I yanked frustratingly at the collar of my shirt, forcing one of the buttons to pop open. 

"Tell me once again why you dragging me out here again." 

Benedict gave a hearty laugh from behind his menu. "Why must there be a reason? Can't I just drag my friend out because I missed seeing him and figured that he was coop himself indoors for the weekend if he had it his way?" 

I narrowed my eyes at him, making him shiver in his seat. 

He nervously diverted his eyes and ...