bring her to the doctor’s office to get checked up...”

For about an hour, all the girls and Spike could talk about was Cozy Glow. By the time the sun was over the horizon, they were coming to the end of their discussion.

“I’m so sorry you got caught in the crossfire and everything, Gabby,” Spike frowned. “I never thought this could happen to you.”

“It’s not your fault, Spike,” Gabby comforted. “You just didn’t know.”

“Gabby’s right,” Twilight added. “Don’t blame yourself because of Cozy. No one here is to blame.”

Spike sighed even more sadly, “Still, if she’s attacked you once, she’ll probably come for you again,” Spike shuddered, just thinking of all the gruesome possibilities she could do to get him.

“Well, not if we have anything to say about it,” Rainbow Dash declared boldly. “If that crazy gal wants a fight. We’ll bring it to her!!”

“Indubitably!” Rarity added. “No one shall hurt Spikey-Wikey if I have anything to say about it!”

“Yeah! Bring it on, Kitty Dimples!” Pinkie Pie shouted, as the rest of the girls all exchanged agreements.

Spike was left in silence as he looked at all the girls in the room, with amazement. They’re all a team together. It was amazing. They’re all like a family.

‘Family...family...family!’ Spike repeated mentally in his thoughts, before he felt a stinging sensation in his head, as if a thousand needle has pierced through his skull.

His discomfort didn’t go unnoticed for the girls, “Spike?” Twilight asked. “What’s wrong?”

“I...I’m fine,” Spike grunted, as he begins to walk away. “I just need my...afternoon medicine,” In response, a hand held out to him, holding a single tablet of ibuprofen, with a glass of water.

“Oh, thank you!” He thanked, as he drank his medication.

“Of course, Spike,” Fluttershy replied, with the look of concern.

After that, Spike got up and was on his way out, “Well, anyway, thank you for bringing me here, Wallflower,” He thanked the girl, before he turned to Sunset. “And Sunset, thanks for being a...a great host. Your hospitality knows no bound.”

Sunset Shimmer simply chuckled, “Your welcome...”

“Anyway, I’d better get back to the boys dorm before nightfalls. See you all tomorrow.”

Spike was just about to leave, when Wallflower stopped him.

“Hold on, Spike!” Wallflower began. “You can’t leave yet. Not with Cozy out there on the prowl for you. You should stay here for the night.”

“What?!” The boy shouted. “I mean, are you sure? I don’t want to impose.”

“Nonsense,” Sunset shook her head. “You’re not imposing anything. Just think of it as having a sleepover, or something.”

“Well, in that case, got room for one more?” Gabby squealed excitedly.

“And who says you get to sleep here, missy?” Pinkie Pie asked. “What if I wanted to sleep with Spike, Wallflower, and Sunset?”

“Well tough!” Gabby stuck her tongue out. “I called it first. Besides, Spike wouldn’t mind. Right Spike?”

Before Spike could answer, Rarity interrupted, “Now, don’t you lead him to choose you, darling!“ She said. “He should have the decision to decide for himself.”

“Like you’re one to talk,” Applejack scoffed.

“What was that?” Rarity scowled at the country girl. “Say that again to my face!”

“Enough!” Twilight Sparkle shouted, getting everyone’s attention on her. “This room is only big enough for four people. So let’s try and resolve this in a more civilized manner.”

“Like what?” Spike asked.

As if to answer his question, Twilight held up three straws in her hand and gave them to Spike.

“Ok, here’s how it goes,” Twilight said. “Whoever can pull out the shortest straw from Spike’s hand, gets to sleepover in this room for the night. Sound fair?”

Rarity, Gabby, and Pinkie Pie both exchange glances, before they shrugged.

“Sounds fair, darling,” Rarity nodded.

“Okie-dokie-Loki!” Pinkie said.

“Absolutely,” Gabby answered.

“Alright then,” Spike held out the straws for the three girls to pull. “Draw.”

With that, Rarity was the first to pick a straw and pulled out a long one. Next, it was Gabby’s turn, and she picked out a straw that’s shorter than Rarity’s. Finally, Pinkie went ahead and pulled a straw that’s shorter than Rarity’s, but longer than Gabby.

“Welp, that answers that,” Spike said, as he welcomed Gabby to join both him, Wallflower, and Sunset.

“YAY!!!” Gabby squealed, as she tackled Spike into a loving nuzzle, much to tge ire of some of the girls.

“Oh, I wanted to sleep with my darling, Spikey-Wikey!” Rarity pouted.

“Me too!” Pinkie Pie said, sharing her friend’s pout.

“Cheer up, girls,” Twilight reassured. “You’ll both get your chances, someday. For now, let’s all head back to our rooms and try to get some sleep. We have another big day tomorrow.”

“I’d better go let Gilda know where Gabby is sleeping tonight,” Rainbow Dash said.

With that, the girls went their separate ways as they returned to their assigned dorm rooms.

---

Later the night, Spike was lying down on the floor, on a sleeping bag, with a pillow, while the three girls were all getting cleaned up and changing into their pajamas.

Soon the door opened to reveal all three girls in average pajamas. Sunset’s were colored purple, with a red trimming at the collar, a blazing sun printed on the chest, with yellow and orange stripes at the bottom of her legs. Wallflower’s were colored baby blue with sunflowers, while Gabby wears a cloudy white shirt with her pants colored black.

“Well, Spike?” Gabby smiled, as she cuddled next to the boy. “Ready to hit the sack?”

Spike could only smile nervously, “You know, the guys back at the dorm are gonna be real mad at me about this.”

“Well, it’s not everyday a boy gets invited to spend the night with some girls, so think of it as a big honor for you,” Sunset insisted.

“Yeah...a big honor,” Spike blushed a shade of pink, especially how close Gabby was to him, on his right arm.

Just then, a humming was heard and Spike turned his head to looking up at Wallflower humming to herself a tune, while she was getting her bed ready.

Noting the bounce and the notes in her hums, there was something awfully familiar about the song she was singing.

Taking his chance, and wanting to know more about the song, Spike asked, “Wallflower?” The said girl stopped what she was doing and looked at him. “What was that?”

“Oh, I was just humming,” Wallflower explained. “I’m sorry. Was I too loud?”

“No, no, no. Don’t stop,” Spike insisted. “I was...um, what were you singing? It sounds...nice.”

“Just a...song,” The girl stroked her hair, shyly. “It’s not a...it’s a little cheesy and...I’m kinda bad at it, but...”

“What is it about?” Gabby asked, sharing Spike’s curiosity.

Wallflower hesitated to answer for a moment, before she answered, “It’s kinda a song about how I first met...let’s just say I met a very special someone on a magical night.”

“Hmm, sounds interesting,” Sunset commented.

“Let’s hear it.” Spike asked. “C’mon, sing for us.”

Wallflower couldn’t help but smile shyly as she complied and sung her heart out to Spike and the girls in the room.

Paper Lantern Night — Trish Thuy Trang

By the time she reached the end of the song, everyone were all tired and fell asleep. With a yawn, Wallflower laid her tired head down and lets herself fall asleep.

Soon, Wallflower dreamt herself in a paper lantern night, surrounded by fireflies, as she ran across the field, and into the arms of someone she loved with all her heart.

---

A few hours earlier that day

“Curse those girls for stealing away my Spikey-Poo,” Cozy Glow scowled. “It’s always one after another. Even after I got rid of that annoying Gabby, there’s still more of those other unworthy admirers to come and steal him away from me,” She seethed with rage. “I alone can’t defeat them all and get to my Spikey-Wikey. I need some extra hands...or maybe....”

She glances sinisterly at the Three Stooges, slaving away, under Max Steele’s supervisions.

A devious idea lit up in Cozy’s curled hairs, as she taps her fingers together and grins sinisterly.

“Oh, hello there, mister!” Cozy greeted Max. “Golly, you must be tired, watching over these buffoons all day.”

“Well, I...it’s a big responsibility, y’know?” Max Steele replied. “Someone’s got to keep these threes in check.”

“Oh my, that’s a lot of work and you must be awfully tired!” Cozy Glow then played her final card. “Want to take a break for coffees? I’ll look after them for you!”

“What?! No!” Mac hugged, before he regained his composure, while finding himself succumbing to Cozy’s sweet talk. “I mean, I appreciate your concern, but I can handle this. Totally professional.”

“Are you sure?” Cozy batted her eyelids. “I’d hate to see a poor man starve himself because of these three losers. I can handle them, no problem. Only for five minutes, enough time for you to go grab a coffee, or something.”

Max Steele pondered first a moment before he shrugged, “Well, if you can manage them,” With that, the security guard was on his way. “I’ll be back ASAP.”

“See you later mister!” Cozy waved, before he was gone. She immediately cracks a wicked grin and turns to the Three Stooges. “Oh boys~” She called.

“What do you want, sister?” Zephyr grumbled. “Can’t you see we’re busy here?”

“Oh, I know, I know,” Cozy nodded. “But I was just wondering if you would like to have your big break?”

The Three Stooges immediately dropped their tools to pick up the trashes, as they turned to the girl.

“Our big break?” Snips asked.

“I can help you get some girls if you can help me,” Cozy proposed.

“I’m listening,” Zephyr replied.

“You see, I’m actually Spike’s one true girlfriend,” Cozy began. “He must’ve told you all about little ol’ me,” The Three Stooges looked confused about that statement, as Cozy continued, “But my poor Spike’s been kidnapped and he’s been manipulated by a bunch of girls into believing that he is their little boy toy! A slave to their every whim and catering to their needs against his will!”

“I tried to save him, but they beat me!” She showed the red cake frostings still in her hair, which she feigned as blood. “Oh the pain!”

“What?!” Snips and Snails gasped.

“Oh you poor thing!” Zephyr Breeze shouted, as he turned to his fellow stooges. “We’ve got to do something right away!”

“Now, now, don’t make any hasty actions yet, my friends,” Cozy cooed. “First, we lay low for awhile. Then, when the time is right, we make our moves and rescue my darling Spike!”

“Of course, Miss uhh...what did you say your name was again?” Zephyr asked.

“You can call me, Cozy,” Cozy smiled deviously. “Cozy Glow.”

Comments

[OmniFox]

Perhaps it's time for Spike to ask Gabby out.

[Wildcard25]

Nice to see how close Spike got with Wallflower and Sunset. But now Cozy is incorporating those three Stooges into her scheme? Things are really going to get bad for Spike

[Dramamaster829]

An alliance between Cozy Glow and the 'Three Stooges' I don't know who should be worried.

Spike and the girls seeing this as a desperate move on Cozy Glow to get her grubby hoofs on Spike. Or the boys themselves for not knowing just who exactly they are working for. OR... Cozy herself and if she's going to immediately regret turning to those three for help.

[Scarlet Scribe]

If the 2012 movie taught me anything, it's 'never hire the Stooges for anything!'

[TheGathering]

The funny part about this is that ironically, this’ll get her nowhere due to the security guard.