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 the wall that simply

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

Rey answered almost immediately.

said

room is pretty. Just like

red, and they silently soaked in the intensity that

"T-thank you…"

"Y-you're welcome…"

awkwardness lasted. However, by the time they both came to their

********

that's what

told Rey everything—from start

tricked by Billy from the Library, and what transpired in the juice

darkness, feeling the taste of despair as her

overwhelming fear was too traumatic for

a day or two longer… I think

had never experienced such despondency. She truly believed her life as she knew it would come to an end, and she could do absolutely nothing

scared, Rey! I'm

collapsing on his chest as they both lay down on

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

his broader chest, and he wrapped his arm around

In fact, she drew even closer to

forgive him for what he put me through." Her voice was quaking, oozing

I just… I feel a lot of sensations from back then that are still real

would often laugh and joke

stroked her hair, looking at her as

His thoughts

very least, I'm happy she was able

for how 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

but Rey

I can do for you.' He smiled sadly at the girl who cried her eyes out

I didn't know you

knew everything about the incident, but he

change and grow, Alicia also

no surprise which one

finally spoke after

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

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

himself for being so impotent when it came to properly expressing

moments like

gave it his

well, holding on for this

any superficial way. Rey genuinely respected Alicia