Can We Say Tension?

I know I said I would return on Monday but this couldn't wait. My lunch didn't start with everyone else's because I had to run an errand for my girlfriend when I got off. We started out waiting at the Exchange to be seated but when it took so long, I decided to run my errand and come right back. Needless to say, by the time I got back, everyone had been seated, had their drinks and were partially done their meals. I didn't know running home was going to take so long. What I did know was if I had of parked in the garage and walked back to the Exchange, I would have missed everything. I was lucky enough to find a parking space right outside the resturant. That is almost impossible during the day in downtown Wilmington. I knew by the time I came back, Brian would be mad at me because he was only going because I was going. Anyway, since everyone was almost finished their meals when I returned, I only ordered a drink and dessert. The tension was so obvious when I walked in. It was like Brian smelled me when I came back. They were sitting in the back of the resturant and Brian was facing the wall, back to the door. When I came in, I looked around to see if I saw anyone before I pulled out my phone to call. Brian's dog nose sensed I was there and turned around immediately to summon me to the table. I have to say that the tension was apparent upon arrival. Like I said we waited so long to be seated so we sat in the lounge area initially. There was seating for 5 and we were 6 deep. (Me, Darcy, Kathy (AKA Linda Chandler AKA Karen the fag hag), Brian, Lil John and Ebbie) I didn't even know Ebbie was coming, I should have though. Ebbie needs his own post. If I began to get in to him, we'd be here all day but, long story short Ebbie just started 2 months ago and he works in development. He is super-gay. I mean he should have a fuckin cape on with tights and thigh high boots. He is in to Broadway and refers to himself as a "Stage door Whore" He waits outside for the show to end so he can get autographs from the cast. The thing that erks me the most is that whenever he sees me, it instantly becomes "Charmaine: The Musical." Why do you have to sing my fuckin name? Every time you see me? Anyway, like I said, he needs his own post. Stay tuned. So when I get to the table, you can cut the tension with an axe. Brian was at one end and John was at the other. Opposite sides. Ebbie sat in the middle across from Kathy and Darcy sat next to Kathy across from John. There was one empty seat for me, next to Ebbie and across from Brian. Brian and John were both sitting at their ends, beet red and shaking thier legs uncontrollably. Brian and John had ordered the same thing. I'm sure they were pissed about that. The was a crab dip appetizer and nachos. I just munched on those while I waited for my drink and my cheesecake. Everyone's plan was to get drunk and have a good time but the tension made it impossible. Brian eased up once I got there but you could still tell he was unhappy. He only went because he and Kathy are friends. Everyone is friends with John and Brian but they make if difficult to be around the two of them together. Anyway, everyone was laughing and talking except John and Brian. John would laugh at his jokes and Brian would laugh at his but neither one of them laughed at each other's. They are so petty. There were many moments of uncomfortable silence and I think everyone felt uncomfortable around them. Kathy continued to talk and crack jokes but it was weird. Anyway, when the check came, everyone reached in there pockets and pulled out twenties. Some needed more than $20. The place was nice but expensive and I thought they said they had Happy Hour prices. My drink and cheesecake came to $15.00 so I put in twenty. Brian put in $20 but obviously needed to run to the ATM for the rest. John gathered all the money and paid the waitress. When Brian came back he put up $20 more dollars. John gave him $10 back. He said, " I don't need it. Put it toward the tip." We all said, "Brian its taken care of." But he insisted that he was going to leave the $10. So I said, "Shit, give it to me then." We all laughed but Brian still didn't want to take it back. Then John said in his naggy voice, "Brian you've already paid enough." I thought the arguement was going to start there, but it didn't. Brian just put his money away. It was time to go then and everyone knew it. I felt bad for Brian because John was always so Bossy when they were together and he is still bossing him around. Brian just retreated to his shell as usual. Brian has so much backbone when he is not around John. I never want to go out with the two of them again.