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.

$his face being pressed upon

her about? What exactly

on his tone alone, it was obvious that

hell are

play dumb with me, Rey? You and Alicia! I saw you walk with her and talk to her. What were you two talking about? Did you make her

of irritation the more

his head against

only bring

this

annoying that he had to take such a diplomatic position, especially after burning a bunch of monsters to crisps, but Rey endured

come out of standing out

like Alicia said. I should

"Just answer my—!"

this. The great Billy, righteous Grand

moment he said this, Rey felt Billy's

was clear the boy was now hesitant, contemplating on whether or not his actions would have some dire

himself as he opened

what Alicia would think… if she saw you like this. If I tell her…

last straw for

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

to bullying and only backed away because I threatened

his friend was an asshole, since he abandoned him, but he never

really know Alicia, and I don't see us talking too often in the future, but I genuinely don't wish for her

gazed upon Billy's frowning face with impudence,

doing this, huh? You clearly know how I

becoming a beast thanks to all the

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

wasn't just pathetic, he

glad we're not

responded with a

didn't fear Billy this early on, or else he would keep getting harassed by

in mind, Rey stood his

revenge because I'm no longer friends with you or anything like that?

his eyes as empty as they would be if he was staring at

all Rey

Whatever… just stay out of my way!" With that, Billy pushed Rey

a warm smile once the students within greeted him, and he proceeded to exchange pleasantries

guy…' Rey sighed within

wanted to ignore Billy and move

second time you've crossed me

that, Rey knew he had to do the one thing that