I am well aware that there are no more jewel shards out in the open. I've read up to chapter 483 of the mangas. But in order to work with what I'm thinking, I need a jewel shard. So I stole one of Naraku's and put it in a demon. I'm just borrowing it for the fic. Just like I'm merely borrowing this story from Rumiko Takahashi. She gets the credit for making up and owning the characters.

What about me?

"Kagome! Where's the jewel shard?!" Inuyasha yelled, dodging the demon's moves one by one.

Kagome took a quick glace until she saw a bright pink light. "The head Inuyasha! It's in the head!"

'Perfect' Inuyasha thought and aimed Tetsusaiga at the demon's head. But the demon was too fast and dodged Inuyasha's attack. Inuyasha growled as it avoided yet another attack. "Kagome, shoot it with your arrow!"

Kagome took aim and shot. Unfortunately, the demon had taken notice a little too late and turned just in time to see the sacred arrow head straight for his head.

There was a bright light as the demon was purified and the jewel shard came flying out.

"Alright then" said Inuyasha, the group coming together now that the demon was gone. "Kagome pick up the jewel shard then we can get on our way." Turning he left without another word. Miroku and Sango looked from Inuyasha to Kagome, clearly wondering if she was going to 'sit' him. Instead she had a somewhat exasperated expression as she bent to pick up the jewel shard and place it in her glass container.

Shippo leaped onto her shoulder. "Don't worry Kagome. I think you did a great job!" he said smiling. Kagome smiled back.

"Thank you Shippo. I just wish someone else would think so too."

Miroku put on a shocked expression. "But Lady Kagome, I do think you did a wonderful job! I-Ow!"

"She's talking about Inuyasha you idiot" she replied with her fist still raised.

Kagome sighed and smiled at her friends. "Thank you, but we really should hurry."

They all went to catch up with Inuyasha.

Sitting around the campfire at the camp they had made, everyone was sleeping. Everyone except a hanyou and miko. Inuyasha sat in the tree looking down at the still form of Kagome. If he didn't know any better, he would have thought she was sleeping. But there were no deep even breaths. She had been silent and awake the whole time.

Sighing, Inuyasha leaped off the tree and went to lean next to Kagome. But before he could even talk, she took the sleeping bag off her and stood up, quietly, but undoubtedly angry. Without a word, she stomped off into the forest.

Staring at her shocked, Inuyasha ran off after her.

It didn't take long to catch up. He could see her clearly through the trees. What the hell was she doing?

Grinding her teeth, Kagome finally turned around to face him, having been able to hear him stalking behind her. "What do you want Inuyasha?!" She yelled at him. She knew she would get angry at him, but she didn't want to wake up her friends.

"What do mean? I'm wondering what your doing stalking out here in the middle of the night!" replied Inuyasha.

Turing around, Kagome crossed her arms and began walking away. Inuyasha at her trail immediately. "What do you care Inuyasha? All you care about are the stupid jewel shards."

"What do mean?"

"Oh come on Inuyasha!" Kagome started shouting angrily. "You don't even appreciate what I do for the group! All you care about is yourself and the shards! You never say 'Good job Kagome.' Not once!"

Inuyasha remained silent. Then spoke the wrong words. "That's all your worried about?"

Kagome blew up. "THAT'S ALL? WHAT DO YOU MEAN 'THAT'S ALL'?" Kagome sighed. "I try my hardest to help everyone. I know there's not much I can do, but I would like to be appreciated for the things I can do to help. Unless of course, you don't really need me."

"No that's not it Kagome" Inuyasha said quickly. Chastising himself for his too quick remark, he tried to speak in a casual tone. "I mean sure I could probably fight without you. I mean you do distract me someti--" He stopped once he smelled the tears that were forming in Kagome's eyes. "No wait! I didn't mean--"

"I think it's pretty clear what you meant Inuyasha" she said sadly.

Inuyasha stepped in front of her and held her arms so she couldn't walk any further. "Kagome, will you just listen for a minute?" She didn't answer, which he took as a yes. "I didn't mean that. Kagome I do need you. I fight better when you're around. And you're the only one who can find the jewel shards." Kagome gave a slight snort. "But that's not the only reason why I need you around. I--"

Inuyasha paused. How was he supposed to explain how he felt when even he wasn't so sure about it?

"You what, Inuyasha?" asked Kagome curiously.

Inuyasha sighed. "You keep me in check Kagome. And I…I like having you around. You know for the good food and as someone who keeps everything together. And besides, you are pretty strong."

Kagome smiled. He actually complimented her! Inuyasha! And he said he likes having her around! "Thank you Inuyasha. That means a lot."

Inuyasha blushed beet red. Even Kagome could see it through the dark. "Well, um, we better get back before the others awake and find us missing." He back away and started back the way they came, but paused when she didn't follow. "Kagome?"

Kagome smiled. He wasn't the type to say too much. But for now, this was all she needed from him. Walking forward and taking his hand, she gave him her brightest smile, which had him blushing once more. "Let's go Inuyasha."

He just nodded and let her lead him back, though he had to help her through bits of forest branches hanging low. For now, this would just have to do. Someday he would tell her everything. But he was content with just holding hands and taking a nice stroll through the forest. That was all he really needed right now.

A/N: I guess it was kinda short. But that's all I could come up with.

The title 'Pillow Talk' does not only stand for the first story. It means that these stories are the ones I come up with at night when I try to go to sleep and something comes to me and I can't sleep till I write it down. Hence, pillow talk.

Also, it's my birthday today! So, for my gift, I want REVIEWS! LOTS AND LOTS OF REVIEWS! Alright, I don't expect lots, but you know, maybe a few. I'm 17 today!