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.

thanks to $his face being pressed upon the concrete,

you talking to her about? What

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

hell are

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

surge of irritation the more

like smashing his head against

would only bring about

hell are you doing? You're going this far because of that?"

take such a diplomatic position, especially

good could come out of

Alicia said. I

"Just answer my—!"

you like this. The great Billy, righteous

Rey felt

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

I go a little further…?' Rey smiled within himself

urgh… wonder what Alicia would think… if she saw you like this.

was the last

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

to bullying and only backed away because I threatened him with a

since he abandoned him, but he never

don't see us talking too often in the future, but I genuinely don't wish for her to end up with

impudence,

You clearly

he was becoming a beast

him as a big baby—especially

guy wasn't just pathetic, he was lower

glad we're

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

early on, or else he would keep getting

in mind, Rey stood his

no longer friends

blabbing, his eyes as empty as they

point, all Rey heard

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

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

Rey sighed within

than anything, he just wanted to ignore Billy and

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

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