Welcome to the side stories for 'If There's A Song In Your Heart'. All side stories will (most likely) be either before the main story (aka 'how the soulmates met') or post the main story. Please read 'If There's A Song In Your Heart' first.

(Number) Years Later = the years after the end of If There's A Song in Your Heart

"You don't love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear."

-Oscar Wilde

Ever had a song stuck in your head? That was your soulmate singing or listening to that song. Music was a connection that all soulmates shared, a bond that was built, a perfect pair for each other. Two halves a whole, complete in every way.

Not everyone found their soulmate. Some choose not to look for theirs; with a world population of over 7 billion people, it was a search for a needle in the haystack for most. A few didn't want to accept such notions of fate and destiny, choosing to rebel and forge their own path. Not everyone fell in love with their soulmate, forming instead a strong friendship or a familial bond with them. So many different possibilities and combinations.

And it all started with a song in your heart.

Time Frame: 2 Years Later

-Ring, Ring-

Reborn fumbled for his phone in the dark. Cracking open one eye, he scowled as he realized it was four in the morning. Snapping open his phone, he growled, "What."

"Reborn," came Viper's clear voice over the phone.

"Do you know what time it is Viper?" Reborn hissed. Sleep was a very precious commodity these days.

"I'm aware of the time difference between Italy and Japan, Reborn," Viper said.

"Re -yawn- Reborn? What's wrong?"

Tsuna rolled to his side, propping himself up, yawning as he blinked away the sleepiness. He rubbed his eye with his other hand, looking concerned.

Reborn pressed a light kiss against Tsuna's forehead, nuzzling the fluffy brown hair. "It's just Viper, Tsuna. Go back to sleep."

Tsuna nodded, clear brown eyes closing in sleep once more, drifting back into dreamland.

Reborn got out of bed, combing a hand through his black hair. He slipped into the dark living room and placed the cellphone back to his ear. "4 in the morning, Viper. You better have a good reason for waking Tsuna and me up," he growled.

"I met my soulmate today," Viper said quietly.

Reborn blinked. Out of all his friends, Viper and Verde were the two that weren't interested in finding their soulmate. Once upon a time, Reborn had counted himself in that group as well. Contrast by Fon and Skull who were actively looking and Luce, Lal and Colonnello who had already found their soulmates. Reborn had been under the impression that Viper had no interest in ever finding who their soulmate was.

"It was an accident," Viper continued.

"I don't know what you want me to say outside of congratulations," Reborn said dryly. He could be asleep with Tsuna in his arms, but Viper was keeping him up.

"He's a prince. A prince obsessed with blood," Viper complained.

"Well you never have to worry about money then," Reborn said. Money was important to Viper after all. Having a prince for a soulmate actually fit Viper very well. And blood, pssh. What was a little blood in a relationship? Just looked at Mukuro and Hibari's friendship.

"I don't want a soulmate," Viper said.

Reborn suppressed a yawn. "Then don't do anything about it. Does this prince even know you're his soulmate?"

"Yes."

Reborn peered into his shared bedroom with Tsuna. His soulmate was fast asleep, face smushed into the pillow. A fond smile and a tender look appeared on Reborn's face. "Viper," Reborn said softly. "You know that I didn't want a soulmate either once. But, I will tell you that Tsuna was the best thing ever to happen to me. If you want someone to commiserate with you about not wanting a soulmate, you need to call Verde."

Viper fell silent on the other side of the line. Then softly, "I don't know what to do."

"Never hurts to try," Reborn said. "I'm going back to bed. If you want to continue this conversation, call back at a more reasonable hour." He hung up before Viper could get another word in.

Reborn slipped back into bed, drawing Tsuna closer to him. He buried his nose into Tsuna's fluffy brown hair, breathing in the sweet shampoo Tsuna was fond of using.

"Everything all right?" Tsuna mumbled sleepily.

"Yes," Reborn said.

"Good," Tsuna said in between a yawn. "Love you Reborn."

Reborn swallowed, feeling his heart skipped a beat. Tsuna always said 'I love you', but somehow every time Tsuna said it, it was like Reborn was hearing it for the first time all over again. Reborn was so lucky, so lucky to have found Tsuna. He closed his eyes.

"Love you too, Tsuna."

A good way to start off Reborn and Tsuna's birthday right? Just one thing to note.

R27 is the main pairing in this story, but we'll be covering a bunch of different pairings. However, not all pairings will be romantic in nature. I'm a firm believer that just because you're a soulmate with someone, does not mean you have to end up in a romantic relationship with them. Best Friends, sibling, parent/child, kindred spirits relationships are all possible combinations. We're also covering a long time period (5-10 years minimum) and people's relationships with each other can change. Just keep that in mind when reading.