[ PI ] “ Every character should want something , even if it is only a glass of water . '' Write the story of a character that wants a glass of water .

He gasped as he stared across the flat plain, his eyes bulging from the effort involved. How foolish he had been, he thought, as he slowly moved himself forward. Foolish for leaving the safety of his home. Foolish for striking out, but it seemed like such a good idea at the time. He remembered the sight and how it seemed so exciting, so new. How could he have known? 
 
 
 The light beat down. He could feel it on his skin, almost cooking him. He continued to move forward, seeming inches at a time. Flailing with his last energy he fell forward and felt himself come against a smooth, cold wall. Looking up he saw that it went up impossibly, clear to the bright lights above. He ’ d come so far, yet not far enough. With a final gasp he felt the darkness roll in. 
 
 
 “ Mom! I think Billy put his fish in my glass! ” 
 
 
 “ I didn ’ t! It was in the bowl! I don ’ t know why it ’ s on the table! ” 

