The Bell Rang on the early spring morning, after the holidays. The returning students all seeming to be tired, some slumped over and others with their tails dragging behind them. All knowing that today would be tedious, boring and never ending, until 3PM at least.

“Ugh, school.” Exclaimed a portly dark blue wolf with gradients on his tail and ears to a lighter blue and light purple paw pads, dressed in black pants, a light blue T-Shirt with a purple paw print, wearing an ill-fitting black coat. Who was currently using his long fluffy tail as a scarf. “Why, do we have to come back here anyway?”

“Cause we have to or we would be grounded for weeks”. Said an athletic spilt coloured Pegasus Pony, black on one side and white on the other, with a similarly split coloured mane and tail, black and gold going with the colour scheme as his fur, with some sharp teeth on the dark side. Who was wearing some blue jeans, a plain white shirt and a thick black rain coat.

“Yeah… but, could always get out the window.”

‘But you wouldn't fit and you would have to call one of us’.

“Hey! That happened one time.” The wolf retorted, lightly slapping the back of the pony`s head with his tail.

“Hey, Game, Shadow. What are you two fighting about this time?” Said a quickly approaching black furred deer, with a small white fluffy tail and a white mane with a purple streak running through it, with some small antlers placed on top of her head. Wearing a plain black dress along with some tights and a thick white jacket.

“We weren't fighting, merely discussing a window mishap.” Game replied slightly growling in the pony’s direction, unheard by either of them.

“Oh, I remember that, that was a fun experience.” The Deer said in thought. “Could class that as a first date, considering how long it took to get you out.”

“Grey? You too? Really?” The Wolf replied feigning hurt, as the Pony sniggered in the background. “Anyway, time to head to… Ugh, class. What is it anyway?”

“Gym.” Shadow replied simply, as he looked through his bag.

“Gym… I hate Gym.”

“Well, maybe if you stopped eating so much you wouldn't hate it so much.” Grey said, smirking.

“And maybe fit through that window.” Shadow added.

“That too.”

“But, I'm the cuddly one. This group would be strangely athletic without me.”

“You're the counterbalance, both of us equals one of you.”

“Yeah… Hey, wait.” Game said, catching himself. “I'm not so sure any more, looks like you've been enjoying those hayburgers too much, and you.” Game said turning to Grey. “You're perfect.” He finished giving a little lick to her antlers, earning him a giggle.

“Well, anyway. It`s time to hurry up.”

“Exercise? Already? We haven't even got to gym yet.

The group walked through the school hallways, dodging the ponies that were running around trying not to be late, and stuff as much stuff into their lockers as possible, having to slow down occasionally to let their portly friend catch up to them. Eventually they ended up at the Gym’s double doors which led into a room which allowed the teenagers to enter any part of the school’s sports areas.

As the group managed to finally get to the Gym they all found out that they were doing swimming today, which most of the class found to be great, Game however was sighing, as he knew how annoying it was too dry all of his fur and long tail.

The class was split into the two genders as they went off into their separate changing rooms, each side switching from their standard clothes into their swimming outfits, shorts and other things.

“Swimming, it`s okay I guess.” Game murmured, as he finished switching into his light blue swimming trunks, to Shadow nearby who changed into his red ones.

“You just don't like it because cause you're lazy.”

“What’s wrong with that? I get to stay cuddly and not have to put effort into anything.”

“Well, if you ever want to fit through that window…” Shadow trailed off, smirking at his portly friend.

“Whatever. May as well just go out then.”

“Hmm, don’t think Grey needs to actually swim today.” Shadow said, walking through the pool door.

“Why`s that?” Game said, quickly catching up.

“She can you use you as a float.”

“Funny.” Game replied, proceeding to push Shadow into the pool. “Wet pone is wet.” He said smirking, unaware that his tail was dangling off the side of the pool.

“Oh yeah?” Shadow said, grabbing Game’s tail then yanking it pulling him into the water with him. “What about that wet dog smell then?”

“You win this round.” Game replied, pushing his fur out of his eyes. As the teacher walked in.

“Hmm. Seems like two of you are excited to get wet.” The teacher said, a green furred earth pony with a single tone brown mane and tail in a gym outfit, earning a couple laughs from the class. “Right now, the rest of you get in the pool, today we are doing something simple. Pool Dodgeball.” He finished, as the class got into the pool and Grey along with some others swam over to the side of the pool that Shadow and Game got pushed and pulled into.

“So.” Grey started as she swam over now clad in her purple bikini, along with a Yellow Pegasus with a poofy grey and blue mane and tail dressed in a indigo bikini. “What did you two fight about this time?”

“Hi, Misty, and nothing really, just how you could use Game as a float.” Shadow said quickly, cutting Game off before he could say anything.

“Well.” Grey started, turning to Game. “I could.”

“So, hurtful.” Game, said feigning hurt, and folding his ears. “Anyway, I have a plan.”

“A plan?” Shadow said confused.

“Yeah, Can use you to tickle them so they drop the ball.” Game started as he turned to Grey. “Can use you as a net.”

“Or.” Shadow started. “We could just use you as cover.”

“I don't want to get hit though.”

“But you're fine with us getting hit?”

“Yep.”

“Well, you should be good at this.” Grey said, jumping into the little conversation. “I mean, you're technically part dog.”

“Oh, so you want me to play catch?” Game said, as his tail uncurled and he started to wrap it around Grey. “Well, I caught you didn't I.”

“I guess, but to catch you all I need is a hamburger and a window.” Grey replied smiling.

Author's Note

written with help from Misadventures and Sonic RainBoom Dash from LoE.