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 at this point Rey could

were you talking to her about? What exactly

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

the hell are

dumb with me, Rey? You and Alicia! I saw you walk with her and talk to her.

surge of irritation

head against

only bring about

going this far because

such a diplomatic position, especially after burning a bunch of monsters

come out of standing out

said. I should be

"Just answer my—!"

if he saw you like this. The great Billy, righteous

felt Billy's grip on him

contemplating on whether or

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

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

last straw

Rey go, taking a few steps back. It finally allowed the latter to stretch his stiff

He really resorted to bullying and only backed

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

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

upon Billy's frowning face with impudence,

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

was becoming

him as a

wasn't just pathetic, he was lower than

we're not

responded with a sigh, his daring gaze still on

that he didn't fear Billy this early

in mind, Rey stood his

friends with you or anything like

eyes as empty as they would be if he was staring at a

some point, all Rey

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

soon melted into a warm smile once the students within greeted

guy…' Rey

than anything, he just wanted to ignore Billy

me

Rey knew he had to do the one