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!"

as if she was staring at something on

out as a whisper, barely a murmur, but Alicia

Rey answered almost immediately.

not disappointed in the slightest." As Rey said this, Alicia turned back to look at

pretty.

of their cheeks turned red, and they silently soaked in the intensity that kept on rising at an astronomical

"T-thank you…"

"Y-you're welcome…"

the time they both came to their senses, it was pretty dark out

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And that's

told Rey everything—from

him how she was tricked by Billy from the Library, and what transpired in the

that darkness, feeling the taste of

fear was too traumatic

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

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

scared, Rey! I'm

up collapsing on his chest as they both

were both filthy as a result of the Dungeon—Rey more filthy than her—but

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

complain. In fact, she drew even closer to

and forgive him for what he put me through." Her voice

now. I just… I feel a lot of sensations from

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

at her as she tightly shut her eyes

to her…' His thoughts trailed as he felt a tiny

the very least, I'm happy she was able

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

painful, but Rey

is the only thing I can do for you.' He smiled sadly at the girl who cried her

you to this extent. I didn't know you were this badly

thought he already knew everything about the incident, but he was dead

and grow, Alicia also shocked

surprise which one he resonated with the

Alicia." Rey finally spoke

the girl's sobs filled everywhere, which meant he had

You endured it all. I really

cursed himself for being so impotent

moments like

gave

holding on for

any superficial way. Rey genuinely respected Alicia for her challenges and how she chose to handle