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 staring at

really aren't disappointed…?" It came out as a whisper,

Rey answered almost immediately.

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

"T-thank you…"

"Y-you're welcome…"

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

********

And that's what

told Rey everything—from start

Library, and what transpired in

that darkness, feeling the taste of despair

fear was too traumatic

two longer…

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

scared,

ended up collapsing on his chest as they both lay down

filthy as a result of the Dungeon—Rey

he wrapped his

complain. In fact, she drew even

I can't ever forget and forgive him for what he put me through." Her voice was quaking, oozing out emotions

fear the darkness now. I just… I feel a lot of sensations from back

joke was also the one going through so

stroked her hair, looking at her as she tightly

His thoughts trailed as he felt a tiny

happy she was able to finally tell me all

lost to

painful, but Rey had

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

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

thought he already knew everything about the

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

surprise which one he resonated with the

Rey finally spoke after the

filled everywhere, which

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

himself for being

in moments like

gave it his

well, holding

didn't mean that in any superficial way. Rey genuinely respected Alicia for her challenges and how she