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.

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

you talking to her about?

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

the hell

talk

a surge of irritation

felt like smashing his head against concrete and

would only

going this far because of that?" Rey

to take such a diplomatic position, especially after

could come out

said. I should be

"Just answer my—!"

would think if he saw you like this. The great

he said this, Rey felt Billy's grip on

was clear the boy was now hesitant, contemplating on whether or not his actions

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

she saw you like this. If I tell her… what you did to me here,

last straw

swiftly let Rey go, taking a few steps back. It finally allowed the latter to stretch his

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

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

the future, but I genuinely don't wish for her to end up

face with impudence, almost as if daring him to do

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

getting jacked. Physically, he was becoming a beast

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

guy wasn't just pathetic, he was

we're

Rey responded with a sigh,

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

in mind, Rey stood

is this? Is it revenge because 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 would be if he was staring

some point, all Rey heard was

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

students within greeted him, and he proceeded to exchange pleasantries

Rey sighed within

wanted to ignore Billy and move on with

you've crossed me now. I'll

the one thing that would really get to