Title: Challenge Accepted
Author: Norah Rose
Fandom:HIMYM
Pairings/Characters: Barney, Robin
Disclaimer:I do not own HIMYM or any of these characters.
Author's Note: This is my first story. I'm planning on writing at least 7 chapters. Reviews are amazing :D Thanks for reading! BTW: I'm changing this story to a different format. I see now that script is "not allowed." I'll change it chapter by chapter as I revise them. Thanks for your patience and understanding!
PRELUDE:
Barney Stinson and Robin Scherbatsky were bad at relationships. They were bad at holding hands, bad at sharing food, and terrible at being romantic. They were both deeply in love. But they couldn't admit that. Besides, they were getting better and with some practice and a lot of time, their relationship could become something truly legendary.
FUTURE TED: Kids, as you know, Barney and Robin were in a new relationship. They were both clueless, stubborn, and totally in love. It was obvious that they were going to need some help. That's where "The Challenge" comes in.
MacLaren's Bar 2009:
Barney and Robin walk into their usual bar laughing loudly and deep in conversation about their game of laser tag the night before. Marshall, Lily, and Ted exchange glances as Barney and Robin slide into the booth.
"Hey guys, you seem…chipper. What were you talking about?" Lily asks, innocently.
"Oh, just a recent, uh, night of mutual activities." Barney replies quickly.
Ted's eyes light up. "A date?!"
"No!" Barney and Robin yell simultaneously, in horror.
Barney stares at Ted for a moment and then speaks. "Ted, Ted… look at me (points two fingers at himself and then at Ted) Barney Stinson and Robin Scherbatsky do not go on "dates"."
"Exactly. Dates are what people planning on getting married and having babies go on." Robin states, blankly.
"Who would actually think that would be a good idea?" Barney asks, eyeing Marshall, Ted, and Lily.
Marshall shakes his head. "You're both crazy. It took you months to even admit that you were in a relationship and now you won't even use the word "date"."
"So what do you call it when you go out for a nice dinner together?" Ted asks.
Barney quickly answers. "Well besides awesome and delicious, I call it a planned mutual activity.
"I bet you two couldn't have a romantic date if you tried!" Lily says, knowing that Barney will accept the challenge.
Robin beats Barney to it and yells, "Challenge accepted!"
"You hang out with Barney way too much, you know." Marshall says, seriously.
Barney reaches up to high five Robin and agrees with her. "We definitely accept. Tomorrow night we're going on the sweetest, most sickeningly romantic date ever. Prepare yourselves."
"Trust me buddy, we're prepared." Ted says, smiling.