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.

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

were you talking to her about? What exactly

Billy, and based on his tone alone, it was obvious that he was

the hell

with her and talk to her. What

a surge of irritation

felt like smashing his head against concrete

that would only bring about

you doing? You're going this far because

such a diplomatic position, especially after burning a bunch

come out of

like Alicia said. I

"Just answer my—!"

this. The great Billy, righteous Grand Knight,

felt Billy's

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

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

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

was the last straw

finally allowed the latter to stretch his stiff body and

bastard. He really resorted to bullying and only backed away because I threatened him with

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

don't really know Alicia, and I don't see us talking too often in the future, but

with impudence, almost as if

huh? You

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

only see him as a big baby—especially when he

pathetic, he

glad we're

Rey responded with a sigh, his daring gaze still

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

in mind,

friends with you or anything like

as empty as they would be if he was staring at

Rey heard was rambling

With that, Billy pushed Rey aside and opened the door, entering the

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

Rey sighed

just wanted to ignore Billy and move on

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

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