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.

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

her about? What

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

hell

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

felt a surge of irritation the

head against concrete and spitting on his battered

only bring

hell are you doing? You're going this far because of that?"

felt annoying that he had to take such a diplomatic position, especially

could come out of standing

Alicia said. I

"Just answer my—!"

think if he saw you like this. The great Billy, righteous Grand Knight, is no more

he said this, Rey felt

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

further…?' Rey smiled within himself as he opened his lips while

Alicia would think… if she saw you like this. If I tell her… what you did to

was the last

finally allowed the latter to stretch his stiff

resorted to bullying and only backed away because I threatened him with

since he abandoned him, but he never thought he

but I genuinely don't

impudence, almost

you doing this, huh? You

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

see him as a big baby—especially when he

just pathetic, he

glad we're not friends

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

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

that in mind, Rey

is this? Is it revenge because I'm no longer friends with

blabbing, his eyes as empty as they would be if

all Rey heard was rambling

Billy pushed Rey aside and opened

a warm smile once the students

guy…' Rey sighed

wanted to ignore Billy and move on with

second time you've crossed me now.

do that, Rey knew he had to do the one thing that would really get to his