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: Well at least being without the internet made it so I was able to get a few of these chapters typed up to post all at the same time. And I had a brilliant idea but I'm going to have to rearrange some of the chapters to pull it off. That's also why some of the Chapter numbers in the titles are out of order!

Anyway…Bonus Chapter! I might do the version of when you go with Neil as 'just friends' too. But I'll have to rearrange a few chapters to do so.

Chapter Seven - Starry Night (Dating)

…Winter 23rd…

Ninian woke up and looked at the clock groggily. It was 6:00AM. Her eyes then widened as realization hit her. Tomorrow was the Starry Night Festival! She hurried out of bed, got dressed and rushed to Neil's house wanting to make sure she didn't forget to ask him to go celebrate it with her.

Ninian opened Neil's front door and let herself in. She looked around and saw Neil awake and sitting on his bed, thankfully fully clothed. Neil looked over at her with a surprised face when he heard her footsteps as she approached him. He stood up and faced her with a small smile.

"What's up, Nina? What are you doing here so early?" He asked. "You surprised me. What happened?"

"Hi, Neil." Ninian greeted softly. "Nothing happened. It's just today's the 23rd and I was hoping you wouldn't be busy tomorrow…" She trailed off and blushed, looking shy.

Neil looked confused and then a look of realization came upon his face, "Oh! Now that you mention it, tomorrow is the Starry Night Festival."

"Um…that's right." She murmured.

Neil smiled softly at her shyness and took her hand.

"Well, you know." Neil murmured quietly. "I wouldn't mind going with you."

"What was that? You wouldn't mind?" Ninian asked as she didn't quite hear him.

"Wait, what did I say? Wait, no! Geez!" He said getting a bit flustered. "I'm going! I wanted to go see the stars with you! Geez…"

"Really?" Ninian asked, beaming up at him.

Neil nodded, "We'll meet up tomorrow at 7:00PM at your house." He said. "Well that's that!"

"Okay!" Ninian agreed happily. "Well I'd better get back to work. I can't wait for tomorrow!"

Ninian pecked Neil on the lips and ran out the door and to her farm to get all her chores done.

'We're meeting at 7:00PM. I'd better not forget.' Ninian thought excitedly. 'I can't wait for tomorrow!'

…Winter 24th…

Ninian glanced at the clock and saw it was a few minutes until 7:00PM. She brushed her long hair for the millionth time, making sure it was perfect. She set her brush down and looked at her reflection in the mirror. She smiled and walked out of the bathroom. She sat on the chair at the table and waited for Neil to arrive.

Knock, knock!

"Nina, you there?" Neil's voice called from outside.

"Yes!" Ninian called and stood up.

"I'm coming in." Neil said and opened the door.

He came in, closed the door and walked over to her. He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her forehead.

"Hey, I'm here to pick you up…" He said and pulled back a little and smiled down at her. "Let's go."

"Okay." Ninian said. "I can't wait to see the stars with you!"

The two walked outside and up to the mountain top.

"Here's the summit." Neil said.

"Mhm." Ninian said and snuggled up to Neil.

During their walk to the summit, Ninian started to shiver from the cold. Neil looked down at her.

"You've been shivering for awhile now. You all right?" He asked. "You can take my coat if you're cold…"

"A-Are you s-sure?" Ninian asked. "W-Won't you be c-cold?"

Neil shook his head no and shrugged out of his coat and placed it around Ninian's shoulders.

"Thank you." Ninian said smiling warmly.

Neil nodded with a smile and then looked up. He pointed to the sky.

"Look, Nina." He said. "It's that starry sky you wanted to see."

Nina looked up and gasped, "It's beautiful!" She murmured in awe.

Neil nodded in agreement, "Lately work's been piling up…but looking at this beautiful scenery is helping me breathe easy."

"I'm glad I invited you." Ninian said, snuggling closer to Neil as he hugged her closer.

Neil looked down at her, "Yeah me, too." He said. "Besides, being up here with you is cheering me up."

"I'm glad." Ninian said, looking up at him. "I'm really happy right now!"

"It's good to see you're also having a nice time looking at the stars." Neil said.

"Mhm." Ninian said as they both looked back up at the sky.

A little while later Ninian sneezed and was shivering again. Neil looked down at her in concern.

"Guess we should head home soon. You'll catch a cold if we stay out here any longer." Neil said.

"Alright, if you insist." Ninian said.

Neil held out his hand. "Hey Nina. Give me your hand." Neil said. "It's nice to hold hands and go for a walk once in a while."

"Okay, Neil." Ninian said softly and placed her hand in his.

He gripped her hand and the two made their way down the mountain and back to Ninian's house. Once they were inside Ninian handed Neil his coat back.

"Today was fun. Thanks." Neil said smiling and accepted his coat from her.

"I agree! I had fun, too. Thank you for going with me and letting me wear your coat." Ninian said warmly as she wrapped her arms around herself and rubbed her arms, trying to warm them up.

"I bet you're pretty cold. How about you grab something warm to drink then have a nice sleep…" Neil suggested.

"Okay." Ninian said and walked with Neil over to the front door. "Good night, Neil."

Ninian hugged Neil tightly and he placed a kiss on her forehead.

"Good night." He replied and left for home.