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

were you talking to her about? What exactly

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

hell are

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

irritation the more he heard

his head against concrete and spitting on

that would only bring

You're going this far because of that?" Rey

had to take such a diplomatic position, especially after burning

come out of standing out

said. I should

"Just answer my—!"

saw you like this. The great Billy, righteous Grand

said this, Rey felt Billy's

on whether

himself as he opened his lips while leaking out

like this. If I tell

last straw for

allowed the latter to stretch his stiff body and

He really resorted to bullying and only backed away because I threatened him

was an asshole, since he abandoned him, but he never

us talking too often in the future, but I genuinely don't wish for her to end up

frowning face with impudence, almost as if daring him to

huh? You clearly know how I feel about

Physically, he was becoming a beast thanks to all the training he

see him as a big baby—especially

guy wasn't just pathetic, he was lower

glad we're not friends

responded with a sigh, his daring gaze still

didn't fear Billy this early on, or else

in mind,

is this? Is it revenge because I'm no longer friends with you or anything like

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

point, all Rey heard

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

fuming face soon melted into a warm smile once the students within greeted him, and he proceeded to exchange pleasantries

Rey

than anything, he just wanted to ignore Billy and move on with his

me now. I'll have to

he had to do the one thing that would really