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Peter Petrelli ([personal profile] spongetastic) wrote2010-03-19 01:07 pm

Stage: Surprise meal

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It was doubtless expected that the meal was going to be something fancy. Something exotic and impressive, or maybe even with a touch of romance. Peter fought hard to hide the smile as he thought about this. Truthfully he thought about doing just that. He tossed the idea back and forth in his mind for a long time before finally scrapping it completely.

The door knocked and, feeling excited, he answered it.

“Hi,” he greeted the man on the other side. Topher didn’t look that much different from the last time Peter saw him. Aside from his hair drooping in his eyes a little more, he was the same nervous genius Peter knew so well.

“Hi,” Topher answered back. He poked his head thoughtfully into the apartment. “Something smells good,” he commented.

“Come in and see for yourself.” Peter stepped aside and Topher took the invitation. Peter’s apartment was still pretty bare on furniture but he had enough to accommodate guests.

At the table he had two places set. Nothing fancy. Topher took a seat and Peter proudly unveiled their meal. Topher let out a soft moan of delight. The French fries were stacked high on the plate, warm cheese oozing between them. Peter also made two baked potatoes with butter, salt, sour cream, chives, and bacon for Topher.

“Ohhh man,” Topher groaned. “This looks amazing, Peter.”

“I thought you might like it,” Peter said with a smile. “Go ahead and dig in.” The plan initially was to split the fries evenly between them but Peter tried to let Topher have more without the other noticing.

Sitting here just enjoying a friend’s company… It was wonderfully normal. Like they were in their own bubble of cheesy fries and baked potatoes. When the fries were gone the bubble would shatter and they’d be back to the real world. So Peter ate slowly, keeping this moment as long as he could.

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