Hey! Neko here! I know it's been a LONG time, but I just got the chance to start up on this again. I have returned! Well, I DO NOT own InuYasha…so enjoy the story. I edited this chapter so it would be longer, hope you enjoy it.

My Forbidden Love

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Chapter 4

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I woke up to his voice. That oh so calming voice. How am I ever going to tell Kagome what happened at the waterfall? It would feel so awkward between us. Obviously, Sango has feelings for him too. It wouldn't be fair to get in her way, especially since she's known him longer. Goodness! I need to talk to someone…

I woke up, dressed, then walked outside to find Kagome packing her bulging yellow backpack on her bike. I slowly approached her and said, "Mornin', Kagome," while I was yawning and stretching, "What's happening?" Kagome smiled and replied, "We're going again… wanna join us?" Just then, a million thoughts popped into my head: when, where, who, what for, why?

Kagome explained it all: the Shikon no Tama, how it shattered, and Naraku's quest to complete it before them. I said I would love to help, but I wouldn't know how or what to do. I curiously asked Kagome, "How do you get home?" as she strapped the yellow blob onto her bike, she said, "Same way as you got here. Through the Bone Eaters' well." I suddenly became overwhelmed with excitement and couldn't contain myself, "Kagome, can I please try to go home? Please?" Kagome laughed as said, "Sure, I'll take you there."

When we finally reached the well, I was shaking with anticipation. I couldn't wait to get home! Before Kagome could say a word, I jumped straight into the well… and landed on my knee with a shattering sound. I was in so much pain that I had passed out, and when I woke up, I was in Kaede's hut again, being held by a purple and black blob…

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With a stinging pain in my knee and a headache, I woke up to find myself being held by a big purple and black blob. My first thought was, "Why am I moving if I'm not walking?" My vision soon cleared and, sure enough, Miroku was carrying me. I looked up at him questioningly and asked, "What's happening?" He smiled down at me with those gorgeous lips and said, "I'm afraid you damaged your knee. Kagome is going to return with you to the present so you can receive the proper treatment." I suddenly felt my heart flip and drop to the floor. How do I get to the present, how would I explain this to my parents, and- most important- when would I see Miroku again?

Miroku must have read my facial expressions well when I was deep in thought, because he automatically held me closer to his chest and embraced me tighter. Then, in a most soothing voice, he said, "It will be alright. We will await your next arrival with much anticipation." I smiled and looked down, fearful he might see my blushing- and he kissed my forehead. My headache automatically subsided.

After a while longer of walking, we met with Kagome and the others at the well I heard about. They all gave Miroku a peculiar expression- I think it was shock. Maybe they don't know how much of a sweet guy he is. Miroku placed me on the edge of the well and told Kagome, "It might not be a serious injury. She does not appear to be in much pain." Hah! If only you knew how tough I can be! This is nothing compared to the broken collarbone I had gotten as a child. He's still sweet anyways. What am I saying?! I should not be interfering! Sango deserves him! Great, now I've become an emotional ping pong!

After a few minutes of talking, Kagome jumped down the well, and InuYasha followed, carrying me. Is that a jumpsuit he wears? I should ask him, but I'm afraid that would bring a confrontation into the group relations.

I thanked InuYasha for helping me through the well and tried to stand up on my own, which did not work. Kagome helped me to her house, and I sat down at the table as she called my parents. Cleverly, she told my parents how I had tragically slipped and fell directly on my knee while playing an intense game of soccer with her and her brother, Souta. It worked! My parents believed it 110 and didn't even bother to question anything! Now all I have to do is get to a hospital…

Fifteen minutes later, my parents arrived at the door. I thanked Kagome for helping me and went straight to the hospital.

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At the hospital

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The doctor gave me good and bad news. The good news: I didn't shatter my knee, I just chipped the joint and my tibula. The bad news: I can't do anything for a long while…

I'm going to miss Miroku. I already do! Why am I such a dork! I know I should let Sango be with him, but I can't stop thinking of him. I feel so…lame. I really need to talk to Kagome when I get out of this hospital…

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Well? What'd you think? I hope you liked it! Is it better that I edited it, or should I have let it be? Please leave a review. Let me know what I should improve on- and if you have any ideas. I'm all ears…or eyes…