An Extra’s POV

Alicia's room was cute.

It wasn't as pretty or as spacious as Esme's bedchambers, but it had a unique feel to it that Rey felt it would be ridiculous to compare the two.

Her room was painted in pure white, with hints of blue here and there.

Rey already knew this, but Alicia was a minimalist—barely having anything of note in her room.

It had a simple design, and her bed also appeared very simple, though incredibly spacious.

'I bet Snow sleeps right next to her.' Rey thought to himself.

Seeing as the rabbit instantly hopped to the bed once they arrived in the room, he knew his theory was spot on.

The most pleasant thing about the room for Rey, however, was the scent.

'Smells like Alicia… all around.'

Rey wondered if he was being a creep for thinking thoughts like this. He couldn't help it, though.

Every whiff he took reminded him of the girl who was right beside him, and it honestly felt like he was close to her at all times.

"Sorry if it doesn't meet your expectations. It's nothing special, really." Alicia broke Rey out of his thoughts, causing him to return to reality.

"O-oh, no! Not at all!"

Rey's expression had been blank since they entered, so Alicia must have taken it to mean that he was unimpressed with what he was experiencing.

However, it was the opposite that was true.

Because he was so captivated by what he was seeing, and so excited to be in her room, he refused to let his overflowing emotions burst out.

As such, he ended up looking blank.

"It looks so pretty and simple. So comfortable…" Rey leaked out a small smile, casting an intense gaze on Alicia.

"It smells like you, Alicia."

"W-what?!" Alicia's cheeks began to show signs of pink.

Rey was either blind, or he wasn't paying attention, because he didn't stop.

"I'm serious. Honestly, I just feel like closing my eyes and sleeping here."

"C-come on, don't exaggerate!"

Alicia had to look away, pretending as if she was staring at something on the wall that simply wasn't

aren't disappointed…?" It came out as a whisper,

Rey answered almost immediately.

in the slightest." As Rey said this, Alicia turned back to

pretty. Just like

turned red, and they silently soaked in the intensity

"T-thank you…"

"Y-you're welcome…"

However, by the time they both came to their senses,

********

And that's

told Rey everything—from start

told him how she was tricked by Billy from the Library, and what transpired in the juice shop, up till when they were both kidnapped and nearly sold

part was being in that darkness, feeling the taste of despair as

overwhelming fear was too

there a day or two longer… I think I might have

such despondency. She truly believed her life as she knew it would come to an end, and she

I was scared, Rey! I'm

collapsing on his chest as they both

both filthy as a result of the Dungeon—Rey

and he wrapped his arm around her… something he never thought

she drew even closer to

and fear. I can't ever forget and forgive him for what he put me through." Her voice was

fear the darkness now. I just… I feel a lot of sensations from back then that are still real to me

same Alicia who would often laugh and joke was also the one going through so much

her as she tightly shut

know what to say to her…' His thoughts

the very least, I'm happy she was able

and totally relatable manner, that was completely lost to him. The only thing he could do was to remain quiet

painful, but Rey had no other

do for you.' He smiled sadly

don't think Billy scarred you to this extent. I didn't know you were this badly affected

everything about the incident, but

intentions to change and grow, Alicia also shocked him with the tellings from her

surprise which one he

for telling me all this, Alicia." Rey finally spoke

sobs filled everywhere, which meant he

through too much. You endured it all. I really don't

narrowed his eyes and cursed himself for being so impotent when it

moments

gave it his

well, holding on for this

superficial way. Rey genuinely respected Alicia for her challenges