Doing live streams have been a welcome addition to my life. At the very least it helps pass the time and calms me down. Which is more than needed. I still don't quite know how I am going to deal with having six girls being attracted to me, with one apparently wanting to marry me. I still don't know how and why this is happening. Hopefully, more don't follow suit. I doubt anything good could come out of this, like me actually getting a harem and them being ok with it. I know one shouldn't tempt fate, but like that would happen. I entered the school and before I could begin to be on my guard for Pinkie, she appeared with the rest of the girls.

"Good morning, Marky," Pinkie greeted me.

"Morning."

Before anything else could be said, we all noticed Principal Celestia, leading a light gray skinned woman, wearing black glasses. She also had brown hair, in a bun, and was holding a clipboard in one of her hands. We all stared at the two in confusion and wonder.

"Who's that with Celestia?" Rainbow asked.

"I understand the need for you to check up on things, Ms. Inkwell," Celestia began with a gentle smile, "Though, I wished the school board had sent someone sooner."

"Indeed. Sadly, it all takes a little bit of time to officially get things done and it has only been four days. The school board has decided long and hard what to do after that unfortunate incident. May I say everything you and Dean Cinch have told us have been... Interesting I suppose. Well, mostly Cinch."

"I see. May I ask the fate of the quadrennial Friendship Games?"

"Canceled until further notice, though since it's every four years, there's still a good chance this blows over before the next one."

"I understand. So how is this inspection going to go?" Celestia asked before signing.

"I am just going to make sure you are competent to do your job in providing a safe and educational environment for all of your students. You are actually lucky the school board is only doing this. You could have gotten fired too."

Inspection? Figures, the incident at the Friendship Games would cause this to happen. The girls and I could only watch in silence as the two women walked past us while chatting. When they were out of sight, we all stared at each other in silence.

"What was that all about?" Rainbow asked.

"It was clearly about what happened at the games, Rainbow," Applejack answered.

"After what almost happened to..." Sunset tries to continue before stopping to take a deep breath, "It's natural for the school board to take action and they are inspecting the school, in case."

"I guess. Damn stud, look at what you caused," Rainbow teased.

I simply glared at the tactless skittles haired moron, before punching her hard in the shoulder.

"Ow! What did I do?" Skittles asked like the imbecile she was, while rubbing her sore shoulder, "Damn stud you hit harder than Applejack. You are stronger than you look," She then noticed that the rest of the girls and I gave her dirty looks, "What?"

"Rainbow, you really need to learn to be more tactful!" Rarity scolded.

"No kidding. You are lucky I don't hit you in the shoulder. He did a much nicer job than I could." Applejack added before pounding her fists together.

"Rainbow, we have been friends since early childhood and I know you have a teasing personality, but I like to think you know when you should be more serious and this is one of those times, if you don't mind, I mean," Was Fluttershy's response.

"Fluttershy's right. You usually know when to be serious. Yet with him you seem to have no standards. Should I bring up a certain paid chat you pulled?" Sunset told her, while lightly blushing.

I found myself blushing as I recalled that moment. So, Rainbow apparently isn't usually this tactless towards something serious.

"Well, I... What's the problem?" Skittles asked, completely cornered by all of us to my joy.

"It sounded to me like you were blaming my near-death experience on me," I answered, making everyone else cringed, Skittles, even more than the others.

"What? No! I didn't mean it like that!" She begged me.

"How did you mean it then?" I asked harshly.

"I... Well...."

Before she could even think of an answer, the bell rang, and I was more than happy to leave Skittles and cool off a bit.

"See you later girls," I began before glaring at Skittles, making her cringed, "Skittles," I signed before going to first period.

"Wait! I'm sorry! I can explain!" She called out.

I ignored her and continued on my way.

I was sitting on my bed, still angry and to my dismay she sent out a long text. I was so angry I didn't bother to actually read it. The others sent out texts of support and encouragement.

Marcus Darling sorry again about Rainbow. She has never been the most tactful, but usually she has more sense than today. It's weird how she seems to be more teasing towards you. She seems to really have taken a liking to you, but that is no excuse for her behavior. She felt horrible after you left and not that I am asking you to, while the wounds are fresh, but would you be willing to forgive her later?

Nice to get confirmation that she wasn't always this tactless. I signed as I pondered her final question. Maybe later, but not now and she has to make up for it.

Marcus, sorry about Rainbow. She is usually one to speak without thinking, but today was just horrible. I wanted nothing more than to beat some sense into her myself, though you did a much better job than I could have. It was amusing after you left. She was stunned that you hit harder than me and was stunned by your strength. Then when I told them how you beat me in arm wrestling her jaw dropped. She did try to play it off by asking if it was a close match, but when I told her how I couldn't even stand a chance when giving it my absolute all, she and the other girls almost fainted in shock. Of course, Rarity gushed about it and the others seemed impressed about it. Anyway, Rainbow is sad about her actions, but I don't blame you for wanting to stay away from her and us.

I found myself lightly chuckling at her recollection of what happened. Thanks for making me chuckle while upset Applejack!

Marky, I am so so sorry Dashie said those words to you. She usually isn't a major meanie pants and she feels bad for it. Please forgive her and we all can continue to be the bestest of friends. Then I can throw a party to celebrate.

Figures, Pinkie would talk about it like a child. I swear spending time with her is a lot like babysitting a hyperactive happy child. Anyway, I am not in the mood to see her again for at least a little bit. First, I had my falling out with Big Mac and now when I end up in the middle of a friendship group this happens. Then again, it's Rainbow I am angry at and not the others, but they might not be willing to exclude her on my behalf. Why must something like this happen when things are going well?

Well, this is a direction I didn't plan to take this, but I think this will be a good place to lead into Rainbow and Marcus' eventual relationship. With his harem I was thinking of having it just have all the girls be friends with benefits. Rainbow has really been teasing him and playing hard to get and she seemed not to have any standards about teasing him being a chick magnet, so why not have her make this slip up and have her make up for her slip up and face an internal conflict, which sadly will be hinted in the background due to this story being in Marcus's POV, but hoping I can pull something like it off. I know in the last chapter's author notes I hinted at him meeting with one of the crystal prep girls, but since it has been weeks and this chapter was hard to start I will move that to the next one hopefully. Poor Marcus is feeling all alone, but now it's time for him to get involved a little more with other girls. I am planning something with Trixie soon, so look out for that when I get to it.

Next chapter: Feeling on his own Marcus ends up interacting with a crystal prep student.