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 point Rey could already

about? What exactly are

the ragged, imposing voice was Billy, and based on his tone alone, it was

hell

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

felt a surge of irritation

head against concrete

would only

going this far because

annoying that he had to take such a diplomatic position, especially after burning a bunch

could come out

said. I should

"Just answer my—!"

he saw you like this. The great Billy, righteous Grand Knight, is no

moment he said this, Rey felt

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

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

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

the last straw for

back. It finally allowed the latter to

bullying and only backed away

abandoned him, but he never thought

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

upon Billy's frowning face with impudence, almost as if daring him to

huh? You clearly know how I feel

jacked. Physically, he was becoming a beast thanks to

a

guy wasn't just pathetic, he was lower

we're not friends

you're talking about." Rey responded

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

mind, Rey stood

friends with you or anything like that? You

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

Rey heard

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

once the students within

guy…' Rey sighed

to ignore Billy and move

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

do the one thing that would