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.

thanks to $his face being pressed upon the concrete, but at this point Rey

you talking to her about? What

one with the ragged, imposing voice was Billy, and based on his tone alone, it was obvious that

the hell

dumb with me, Rey? You and Alicia! I saw you walk with her and talk to her. What were you

of irritation

his head against concrete

would only bring

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

that he had to take such a diplomatic position, especially after burning a

could come out of standing

Alicia said. I

"Just answer my—!"

this. The great Billy, righteous Grand Knight, is no more than

felt Billy's grip

clear the boy was now hesitant, contemplating on whether

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

like this. If I tell her… what you did to me

was the last straw for

It finally allowed the latter to stretch

really resorted to bullying and only backed away because I threatened him with

abandoned him, but he never thought he would

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

Billy's frowning face with impudence, almost as if daring

this, huh? You clearly know how I feel about

this point, Billy was getting jacked. Physically, he was becoming a beast

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

guy wasn't just pathetic, he was lower than

glad we're not friends

you're talking about." Rey responded with a sigh, his daring

Billy this early on, or else he would

mind, Rey stood his

I'm no longer friends with you or anything like that? You brought it upon

just listened to Billy blabbing, his eyes as empty as they

some point, all Rey heard was rambling

my way!" With that, Billy pushed Rey aside and opened the door,

a warm smile once the students

guy…' Rey sighed

than anything, he just wanted to ignore Billy and move on with

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

had to do the one thing that would