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Barney awkwardly stirred on his side of the booth. Lily and Marshall's accusing and judging eyes were on him, it was like they were expecting him to recite a love sonnet or something.

"Stop staring at me!" He stated, annoyed.

The two smiled to each other and warmly turned back to Barney, compassionately willing him to talk about his feelings.

Pity looks. He pouted. Looking away and enjoying his freshly delivered drink and the heat and numbness it provided as he swallowed it whole.

Looking back up to the eager faces of his friends, he sighed.

Three minutes later, he had left the bar and Lily was reading a text message.