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!"

look away, pretending as if she was staring at

aren't disappointed…?" It came out as a whisper, barely a murmur, but Alicia

Rey answered almost immediately.

said this, Alicia

room is pretty. Just

silently soaked in the intensity that kept

"T-thank you…"

"Y-you're welcome…"

knows how long this awkwardness lasted. However, by the time they both came to

********

And that's

told Rey everything—from start to

Billy from the Library, and what transpired in the juice shop, up till when they were both kidnapped and nearly sold into

darkness, feeling the taste of despair as

was too

two longer…

believed her life as she knew it would come to an end, and she could

I was scared,

collapsing on his chest as they

result of the Dungeon—Rey more filthy than her—but none of them

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

complain. In fact, she drew even

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

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

at her as she tightly

don't know what to say to her…' His thoughts trailed as he felt a tiny pang within his

she was able to finally tell me

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

painful, but Rey

thing I can do for you.' He smiled sadly at

this extent. I didn't

knew everything about the incident, but he was

surprised him with his intentions to change and grow, Alicia also shocked him with the

surprise which one he resonated with the

Rey finally spoke after the room was silent for too

the girl's sobs filled everywhere, which meant he

all. I really don't know what to say to you right now,

eyes and cursed himself for being so impotent when it came

in moments like

he gave it his

did well, holding on for this

genuinely respected Alicia for her challenges and how she chose to