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.

thanks to $his face being pressed upon the concrete,

to her about? What exactly are you up

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

the hell

her and talk to her. What were you two talking

of irritation

against concrete

that would only

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

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

out of standing

said. I should be

"Just answer my—!"

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

moment he said this, Rey felt Billy's

was clear the 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

if she saw you like

last straw

It finally allowed the latter to stretch his stiff body and rub his itchy

really resorted to bullying and only

knew his friend was an asshole, since he abandoned him, but he never thought he would be

often in the future, but I genuinely don't wish for her

impudence, almost as

you doing this, huh? You clearly

Billy was getting jacked. Physically, he was becoming a

only see him as a big baby—especially when he asked

wasn't just pathetic, he was

we're

have no idea what you're talking about." Rey responded with a sigh, his daring

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

that in mind,

Is it revenge because I'm no longer friends with

as empty as they would be if he

Rey

With that, Billy pushed Rey aside and opened the door, entering

soon melted into a warm smile once the students

Rey sighed

just wanted to ignore Billy and move on with

second time you've crossed me now. I'll have to ensure there isn't a

the one thing