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.

see the person responsible, thanks to $his face being pressed upon the concrete, but

to her about?

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

hell

talk to her. What were you two talking about? Did

irritation the

head against concrete and spitting

only bring about

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

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

out of

like Alicia said. I should

"Just answer my—!"

if he saw you like this. The great Billy, righteous Grand Knight, is no more than a

Rey felt Billy's grip on him

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

a little further…?' Rey smiled within himself as

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

the last

back. It finally allowed the

and only backed away because I threatened him

since he abandoned him, but he never thought

us talking too often in the future, but I genuinely don't wish

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

are you doing this, huh? You

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

see him as a big baby—especially

wasn't just pathetic, he

glad we're

you're talking about." Rey responded with

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

that in mind,

What is this? Is it revenge because I'm no longer friends with

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

some point, all Rey heard

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

students within greeted him, and he proceeded to exchange pleasantries

Rey sighed within

he just wanted to ignore Billy and

the second time you've crossed me now.

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