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: Without even knowing it I put Ninian's birthday the same day as Iroha's birthday: Winter 5th. What's even weirder is that out of all the girls/bachelorettes Iroha's friendship points are the highest. They're like best friends!

Iroha: Best friends?

Ninian: Pssh! More like sisters

Iroha and Ninian: Twin sisters! (Both burst into a fit of giggles)

Anyways…Enjoy your bonus chapter!

Chapter Eight - Ninian's 25th Birthday

It was late as Ninian put her animals back into the barn and brushed them down for bed. She glanced down at her wrist watch and almost flew out of the barn, seeing that she only had an hour to get ready.

Neil had something special planned at 7:00PM since was her 25th birthday today, and ironically her best friend Iroha's 25th birthday too. Anyways Ninian took a shower, dried and brushed her hair and changed into her casual dress that she asked Yuri to make her last year. It still fit her perfectly and looked great on her. She looked at the digital alarm clock on her nightstand. I was 7:00PM exact.

'Neil should be here-'

Knock, knock!

"Hey Nina. I'm coming in." Neil warned before the door opened.

'-Right on time.' Ninian smiled and greeted and welcomed her boyfriend warmly.

Neil walked over to Ninian with a smile and leaned over to peck her on the lips. He had a plastic bag in his hand.

"Today is your birthday, right?" Neil teased, pretending to forget.

Ninian went along with it, "Of course, it is, silly!" She laughed.

Neil laughed too and lifted up one of two bags, "I've thrown a meal together, so will you share it with me?"

Ninian smiled widely, "Of course! Thank you so much, Neil!" She said throwing her arms around Neil, being mindful of both bags.

Ninian helped Neil set out all the food on the table before they both sat down to dig in.

"Wow, you made so much, Neil!" Ninian exclaimed, "It all looks great!"

Neil smiled, "I made it all myself." Neil said. "I've tried it all, too, so I think it tastes okay…"

Ninian smiled, "I'm sure I'll love it!"

"Right!" Neil laughed. "Let's dig in and find out."

The two smiled at each other and started eating. Her smiled got bigger, "It tastes great!"

Neil smiled at her and the two continued to eat and talked about their day.

When they were finished eating Neil offered to clean up since it was her special day and threatened to tie Ninian to her chair when she started protesting. When Neil was finished with the last of the dishes, he walked back over to the table. Ninian stood up.

"I've finished tidying up." He said. "From the look on your face, you enjoyed yourself." Neil sighed in relief, "Phew, I'm glad."

"I did. Thank you so much for today!" Ninian said softly, beaming up at him.

Neil smiled back and reached into the second bag. Ninian's eyes grew wide as did her smile.

"Here you go, Ninian. Your present." Neil said handing her the present. "It's nothing extravagant, but please take it."

Ninian held the present in one hand and wrapped the other around Neil. She reached up and kissed him on the lips.

"Thank you so much! This was the best birthday ever!" She murmured against his lips and hugged him tightly.

Neil took the present from her and set it on the table before wrapping his arms around her again in a warm embrace. Neil looked down at her as she looked up at him.

"I know I never really say this, but I'll make an exception today." Neil murmured, his eyes shone with love. "I love you, Ninian."

Tears of happiness came to her eyes and made them glitter, "I love you, too, Neil."

They kissed again showing the other how much passion they really felt for the other. They pulled back and Neil rested his forehead against hers, with their eyes still closed. After awhile Neil pulled back commenting how late it was and that he should get going. Ninian reluctantly let him go and bid him a good night.

As she climbed into bed she thought, 'It was a wonderful birthday. Tomorrow it's back to work!'