THE CHALLENGE [BRo Love]
Few things can impress Barney Stinson. He's who has the power to make any night legen- wait for it- dary. However, everyone has a weak point. Stinson too.
It has a name and a surname.
Robin Scherbatsky.
"Sorry?" Robin made a little jump in his chair. "I was distracted"
"Lately you have your head in the clouds" said Lily exasperated "I was talking about Marshall Jr"
"Oh, yes. But uhm... Are you still thinking about the name you're going to give him?"
"Well ... Marshall is convinced that he must be named like him, but..." Lily rolled her eyes.
"Hey, let me suggest a name for your baby" Barney added himself to the table with a drink in hand "What do you think about..." He paused. "Sparkles" He made a gesture to dramatize.
Robin sighed. "Barney, it is enough, don't you think?"
"Not at all," said Barney with a sarcastic grin.
"Fine Lily, don't be surprised if Marshall finds out that your baby isn't going to have his name" Robin snorted and left the table.
Two seconds later, Barney appeared beside her and leaned on the bar, looking at her with his usual half-smile.
"Hey, Scherbatsky, lately I see you a little bit angry"
"Leave it alone Barney... It's just... I have a lot in my head, okay?"
"Things like ... The shooting of the new video for Robin Sparkles?" Barney prepared his hand for her to clap it. Robin wrinkled her nose and reluctantly hit the five. Barney smiled with satisfaction.
"You'll continue to insist with the music, right?" Robin asked sitting on a bar stool.
"Sure, it's awesome"
Robin looked at his glass without answering.
"No, seriously, every time Lily starts talking about her pregnancy seems that you feel bad."
"That's not true," said Robin, annoyed.
"Come on Robin, don't deny it, every time we talk about the baby you put a strange look...Yes, this one exactly!"
"I'm not putting any look!" exclaimed Robin offended.
"Yes you do, check it out. Lily's baby, Lily's baby, Lily's baby, Lily's baby..."
"Barney, stop!"
"This look is really strange. It seems like ... Oh no," Barney suddenly turned white.
"What?" –answered Robin.
"Oh my God. This is envy look!"
"What?" Robin blushed "Are you crazy?"
"Oh, no, Robin Scherbatsky ... You're jealous of Lily, you want to have a child" screamed Barney.
"Barney, shut up, my god," muttered Robin embarrassed.
"So I was right" Barney put his hand to his chest in a false anguish face.
"Actually ... I just see Lily and Marshall, build their own family, at the verge of having a baby ... It makes me think-
I don't know! I'm confused"
"I don't see you as a mother, Robin ..." Barney was silent and looked Robin fixedly. "Wait a second"
"What?" Robin raised his eyebrows.
"I accept the challenge!" Screamed Barney.
"What do you mean? I don't-!"
He couldn't finish the sentence -Barney ran from the bar. Robin tried to follow him, but Barney stopped just at the door.
"Robin Scherbatsky ... get ready because this is going to be legen ... wait for it ..."
"No, Barney, is not going to be legendary!
"You said it!" cried Barney "LEGENDARY!"
Before Robin could reply, Barney was gone.
"May I know what the hell are you guys screaming?" Lily asked behind her.
"Nothing, Barney's obsessions, you know ..." Robin tried to smile "Hey, do you know where Ted is? I want to talk to him."
"He must be with Marshall. I'll go look for them" said Lily "Are you sure you're okay?" She asked, a little concerned.
"Yes, yes. Don't worry." Robin smiled "I'll wait here."
"Okay," Lily nodded and left.
"Damn Stinson" muttered Robin sitting back on the table.