Map Across Your Heart

by moonlight-shimmer

"You have not traveled enough," she said. "Or you'd know that every journey makes its own map across your heart." - Sharon Shinn. Life is not about reaching a destination; it's about getting there. This is a collection of missing moments illustrating Barney and Robin's journey, laughter, tears, heartbreak, happiness, friendship and lots of fluffiness included! :)

26. Our road is long, your hold is strong

Context: 2x16
Prompt: #019 Compassion
Word count: 100
Comment: Thanks so much for your feedback! :') I'm super glad you enjoy this. This was inspired by 8x05, in which it is revelead that Barney went with Robin to bring her dogs to her aunt's farm. Hope you like it! :)

Robin's eyes still water half an hour after they've left her dogs behind on her aunt's farm. She doubts the decision. Another tear rolls over her cheek, and she sniffs.

"Okay, Scherbatsky, pull over," Barney says.

"Why?"

"Pull over!" he repeats insistently. She does. He gets out.

She follows and walks over to his side, shouting, "Damn it, Barney, what is wrong –"

He pulls her into a fierce hug. "I'm not letting go until you cheer up. I know I have to die someday, but it's not gonna be today because of your tear-dimmed vision."

She relaxes against him.