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

talking to her about? What exactly are

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

hell

you walk with her and talk to her. What were you

a surge of irritation the more

smashing his head against concrete

that would only bring

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

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

good could come out of standing out

said. I

"Just answer my—!"

would think if he saw you like this. The great Billy,

felt

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

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

saw you like this. If I

was the last

taking a few steps back. It finally allowed the

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

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

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

face with impudence, almost as if daring him

this, huh? You

Physically, he was becoming a

as a big

pathetic, he was lower than

glad we're

what you're talking about." Rey responded with a

that he didn't fear Billy this early on, or else he would keep

that in mind, Rey stood his

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

Billy blabbing, his eyes as empty as they would be

some point, all Rey

of my way!" With that, Billy pushed Rey

warm smile once the students within greeted him, and

guy…' Rey sighed

anything, he just wanted to ignore Billy and move on

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

do the one