Back at the Bar: (Barneys point of view)

Robin, Kris, and Ted talked for a while more but I was barely listening.

I was lost in my thoughts, I never felt this way about someone and I let them get away this easily? I'm Barney Stinson, and Barney Stinson always gets the girl.

Robin then interupted my train of thought, "I think I'm gonna go make a phone call."

"Okay" replied Kris, "And i'll go get us some more drinks." And with that they both left the table and left me and Ted by ourselves.

Ted just looked at me, waiting for me to say something.

Soon, realizing that I wasn't about to speak, he said, "They won't last long. I'm sure they'll be broken up by the end of the week."

I replied, "I'm not so sure about that, it looks like she really likes him..."

Ted stopped me, "Come on Barney, you and Robin have waay more chemistry then her and that loser."

"No, he's perfect for her. He's nice, good-looking, a cop--you know how Robin feels about a guy who fights and carries a gun...Why would she want to be with someone who can't even stop sleeping around for a few days? She deserves better than me...."

"Barney, you know thats not true."

I sighed, "Yes it is. And I want her to be happy so...if she's happy with this Kris guy, then I shouldn't get in the way of their relationship."

Ted was about to reply but then both Kris and Robin returned back to the table and took a seat.

Robin smiled, "Did you miss me?"

"Yes" I replied all too quickly.

Robin looked at me, laughed, and said, "I was talking to Kris..."

"Oh, right. Of course you were."

Ted then spoke, trying to change the conversation, "So, who do you want to win the NCAA tournament?"

We ended up talking about basketball for a while, and I thought the night would never end, but finally Kris checked his watch and replied, "I thinkI better get going, I have to get up early for work tomorrow."

"Okay, bye sweetie." Robin said and gave him a kiss goodbye.

Watching her sit with him all night was tourture enough. But seeing her kiss him, that was the worst thing she could do. It was like she was ripping my heart out.

Then, as soon as Kris left, I jumped up and pulled Robin over to me.

"What are you doing?" She stunningly replied.

"I...ummm...Robin?....." I stuttered, "Do you wanna go upstairs to your apartment? I uhh...want to talk to you, in, in private."

A smile immediatly spread across her face, "Okay! I'll meet you up there?"

"Gr..great, i'll be there in a few." I said, still stuttering.

She walked on up to the apartment, and I watched every step she took untill she was out of eye-sight.

The next thing I knew, Ted ran over to me, "What are you doing?".

"I'm telling her, I'm telling Robin how I feel."

"What? I mean, that's great but, what about all the stuff you said before? About you not being good enough for her and that Kris is a better guy?" he asked.

"Come on bro, be serious. I mean, he might be a cop but I'm rich, awesome, and sooo much more better looking."

Ted stared at me, "While those may be true, what is it that made you change your mind?"

I was quiet for a second before answering, "I just...couldn't stand to see her with anyone else, kissing anyone else. I want to be the one kissing her. I wanna be the one--"

Ted interupted me, "Well, then, go talk to her. Good luck, Barney."

I smiled and headed on up to the apartment.

When I got upstairs, I found Robin sitting, waiting for me on the couch. But once she saw me she jumped right out of her seat. "Hey Barney"

"Hi Robin"

"So what did you want to talk to me about?"

"I just wanted to tell you that..." I stared into her sparkling eyes and forgot whatever it was that I was going to say.

"Was it about Kris?" She asked, "Or about...us?"

I didn't know what to say, "Umm...yeah, both, actually. I just don't think that Kris is the one for you. You should be with someone who truely loves you....who loves your smile, your jokes, your voice, and your laugh...even though your canadian." She laughed as I continued on, "And someone who will be there for you no matter what, you need someone who can be your boyfriend...and your bro."

She looked at me and I wondered what was going through her mind. And I hoped now more than ever that she felt the same way about me.

She finally responded, "Barney, are you asking me to be your girlfriend?"

I could barley speak, "Yes, I--"

Just as I answered, the phone started to ring and Robin ran to get it.

"I'll be right back." She stated.

Thinking that her being so quick to run to the other room was a sign of rejection, I immediatly felt devestated. I couldn't believe that I just told her how I felt. Since I figured she wanted nothing to do with me, I left the apartment and headed down to McClarens and picked up the first girl I could find.

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(Robins point of view)

I ran to the phone as fast as I could. I knew that it would be Lily calling and even though I wanted to spend as much time as I could with Barney, I couldn't wait to tell Lily that our plan had worked.

"Hello? Lily, Guess what? It worked!" I squealed.

I heard her voice on the other line, "Really? Oh my gosh, Robin! Thats great! What exactly happened?"

"Well, he literally just asked me to be his girlfriend."

"And what did you say?" she asked, equally excited as me.

"Well, I didn't get a chance to answer yet."

"What do you mean?"

"He asked me, you called, I picked up to tell you the good news!" I explained.

"Oh, I didn't realize he was still with you. Then what are you doing talking to me? Go talk to your new boyfriend!"

I smiled, Barney Stinson is my boyfriend. I loved the sound of that.

"Okay, bye Lily. And thanks for the great idea. And tell Kris I said thanks as well."

"Will do. Bye Robin"

I hung up the phone and thought to myself, "I can't believe we didn't realize it sooner. Barneys the perfect guy for me. We're so similair, and we get along so well...I can't wait to see his face when I tell him we're gonna be a couple..."

I walked back to where Barney was sitting but he was no where to be found.

I was extreamly confused and called his name, "Barney? Barney, where are you?" But there was no reply...............