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.

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

her about? What exactly are you up to,

Billy, and based on his tone alone, it was

hell

walk with her and talk

irritation the more

his head against concrete

would only bring

the hell are you doing? You're going this far

position, especially after burning a bunch of monsters to

out

like Alicia said. I should

"Just answer my—!"

if he saw you like this.

Rey felt Billy's grip on him

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

himself

like this. If I tell her… what you did

was the last straw

steps back. It finally allowed the latter to stretch his stiff body and rub

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

since he abandoned him, but

the future, but I genuinely don't wish for her

with impudence, almost as if

are you doing this, huh? You clearly

becoming a

a big baby—especially when he asked

pathetic, he

we're not friends

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

fear Billy this early on, or else he would keep getting

mind, Rey

What is this? Is it revenge because I'm no longer friends with you or anything like that? You

listened to Billy blabbing, his eyes as empty as they would be if he was staring at a brick

all Rey heard

With that, Billy pushed Rey aside and opened the

students within greeted him, and he proceeded to exchange pleasantries

Rey sighed

just wanted to ignore Billy

you've crossed me now.

one thing that