Hello everybody! I know it has been awhile since the last update but I have been majorly busy with school! This is a little short but hopefully it will do! Thank you all for your continued support! I will try to have another one up soon but I cannot promise anything. Enjoy!

Ch. 23

Barney and Robin made their way back to their hotel room after the night of excitement. It was just the two of them since Ellie was staying with Lily and Marshall. Barney had agreed with Lily that he would come get her at midnight and right now it was 11:00, so he and Robin had one more hour alone before the night was over. They planned to make the most of it. As soon as they got in the hotel they wasted no time. Barney had planned on setting up candles and scattering rose petals around the bathroom so he and Robin could enjoy each other in the Jacuzzi Tub but he didn't want to wait for that. Instead, as they walked in, he swept Robin off of her feet and headed to the bed. Barney gently placed Robin down on the bed. He then climbed onto the bed so that he was hovering over Robin. He leaned down and kissed her, making sure to let her know that he loved her more than anything.

"Robin I love you." Barney whispered as he leaned down to kiss Robin. She didn't get a chance to say it back before his lips were on hers, so she decided to show him through the kiss. She pulled his tie, begging him to get closer to her, until there was no distance between them at all. Robin began to loosen Barney's tie as his hand found the hem of her shirt. In a matter of seconds, both Barney and Robin were stripped down to nothing.

Robin and Barney quickly fell into a groove that brought them back to how times used to be between them, when they would jump each other's bones multiple times a day just because. A lot has changed since then but as soon as they started to make love they realized that nothing had changed, at least not between them. They still loved each other more than anything and were willing to put each other first in every situation. They realized their relationship was a lot like riding a bike. No matter how long you walk away from it, when you return nothing has changed. So as Barney and Robin made love that night they realized there was no use in walking away anymore. They were always going to find a way back to each other.

Barney and Robin were content. They had just had the best night of their lives and now they were perfectly happy just lying in each other's arms. They were trying to enjoy every moment of it before they had to get dressed and pick up Ellie from Lily and Marshall.

"You know, as amazing as that was I had to try hard not to laugh every time I looked up and saw your braids." Robin said with a giggle.

"Don't act like you're bothered by them. You and I both know that my braids are what turned you on so much in the first place." Barney replied with a wiggle of his eyebrows.

"Okay you got me, male braids really do it for me." Robin said with a smile as she pulled Barney in for another kiss.

Barney reluctantly pulled away. "As much as I want this to continue, I need to go get Ellie." Barney said, looking at the clock realizing it was midnight.

"Just let Lily keep her for the night." Robin said with a whine.

"I can't do that, there is barely enough room for her three kids to sleep to begin with, plus every time Ellie wakes up and I am not there she freaks the fuck out. I don't want to have her freaking out tomorrow morning." Barney said in a voice that let Robin know he was sorry. "You just stay right here. I'll be right back." Barney said as he pulled on a pair of pajama pants and walked out the door. He knocked on Lily and Marshall's door. A few seconds later Lily answered the door with Ellie not far behind.

"Daddy!" Ellie yelled as she ran up to Barney.

"Hey baby. How was your night with Aunt Lily and Uncle Marshall?"

"Fun, we went to the arcade daddy. We play games and got ice cream!" Ellie said with excitement.

"Awesome baby!" Barney turned from Ellie to Lily, "Thank you so much for watching her. I appreciate it. Hopefully she was good for you."

"She was amazing. Anytime you need anybody to watch her you just let me know, I've been telling you that for four years now." Lily said with a smile. "And I hope your night was as good as ours. Did you and Robin have 'fun' tonight?" Lily asked, putting air quotes around the word fun.

"Yeah we did!" Barney said in a giddy tone. "Multiple times, if you know what I mean."

"Okay, to much information. But I'm happy for you guys. Now its time for bed though, I'll see you tomorrow okay Barney." Lily said as she hugged Barney. "And goodnight to you too Ellie. I'll see you tomorrow." Lily said rubbing Ellie's head.

"What do you say Ellie?" Barney said.

"Thank you Aunt Lily." Ellie said hugging Lily.

"You're very welcome sweetie."

Barney picked up Ellie and went back across the hall to their room. When he walked in he found a sleeping Robin. She looked so peaceful. He made sure to tell Ellie to be quite as to not wake up Robin. Barney got Ellie changed and put her to bed before climbing into bed with Robin. He tried to minimize his movement so he didn't wake her up. As he lay there he turned and looked at Robin, he reached out and gently brushed the hair off of her face. She slowly opened her eyes and smiled at Barney, who smiled back.

"Hi." Robin said in a whisper.

"I didn't mean to wake you. Go back to sleep." Barney said as he leaned down and kissed Robin's forehead. Robin closed her eyes and immediately fell back asleep. Barney smiled to himself as he looked at the woman he loved, relishing in the fact that she would soon be his forever. He would do it right this time. There was no way she was getting away. He loved her too much for that, and he knew damn well that she loved him too.