An Extra’s POV

Rey just stood in front of the door, dumbfounded.

'What in the world just happened?'

For some reason, he get his heart skip a beat just now, and when he and Alicia touched hands, there was a sensation he hadn't felt before.

'This… is crazy.'

As Rey stared at his hand, he remembered what he said to him back when he was hiding in the bushes.

'She said I should be patient and study more…' Rey narrowed his gaze as his thoughts went into overdrive.

'Does that mean she knows of my intention?'

It was all so confusing to him.

'It seems like even if she does, she doesn't mind. I mean, now that I think about it… why was she so close to the walls?'

Rey's imagination began to get the best of him, and he imagined a situation where Alicia was also trying to escape the castle walls.

If that was the case, they were comrades in this together.

Then, there was one more thing.

'She noticed my absence in the library…' Rey felt a small smile curling on his face.

He didn't know why, but the moment she mentioned his absence, his heart had skipped a beat—maybe two.

'I guess it sort of feels good not being invisible all the time.'

As Rey's smile widened even further, he reached out for the doorknob.

Then…

"Hey, Rey."

A deep, imposing voice echoed right behind him. It sounded so familiar, yet something about it felt threatening.

"Wha—?"

~THUD!~

Before Rey could respond, he was pushed against the wall by the overwhelming force of the one behind him.

being pressed upon the concrete, but at this point Rey could

her about? What exactly

on his tone alone, it was

the hell

Alicia! I saw you walk with her and talk to her. What were you two talking about? Did you make

a surge of irritation the

like smashing his head against

would only bring about

are you doing? You're going this far because of that?" Rey responded

a diplomatic position, especially after burning a bunch of monsters

out of

Alicia said. I should

"Just answer my—!"

wonder what Adonis would think if he saw you like this.

Rey felt Billy's grip on him loosen

on

Rey smiled within himself as

saw you like this. If I tell her…

was the last straw for

swiftly let Rey go, taking a few steps back. It finally allowed the latter to stretch

He really resorted to bullying and only backed away

was an asshole, since he abandoned him, but he never thought he

don't see us talking too often in the future, but I genuinely don't wish for her to end up with this pathetic excuse

Billy's frowning face with impudence, almost as

you doing this, huh? You clearly know how I feel

jacked. Physically, he was becoming a beast

could only see him as a big baby—especially when he

wasn't just pathetic, he was lower than

we're

Rey responded

Billy this early on, or else he would keep getting harassed by

in mind, Rey

is this? Is it revenge because I'm no longer friends with you or anything like that? You

as empty as they would be if he was staring

Rey heard was rambling upon

out of my way!" With that, Billy

soon melted into a warm smile once the students within greeted him,

guy…' Rey sighed

wanted to ignore

second time you've crossed me now. I'll have to ensure

one thing that would really get to his