You and Rafe were best friends, even though you were a Pogue, while Rafe was a Kook. He have soft spot for you and you two really get along.

At one of the parties, Rafe was talking to the other Kooks. You accidentally overheard their conversation.

"So, Rafe, this Alice is a Pogue, right?"

One of Kooks asked while Rafe nodded and took a sip of his whiskey.

"Are you two... You know."

Another Kook said then Rafe shook his head.

"No. We're just... We just know each other. We pass each other a few times but that's all."

You heard all of that, standing around the corner. Why he didn't said you are his best friend? He's embarrassed or what?