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,

about? What exactly are you up to,

with the ragged, imposing voice was Billy, and based on his tone alone, it was obvious that he was

the hell are

saw you walk with her and talk to her. What were you two talking about? Did you make her uncomfortable?

felt a surge of irritation the more he heard

like smashing his head against

that would only bring about

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

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

could come out of

Alicia said. I

"Just answer my—!"

think if he saw you like this. The great Billy, righteous Grand Knight, is

said this, Rey felt Billy's grip

was now hesitant, contemplating on

within himself as he opened

she saw you like this. If I tell

last straw for

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

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

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

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

with impudence, almost as if daring him to do

this, huh? You clearly know how I feel

was getting jacked. Physically, he was becoming a beast thanks to all

could only see him as a

pathetic, he was lower than

we're not friends

idea what you're talking about." Rey responded with a sigh, his daring gaze still on

this early on, or else he would keep getting harassed by

in mind, Rey

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

as empty as they

point, all Rey heard was rambling

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

the students

Rey

wanted to ignore Billy and move

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

do that, Rey knew he had to do the one thing that would really