A/N
I heard this song and instantly thought it would be great inspiration for this story. Hope you enjoy! PS - I know that in the timeline of the show, Barney should've had Greg arrested a few weeks after the wedding, but for the sake of this chapter, just pretend that didn't happen. Thanks!
Your Man
I can't believe how much it turns me on, just to be your man.
2014
Barney leant on the table, sipping on his coffee listening to what his boss was telling him. Greg was very strict about what he could and couldn't say on air, probably because of everything Barney knows about GNB. He wasn't dumb enough to say anything about this company though. He nodded, and let his mind drift while Greg blabbered on.
This was a last minute thing. He wasn't supposed to be the man being interviewed about GNB's newest feel good product, which was mainly to distract people from what the majority of the company did, but Bilson had called in sick.
As Barney's mind continued to wander, the reporter and crew walked in, all chatting. They had brought their own coffee from a café a couple of blocks away. The crew quickly got to work, setting everything up for the broadcast, while the reporter began skimming through her questions. Barney watched her and grinned. She was gorgeous, with eyes somewhere between the colour of green and blue, brown curls and, well, a blue and white dress he had zipped up for her that morning.
Barney quickly excused himself from Greg's babbling, and approached her. He stuck a hand out. "Hey, I guess you're interviewing me. Barney Stinson, nice to meet you."
Robin looked up from her paper, and burst into laughter. "Hey babe." He raised an eyebrow and nodded towards his outstretched hand. She grinned and offered him hers. "I'm Robin."
With a final grin, Barney dropped their act and slung an arm around her. "So, how dumb are these idiots to not realise we share a last name?"
"Pretty stupid. Although, they probably didn't even consider that. It doesn't really matter, just stay professional, and remember this is all live." Robin replied. "That means do not flirt with me on camera or act seductive, okay?"
"Okay." Barney said with a wink.
"Barney, I'm serious."
"Me too." He winked.
She rolled her eyes and hoped he had enough common sense to not put his or her own job in jeopardy.
…
"And is this going to halt any, let's say, questionable faculties Goliath National Bank runs?" Robin asked. They were about halfway through the interview, and so far, Barney had behaved himself. That could change quickly, though. Instead of answering the question, her husband stared at her. "Mr Stinson?" Robin asked, begging him to stop with her eyes and telepathically. She almost laughed at calling Barney by such a formal name.
"I'm sorry, what did you say, Miss Sabatski?" Barney asked, flashing a grin at her as he intentionally got her name wrong.
She sighed. "Is this new production going to halt-" She was quickly cut off by Barney.
"Sorry, Robin. I can't wait anymore." He leapt forward, pulling her into his arms and pressing his lips to hers. Watching her being so professional was making him so proud. He couldn't believe what she had achieved already, at such a young age. Watching her talk to a nationwide audience was incredible.
"Woah! Back off!" Someone yelled immediately. As soon as Barney touched her, people dropped their equipment and shouted things at him, quickly rushing to Robin's aid.
"It's okay, it's okay. Thanks guys, but it's fine." Robin stated, pushing Barney off her. "He's my husband."
Barney smiled and winked at the camera. "Yeah, I managed to score this hottie. I guess it's because-"
"Opposites attract?" Robin teased.
Barney gasped. "Robin Charles Scherbatsky-Stinson! I am offended!" Take that back right this instant!"
"Or?" Robin asked with a grin. Barney was about to answer when he was interrupted.
"Robin, can we go to break? This is live and I don't think that this is the content we're supposed to be streaming." Someone whispered.
Robin's eyes widened. "Crap! I forgot it was live! Umm…we're going to go to break now and then it's back to the studio for Brandy with the weather."
"And we're clear!" Someone announced.
Barney was laughing so hard that he was crying. Robin scowled and shoved him backwards, but even she couldn't keep the laughter from spilling out.
"So, babe…wanna do it in my office?"
"You're so romantic and subtle, baby."
"Is that a no?"
"Course not. Meet you there in five minutes."
Barney grinned. He really did marry the perfect girl.
