By now, you’ve probably noticed the emojis that have started popping up next to your contacts on Snapchat. If you haven’t, you A) need to go check Snapchat and be more social right freaking now or B) are a high-functioning, productive human being that isn’t glued to her phone like I am… in which case, I’m really jealous of you.
For those of us lesser beings, here’s the DL on Snapchat’s new emoji system: think frenemy drama, à la MySpace Top 8’s in 2007.
The Heart
What it means: You’re each other’s #1 friends.
What it really means: It’s your best friend, your boyfriend, or that one guy who really should be your boyfriend.
Fire
What it means: You’ve been snapping them on the daily.
What it really means: If they’re nudes, slow down; if they’re ugly selfies, please continue.
The Gritted Teeth
What it means: Your #1 best friend is their #1 best friend.
What it really means: You should be just as agitated as the emoji face, because that new guy you’ve been talking to is totally a P-L-A-Y-A.
The Sunglasses
What it means: You have a mutual best friend with someone
What it really means: You’re cool, they’re cool… Why aren’t you two best friends yet?
Blushing Smiley
What it means: You’re one of their best friends, but you’re not their #1 best friend
What it really means: “Best friend” is a tier, not a position… Just kidding, it’s totally a position.
The Smirk
What it means: You’re their best friend, but they’re not your best friend.
What it really means: You’re practically Regina George at this point, just make sure nobody has found your Burn Book.