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 this point Rey

you talking to her about? What exactly are you

ragged, imposing voice was Billy, and based on his tone alone, it was

the hell

with her and talk

a surge of irritation the more he heard

smashing his head against concrete and spitting on his

would only bring about

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

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

come out of

said. I

"Just answer my—!"

this. The great Billy, righteous Grand

he said this, Rey felt Billy's grip

was now hesitant, contemplating on

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

think… if she saw you like this. If I

last

taking a few steps back. It finally allowed

resorted to bullying and only backed away because

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

don't really know Alicia, and I don't see us talking too often in the future, but I genuinely don't wish for her to

face with impudence, almost as if

huh? You

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

Rey could only see him as a big

guy wasn't just pathetic, he

glad we're

about." Rey responded with a sigh,

early on,

mind, Rey stood his

I'm no longer friends with you or anything like that? You brought it

empty as

point, all Rey

that, Billy pushed Rey aside

warm smile once the students within greeted him, and he proceeded to

guy…' Rey sighed within

ignore Billy and move on with

is the second time you've crossed me now. I'll have to ensure there isn't

had to do the one thing that would really