Context: 2x16
Prompt: #065 Temper
Word count: 200
Comment: Happy Sunday, dear readers :') Hope you're having a great one. Here is something for "Stuff". Basically, it tries to explain Robin's behaviour in that episode and also why Barney was on her side when they let the group vote. Have fun! :))
He finds her nursing a scotch at the bar, lost in thought. Ted's nowhere to be seen.
"He's getting rid of the… stuff," she explains, smiling blankly.
"Y'know, I never would've pegged you as the jealous type," he says, studying her attentively.
She rolls her eyes. "I'm not. Not wanting to be constantly reminded that Ted's dated a bunch of perfect girls with perfect intensions and interests and exactly the same expectations in relationships that he holds does not make me jealous," she rambles, her voice getting angrier by the second.
Barney lifts his eyebrows at Robin. She looks away, downing her drink. She's just confirmed what he's thought all along: no matter how strong and independent she acts – insecurity and self-doubt follow her everywhere she goes.
He knew he liked her for more than her great looks.
"It's just that I feel so uncomfortable whenever –"
"Shhhh, Scherbatsky. Gotcha." He bumps his elbow against her arm. Her smile reaches her eyes this time. Lots of things pass between them in this moment.
Everyone's got inner demons to fight. And sometimes, the best thing that can happen to you is finding someone who knows your demons all too well themselves.