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.

being pressed upon

her about? What exactly are

Billy, and based on his tone

the hell are

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

irritation the more

against concrete and

only bring about

are you doing? You're going this

position, especially after burning a bunch

could come out of standing out

said. I should be

"Just answer my—!"

you like this. The great Billy, righteous Grand Knight, is

said this, Rey felt Billy's grip on

now hesitant, contemplating on

smiled within himself as he opened his lips while

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

was the last straw

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

resorted to bullying and only backed away because I threatened

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

the future, but I genuinely don't wish for her to end up with this

impudence, almost as if

You clearly

Physically, he was becoming a beast thanks

a big baby—especially when he

pathetic, he was lower

we're not

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

Billy this early on, or

that in mind, Rey stood his

longer friends with you or anything like that? You brought

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

point, all Rey heard was

of my way!" With that, Billy

smile once the students within greeted him, and he proceeded to exchange pleasantries with

Rey sighed within

to ignore Billy and move on with

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

had to do the one thing that would really get