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.

person responsible, thanks to $his face being pressed upon the concrete, but at this point Rey

were you talking to her about?

voice was Billy, and based on

hell

I saw you walk with her and talk

irritation the

against concrete and spitting on

only bring about

You're going this far

felt annoying that he had to take such a diplomatic position, especially

good could come out

Alicia said.

"Just answer my—!"

would think if he saw you like this. The great

this, Rey felt Billy's grip on him loosen

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

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

if she saw you like this. If I tell

was the last

go, taking a few steps back. It finally allowed the latter

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

already knew his friend was an asshole, since he abandoned him, but he never

but I genuinely don't wish for her to end up with this pathetic

Billy's frowning face with impudence,

are you doing this, huh? You clearly know how

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

a big baby—especially when

wasn't just pathetic, he was lower

we're

about." Rey responded with a sigh, his daring gaze still

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

in mind, Rey stood

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

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

some point, all Rey heard

Billy pushed Rey aside and opened the door,

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

guy…' Rey sighed within

wanted to ignore Billy and move on

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

one thing that would really get to his former best