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.

$his face being pressed upon the concrete,

her about?

one with the ragged, imposing voice was Billy, and based on his tone alone, it was

hell are

play dumb with me, Rey? You and Alicia! I saw you walk with her and talk to her.

irritation the more he

head against concrete

only bring

going this far because of that?"

annoying that he had to take such a diplomatic position, especially after burning a bunch of monsters to crisps, but Rey endured the

out of

said. I

"Just answer my—!"

like this. The great Billy, righteous

Rey felt Billy's grip

the boy was now hesitant, contemplating on whether or not his actions

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

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

was the last straw for

few steps back. It finally allowed

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

he abandoned him, but he never

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

upon Billy's frowning face with impudence, almost as if daring

why are you doing this, huh? You clearly

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

only see him as a big

wasn't just pathetic, he

glad we're not

about." Rey responded

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

in mind, Rey stood

because I'm no longer friends

just listened to Billy blabbing, his eyes as empty as they would be if he

Rey heard was

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

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

guy…' Rey sighed within

anything, he just wanted to ignore Billy

crossed me now. I'll have to ensure there isn't a

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