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!"

she was staring at something on the wall that simply wasn't

really aren't disappointed…?" It 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 to look at

room is pretty.

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

"T-thank you…"

"Y-you're welcome…"

knows how long this awkwardness lasted. However, by the time they both came to their senses, it was pretty dark out

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And that's what

told Rey everything—from start to

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

worst part was being in that darkness, feeling the taste of despair as her body refused to listen to

was

had stayed there a day or two

she knew it would come to an

I was scared, Rey! I'm still

collapsing on his chest as they both lay

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

and he wrapped his arm around her… something

complain. In fact, she drew even

I 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

feel a lot of sensations from back

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

stroked her hair, looking at her as

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

least, I'm happy she was able to finally tell me

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

painful, but Rey had no

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

you to this extent. I

already knew everything about the incident, but he was

change and grow, Alicia

one he resonated with

Rey finally spoke

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

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

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

moments like

he gave

holding

mean that in any superficial way. Rey genuinely respected Alicia