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

were you talking to her about? What exactly are

one with the ragged, imposing voice was Billy, and based on his tone

the hell

her and talk to her. What were

a surge of irritation the more he heard Billy's

like smashing his head against concrete and spitting on his battered

only bring

going this far

annoying that he had to take such a diplomatic position, especially after burning a bunch of monsters to crisps, but Rey endured the

good could come out

Alicia said. I

"Just answer my—!"

Adonis would think if he saw you like this.

moment he said this, Rey felt Billy's grip on him

hesitant, contemplating on whether or not his actions would have

Rey smiled within himself as he opened his lips while leaking out

you like this.

was the last straw for

It finally allowed the latter

bullying and only backed away because I threatened him with

an asshole, since he abandoned him, but he never

talking too often in the future, but

gazed upon Billy's frowning face with impudence, almost as

are you doing this, huh? You clearly know how I

Physically, he was becoming a beast thanks to all

him as a

pathetic, he was lower

glad we're not friends

you're talking about." Rey responded with a sigh, his daring gaze still

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

mind,

no longer friends with you or

to Billy blabbing, his eyes as empty as they would be if he was staring at a brick

some point, all Rey

of my way!" With that, Billy pushed Rey aside

smile once the students within greeted him, and he

Rey sighed within

wanted to ignore Billy and move on with his

me now. I'll have to

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