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!"

to look away, pretending as if she was staring

It came out as a whisper, barely a murmur, but Alicia asked the

Rey answered almost immediately.

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

room is pretty.

cheeks turned red, and they silently soaked in the intensity

"T-thank you…"

"Y-you're welcome…"

long this awkwardness lasted. However, by the time

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that's what

told Rey everything—from start to

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

feeling the taste of despair as her body refused to listen

was too

a day or two longer…

She truly believed her life as she knew it would come to an end, and she could

I was scared, Rey!

his chest as they both lay down on

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

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

fact, she drew even

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 their

a lot of sensations

joke was also the one going through so

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

really don't know what to say to her…' His thoughts trailed as

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

and totally relatable manner, that was completely lost to him. The only thing he could do was to remain quiet and listen

Rey had

you.' He smiled sadly at

I didn't know you were this badly affected by

he already knew everything about the

Billy surprised him with his intentions to change and grow, Alicia also

one he

telling me all this, Alicia." Rey finally spoke after the room

the girl's sobs filled everywhere, which

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

and cursed himself for being so impotent when it came to

moments like

he gave it his

did well, holding on

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