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.

$his face being pressed upon the concrete, but at this point Rey

were you talking to her about? What exactly are

was Billy, and based on his

hell

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

of irritation

like smashing his head against concrete and spitting

would only

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

diplomatic position, especially after burning a bunch of monsters to crisps, but

good could come out of standing out

said. I should

"Just answer my—!"

what Adonis would think if he saw you like this. The great Billy, righteous Grand Knight,

felt

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

further…?' Rey smiled within himself as he opened

saw you like this.

the last straw

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

only

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

often in the future, but I genuinely don't wish for her to end up with this pathetic excuse for a

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

doing this, huh? You clearly know how I feel

was becoming a beast thanks to

him as a big

guy wasn't just pathetic, he was lower than

glad we're not friends

you're talking about." Rey responded with a sigh, his daring

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

in mind, Rey

What is this? Is it revenge because I'm no longer friends with you or anything like

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

Rey

of my way!" With that, Billy pushed Rey aside

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

guy…' Rey

ignore

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

knew he had to do the one thing that would