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.

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

were you talking to her about? What exactly

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

hell

and Alicia! I saw you walk with her and talk to her. What were you two talking about? Did

of irritation the more he heard Billy's

like smashing his head against concrete and

would only

you doing? You're going this

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

out of standing

like Alicia said. I should

"Just answer my—!"

like this. The great Billy, righteous Grand Knight, is no

moment he said this, Rey felt Billy's grip on him

was clear the boy was now hesitant, contemplating on whether or not

within himself as he opened his lips while leaking

think… if she saw you like this. If I tell her…

last straw for

It finally allowed the latter

He really resorted to bullying and only

was an asshole, since he abandoned him, but he never thought

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

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

this, huh? You clearly know how

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

Rey could only see him as a big baby—especially

pathetic, he was lower

we're not friends

no idea what you're talking about." Rey responded with

Billy this early on, or else

mind, Rey stood

no longer friends with you

as empty as they would be

all Rey heard

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

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

guy…' Rey sighed within

to ignore Billy and move on

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

he had to do the one thing that would really get to his former best