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, but at this point Rey

about? What exactly are

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

the hell

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

felt a surge of irritation the more

his head against concrete and spitting on

that would only bring

you doing? You're going this far because of that?" Rey responded

such a diplomatic position, especially after burning a bunch of monsters to

good could come out of standing out

Alicia said.

"Just answer my—!"

like this. The great Billy, righteous

he said this, Rey felt Billy's

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

go a little further…?' Rey smiled within himself as

think… if she saw you like this. If I

last straw

Rey go, taking a few steps back. It finally allowed the latter

bullying and only backed

an asshole, since he abandoned him, but he

often in the future, but

impudence, almost as if daring

this, huh? You clearly know how I feel about

becoming a beast thanks

a big baby—especially when he asked his

wasn't just pathetic, he was

glad we're

responded with a sigh, his daring gaze still on

had to assert that he didn't fear Billy this early on, or else

mind,

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

eyes as empty as they would

some point, all Rey

my way!" With that, Billy

face soon melted into a warm smile once the students

Rey sighed within

to ignore Billy and move on with

second time you've crossed me

knew he had to do the one thing