Sango watched in disbelief as the wolf youkai tossed the remnants of her sake over his shoulder. It took a moment for the slightly intoxicated tajiya to realize what he'd done, but in an instant she'd risen to her feet and grabbed hold of his pony tail with ease. He winced as she tugged, pulling their faces close together. Her breath was sweet with the scent of the alcohol, rolling out hot onto his lips. "What did you do that for?"

It was late, even the hanyou had seemed to be asleep. Koga knew they were in for it if she wasn't quieter. He liked the dance with danger though, closing the gap between their bodies. "You're not drinkin' that shit while I'm here." He answered playfully. Sango scowled, tugging harder on slick, dark hair.

"Costs money." She responded. Koga could not resist her pout.

"I'll pay you back sometime." Her frowned deepened, working her eyebrows into knots. He sighed as she felt her small hands roving all over his back, sending him shivers.

"Stay. Stay tonight, lay with me..." There was a strange and desperate edge in her voice underneath her husky whisper that he didn't like. He squirmed a little, smiling sadly at the girl.

"I won't. You're drunk." He responded, gingerly removing two hands. Sango shook her head.

"No! Stay with me!"

"You're sad..." Sango didn't dispute this claim, tears now working in the corners of her eyes. Koga held her close again, nuzzling her soft, brown hair. "I will stay, but we won't do that. Not yet." In a smooth motion he swept the girl up bridal style before carrying her inside her modest hut. 'Not until you're ready.'