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!"

had to look away, pretending as if she was staring at something on the

as a whisper, barely a murmur,

Rey answered almost immediately.

slightest." As Rey said this, Alicia turned back to look

room is pretty. Just

turned red, and they silently soaked in the intensity that kept on rising at an astronomical

"T-thank you…"

"Y-you're welcome…"

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

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And that's what

Rey everything—from start

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

that darkness, feeling the taste of despair as her body

was too traumatic

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

it

I was scared, Rey! I'm

as they both lay

were both filthy as a result of the Dungeon—Rey more filthy than her—but none of them

rested on his broader chest, and he wrapped his arm around

In fact, she

at Billy, I feel such rage and fear. I can't ever forget and forgive him for what he put me through."

just… I feel a lot of

would often laugh and joke was also the

as she tightly shut her eyes

His thoughts trailed

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

for how to respond in an empathetic and totally relatable manner, that was completely lost to him. The only thing he

but Rey had no other

thing I can do for you.' He smiled sadly at

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

knew everything about

intentions to change and grow, Alicia also shocked him

no surprise which one he resonated with

finally spoke after

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

through too much. You endured it all. I really don't know

himself for being

moments like

gave it

You did well, holding on

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