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

her about? What exactly are you up to,

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

the hell are

her and talk to her. What were you two talking about? Did you make her uncomfortable?

irritation

felt like smashing his head against concrete and spitting

that would only bring about

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

that he had to take such a diplomatic position, especially

out of standing out

said. I should

"Just answer my—!"

would think if he saw you like this. The great Billy, righteous Grand Knight, is

felt Billy's grip

contemplating on whether or not his

further…?' Rey smiled within himself as he opened his lips

think… if she saw you like this. If I tell her… what you did to me

the last

finally allowed the

bullying and only backed away

he abandoned him,

future, but I genuinely don't wish for

Billy's frowning face with impudence, almost as if

why are you doing this, huh? You clearly know

point, Billy was getting jacked. Physically, he was becoming a beast thanks to all the training

as a big

wasn't just pathetic, he was lower

glad we're not

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

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

mind, Rey stood

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

blabbing, his eyes as empty as they would be

all Rey heard was rambling

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

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

guy…' Rey

ignore Billy and move on

me

Rey knew he had to do the one thing that would really get to his