What is a Best Friend?

The lucky ones have six to ten really good friends and the even luckier ones have two to four best friends. At least to most females, the title "best friend" holds great power. She is the one you want to tell first when you recieve the best of news, she is the only one you feel comfortable enough to be around without any makeup whatsoever, grungy clothes, and unshowered. She is the one who wants to beat the crap out of any boy who has ever made you feel any less amazing or beautiful than you are. She is also the one that refrains from saying told you so when she knew that guy was no good and also the one who lets you get mascara all over her lap while you cry your heart out. She is the one who will go get ice-cream with you on demand. She is the only one who you know you can call at 2am because although half-asleep she will listen to every word you have to say. She is the one who knows every little thing about you and sometimes knows you better than you do. She is the one who unfailingly puts herself last and makes certain you are happy. She is the one who graciously lends you extra money when you run out at the store and then never lets you pay her back. She is the one who trusts you enough to tell you anything and to always take your advice. She is the one who accepts you when you don't even know who you are anymore. She is the one who carries you when you can't walk on your own. She is slow to anger and quick to forgive. She knows what's best. She is the one who will be your maid of honor. And although she is the one you know best, she still remains the hardest to get any presents for just because you want to get one so perfect. She is the one who makes you wonder everyday how you got so lucky to get such an amazing best friend and also the one who makes you thank God everyday for her and begging him to never take her away because you would be nothing without her. I believe that although life will happen and people change, that one person will always remain your true best friend. On the contrary, I truly believe that when you meet a guy who can take out the S in all the above statements and have it still apply that he is the one, your prince charming. He will never hurt you or leave you. He will treat you like a princess and love you forever. Seems like a lot, but that's my dream. Until then though, thank you Heather, for being my best friend.