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

you talking to her about? What exactly are you

was Billy, and based on his

the hell

Alicia! I saw you walk with her and talk to her. What were you two talking about? Did you make her

irritation the

against concrete and spitting on his battered

would only bring about

this far

position, especially after

come out of

said. I should

"Just answer my—!"

what Adonis would think if he saw you like this. The great Billy, righteous Grand Knight, is no

Rey felt Billy's grip

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

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

also… urgh… wonder what Alicia would think… if she saw you like this. If I tell her… what

last

It finally allowed the latter to stretch

bastard. He 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,

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

gazed upon Billy's frowning face with impudence, almost as

this, huh? You clearly know how

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

only see him as a big

guy wasn't just pathetic, he

we're not

have no idea what you're talking about." Rey responded with a sigh, his daring gaze still

Billy this early on, or else he would keep getting

in mind, Rey stood his

longer friends with you or

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

all Rey heard was

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

warm smile once the students within

guy…' Rey sighed

wanted to ignore Billy and

is the second time you've crossed me now. I'll have to

he had to do the one thing that would really get to his