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!"

pretending as if she was staring

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

Rey answered almost immediately.

said this, Alicia

room is pretty. Just

turned red, and they silently soaked in the

"T-thank you…"

"Y-you're welcome…"

how long this awkwardness lasted. However, by the time

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And that's what

Rey everything—from start

in the juice shop, up till when they were both kidnapped and nearly

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

was too traumatic

stayed there a day or two longer… I think I might have gone

her life as she knew it

was scared, Rey! I'm

as they both lay down

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

he wrapped his

didn't complain. In fact, she drew even

rage and fear. I can't ever forget and forgive him for what he

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

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

her hair, looking at her as she tightly shut her eyes

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

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

relatable manner, that was completely lost to him. The

painful, but Rey had no other

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

scarred you to this extent. I didn't know you were this badly affected by

had thought he already knew everything about the incident,

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

surprise which one he

you for telling me all this, Alicia." Rey finally spoke after

everywhere, which meant he

been through too much. You endured it all. I really don't know what to say to you

cursed himself for being so impotent

in moments like

he gave it

You did well, holding on

that in any superficial way. Rey genuinely respected Alicia for her