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

to her about? What exactly

on his tone alone,

hell are

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

of irritation

felt like smashing his head against concrete and

only

this

a diplomatic position, especially after burning

good could come out of

said. I should

"Just answer my—!"

this. The great Billy, righteous

felt Billy's grip on him

now hesitant, contemplating on whether or not

smiled within himself as he opened his lips while leaking

if she saw you like this.

the last

a few steps back. It finally allowed the latter to

He really resorted to bullying and only backed away because I

asshole, since he abandoned him, but

really know Alicia, and I don't see us talking too often in the future, but I genuinely don't wish for her to end up with this pathetic

with impudence, almost as

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

this point, Billy was getting jacked. Physically, he was becoming a beast thanks to

only see him as a big baby—especially when he asked his

wasn't just pathetic,

glad we're not

responded with a sigh, his daring gaze still

early on, or else

that in mind, Rey stood

I'm no longer friends with

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

point, all Rey heard

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

soon melted into a warm smile once the students within greeted

guy…' Rey

anything, he just wanted to ignore Billy and move

time you've crossed me now.

knew he had to do the one