Disclaimer- I still don't own any of these characters.

The next morning, Sango woke up still a little groggy from the events of the previous day. Kirara had already been up for some time, and was playing with some butterflies. Sango sat up holding her back. She pressed her hand against the most painful wound. When she brought her hand back, there was a small amount of blood on her fingertips. At first she felt a little nervous but the feeling was quickly replaced by one of surprise.
"Good morning," Miroku said cheerfully.
"G-good morning, Houshi-sama," Sango replied with a half smile. So many things had happened yesterday, she didn't know where to begin.
"Sango, are you well enough to talk to me about yesterday?" Miroku said cleaning some of the medical supplies up. "I mean, how were you injured?"
At first Sango didn't know what to say. She stumbled over her own words but finally managed out an 'itai'. She tried sitting up farther but her back wouldn't allow it. Miroku's eyes darted towards her as he ran to her side.
"Please, Sango. You must stay still. I don't want your wounds becoming worse." He gently rolled her slightly on her side, checking her bandages. Miroku's hands were slowly traveling down her back and she swatted them away.
"Jeeze, even when I'm in a horrible condition like this and just when I'm starting to think differently of you, you pull this crap again."
"I'm sorry, I wasn't," he didn't finish he just swiftly pulled his hands back. "I promise I wasn't... you know," he said blushing. His face was ever so serious as his once deep stare into her hazel eyes was now interrupted by his 'roaming hands'.
"I-I'm sorry," she said not moving an inch. His face was now a bright red and he looked extremely ashamed. She grabbed his hand lowering it and placing it beside her. "I should not have jumped at you like that. I mean after all, you were there to help me when I was injured. I owe you a great deal of gratitude."
"It's my fault. You are so used to me acting in this childish way, it was your first reaction. I should be sorry." Without realizing it, her grasp on his gentle hand, tightened. His ashamed look quickly turned to a puzzled and confused one.
"What did you mean you are now thinking of me differently?" Sango's grip loosened until Miroku had to support his own hand.
"I only meant that you had enough decency to take care of me in my time of need then you suddenly go back to your usual ways, but... I was wrong." Tears filled her glowing eyes. Miroku looked up at her. They stared into each other's eyes as he slowly crept towards her their eyes never leaving each other's. As Miroku was close enough to pull her towards him, a tiny ball of brown fur bounded towards them.
"Sango!" the little kitsune shouted "are you al right? Kagome just told me what happened!" Shippou jumped on her, sitting on her chest staring at her. Sango laughed.
"I'm fine, Shippou" she smiled, scratching behind his ear.
"What the hell were you thinking, Sango? You could have been killed!" the hanyou shouted.
"InuYasha! I'm so sorry about him, Sango." She just looked at him and rolled her eyes. "Are you alright?" she asked sitting next to Sango almost pushing Miroku away.
"Yes, I'm fine. Everything is okay besides these few small lacerations." She pointed towards her back.
"Well, Sango, get some rest and I will bring you something to eat." Kagome walked out returning just to grab the monk then headed outside once more. InuYasha looked up at the top of the hut for a moment rolling his eyes then realized he was alone with her. He looked around then quickly scampered outside.
"You didn't do anything to her, right Miroku?" she said removing some food from her backpack. "I assume you kept your hands to yourself?" Kagome had just assumed he would pull his usually tricks.
"Yes, I did. I promise. You can even ask her." as Miroku quietly explained how he was being a good monk.

A very hungry and very impatient InuYasha smelled the air catching a preview of what was soon to come. Ramen filled the air surrounding their camp.

Kagome was finally finished preparing the meal. InuYasha practically inhaled the tasty treat moments after it was served. Kagome took some of the Ramen to Sango. She was now well enough to feed herself so Kagome went back out. After she and Miroku were finished, Kagome took him aside.
"Miroku I need to talk to you." She led him away from the huts.
"You want to be alone with me?" the anxious monk said winking as his hand headed towards her. He quickly placed his palm where it did not belong. Kagome's face turned three shades of red as her hand rushed towards his face. It left a bright red handprint.
"That is exactly what I wanted to talk to you about. You see I wanted InuYasha to spend Christmas with me this year. We will leave tomorrow morning but not if you are going to be doing these kinds of things to Sango. I'm sure InuYasha wouldn't mind baby-sitting you," she said sarcastically. If there was one thing InuYasha hated, it was watching over and taking care of other people.
"No, I promise I won't go near her. Please go enjoy your Christmas without any worry." Miroku's face was stern and genuine as he almost demanded that Kagome and InuYasha have a good time.
"Alright, Miroku. I'm trusting you with her life. I do believe she can take care of herself but not in this condition." The two walked back to camp just as InuYasha was finishing what was left of dinner. The three went into the hut, made their beds and fell asleep. Shippou had gone to sleep some time ago just after Sango had finished her Ramen.

The next morning was stressfull and full of tension. InuYasha was not entirely thrilled with going to Kagome's era but was going anyway. Shippou cried and clutched onto Kagome's leg begging her to take him with them. Kagome had to deal with all three children. She laughed at the thought of the two men always acting just like Shippou sometimes, just like children. Sango was just well enough to go outside and wish them a 'merry Christmas' after all, thats what people in Kagome's time did. The two girls hugged and waved goodbye. Jus as Kagome and InuYasha jumped in the well together, Shippou latched onto the backpack to be with Kagome. Sango looked over at Miroku and listened to the silence. It was just going to be the two of them for 8 days straight. Sango rolled her eyes and walked back to camp.
"This is going to be one long week." she thought to herself then went back inside the hut.