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.

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

to her about? What exactly are you

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

the hell are

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

surge of irritation the more

smashing his head against concrete and

only bring about

are you doing? You're going this far

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

could come out

said. I should

"Just answer my—!"

like this. The

felt Billy's grip on him loosen

now hesitant, contemplating on whether or not his actions

a little further…?' Rey smiled within himself as he opened his lips while leaking out

you like

last

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

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

abandoned him, but he never thought he would be

future, but I genuinely don't wish for

upon Billy's frowning face with impudence, almost as

huh? You clearly

point, Billy was getting jacked. Physically, he was becoming

a big baby—especially when he

pathetic, he was lower

glad we're

about." Rey responded with a sigh, his

early on, or else he would keep

that in mind, Rey stood his

no longer friends with you or anything like that? You brought

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

point, all Rey heard was

Billy pushed

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

Rey sighed within

than anything, he just wanted to ignore Billy and move on

the second time you've crossed me now. I'll have

knew he had to do the one thing that