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

talking to her about? What

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

the hell are

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

surge of irritation the more he heard

against concrete

only bring about

are you doing? You're going this far because

especially after burning a bunch

good could come out of

said. I

"Just answer my—!"

he saw you like this. The great Billy, righteous Grand Knight, is no more

Rey felt Billy's grip on him

now hesitant, contemplating on

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

like this. If I tell her…

was the last

few steps back. It finally allowed the latter to stretch his stiff body

and only

since he abandoned him, but he never thought he would

but I genuinely don't wish for her to end

gazed upon Billy's frowning face with impudence, almost as if daring him to do

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

getting jacked. Physically, he was becoming a beast

Rey could only see him as a big

just pathetic, he was

we're not friends

about." Rey responded with

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

mind, Rey stood

it revenge because I'm no longer friends

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

some point, all Rey heard was rambling

of my way!" With that, Billy

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

Rey sighed within

he just wanted to ignore Billy and move on with his

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

had to do the one