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.

couldn't see the person responsible, thanks to $his face being pressed upon the concrete, but

her about? What exactly are

Billy, and based on his tone alone, it

the hell are

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

of irritation the

head against concrete and

that would only bring

you doing? You're going this far because

to take such a diplomatic position, especially after

good could come out of standing

Alicia said. I

"Just answer my—!"

if he saw you like this. The great Billy, righteous Grand

he said this, Rey felt

hesitant, contemplating on whether or not

go a little further…?' Rey smiled within himself as

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

last straw

finally allowed the latter to stretch his stiff body and rub his itchy

and only backed away because I threatened

he abandoned him, but he

in the future, but I genuinely don't wish

upon Billy's frowning face with impudence, almost

why are you doing this, huh? You clearly know

Billy was getting jacked. Physically, he was becoming

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

wasn't just pathetic, he was

we're not

have no idea what you're talking about." Rey responded with a sigh,

had to assert that he didn't fear Billy this early on, or else

mind, Rey

longer friends with you or anything like that? You brought

as they would be if he was staring at a

Rey heard was rambling

stay out of my way!" With that, Billy pushed

students within greeted him,

Rey

to ignore Billy and move on

time you've crossed me now. I'll

do the one thing