A Hold On My Heart (A Barney and Robin- How I Met Your Mother Fanfic)

Getting Married Is Easy To Do, Saying Goodbye Though Is Quite Hard

Getting Married Is Easy To Do, Saying Goodbye Though Is Quite Hard

Chapter 16

Barney's POV

   The morning of the wedding...

     I'm getting married in a couple hours and I have yet to actually decide on a suit, let alone a tie. Don't judge me too much, but I paid for a room solely for my suits. I'm not exaggerating. I have twelve massive racks of suits in here. I also have additional racks for belts, ties, etc. Ted was trying to help me decide but stormed out in frustration a few minutes ago. I just let him be for now. I can make this decision on my own.

     An hour later...

      I have finally decided on a custom made black suit with a matching black tie. To balance all the black out, I chose a silver belt with gold buckles. I feel silly for fusing this much over what to wear. Now I know what it's like to be pretty much every woman in the world. Robin's the one who's bound to be more nervous than I am. My nerves are mainly out of excitement. I just Robin to officially be mine for all my days. 

An hour later... 

     Ted and Marshall hug me as everyone stands up and Robin is walked down the aisle by her father. The sight of her takes my breath away. She's so beautiful. I make sure to tell her that when she's placed before me. The priest mumbles a bit before letting us get to our vows. If only weddings didn't have so much babble, people would be more likely to cherish the moment. Robin reads her vows first. "Barney, despite your flaws, you're an amazing human being with a heart of gold. Your antics are like those of no other and I wouldn't trade your crazy self for anyone else. We've been through so much as both friends and a couple. Even when were broken up for that short period of time, I never could shake the feeling that we belong together. I love you Barney Stinson and will continue to for the rest of my life."

     I smile wide as she squeezes my hands to remind me it's my turn. "I remember the first day I met you as clear as day. I just knew you were different from any other woman that I've ever met, let alone been with. Unlike most of them, you actually have a brain." That gets a few laughs from the crowd. "You're absolutely perfect Robin Scherbatsky. You have no flaws whatsoever and sometimes I'm jealous of that. I'm so in love with you and can't wait for our future together as husband and wife." 

      The priest mumbles again for a minute or two before allowing us to finally kiss. When we're able to, we go at it for quite awhile before the gang makes some coughing sounds. We snap out of our extended moment to see everyone leaving the church to head to the reception at hotel by the beach.

         Robin and I take our own private limo to have a moment to ourselves before reuniting with the gang to celebrate Robin and I's wedding as well as the last day we'll be together as a group for awhile. Mixed emotions consume all of us but we try to shallow down the negative ones for the time being. Sometimes we just need to live in the moment and learn to enjoy the time we do have left versus dwelling on the dreadful and saddening farewells.

      Hoped that you guys liked this chapter! :) -Mary