best friend

[behst-frend] - noun

1. a person who is considered closer to one than just a regular friend; a person who knows another's secrets, knows them inside and out completely, and shares inside jokes with

Hyukjae would be lying if he said Hyoyeon wasn't his best friend.

She knows he's dreamed of being a dancer since he was a little kid, but left that dream behind. She knows he loves strawberries more than anyone. She knows he's always trying to please his parents. She knows he hates his smile--she loves it. She knows he's easily sensitive, but tries really hard not to break down in front of others. (He fails at this.)

He knows she's jealous of the fact that he's so outgoing, while she's awkward. He knows she shows her aggression towards friends is her way of showing affection. He knows she's secretly never had a boyfriend; she's a hopeful romantic deep down. He knows she likes dressing up because it makes her feel pretty, but she hates heels.

What he doesn't know is that she thinks of him as more than just a "best friend".

But he figures this all out too late.

Much too late.