Soul Mates

Summary: From the time they meet to the birth of their child and then on. HM: A New Beginning-Rachel/Neil

A/N: I made it so I had the reverse confession, where Neil confesses to me, instead of me confessing to Neil. Everything Neil says is what he says in the game, expect for the very last sentence in this chapter. I added that myself, haha! Wow! I got this chapter and the last one up pretty quickly! -Is totally proud of herself- XD I want to ask my reader that you all please, leave a review after you've read each chapter! It'll be much appreciated!

Chapter Four - A Confession

Ninian was bored so she decided to pay Neil a visit. She walked from her farm, into town and to Neil's house, where she then let herself in. She saw Neil in the corner of his house where he kept his animal tools. He looked to be deep in thought.

"Neil…? Everything alright?" Ninian asked softly, but still managed to make him jump in surprise.

He turned around and faced her. He didn't look at her as he opened his mouth to reply, but hesitated. Ninian smiled patiently. He finally looked at her, scratching the back of his head nervously and said, "Hey there, Ninian. Perfect timing. There's something I've been meaning to ask you."

"Okay, and what's that?" Ninian asked.

Neil looked a bit uncomfortable and looked away, closing his eyes. "Hmm… It's a little difficult to tell you here." He mumbled. "Let's head for the mountaintop."

"Alright, that's fine." Ninian nodded smiling softly.

Ninian followed Neil outside and walked next to him through the plaza-waving hello to Dunhill as they pasted him, into the woods-where she moved closer to him and grabbed onto his arm since the noises in the woods always made her a bit uneasy, and finally to the Harvest Goddess Spring on the mountaintop.

They stood there in silence facing the spring for a while. Neil looked over at Ninian. "…"

Ninian sensed his watching her and turned to face him. "Neil?"

He jumped slightly, "Ah, I've been staring at you. My bad." He mumbled.

"It's okay." Ninian assured him warmly, "What did you want to ask me?"

Neil suddenly looked really nervous.

"Um… Well, Ninian, so is there anyone you're interested or want to, you know, go out with?" Neil started nervously and blushed.

Ninian gasped, blushing and her eyes widened. 'Is he…?'

"I-If not, then maybe I could be that guy?" Neil asked softly, making eye contact with Ninian.

Ninian froze and struggled to get her answer out. Neil was getting more and more nervous in her silence, when finally Ninian reacted. She threw her arms around his neck and hugged him tight.

"I was hoping you'd ask me out. Yes, Neil, I'd love for you to be my boyfriend." Ninian said as Neil wrapped his arms around her and held her tight.

Ninian pulled away, ignoring Neil's confused look and dug around her bag. She smiled in triumph and handed the commitment ring she bought the other day to Neil. "Here, take it."

"I-I see. I suppose that means we'll try dating each other." Neil said blushing, as he accepted the ring from her. "But… I don't really have any idea how to proceed from here."

He was quiet as he thought for a moment, "Ah, yes. Don't people normally change what they call each other at times like this?"

"I suppose." Ninian agreed.

Neil tried to think of something but couldn't, "Can't really think of something myself right now." Neil said. "How about you? Do you want me to call you something else?"

"You can call me, Nina, if you like." Ninian said smiling softly and then a slight faraway look appeared in her eye. "It's a very special name to me that only very few people call me by. Only certain people, like those who are extremely special and mean the world to me, can call me that."

Neil smiled, "All right, I've got it." He said, "Call me what you wish." Ninian smirked a bit but he scowled and quickly added, "But no funny names! Okay?"

Ninian closed her mouth with a pout, but then giggled, "Alright! No funny, names, I promise."

Neil shook his head mock sternness and then smiled adoringly at her. He pulled her into a hug. "Well, it seems that's decided." He pulled back, "I'll be heading home now. See ya, Nina." He smiled saying her nickname.

Neil turned around and started walking back down the mountain.

"Okay, see later, Pookie-Bear!" Ninian called loudly.

She laughed as he cringed, nearly tripping over his own feet as he whipped around with a glare. Ninian smiled brightly at him and giggled as she saw him mutter something to himself before he turned back around and left without anymore incident.

"What the heck did I get myself into…?"