Don't think about it, don't think about it and don't think about it…
Robin's mind was in a buzz and she was in a daze as she hurriedly ran to the parking lot to pick up her car.
We're staying friends.
She yanked open her handbag, digging for her car keys.
Where are the damn keys? Stop messing with my head!
She frowned as she fumbled further on, searching for the keys.
There.
Unlocking her car, she jumped in and started the engine.
We are just staying friends. This is the way it has been. And it is the way it always will be.
Making her way to the exit, she sighed.
You're over-thinking. You just agreed you'd be staying friends. There shouldn't be second thoughts. You are staying friends.
She whistled as she wiped her forehead, cruising down the driveway.
It's not a big deal.
Glancing towards the shotgun seat, she realised Barney had left a folded piece of paper. Eager to flip it open, she grabbed it and instead put it in the ashtray that came with the car.
It's just a piece of paper. You're probably being some crazy stalker bitch now. And you're not even his girlfriend.
She pursed her lips as she stepped on the brake, waiting for the line-up to the toll station leading up to the highway.
I'm not Barney's girlfriend. I'm not Barney's girlfriend. I am not Barney's girlfriend. I am taken. I'm Luke's girlfriend. Now, get used to saying that. 'Hi, I'm Robin, Luke's girlfriend. Not Barney's.'
She rolled her eyes.
You don't have to say 'not Barney's', you idiot.
Stop calling me an idiot. We're the same person. If I'm an idiot, you're an idiot. And we're all idiots.
Shut up. If it's anyone, it's you. Idiot. Why hasn't Barney texted? He always texts before he gets on the plane.
You TWO shut up. It's just none of your business.
Hold up - There's a third voice?
Just stop arguing in there now! I'm trying to drive.
Okay.
Sorry.
You know what? Let's not think about it right now. I'm driving and I need to focus before I crash into something. Like a sign. Or a dog. Or a person.
She sighed loudly, defeated and tired from her inner voices arguing, squirmed in her seat and got ready for the long drive home alone.