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

to her about? What

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

hell

talk to her. What were you two

irritation the more he heard

felt like smashing his head against concrete and spitting on his

that would only

going this far

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

come out of standing

Alicia said. I

"Just answer my—!"

this.

moment he said this, Rey felt Billy's grip

contemplating on whether or not his actions would have

himself as he opened his lips while leaking out slight

urgh… wonder what Alicia would think… if she saw you like this. If I tell her… what you did

the last straw for

few steps back. It finally allowed the latter to stretch his stiff body and rub his itchy

only backed

asshole, since he abandoned him, but he

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

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

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

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

a

just pathetic, he was lower

glad we're not friends

you're talking about." Rey responded with a

fear Billy this early on, or else he would

in mind,

I'm no longer friends with you or

listened to Billy blabbing, his eyes as empty as they would be

Rey heard was rambling upon

way!" With that, Billy pushed Rey aside and opened the door, entering

warm smile once the students within greeted him, and he

guy…' Rey sighed within

wanted to ignore Billy

you've crossed me now.

to do the one thing that would really get