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!"

if she

came out as a whisper, barely a murmur, but

Rey answered almost immediately.

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

pretty. Just

of their cheeks turned red, and they silently soaked in

"T-thank you…"

"Y-you're welcome…"

awkwardness lasted. However, by the time

********

And that's

told Rey everything—from start to

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

the taste of

fear was too traumatic

had stayed there a day or two longer… I think I might

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

I was scared, Rey! I'm still

on his chest as they both lay

were both filthy as a result of the Dungeon—Rey

his arm

complain. In fact, she drew even closer to

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

lot of sensations from back then

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

her as

her…' His thoughts trailed as he felt

the very least, I'm happy she was able

completely lost to him. The only

Rey had no

do for you.' He smiled

to this extent. I didn't know

thought he already knew everything about

with his intentions to change and grow, Alicia also shocked him with the tellings from her

surprise which one he resonated

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

sounds of the girl's sobs filled everywhere, which

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

himself for being so impotent when it

moments

he gave it his

did well, holding on

superficial way. Rey genuinely respected Alicia for her challenges and how she