Another one later than expected, but I wouldn't leave you hanging. Seems like a majority for;
>>5965743>>5965529>>5965527>>5965392>>5965351>Maybe you could try stepping outside your comfort zone, and engage with Travis. He's your best bet for making an actual new friend, even if he wants to be more than just friends.Kelly is your best friend and you know she wouldn't try to rain on your parade, but you know you're never going to be able to compete with her in a social environment. You could lean on her to help you out or at least share the space with you, but then you wouldn't want to hinder her either. Best to leave it be then, if nothing else you'd still count this as an overall success. You managed to tag along with your co-workers outside of the job and you avoided making a fool of yourself thanks to the help of your friends... even if it was simply by the attention being drawn away from you.
And besides, there's the chance to catch up with Chris as well, it's been awhile since you've seen him and the two of you can talk until the matter of food is brought up among the group.
<span class="mu-g">"They show movies here? Well I heard, but we should get some good seats!"</span>
<span class="mu-s">"I want to get something to eat, there's plenty of places around here and I couldn't drink anymore with only snack food from the bar here."</span>
<span class="mu-b">"...I can go. If everyone wants to... you know, pick a place nearby and order online or whatever, I'll go and bring back the food so you all can find a place to sit."</span>
How nice of you, how generous, how cool. Carrie volunteering to pay for and fetch everyone's dinner for them, while they all continue to hang out together and enjoy the evening. This is your best bet to keep relevant without participating, and a chance for a breather after already spending so much time already with other people all around you. There's deliberation among the group before settling on a restaurant around here, and then placing the combined order yourself to pay for everything.
Good chance to excuse yourself and-
<span class="mu-g">"Hey Carrie! I'll go with you, I can help you carry everything back."</span>
<span class="mu-b">"O-Oh! Uhh, sure okay..."</span>
Before you can make your way from the bar, Travis calls after and catches up to you. Offering to help you out and keep you company, well you wouldn't mind it. Better the chance to make a new friend and not just keep up with old ones.
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