The Lost Water Bottle

    By A Person

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    18 Mar, 2024

    a boy in a red shirt and black shorts is holding a black bag and a red and white bag, vancouver school, a comic book panel, Diego Gisbert Llorens, cushart krenz

    In his bright red school uniform, Tommy was busy picking up trash around the field as part of his PE class. He was diligent, wanting to leave the field clean and pristine.

    a boy with a backpack standing in a park with a lot of trash on the ground and a blue bottle, american scene painting, a comic book panel, David Park, graphic novel

    Tommy noticed a blue water bottle amidst the trash. Not knowing it belonged to someone else, he decided to throw it away. It seemed like just another piece of trash.

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    Mr. Magnera had been watching the kids clean up. He noticed Tommy throwing away the water bottle and, recognizing it, he quickly started chasing after Tommy.

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    Mr. Magnera, despite his age, was swift. He repeatedly called out Tommy's name, his voice echoing across the field. A sense of urgency filled the air.

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    Finally, Mr. Magnera caught up to Tommy, out of breath but relieved. He pointed towards the trash bin, instructing Tommy to retrieve the water bottle.

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    Surprised, Tommy went back to the trash bin and carefully fetched out the water bottle. He was confused but didn't dare question Mr. Magnera's instruction.

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    With the water bottle in his hand, Tommy walked back towards his classmates under Mr. Magnera's watchful eyes. The field was buzzing with whispers and curious glances.

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    Upon reaching his classmates, Tommy handed over the water bottle to a surprised boy. It turned out the water bottle belonged to him.

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    Mr. Magnera seemed satisfied. He patted Tommy on the shoulder, a rare smile gracing his stern face. The classmate thanked Tommy and Mr. Magnera for the returned bottle.

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    The incident served as a lesson for Tommy and his classmates. They learned to pay more attention to their belongings and the importance of communication.

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    The rest of the PE class went smoothly. The students were more mindful of their belongings, ensuring no personal items were left behind.

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    Tommy, in particular, was more careful. He realized that one person's trash could be another's treasure. And with that thought, he continued his clean-up duties with newfound respect.