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

about? What exactly

Billy, and based on his tone alone, it was obvious that he was

the hell are

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

of irritation the more he

head against concrete and

that would only

this

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

could come out of standing

like Alicia said. I

"Just answer my—!"

would think if he saw you like this. The great Billy,

Rey felt

was now hesitant, contemplating on whether or not his actions would have

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

think… if she saw you like this. If I

the last straw for

steps back. It finally allowed

only backed away

knew his friend was an asshole, since he abandoned him, but he never thought he would be this far

often in the future, but I genuinely

face with impudence,

why are you doing this, huh? You clearly know how I

was becoming a beast thanks to all the training

a big baby—especially when he asked his

wasn't just pathetic, he was

glad we're

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

that he didn't fear Billy this early on,

that in mind,

because I'm no longer friends with you or anything

his eyes as empty as they would be if he was staring at a

Rey

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

melted into a warm smile once the students within greeted him, and he

guy…' Rey sighed within

just wanted to ignore

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

had to do the one thing