"Hey, it's okay." Peter shrugs. He considers making a light-hearted quip about it, but decides to keep it to himself.

Not even because Laura wouldn't catch onto it, but -

It's not exactly one of those light-hearted subjects. Better go with the truthful, serious answer anyway.

"Honestly? I don't either." He leans forward, stretching his arms and trying to dispel the awkwardness and embarrassment of his confession, because no one really likes to admit they have trouble making friends - and keeping them. "I mean, I'm not exactly a popular guy."