I've awoken, still tired, from another nightmare of the Friendship games and groaned. Hopefully, they don't last long, and I manage to get more sleep soon. I pulled out my phone and saw I had a text from Pinkie. Underneath a picture of a cake with an adorable smile, was a new message.

Good morning, Marky. I couldn't get much sleep last night and not even cuddling with Gummy could do the trick, which sucks because he has never failed before. Cuddling with you the night before was even better than him. That threw me off, I guess. I hope we get to sleep together again soon. Anyway, feel free to meet us at Sugar Cube Corner at ten for us to spend the day together.

I lightly blushed, as I read her message. Why did Pinkie have to be the clingy type? Might as well get ready for the day and meet with the girls.

I entered Sugar Cube Corner and quickly spotted the girls at a table. When I got closer, they noticed me and gave me a smile.

"Marky! You're here!" Pinkie called out.

"Yeah," I simply responded, taking a seat.

I was between both Applejack and Rarity, and they both seemed really happy about that.

"Good morning, Darling. It's always great to see you," Rarity greeted me with a charming smile.

"Yeah, same here, sugar cube," Applejack added and to my slight surprise, I felt her gently rubbing my hand.

Oh god, another one! I know I sound like a broken record at this point about this, but why and how? Before I could continue to ponder this, Rainbow spoke up.

"Sup dude. Ready for today?"

"Yeah, where's your dress?" I responded with a smirk.

"I only had to wear it yesterday, remember?"

"Shame. You looked so beautiful in it."

"Yeah, well too bad. I'm not wearing it," She told me before looking away with an embarrassed blush on her face, "If I could, I wouldn't wear one ever again, so don't bother teasing me like this stud."

"Who said I was teasing you?" I asked in mock confusion.

"You... I... Whatever."

"Marcus, darling I think that's enough teasing Rainbow," Rarity told me.

I turned and noticed her and most of the girls seemed to be jealous.

"Ok," I simply responded.

I don't know what I'm going to do about all of these girls liking me and being jealous when another makes a move. Goes to show being a chick magnet is overrated. Most fantasize about it without thinking about the cons with the whole thing. Having to deal with them being jealous of the others and making time to keep all of them happy are two that come to mind. I know I have plenty of free time, but would I be able to keep them satisfied? I was snapped out of my thoughts, when I noticed various pastries being placed at the table.

"Here you are Pinkie. For you and your friends."

"Thanks Mr. Cake," Pinkie responded with a huge smile.

"These sweets are the best part of our weekend hangouts," Rainbow commented with a smile, before grabbing a doughnut.

Sweets for breakfast? Sure, why not. The rest of the girls and I grabbed some and began to enjoy them.

"So, what's the plan for today?" I asked before taking a bite.

"Band practice as usual," Rainbow responded with a grin, "As the best band in the school, we have to practice, to keep our spot, though no one can beat our awesomeness."

"If it wasn't the fact, you all managed to beat magical sirens with songs of enchantments, I wouldn't tolerate your bragging."

"Please. That's only one small part of what we can do," Rainbow scoffed with a chuckle, "You should consider yourself lucky. You get to be our first groupie."

"And may I say I can't think of anyone else, I would want to be one for us, darling," Rarity told me, before lightly embracing me and giving me a flirty wink.

"Yeah, thanks."

I was sitting on Rainbow's bed watching the girls, including Twilight, holding their instruments or microphones. I gave Rainbow's tortoise, Tank, who was sitting next to me, a quick look and noticed he seemed to be smiling and looking excited for the girls' performance.

"Consider yourself lucky, stud. You get a personal front row seat to a private show," Rainbow announced with a cocky smile, "Usually the honor only goes to Tank and everyone else's pets."

To my slight surprise, Tank seemed to be clapping in response to Rainbow's words. That's another surprising thing with this city, the animals seem to be more self-aware.

"Ok," I began before looking at Twilight with a questioning look, "Twilight is a part of the band now. How did that happen so quickly?"

"We just figured since Princess Twilight had talent and helped us out, her human counterpart might be too," Rainbow explained.

"Yeah... I don't know how well I would do, but since they seem to think I can, I'll give it a try," Twilight added nervously and awkwardly.

"Don't worry Twilight, darling. You will do just fine," Rarity assured her.

"Now that's out of the way, get ready to be blown away," Rainbow told me with a cocky smile.

"As long as you girls don't destroy the room with your pony ups."

"Please, we have done this before during practice," Rainbow dismissed.

The girls prepared their instruments and during their song most of them ponied up, making me feel like I was watching a movie by Disney. For all of Rainbow's bragging their music was alright. Definitely not a favorite of mine. Tank seemed to be into it though, as he was cheering for his owner. I noticed Rainbow's smile and she gave him a wink. During the song, I felt my phone vibrate and I quickly took it out. It turned out to be a text message from Wallflower.

Hey I'm free and bored. Want to hang out later?

I quickly texted a response.

I'm currently with the rainbooms, but I'd like to. I will let you know.

The song ended and Rainbow gave Tank and I another cocky smile, "So, how was that stud?"

"You're no Queen, but you girls seem to be talented enough."

"Whatever," Rainbow scoffed, "Just keep listening and you will see we are the best."

Finally, after playing a few more songs the girls decided to take a break and we decided to enjoy a quick snack. The girls quickly took a seat at the table and before I could take one myself.

"Come sit by me, darling," Rarity suggested, giving me another flirty wink.

"No, me Marky," Pinkie argued, "It won't be as comfy, as when we slept together, but still."

"You could always sit by me," Sunset suggested.

"I don't mind you sitting next to me, sugar cube." Applejack assured me with a smile.

"Damn stud! How are you feeling about being a chick magnet?" Rainbow asked me.

"I don't know. How does it feel about being one of the girls I caught?"

"Well... Don't get ahead of yourself," She responded, looking away while blushing.

I took a relaxing breath, as the girls and I left Rainbow's house. Having to deal with clingy girls, subtly fighting over me is very overwhelming and I'm glad for the break from it. I took out my phone, ready to let Wallflower know I'm free to do whatever.

"What are you doing Marky?" Pinkie asked.

"Texting another friend, I'm free."

"Wait, you have a friend other than us?" Rainbow asked.

"Is that really surprising?" I asked with a raised eyebrow, "I may be a bit of an introvert, but I'm not incapable of talking and befriending people."

"No," Rainbow began sheepishly, "That didn't come out right. I mean you were able to make me think you are cool enough to befriend, so you can do it to anyone."

Typical of her to phrase praising someone else in a way that makes her still look like the best.

"Not to mention you have been more active outside," Pinkie added with a grin.

Yeah, being invited by both Mac and Pinkie has sent me down this path to be more social and to be honest I wouldn't want it any other way.

"Are you going to introduce us, Marky?" Pinkie asked me.

I sighed, "She's even more of an introvert than me, in an interesting way. I will offer and see if I can get her to agree."

"Wait, her?" Sunset, Pinkie, Rarity, and Applejack exclaimed at the same time.

"Damn stud. There is no end to your chick magnet nature, is there?"

"You tell me since you are attracted to me like them," I responded.

"I... whatever," She scoffed while blushing in embarrassment.

"I mean how nice of you to befriend someone else on your own. As soon as she's comfortable with the idea, we should meet her and throw a small party to celebrate," Pinkie suggested with a grin, which became more sinister, "I can't wait to talk to her about different things."

Great, not only do I have to deal with them being jealous of each other, but now Wallflower, when and if they all meet.

"You're not the only one Pinkie. I'm sure we both can have a nice mature discussion."

"Way to disguise you confronting her not to steal your crush from you in a sugarcoated way Rarity," Rainbow teased with a chuckle.

"Rainbow!" Rarity complained before taking a relaxing breath.

"Well, if there isn't anything else. I must get going," I began before putting my phone away, "I will let her know and we'll see about you all meeting her. Oh, and Rainbow?"

"What stud?"

"While I can appreciate you not being jealous, I think you should be honest about your feelings. You all are close friends and if you can't be honest about yourself to them, then that's a problem. Especially, since they are smart enough to know." I answered with a smirk.

"I... well..." Was all she could stutter with an embarrassed blush on her face.

I don't know what went over me. I just couldn't resist messing with her, before leaving. I know she will likely pay me back later and give me hell for it, when we are alone, but I don't care. Hopefully, it will help push her to be more honest about her liking me. Even though I am glad she isn't acting like the others, she needs to be more honest and upfront about it.

Another chapter where it was hard to get the words down. Hopefully the next chapters will be easier for me.

Next chapter: Marcus prepares for his first life stream. How will it go and what will it lead to.