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!"

this point, Alicia had to look away, pretending as if she was

came out as a whisper, barely a murmur, but Alicia asked the

Rey answered almost immediately.

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

pretty. Just like

in the intensity that kept

"T-thank you…"

"Y-you're welcome…"

by the time they both

********

that's

told Rey everything—from start to

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

darkness, feeling the taste of despair

was too

a day or two longer… I think

life as she knew it would come to an end, and she could do absolutely

I was scared, Rey!

as

filthy as a result of the Dungeon—Rey

and he wrapped his arm around her…

In fact, she drew even closer to

look at Billy, I feel such rage and fear. I can't ever forget and forgive him for what he put me through." Her voice was quaking, oozing out emotions in all

a lot of sensations from back then that are still real to me

would often laugh and joke

stroked her hair, looking at her as she tightly shut her eyes

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

the very least, I'm happy she was able

how to respond in an empathetic and totally relatable manner, that was completely lost to him.

was painful, but Rey

do for you.' He smiled sadly at

I didn't know

had thought he already knew everything about the

as Billy surprised him with his intentions to change and grow, Alicia

which one he resonated with

you for telling me all this, Alicia." Rey finally spoke after the room

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

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

cursed himself for being so

in moments

he gave it his

You did well, holding on

genuinely respected Alicia for her challenges and