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.

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

you talking to her about? What exactly

on his tone alone, it was obvious that he was pissed

the hell are

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

felt a surge of irritation the more

his head against concrete and spitting on his battered

only bring

this far because of that?"

diplomatic position, especially after burning a bunch of

could come out

Alicia said. I should be

"Just answer my—!"

you like this. The great Billy, righteous Grand

Rey felt

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

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

think… if she saw you like this. If

last

few steps back. It finally allowed the latter to stretch his stiff

bullying and only backed away because I threatened him with

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

really know Alicia, and I don't see us talking too often in the future, but I genuinely don't wish for her to end up with this pathetic excuse for a

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

You clearly know how I feel

becoming

could only see him as a

pathetic, he

glad we're not friends

Rey responded

fear Billy this early on, or else he would keep getting

in mind,

I'm no longer friends with you or anything

listened to Billy blabbing, his eyes as empty as they would be if he was staring at a

all Rey heard

way!" With that, Billy pushed

once the students within greeted him, and

Rey

he just wanted to ignore Billy and

crossed me now. I'll have to ensure there

he had to do the one