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 at something on the wall that

as a whisper, barely a murmur, but Alicia asked

Rey answered almost immediately.

slightest." As Rey said this, Alicia

pretty. Just like

their cheeks turned red, and they silently soaked in the intensity

"T-thank you…"

"Y-you're welcome…"

time they both came to their senses, it was pretty dark out

********

And that's

Rey everything—from start

Library, and what transpired in the juice shop, up till when they were both

feeling the taste of despair as her

fear was too traumatic for

stayed there a day or two longer… I

experienced such despondency. She truly believed her life as she knew it would come to an

was scared, Rey! I'm still

up collapsing on his chest as they both lay down on

result of the Dungeon—Rey

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

In fact, she drew even closer

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

darkness now. I just… I feel a lot of sensations from back then that

Alicia who would often laugh and joke was

her hair, looking at her as she tightly shut her

to her…' His thoughts trailed as he

I'm happy she was able to finally tell me all

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

Rey had no

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

extent. I didn't

about the incident, but he was

to change and grow, Alicia

no surprise which one he resonated with

this, Alicia." Rey finally spoke after the room

filled everywhere,

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

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

moments

he gave it

You did well, holding on for this

genuinely respected Alicia