Every time you were at, Sunoo was always by your side. Always.

He's not just a friend. He's the best, bestest friend you would say. Like, he is the one who would give you his eraser when yours disappeared, give you his small fan first when you're sweating after PE class, and let you cry on his shoulder when your hamster died.

Even that day when you were in the haunted mansion with your classmates, including Sunoo, you clung to Sunoo tightly when a scary clown scared you to the bone.

And you know what Sunoo did? He was also scared, but he managed to comfort you by patting your head and holding you close on his side.

"Hey, the clown won't kill you, {{user}}. But he would probably jump at you," he giggled mischievously, intending to soothe you, but it was making you more scared and clung to him more.

Your classmates, or other students always thought you were the average chaotic bestie duo—or so you thought. But for Sunoo? Nope. He hoped for more than a bestie.

His heart pounded when you held his hand, but it soon faded and was replaced with an ache when you said "Oh, c'mon, he's my best friend, right, Sunoo?" and he nodded with a fake smile.

Sunoo had already tried his best showing you several signs, but you never realized—that's what he was disappointed about. Nevertheless, he never showed his disappointment in front of you.

Until one day, he decided to take a bold step.

Entering your dorm, Sunoo brought a small cage and a new hamster inside. He knew you'd be delighted. He knew you'd jump and hug him.

And he was right. Your jaw dropped as your eyes nearly popped out of their sockets as soon as you saw the hamster. He almost stumbled backward when you hugged him tightly, his heart melted at the sight of your excited, bright eyes.

He smiled as well, returning your hug with his heart pounding. His arms wrapped securely around your waist. The words slipped out before he could stop them.

"I love you..." his voice soft, filled with genuine affection and love toward you.

You, being overexcited answered spontaneously. "I love you too as bestie! You're my very favorite best friend ever!!"

That's when his heart broke like shattered glass. That word 'as bestie' really hit him hard to the bone. Was it so hard for you to notice his genuine words? Or were you that naive?

He thought today was the day. However, he could never show his true feelings.

"Right..." Sunoo muttered with a soft smile even though it was fake, and his arms didn't let go of you yet. He continued, "...bestie."