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.

couldn't see the person responsible, thanks to $his face being pressed upon the concrete, but at this point

her about? What exactly

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

hell are

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

a surge of irritation the more he

felt like smashing his head against concrete and spitting on

only bring about

the hell are you doing? You're going this far

had to take such a diplomatic position, especially after burning a

good could come out of

Alicia said.

"Just answer my—!"

wonder what Adonis would think if he saw you like this. The great Billy, righteous Grand

said this, Rey felt Billy's grip

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

further…?' Rey smiled within himself as

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

last

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

to bullying and only backed

was an asshole, since he abandoned

future, but I genuinely don't wish for her to end up with this pathetic excuse for

Billy's frowning face with impudence, almost as if

this, huh? You clearly

was becoming a beast thanks to all the training

only see him as a

wasn't just pathetic, he was lower than

glad we're

responded with a sigh, his daring

he didn't fear Billy this early on,

in mind, Rey

because I'm no longer friends with you or anything like that? You brought it

blabbing, his eyes as empty as

point, all Rey heard

stay out of my way!" With that, Billy pushed Rey

a warm smile once the students within greeted him, and

Rey

he just wanted to ignore Billy and move on with

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

the one thing that would really get to his former