--Backwards--

"Come on, you have to drink it, you're sick."

"No way! That stuff's disgusting!"

"Don't be ridiculous, it'll make you feel better."

"Who are you calling ridiculous, dammit? That smell is already making me feel worse."

"It's not that bad... my mom always used to make it for me when I was sick."

"...Really?"

"Yeah. Just trust me, okay? Unless, of course, you're scared..."

"Feh. Just give it here." And with that, Kagome grabbed the earthenware mug from the hanyou's hands and downed the foul-smelling tea in one huge gulp, promptly turning green. "I can't believe you made me drink that!"

Inuyasha rolled his eyes. "Just wait, you'll see. It'll help."

Grumbling, Kagome rolled onto her side. "Whatever. I'm going to sleep now."

Snickering, Inuyasha settled down by her side. She's so grumpy when she's sick...