They next day Barney and Robin met in the early morning hours before school started and discussed their plan for later that day. Barney encouraged Robin to just say it to get it over with but Robin was nervous to go through with this because she was afraid of what her friends would say but Barney told her that everything will be fine because he will be there beside her side to help her through with however this goes down. So, they went along with their day at school. Barney went off on his own to his classes and Robin spent the day with her friends but making sure she didn't blurt out that she wants out of their group. During lunch Robin was deep in thought about what will be coming up later while her friends her chatting about whatever. She was so deep in thought that she didn't even know what her friends were talking about and her boyfriend was sitting next to her trying to get her attention but she wasn't giving him the time of day, which is fine for her cause she was also going to breakup with Tony. But, first she needs to get through the day and try not to freak out over this plan to leave the group.

Robin, finally snapped out of her thoughts when Tony tapped her on her shoulder calling her name. She didn't really want to hear anything Tony was talking about or what the others were talking about but she stopped thinking about her plans for later and smiled as she tried to pay attention to whatever her friends were talking, as her friends were talking she just nodded and smiled along with them hoping that neither one of them sees her not listening to them.

At the other end of the room Barney was sitting alone eating lunch and watching Robin, not taking his eyes off of her but also trying to not stare at her cause her boyfriend was sitting right next to her. God, he hated that guy, he was not good for Robin and he had told her that during their summer together and then again the other day while at her house. She told him that she wasn't happy with Tony, she wasn't even in love with the guy and hasn't felt anything for him since getting back together. So, Barney had told her that she should just break up with Tony and of course Barney was right but first things first she needs to back out of her group of friends and then she'll deal with Tony. Tony has been super nice to her since apologizing and getting back together with him but she just wasn't feeling him anymore. Not, that she felt anything but the safety of being popular because after all he was the school's quarterback of the football team. But, anyway Robin just needs to get through the rest of the day and hopefully there won't be any fallout from her leaving the group.

Robin finally got up from where she was sitting in the cafeteria and crossed the room by herself. She had told Tony and her friends that she needed to be alone for a little while before going to her next class. Barney also had got up from his seat put his tray by the trash and followed Robin down the hall.

"Hey, Robin wait up." Barney said trying to catch up to her.

Robin kept walking but Barney was fast enough to catch up to her and Robin again was in deep thought and didn't hear or see Barney beside her talking to her.

"Robin, hey are you okay?" Barney asked watching her and wondering what's going on with her and why she's not looking happy even though he already knows the answer to that.

Robin didn't say anything just kept walking and then finally after a while she turned a corner with Barney still behind her and then asked him to come with her to a private area of the school (which was her place to go when she needs to reflect on things that's going on in her life) once in the area Robin turned to Barney who was standing behind her first but then went to stand in front of her. He gently puts both of his hands on her arms and looked into her eyes.

"Hey, are you okay what's wrong?" Barney asked getting a little concerned with Robin's silence he hoped that she was still going to go through with tell her friends that she doesn't want to hang out with them anymore.

After a good minute Robin finally started to talk, she looked up from previously looking down at the floor. And, Barney saw how scared she looked when she looked at him which immediately made him take her in his arms for a hug as she started to cry.

"Hey, come on you can talk to me now what's up?" Barney held Robin's chin making sure she was looking at him and not at the floor.

"I know, Barney you know this isn't going to be easy right?" Robin asked and Barney nodded knowing full well what she was talking about but he reassured her that it will be okay cause he will be there.

"Look, Robin you don't have to worry about this because I will be right there by your side when you tell them you want out so you don't have to be worried about what happens." Barney hoped that Robin saw this situation in a better light but he knows her well enough to know that she is scared and worried about what would likely happen after she tells her friends she wants out of their group.

"Yes, I know you will be there but I'm still worried about what they'll say, I know them they won't take this well. They will not approve of me leaving them and when they aren't happy with someone leaving their gang they tend to get mad and do things that aren't nice. Barney, they could do something or say something to me that is not nice and then I will be destroyed. I can't let myself let them do that to me." Robin started to cry more and Barney told her once again that it'll be fine and that he will be there for her during and after she tells her friends goodbye.

"I will be there for you every step of the way and after I would never leave you to whatever happens with those kids, I know they are terrible people after all they have done to me and I know first hand what that does to your self esteem it does destroy you but I will be there and help you through it all." Barney reassured her that nothing will happen her to cause he will be there for her the entire time and he hoped that she will listen to him and let him help her.

"Okay, thanks for doing this Barney you really are a true friend." Robin was grateful to have Barney there to help her go through with this cause if he wasn't she would likely chicken out and not go through with this and she really needs to for her sake.

"No problem, I'm glad to help you." And, with that they hugged for 2 minutes and then went off to their separate classes then later meet up to go tell her friends she's leaving.

Later, Barney and Robin met in the back of the school where Robin and her friends usually hang out. They waited for her friends to come out there so they can get through with this. Her friends finally came outside, Robin's nerves started to grow but Barney was there to make sure she was okay and he whispered quickly in her ear "you can do this", Robin gave him a little smile as her friends came up to them.

"Robin. Geek." One of the cheerleaders stated pointing at Barney, as she looked at Robin and then to Barney giving him a disgusted look.

"Why are you still hanging out with this loser?" She continued as she insulted Barney and that just gave Robin the encouragement she needed to end her friendship with them if you want to call it a friendship.

Barney stood there not saying anything back to the girl as Robin rolled her eyes and started to say what she needs to say.

"Look, girls I'm sorry I didn't tell you this sooner and I now realize that I should've done this before now but since you are here and I'm here I need to get this over with." The girls were all with wondering looks on their faces and Robin just kept on and told them exactly what she needs to tell them.

"I don't like hanging out with you anymore, I don't like being around you anymore and I don't appreciate you insulting my friend and that's why I'm here to tell you that I am done. I'm done being around you, I don't like either one of you and I have never really liked either of you. So, I want to thank you for being a friend to me but I don't call this a friendship it's more of a popularity kind of thing where I was so insecure when I first came to this school, that I thought being popular was my only shot at happiness... but I am done being something I'm not. I'm through hanging out with you and I don't want to be friends anymore." And with that Robin took Barney's hand and left without another word leaving her former gang behind without letting them say anything else.

"Oh, my, god, that was amazing I can't believe I actually did that." Robin was so glad that she said what she needed to say and didn't let them say anything to her.

"I am, I'm so proud of you Robin you did great letting them have what was coming to them." Barney was beaming with pride for what Robin just did and he couldn't believe she found the courage to let those bitches have it.

"I'm proud of myself, I didn't think I could do it but I did. When they insulted you I just didn't like it so I just did what I had to do and I am so happy that you were there, you really were a big help." Robin really was glad to have Barney as her friend and Barney was just glad Robin went through with this plan.

"No, you did this all on your own you didn't really need my help." Barney told her and she smiled brightly at him.

"No, but you were there for me and I am just glad that I actually went through with it."

"I'm glad I was there too, I loved that you had my back and told them off for me cause I couldn't say anything and even if I did you did it for me."

"Thanks again for helping me through this Barney." Robin said smiling up at him as they stood in front of her house.

"No problem." Barney said smiling back at her.

Barney had been wanted to kiss Robin for a really long time but because he's so happy and Robin looks happy and really beautiful right now with her beaming smile. He just decided to go for it. Barney stepped in closer to Robin and looked at her quickly before leaning in to kiss her. He kissed her like he has been wanting to since the summer and to his surprise she kissed him with more force than he was giving. They kissed for a good 5 minutes before breaking apart. They were both blushing as they looked deep into each others eyes and smiled.

"Wow, that was..." Robin couldn't catch her breath to talk but Barney talked for her.

"Amazing." He said finishing what she was about to say.

"Amazing, indeed." She agreed shaking her head smiling.

"You are a really good kisser." Robin said as she stepped backwards to not be so close to him but she was still blushing.

"You're not so be either." Barney said, this kiss was what he'd imagined it to be since the summer and it was amazing he couldn't believe that, Robin kissed him back but she did and he was happy that she did cause if she didn't he would be devastated and embarrassed.

After some time talking after they kissed Barney walked home with a bright big smile on his face and a hope for the future.