The Rich and Poor

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Moving in

"Would this be the fourth or the fifth time we've moved?" a girl asked irritated.

"I'm not in the mood Sakura. And it's the fifth." Touya answered as he and Sakura eyed their new home.

Sakura Kinomoto is a very poor child. Her family has always struggled with money, and they moved frequently because the landlord would usually raise the rent. Moving from shelters to basements, Sakura never really minded. It was her education that crossed her mind and haunted her thoughts at night.

Sakura was a straight A student no matter what school she changed to. Her intelligence was partly due to her father, who used to give her lessons when she was a little girl and read to her. But Mr.Kinomoto had gone away on a business trip, and had never been heard of afterwards. Her mother passed away from an illness years ago, so Sakura's only family was her older brother Touya.

This time Sakura and Touya had moved into a small basement. The place contained two bedrooms, one washroom and one main room. It was pretty plain, but it was super cheap and affordable. Touya was the only one old enough to work, so there wasn't a lot to spend on.

"I'm going to get some sleep." Sakura yawned. She went into her small room and changed into her pajamas. She was about to climb into the lumpy bed when she caught her reflection in the mirror.

Sakura stared at a twelve-year-old girl with shoulder length auburn hair and sparkling emerald eyes. 'I could've been prettier.' thought Sakura. 'If only I didn't look so tired all the time.' she sighed climbing into bed and pulling the thin blankets over her. 'I'll unpack my stuff tomorrow.'

"Come on Sakura wake up!" Touya said shaking Sakura from her sleep. "You'll be late for your classes." he added. Immediately Sakura sat up and stared wide eyed. Touya chuckled and left the room as Sakura changed into her school uniform and raced to find her book bag and homework.

"What's for breakfast?" Sakura called from her room. As soon as Sakura was done gathering her things she raced out the door. "Never mind I'll eat something at school."

Sakura ran down the streets. "Come on I can't be late I just can't." she murmured in frustration turning the corner and running up the school steps. Sakura ran down the hallway past other children to her class room and then stopped abruptly in the doorway. "Yes I'm on time!" Sakura danced to her seat happily.

"Sakura Kinomoto please report to the principle's office." the loud speaker went on. Sakura groaned.

"Am I in trouble?" Sakura asked uneasily as she entered the office. Ms.Lalaine a.k.a the principle shook her head no and gestured for Sakura to sit down. Sakura sat down cautiously and started fidgeting with her bracelet.

"Looking through your records I've seen that you've been doing very well in school." Ms.Lalaine mused pointing to a thick file. Sakura nodded still cautious.

"The teachers and I don't think you're being challenged enough, so we think we should enroll you into a different school where the learning curriculum is a bit tougher." Ms.Lalained said. Sakura opened her mouth to protest but she put her hand up to silence her.

"We also see from your record that you have moved numerous times and that you've had a bit of trouble with money. So the school is paying for you to go. Yes, a scholarship. We really want you to go to Bayview Private School as it will teach you much more there then here and we think it'll help your learning career greatly. What do you think of this opportunity?" Ms.Lalaine questioned.

Sakura had her mouth hanging open. "You mean Touya won't have to pay for school anymore? That would be great I would certainly accept now there's more money for food!" Sakura began jumping up and down practically bouncing off the walls.

The principle chuckled. "Yes I suppose so. Well hear is your new school uniform and schedule, you will begin classes tomorrow at Bayview Private School. It's located at 323 Blue Elm street." she scribbled something on a piece of paper and handed Sakura all the items. Sakura nodded grinning from ear to ear.

"But be careful Sakura. It will be hard work, and some children their aren't that disciplined." Ms.Lalaine warned.

"TOUYA TOUYA TOUYAAAAA!!!" Sakura screamed when she got home that day.

Touya popped his head from out of his room. "What did someone hurt you today? If they did they're going to get it." Touya said clenching his fist and motioning a punch at an invisible person.

"Nooo... I got a scholarship to a private school so now you don't need to pay for my school anymore!" Sakura hugged her brother. Touya seemed near tears.

"I always knew you were one smart ass. Now we'll have more money! There's hope for us yet!" Touya said happily. Sakura smiled.

"So what's for dinner?" she wondered.

"Um... here you go." Touya said handing her an apple.

"Thanks!" Sakura said rushing into her room and closing the door. She began munching on her apple as she did her homework humming peacefully. After awhile she took a break from homework and began unpacking her things from boxes. Sakura didn't own much, a few tattered toys and books but that was all. She didn't wear make up, and she didn't have any jewelry except for a small gold necklace and an old bracelet that used to be her mother's.

After taking her last book out from the box she accidentally knocked another book open. As Sakura leaned over to pick it up, she noticed it was an old photo album. The pages were open to a picture of a young Sakura and Touya, and two smiling parents. Sakura shut the album before she started crying. She did her homework to try and clear her mind off things.