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 have a question for everyone! I'm curious about it, so answer in your review please! When you guys played the game and during yours and your boyfriend's birthday dinners, was I the only one that was like "OMG, look at all that food they made!'? I mean all the dishes cover the whole freakin' table! XD

Chapter Nine - Neil's 27th Birthday

It was Winter 9th and almost 7:00PM as Ninian hustled around the kitchen. She was making a special surprise dinner for Neil as it was his 27th birthday today. After everything was finished cooking she packed it all in a plastic bag and headed to Neil's house. She smiled and hoped he would like her surprise.

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Neil was in the corner of his house by his animal supplies and was in deep thought. He didn't hear his door open or the footsteps approaching behind him until the person spoke.

"Neil?"

Neil jumped slightly and turned around seeing Ninian smiling at him. He smiled back at her.

"Hey, Nina. You need me or something?" He asked.

Ninian nodded still smiling as she reached into the bag he just now noticed and pulled out a birthday cake.

"Happy birthday, Neil!" Ninian said cheerfully in her soft voice.

Neil's eyes grew wide and then he smiled.

"Could it be…" He mumbled. "You want to celebrate my birthday with me?"

"Of course, silly! There's nothing I'd rather do today." Ninian answered.

"T-Thanks!" Neil said happily.

"You're welcome!" Ninian said. "I'll go ahead and set the table."

When everything was set out the two took a seat. Neil looked at all the food in amazement.

"Look at this spread!" Neil said commenting on one of the dishes. "It all looks wonderful! Almost seems a waste to eat it." Neil winked. "Almost!"

"Th-Thanks!" Ninian stammered blushing. "I worked hard on all of this. I hope it tastes good."

Then two then dug in. Ninian saw how happy Neil looked as he ate. She felt pleased that she had caused him to be so happy.

"Nina, that was wonderful." He complimented. "So good!"

"I'm glad you liked it." Ninian said.

"I was so happy. I think I ate a little too much!" He leaned back in his chair, patting his stomach contently and laughed, "I couldn't eat another mouthful!"

Ninian giggled in delight, "I'm so glad you liked it!"

When they had finished Ninian did the dishes and packed them into her plastic bag again. Neil came up to her and wrapped his arms around her from behind. Ninian smiled and turned around in his arm so she was facing him.

She looked at him happily as Neil smiled down at her. "Birthdays are great, aren't they?"

Ninian nodded in agreement.

"I never felt like this before we started dating. We'll do this again next year, right?" He asked.

"Of course!" Ninian answered. "We'll do this every year!"

"Then I'll have a special day to look forward to all year!" Neil said smiling happily.

"Happy birthday, Neil." Ninian murmured, "I love you!"

Ninian leaned up to kiss him lovingly. Neil kissed her back with just as much love. Ninian pulled away and smiled up at her boyfriend as he murmured how much he loved her.