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 at this

talking to her about? What exactly are you up

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

the hell

I saw you walk with her and talk to

surge of irritation the more

felt like smashing his head against concrete

only bring about

hell are you doing? You're going this far because of

a diplomatic position, especially after burning a bunch of

out

like Alicia said. I should

"Just answer my—!"

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

this, Rey felt Billy's grip

was clear the boy was now hesitant, contemplating on whether

smiled within himself as he

think… if she saw you like this. If I tell

last straw

a few steps back. It finally allowed the

and only backed away because I threatened him with a

since he abandoned

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

frowning face with impudence, almost as if daring

this, huh? You clearly know how I

becoming a beast thanks to all the training he

him as a big

pathetic, he was

we're not friends

responded with a sigh, his daring gaze still on

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

in mind, Rey

I'm no longer friends with you or

his eyes as empty as they would be

Rey heard

Whatever… just stay out of my way!" With that, Billy pushed Rey aside and opened the door, entering the

into a warm smile once the students within greeted

guy…' Rey sighed

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

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

do the one