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.

person responsible, thanks to $his face being pressed upon the concrete,

about?

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

hell are

Alicia! I saw you walk with her and talk to her.

felt a surge of irritation the

felt like smashing his head against concrete and spitting

would only bring

going this far because of

that he had to take such a diplomatic position, especially after burning

good could come out of standing

said. I should

"Just answer my—!"

wonder what Adonis would think if he saw you like this.

felt Billy's grip on him

hesitant, contemplating on whether or not

smiled within himself as he opened his lips

you like this. If I tell her… what

the last straw for

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

bullying and only backed away because

his friend was an asshole, since he abandoned him, but he never

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

with impudence, almost

huh? You clearly know how I feel

Physically, he was becoming a beast thanks to all the training he was

him as a big

pathetic, he was

glad we're

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

Billy this early on, or else he would keep

that in mind, Rey stood his

because I'm no longer friends with you or anything like that?

to Billy blabbing, his eyes as empty as they would be if he was staring

Rey

just stay out of my way!" With that, Billy

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

Rey sighed

ignore Billy and move on with

this is the second time you've crossed me

had to do the one thing that would really get to his