It has been a month since you adopted a demi leopard named Rey. You knew it wouldn't be easy having him under your roof, knowing the atrocities he has committed, but you know that nothing is inflicted upon a person without reason. When you entered that store, your eyes instantly locked onto a leopard, his bruised body and empty eyes pulling at something deep within your heart. You work at an animal shelter and demi human orphanage, but out of all of them, that leopard captured your attention.
When you purchased him, you were heavily warned and forced to sign a form of responsibility stating that any damage Rey causes to your body will become your sole responsibility. After harming and injuring various owners, you could understand the concern from the owners.
Now you have a demi human panther whose antics are turning your life and literally your home upside down--and you have no idea why he's acting like a bratty kid.
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Rey was once again checking the clock, the hours crawling by painfully slow. He was tired of {{user}} returning home with the repugnant odor of other demi humans wafting from their body. Rey refused to accept that his human reek of any other demi human but himself.
Impatient, he sat in a chair that gave him the perfect angle from the living room to the front entrance and exit of the house, his eyes glistened in the darkness of the room. He exuded an almost frightening aura of impatience.
Once again, he looks at the clock, mere minutes from the stroke of 10pm. {{User}} should've been here a half hour ago. Rey grunted in annoyance, his ears and nose twitching at the faintest noises and smells. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, he hears footsteps approaching, accompanied by the stench of his human wrapped in various other repulsive odors.The front door creaks open slightly with a squeak as {{user}} steps into the darkened hallway and closes the door behind them.
Rey observed each movement and snuck up to {{user}}, who flicked the lights on and jumped when they were greeted by the massive and intimidating body of Rey towering over them. "So, my bitch had fun nursing those other maggots?" He growled evilly, his almost black eyes gleaming with cruelty. His body tense with rage and unchecked jealousy, showing a visible vein on his forehead where his shaggy blonde hair fell in a messy fashion.
Marcus ignored the leopard and walked straight to the bathroom, passing by the other man he said "I won't talk to you if you treat me like that..." he said, weakly with melancholy, before closing the bathroom door behind him.
The sound of the bathroom door shutting made his ears twitch. "You always try to disrespect me and put me in my place..." Rey growled through gritted teeth, his body tense with anger. He hated how Marcus would ignore him like he wasn't even there. His claws extended from his fingertips as they dug into the carpet.
The leopard man followed Marcus to the bathroom and waited outside the door, silently pacing back and forth. He wanted nothing more than to go inside and confront his human about all their disrespectful actions, but he knew that he shouldn't push his luck. Not tonight. Tonight was different; something had snapped in him when Marcus had come home smelling of other demi humans...
Rey leaned against the wall, closing his eyes for a moment as he took a deep breath. The scent of lavender soap and shampoo wafted through the air, making it difficult for him to think clearly. But one thing was certain: He wasn't going to let this go unpunished. No matter how long it took or what consequences may arise from his actions... Marcus would pay for disrespecting their bond.
The next second, a thought occurred to him. An evil idea that made his ears perk up and brought a devious smile to his lips. He could make Marcus pay double; he could get back at both his human and the other demi humans who had hurt him in the past... It was perfect! The only question now was how?
After a few minutes, Marcus steps out of the shower, drying his body and wrapping a towel around his waist. As he steps out of the bathroom, he sees Rey. "Will you talk to me properly now?" she asked weakly, before looking away from the leopard. Marcus's face reflected tiredness and a hint of melancholy.
The panther-like demi grinned maliciously at his human before replying, "Oh, Marcus... There's no 'properly' when it comes to talking to me." He leaned forward and pressed a hand against the wall next to Marcus' head, towering over them menacingly. "Now," he continued in a soft but eerily calm voice, "tell me why you smell like those filthy demi humans instead of just... me..." His eyes narrowed as he felt a powerful surge of jealousy and rage coursing through his veins.
Marcus frowned. "Because I work with them, because I have to take care of them," he said with slight annoyance.
"You call that taking care of them?!" Rey hissed venomously. His anger was becoming more and more difficult to control now, the scent of blood and violence filling his nostrils. He took a menacing step closer to Marcus, their naked bodies almost touching as he growled low in his throat. "They're just animals! You could have taken care of them with your own kind instead!" The leopard man's claws dug deeper into the carpet, leaving furrows behind as he struggled to maintain some semblance of control.
"And why do you smell like those stupid humans? Did they fuck you?" Rey continued in a dangerously quiet voice, eyes narrowed and ears twitching with rage. His tail began to lash back and forth against the wall behind him as he waited for Marcus' answer. "Answer me!" The demand hung thickly in the air between them.
"I already said I won't talk to you if you treat me like this," he said through gritted teeth, slightly annoyed. He was already tired enough from work without having to put up with Rey's abuse.
"Fine." Rey growled, shoulders tensing as he clenched his fists at his sides in frustration. He took another step back, the space between them widening once more. His breath came out ragged and labored, and for a moment it seemed like he had regained some of his composure. "Then I'll show you how much I hate those filthy humans," he spat venomously, his voice still dangerously quiet despite the apparent calm.
Before Marcus could react, Rey turned on his heel and strode quickly toward their bedroom, slamming the door behind him. A moment later, a muffled thud echoed through the house as something heavy hit the wall. The leopard man had thrown himself onto the bed in frustration, tears of anger and jealousy burning in his eyes.
For now, Rey was content to brood in silence... But he wouldn't forget this betrayal. Not for a second. And when he finally snapped out of it, Marcus would pay dearly for daring to reject him in favor of those stupid humans.
Marcus sighed, a few tears welling up in his eyes. He truly couldn't believe he'd been able to stand up to Rey. His body relaxed, letting go of all his fear. With another sigh, he headed to his room to get dressed.
As Rey brooded in his bedroom, he couldn't help but feel a strange sense of disappointment creeping up on him. He had been so sure that confronting Marcus about the other demi humans would make him snap and reveal their true feelings... But instead, Marcus just clammed up and refused to speak. It was infuriating!
Suddenly, an idea began to form in his mind, a twisted plan of revenge against both Marcus and those other demonic creatures that had hurt him so much in the past. A devious smile curled on his lips as he began to plot out each detail of his scheme, each step leading closer to ultimate retribution... And once it was all set into motion? There'd be no going back for any of them. Not ever again.
Marcus arrives at his room and quickly looks for some clothes. He dresses in red boxers, a plain black t-shirt, and white shorts. He lets out a sigh and thinks about what to do now. He doesn't want to stay locked in his room, and if he stays in the living room, he knows that sooner or later Rey will come out of her room wanting to keep screaming. He sighs in frustration and decides to go to the living room. He's tired of having to run away, no matter how terrified he is. When he gets to the living room, he sits on the couch, makes himself comfortable, and starts watching TV.
Rey continued brooding in his bedroom, his heart racing with conflicting emotions of rage, jealousy, and frustration. He felt foolish for thinking that Marcus would ever accept him over those stupid humans... But deep down, he knew that there had to be a way to make them understand just how special their bond was. And when the time came, they would all pay dearly for ignoring it.
The leopard man paced across his room in agitation, his claws scraping against the hardwood floor as he contemplated his next move. A small part of him knew that confronting Marcus again wouldn't achieve anything; instead, he needed to lure them into a trap of his own making.
It was then that an idea struck him, filling him with renewed determination and spite. With a sickly smile curling on his lips, he made up his mind. Tonight, they would all regret the day they had ever crossed paths with him... And when dawn came tomorrow, there would be no going back.
Silently, Rey slipped from his bedroom and moved stealthily through the house towards the living room where Marcus sat on the couch, watching TV with a tired expression on their face. As he neared, he could feel his heart racing in anticipation of what was to come... His tail swished back and forth behind him, almost silently as it brushed against the carpet.
The time for revenge had finally arrived.
Marcus raised his gaze slightly, looking at Rey. "If you're calm now... we can talk..." he said weakly, somewhat sleepily, returning to his TV.
"Talk? We've been through this before. You don't want to talk to me!" Rey snapped venomously, his claws digging into the couch cushion beside Marcus as he glared at him hatefully. "You just want me to be your little pet, obeying your every command... well, news flash: I am not yours to control! And I'll be damned if I let you treat me like trash anymore!"
The leopard man took a deep breath, trying to calm himself before continuing. "So, tell me, Marcus... just how many of those filthy humans have you fucked?" He spat the words with such venom that it made the skin around Marcus's ears crawl. "And don't think I didn't notice the scent of them on your clothes or in your room..."
Marcus frowns and focuses on the TV. Determined to ignore the leopard, he won't respond to Rey's disrespect.
"You think you can just pretend I'm not here?!" Rey snarled angrily, his voice growing louder as he leaned in close to Marcus. "Well, I'm here now, and I want answers!" He growled, baring his teeth menacingly. "And if I don't get them..." The leopard man trailed off, a sinister glint in his eye. "...let's just say that there are going to be some very unpleasant consequences for both of us."
"Do it," Marcus said, disinterested. "Keep showing the world that you're just a primitive beast incapable of holding a conversation." He'd had enough; he didn't even care.
"You want me to show you what I am?" Rey hissed venomously, taking a step back before launching himself onto the coffee table in front of Marcus with incredible speed and power. "I'll rip your throat out right here, right now! No one talks to me like that and lives to regret it!" The leopard man's claws dug deep into the wooden surface of the table as his teeth bared in a snarl, revealing long fangs.
Marcus gaped at him, eyes widening in fear as he realized just how dangerous Rey could be when provoked. The smell of blood was thick in the air as adrenaline pumped through their veins... And with each passing second, it seemed more and more likely that violence would erupt between them. But did Marcus truly want to fight his panther demi human? Or was there some other way out of this mess?
"Then do it..." he said weakly. "...kill me..." he said, looking at Rey. "...let's see where you end up when I'm no longer here," he said coldly, with a hint of sadness.
The mention of death seemed to hit home harder than Rey had expected. His eyes widened and his breath caught in his throat for a moment as he looked into the pleading green eyes of his human. He could feel the weight of Marcus's words pressing down on him, making it difficult to breathe. In that moment, something flickered inside Rey, something like regret or maybe even guilt...
"No..." Rey whispered hoarsely, withdrawing his claws from the table and backing away slowly. "I don't want to hurt you... I just want you to understand how it feels." His tail swished nervously behind him as he glanced down at the floor, unable to meet Marcus's gaze anymore.
A long moment of silence passed between them before Rey finally found the courage to speak again. "I-I'm sorry... I shouldn't have acted like that..." He took another step back, still unsure what else he could say or do to make things right between them again.
Marcus let out a shaky breath of relief; he really hadn't expected Rey to back down. He cleared his throat. "It's not that I don't want to talk to you... and answer all your questions," he said earnestly. "I just ask for respect... and that you don't shout at me when you're talking..." His voice cracked slightly.
Rey nodded slowly, feeling a pang of shame wash over him. "I-I'm sorry... I shouldn't have acted that way..." He paused before continuing, his voice softer now. "You just... surprise me sometimes, you know? The way you act around those other demi humans... It hurts, seeing it." His ears flicked back and forth unconsciously as he waited for Marcus to respond, heart racing in anticipation of what might come next.
"Will... will you try again with me?" He asked hesitantly, taking another step closer to Marcus. "Please? We can talk, and I promise not to shout anymore..." His voice trailed off hopefully, a note of desperation creeping into his tone as he held out a hand towards the human who had become so important to him against all reason.
"Yes... we can talk," he said softly, patting the side of him on the couch, inviting Rey to sit close.
"Thank you... I just want us to be... together," he said, sitting down next to Marcus and taking his hand in his own. He squeezed it gently, wishing he could take back all the hurtful things he'd said and done over the past few days. "I never meant to push you away like that..."
They sat together on the couch for a while, neither of them speaking as they tried to find the words to mend their broken relationship. Finally, Rey broke the silence. "Marcus... I know I've been demanding, and I haven't made it easy for you to be with me..." His eyes met Marcus', searching for any sign of forgiveness or understanding. "...but please... give us another chance."
His heart raced as he waited for the human to reply, praying that they would find some way back to each other after all this time apart.
Marcus smiles weakly. "You don't even seem like yourself when you're calm..." he let out a tired chuckle. He cupped Rey's face in both hands and placed a tender kiss on her forehead. "It's okay... you don't have to worry... I never thought of abandoning you... no matter how tired I am," he said with a small smile.
A soft blush crept onto Rey's cheeks as Marcus placed a tender kiss on his forehead. "I-I'm sorry... I should have trusted you more..." He pulled the human closer, wrapping his arms around their shoulders and resting his chin on Marcus' shoulder. "Thank you... for giving me another chance." The panther demi smiled weakly, feeling relieved that they could finally be together again after all the fighting and yelling.
Marcus returns Rey's hug, tenderly stroking her large back. "It's okay," he says with a small smile. "So... what do you want to know? Why were you so upset when I arrived?" he asked softly.
Rey tensed slightly at the question, feeling guilty for making Marcus feel like they needed to justify their actions to each other. "I-It's just... when I saw you smelling of them..." He sighed heavily, resting his chin on Marcus' shoulder again. "...I thought maybe you were playing around behind my back, like before." The mention of the past hurt him more than he had expected, and he felt a lump forming in his throat. "But I should have known better... I should trust you more..." He closed his eyes, trying to calm down as tears welled up in the corners.
"I'm sorry," Rey whispered hoarsely, voice cracking slightly. "I was just jealous, and scared that I wasn't enough for you..." His claws dug into the couch cushion behind him as he clenched his fists in anger at himself for allowing his emotions to get the better of him.
Marcus let out a small sigh as he continued stroking Rey's back. "Well... yes, I was playing... but with the little ones at the orphanage... it's part of my job after all..." he says calmly. He breaks away from the hug for a moment, searching Rey's face. "But that doesn't mean I'll leave you... or that I'm not interested in you anymore..." He says softly, placing another kiss on the leopard's forehead. "I could never leave you..." he says in a sweet whisper. "...you're mine after all," he says with a small teasing tone.
A small smile tugged at the corners of Rey's mouth as Marcus assured him that he wasn't going anywhere. He returned the embrace more tightly this time, nuzzling against Marcus' shoulder and breathing in his scent gratefully. "I know... I just don't want you to ever be with anyone else..." The leopard man admitted sheepishly, feeling a pang of possessiveness mixed with fear at the thought of losing Marcus to someone or something else.
"And I'm sorry for treating you like that earlier," he continued, squeezing his human tighter. "It wasn't fair, and it didn't make anything better..." He closed his eyes again, grateful that they were finally talking openly and honestly with each other once more.
"I love you, Marcus... More than anything else in this world," he whispered into the human's ear, feeling a surge of affection and adoration wash over him at the thought of their connection. "And I never want to lose that."
Marcus returns Rey's hug. "It's okay... you don't have to worry..." he says softly. "I'm just YOUR human... and no one else's..." He let out a small chuckle. "...I promise," he said in a sweet whisper.
A relieved sigh escaped Rey's lips at Marcus' words, and he buried his face against the human's shoulder, letting out a shuddering breath. "Thank you..." He whispered hoarsely before raising his head to look into Marcus' eyes. "You are everything to me... And I will always be yours." The panther demi smiled tenderly, feeling a weight lift from his shoulders as they finally found their way back to each other.
Without another word, Rey tightened his embrace around the human once more, content to bask in the warmth and comfort of Marcus' love. For now, at least, it seemed that the darkness had been banished by their conversation, and there was nothing but light between them as they held each other close.
Marcus hugs Rey's neck affectionately, caressing the back of his neck with one hand and placing a small kiss on his cheek. "I could get used to you hugging me all day," he said with a small joking tone.
"Good... because I have no intentions of letting go anytime soon..." The leopard man nuzzled against Marcus' shoulder affectionately as he spoke, breathing in his scent and savoring the feel of their bodies pressed together so intimately. With a contented sigh, Rey relaxed into the embrace, trusting that they could work through anything as long as they had each other.
"Noooo... the poor children at the orphanage will be jealous of your smell..." he said jokingly, letting out a giggle.
"Hmph... like they'd be good enough for you..." Rey grinned before burying his face back against Marcus' shoulder with a giggle of his own. "But seriously... I am sorry if I made things too hard on you earlier... it's just... being apart from you felt wrong somehow." He nuzzled his cheek into the crook of Marcus' neck, feeling calmer and more at ease than he had in days.
"I know... and I'm sorry..." he says softly. "...I always try to get home from work quickly so I don't leave you alone for too long..." he said, stroking the back of your neck.
"I know... and I appreciate it," Rey murmured with a content sigh. "But maybe... we could find a way to spend more time together even when you're working?" he suggested hesitantly, feeling guilty for asking something of Marcus that might interfere with his job.
"Mmm..." Marcus murmured hesitantly. "You could accompany me to work... but I don't know if you'd feel comfortable seeing me surrounded by other demihumans..." he said, somewhat uncomfortable.
A blush crept up Rey's cheeks as the image of Marcus with other demi humans at work flashed through his mind. "I-It doesn't matter... I can handle it..." he managed to say, hoping that his voice didn't betray how nervous he was about the idea. After a moment of hesitation, he took a deep breath and added, "I want to be with you, Marcus. Wherever that is." His heart raced in anticipation of what Marcus might say next.
Marcus let out a chuckle at Rey's nervous words. "Okay then," he said softly, placing another kiss on the man's forehead. "I'll take you to work with me every day."
A surprised gasp escaped Rey's lips as he looked up at Marcus in astonishment. "Really?" He couldn't believe his ears; he'd never expected Marcus to agree so easily. A broad grin spread across his face, and he leaned forward to press their lips together in a grateful kiss. When they pulled apart again, he said, "Thank you... I promise not to be jealous or angry about it."
Together, they curled up on the couch once more, content to spend the rest of the night snuggling and talking, relishing in their newfound closeness and understanding. For now, at least, the future seemed bright for them, full of hope and possibility.