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Champ Makes Me a Hero

There was a girl in my class that I was crushing on ( liking ) named was Patricia Simpson . I did not know how to approach her , because she was always with her friend Andrea . One day I noticed Patricia passed my house in her route to go home each day . Therefore , the next day I will make my move to get her attention . My plan was farfetched , crazy , and may not work but I felt it would , and Champ could help . It just so happens , Patricia sat right across the aisle from me . The bell rang , I ran home as fast as I could to put my plan into effect .
I grabbed Champ and hid behind my bushes waiting on Patricia to pass by . Minutes later , she and two other girls passed my house . I waited until they were four or five houses down the street , before I let Champ loose . “ Get em boy ,” is what I whispered to Champ . “ Look out he got lose ,” I yelled . The girls took off running as fast as they could , and Champ was behind them . “ Come here ” I yelled softly but , Champ knew I was not serious so he continued after the girls . One girl separated from Patricia and Andrea but , Champ kept after them . Patricia and Andrea both ran on separate porches but , Champ followed Patricia , what a smart dog . It was if he read my mind . Champ caught up with Patricia and stood up on his hind legs while pressing his paws on her , daring her to move . “ Don ’ t move , don ’ t move ,” I shouted . Champ was so trained that he would wait on my command to complete his attack . All I had to do was stomp my feet , clap my hands , or say the command to get a person . I ran up on the porch and grabbed Champ by the collar . “ Bad dog ,” I said as I smacked Champ on the head . “ Bad dog Champ , go home ,” I stated . Champ looked up at me as I pointed for him to leave and go home . Champ left heading home , and I apologized to Patricia for my dog getting loose and chasing her . I picked up her books and walked her home . When we made it to her house , she was so grateful that I had saved her life that I became the three girl ’ s hero . Andrea started liking me more than Patricia did but , I was still their unsung hero . Champ did exactly what I wanted him to do .
I have never shared this secret with anyone until now , please don ’ t tell anyone 21