6 A Peach of a Speech

CHAPTER 6 A PEACH OF A SPEECH IT'S SPEECH TIME! After school, Eric and I go to my house. It's time to write the speech. I'm inspired. "My fellow students..." I begin. "No good," says Eric. "You have to try and steal the girl vote."

"Dear girls and boys..." I start again. "But you don't want to lose the boy vote," says Eric, folding his arms. He waits patiently. I clear my throat and say, "Dear voters..." "Good. Now, what's your platform?" asks Eric. "I don't need a platform," I reply. "I'm tall enough." "No, no, what do you stand for?" asks Eric. I put my hand over my heart. "The national anthem," I reply. Eric raises his arms and sighs. GRRRR..

IF I WIN THE ELECTION, STUDENTS WILL BE ALLOWED TO BRING PETS TO SCHOOL. RECESS WILL LAST ALL DAY. THERE WILL BE NO HOMEWORK AND WE'LL ALL BE ON THE HONOR ROLL. NOT BAD.

"No, no, what's your agenda?" Eric says impatiently. "My gender's a boy," I laugh. Eric rolls his eyes. "No, no, what will you do if you get elected?" He huffs and puffs. "Be surprised," I smile. HUBIE, YOU'VE GOT ONE MINUTE TO GET OFF THAT TV SET. BUT MOM... ARF ARF...