Chapter1
What if the five friends (Ted, Barney, Marshall, Lily and Robin) came across in some other, random way? How would they have met? How would their lives be like before, and in what way would they change after they meet? And how would they develop an amazing friendship? Find out! Please, please leave your reviews! Thank you! :D
Robin Scherbatsky cursed as she settled down on a chair in a bar named McLaren. Winter in New York was odd, unlike in Canada, where she had practically lived her entire life. This was her first week in New York and she was already feeling like an outcast. Everyone stared at her for wearing a knee-length skirt and a bright tank top. And no winter wear. Robin shrugged. She was definitely standing out in the crowd! She craved for an ice cream but she tried to keep her craving suppressed to avoid any more wary looks.
She noticed a blond haired man laughing heartily as he stared intently at a laptop. He was dressed immaculately in a navy blue suit and pants and had a blue and silver striped tie around his neck. Someone was surely enjoying his day—Robin thought bitterly. She carefully leaned a little to see what the man was watching. Of all the things she thought she'd see she saw her own self, wearing a blond wig, stomping around, with a pouting face in a video. Oh shucks! This doesn't get any better for her, does it? She got up angrily and walked up to the man.
"Excuse me?" she cried.
"Yes- oh hello, stranger!" the man said, putting on a charming smile, and shutting the laptop with a swipe of his arm.
"Okay—I'm gonna say this once- "
But she was interrupted as soon as she opened her mouth as the man rose up from his seat and studied her features.
"Well, I'll be damned!" he said in a calculative tone.
"WHAT?" she snapped at him, and folded her arms. "That woman in the video is an actual human being with feelings and she happens to be quite talented! And, and, she's my twin!"
"Of course!" he exclaimed. "I was wondering how she looked just like you! Ha! Funny! I see. So, were you stalking me?" He playfully raised an eyebrow at her.
"Did not!" she retorted. "I just noticed that you were guffawing like a banshee at my sister and so I stepped into her defense!"
"You know it doesn't hurt to admit. I am awesome. And by awesome, I mean, I am irresistible and legen-wait for it-dary!"
"Right, right. I am just gonna go now. And don't you dare make fun of her!" Robin said.
"Tell your sister that she is awf-some! Just terrific!" he said, smiling broadly at the brunette. "I am Barney Stinson, by the way. And the pleasure is all mine. Please have a seat!"
"I'm good, Barney," Robin said. "But thanks anyway. And my sister would appreciate what you just said."
"Mmm… I can help you out! You are new here; you need someone to make you familiar to this place. I'm your guy!"
"How did you know-? Oh, right! The clothes!" she said drily.
"Is that a yes?" he asked slyly.
"I guess I can use some help," Robin nodded.