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

were you talking to her about? What

Billy, and based on his tone

hell are

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

a surge of irritation the

felt like smashing his head against concrete and spitting on his battered

would only bring

hell are you doing? You're going this

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

good could come out of standing

Alicia said. I should

"Just answer my—!"

this.

moment he said this, Rey felt Billy's grip on

clear the boy was now hesitant, contemplating on whether or

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

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

last

steps back. It finally allowed the latter to stretch

bullying and only backed away because I threatened him with a

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

in the future, but I genuinely don't wish for

impudence, almost as if daring him to

are you doing this, huh? You clearly know how

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

a big baby—especially when he asked his

just pathetic,

we're

Rey responded with a sigh, his daring gaze

had to assert that he didn't fear Billy this early

that in mind,

no longer friends with you or anything like that?

listened to Billy blabbing, his eyes as empty as they would be if

all Rey heard was

just stay out of my way!" With that, Billy pushed Rey aside and

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

Rey sighed

he just wanted to ignore Billy and move on with his

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

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