Bonus 5
Campaign Promises
Set After Mr. Squirrels Goes To Washington
Maya had to admit there was something sweet about how earnest Lucas was about the whole election thing. It was almost the Hart- Friar Muffins all over again. But Maya understood Lucas better now, so she was less inclined to laugh at him.
And it had surprised Maya how knowledgeable he was about the political stuff. It made Maya feel like she should care more. Plus, it looked like Eric was really going to win the election, which was strange and amazing and maybe it really did signal the end of the world, but it made Maya feel like part of something special.
"I think we did something good today," Lucas said as he walked Maya home from Riley's house, after the senatorial debate.
Maya nodded "As I meant to say earlier: we might not have a vote yet, but we made a difference."
"I think so too."
They walked in silence for a little bit, before Maya asked, "So… does this mean you are running for class president again?"
"I haven't thought about it. I don't think I did much with it last year. Other than adding one more Pizza day a month, in the cafeteria."
"And your constituents thank you." Maya laughed, "But now I want pizza."
"We can go grab some. It's early yet."
"That'll be nice." Maya said, a new skip to her step as they took a detour.
They were almost to the pizza place they liked before Lucas spoke again. "You know… you could run for class president yourself, if you wanted."
Maya laughed again, though it was a little harsh at the edges. "Who would vote for me? I'm not a good student like Riley or Farkle. And I'm not Mr. Perfect either."
"You couldn't be Mr. Perfect if you tried." Lucas said with a smile. "But I bet lots of people would vote for you. Need I remind you that the population of Mayaville outnumbered Riley Town's 2 to 1?"
"That was just a game. And it ended in disaster."
"But it proves that people will follow you, and you know I'll be 100% behind my former secretary of state."
"Ha! You just wanted to get me out of the country!" Maya said, remembering what their classmate had said all those months ago.
"The thought has crossed my mind, yeah." Lucas said.
"Lucas!" Maya said annoyed, giving him a shove.
He laughed. She was 100 pounds soaking wet, if that. She was never going to move him. "Not in a while though." He admitted.
Maya gave him another shove, and he actually pretended to stumble a bit as a result just to appease her. For an annoyed Maya was a Maya who did not enjoy pizza, and that Maya was not fun to be around… not that he would trade her for the world.