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.

face being pressed upon the concrete,

to her about? What exactly are you

based on his tone alone, it was obvious that he was

hell

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

irritation the more he

head against concrete and

would only bring

this far

had to take such a diplomatic position, especially after

could come out of standing

said. I should

"Just answer my—!"

think if he saw you like this. The great Billy, righteous Grand Knight,

he said this, Rey felt Billy's grip on

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

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

think… if she saw you like this. If I

last straw for

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

bastard. He really resorted to bullying and only backed away

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

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

frowning face with impudence,

you doing this, huh? You clearly know how I feel about

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

only see him as a big

pathetic, he was lower than

we're

Rey responded with a sigh, his

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

that in mind,

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

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

all Rey heard was rambling

that, Billy pushed Rey aside and opened

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

Rey sighed

ignore Billy and move on

time you've crossed me now. I'll

one