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!"

as if she was

disappointed…?" It came out as a whisper, barely a murmur, but Alicia asked the

Rey answered almost immediately.

Rey said this, Alicia turned back

room is pretty. Just like

they silently soaked in the intensity that kept on

"T-thank you…"

"Y-you're welcome…"

However, by the time

********

that's

told Rey everything—from start

from the Library, and what transpired in the juice shop, up till

worst part was being in that darkness, feeling the taste

fear was

or two

experienced such despondency. She truly believed her life as she knew it would come to an end, and she could do absolutely nothing

scared, Rey! I'm still

chest as they both

were both filthy as a result of the Dungeon—Rey more filthy than her—but

broader chest, and he wrapped his arm around her… something he

In fact, she drew

look 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 all

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

Alicia who would often laugh and joke was also

at her as she tightly shut her eyes

what to say to her…' His thoughts trailed as he

very least, I'm happy she was able

to respond in an empathetic and totally relatable manner, that was completely lost to him.

but Rey had no

for you.' He smiled sadly at the girl who

I didn't know

had thought he already knew everything about

to change and grow, Alicia also shocked him with

was no surprise which one he resonated

this, Alicia." Rey finally

the girl's sobs filled everywhere, which meant he

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

and cursed himself for being so impotent when it came to

moments like

he gave

well, holding on for this

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