"Hey, Robin! Guess what?"

"Oh, hey. What?" She replied coolly to her boyfriend. He had a childishness about him that made her have to try not to smile.

"I just got offered this fantastic job! It's almost exactly like my old one." Now he really looked like a child, maybe one who was just about to get ice cream for no reason. Robin couldn't help but let her smile show.

"Wow Barney, that's great news!" In her excitement she pulled him into a hug before continuing, "Let's go celebrate; you fine with Puzzles?"

He nodded in agreement and babbled about his new job as a… something that involves big words, she doesn't really know.

The door to Puzzles swung open as Barney and Robin came in laughing about some lame joke at the expense of Ted's wardrobe.

Barney looked up and noticed them.

"Hey guys! Great news, I got a new job!"

A chorus of that's great and congratulations rose from the gang.

"Drinks on me!" he called out, which brought a new round of cheers from the group. Ted followed Barney to the bar, pulling him over to talk.

"Hey, bro, does this mean that you're quitting Puzzles?" Ted asked hesitantly.

Barney scoffed. Everyone knew that Puzzles wasn't always enough for Barney, but they also knew he still loved it.

"Oh Teddy-boy, would I ever leave you? You can't break up a bromance!"

Ted wore grin that threatened to split his face and Barney smiled back smugly like he does. 'Bromance,' Ted liked that.

Robin walked into the building of Barney's new job to meet him for a celebratory first-day lunch. Fancy. Robin thought when she entered the office.

A pretty girl with curly brown hair walked out of one of the doors. The two brunettes exchanged friendly smiles. Robin couldn't help but notice how flawless her face was- like it was pure porcelain- and her cheeks bones were piercing, maybe sharp enough to cut. She wore a lovely shade of dark red that would make even a rose inadequate. In short she was beautiful.

The girl was laughing and had at this point walked into full view. She was followed by Barney.

He was laughing along with this girl, and that was the part that made Robin the most sore. Anyone could be beautiful or act kindly, but it's being funny that's most attractive, she thought.

"Robin!" Barney beamed, only now looking up, "I want you to meet Meg. Meg, this is Robin-"

"His girlfriend," she cut in sharply.

"Nice to meet you," she waved without missing a beat. Robin waved back; she was determined not to be petty, besides she was surly way funnier than Meg.

"Seya later, Meg!" Barney called over his shoulder. She must have been zoned out as they were suddenly out of the sleek building.

"You okay?" He seemed concerned. Crap, why did he have to act so considerate right now?

"Yeah," she shook her head, clearing all thoughts of his new co-worker.

"You mad?"

She sighed, "No." It really wasn't fair to him; it's not his fault that his new job involved a lovely girl.

"Good." He kissed her cheek affectionately, "Where do you wanna eat?"

Lunch was de- wait for it- lightful. Delightful.

They had both forgotten about Meg and any problems she may cause, that is until they walked back into the office and Meg ran up like she had been waiting for the two for the longest time.

"Hi Barney! Hi Rolland!" she said, a little bit too perky.

"Robin," Barney corrected.

'"Right, Robin," she echoed, "like the bird."

She nodded, wrapping her arms around Barney. Why she did that, she didn't know, or didn't want to think about.

"Well we have a ton of work Barn," Meg chirped. Robin crinkled her nose, nicknames.

"Alright," Barney turned to Robin. "Have a great day, okay?" He kissed her goodbye, but made sure not to make it sloppy. She had to admit, she kind of wished it was a bit more of a show. A show entitled, he's mine, not yours.

Robin walked out of the building praying she would never have to see Meg again.

So, why'd you guys think? Please review and tell me! Meg is not crazy Meg, by the way, she's entirely from my mind. I want to give a special thanks to SwarklesFan55 for giving me the idea for this chapter. I know I already said it, but review your hearts out and leave a suggestion if you have one! Have a Legendary Monday!