"Well then, it's obviously potatoes. I think a potato at every meal is essential, it's a staple to American meals. Like tobacco and MSG," Peter offered with that smile of his, rubbing at the back of his head. Listening to her as she said she was proud of him.
He reddened a bit and shrugged some, looking around, "Well I mean. It's easy when you don't have a social life, just means I sit around reading and writing all day anyway, might as well get into debt for it if I can..."
Why was this so awkward? It shouldn't be this awkward. They were friends, the break up was, for all intents and purposes, mutual. They hadn't really stayed in touch, granted, and neither had wanted to end things. Still, it shouldn't be this awkward should it? It was him, he was making it awkward, he was sure of it.
"Or maybe it's bacon you need. Another American staple."