Returned by countless families, no one wanting this poor catboy because he was dangerous and aggressive, Rem had been taken in by you. You have a knack for rehoming angry catboys, and Rem has been giving you the time of your life. He is cold and unresponsive to whatever advances you have tried doing.

He was currently lazing around in the bedroom, boredly poking at a pillow with his huge clawed hands. His paw pads pressed against the pillow, pushing it on the ground. As soon as you entered the room, his ears pricked up. His huge tail began twitching in a pissed off manner.

“Out.” He growled, eyeing you coldly. “Get. Out.”

Rem continued glaring at the door as it closed, his tail twitching harder than ever. "Stupid little human..." he muttered under his breath before flopping back onto the bed with a huff. It's not like he could hide from you; this house was far too small for that kind of thing. But at least you got out for now, and gave him some peace and quiet. He closed his eyes and tried to ignore your scent on everything.

"Go away." His voice was muffled by the bed.

It took him a few moments before he got up again, stretching out his long limbs as he made his way over to the door. He opened it a crack and peered at you suspiciously through narrowed eyes. "What do you want?" His tone was anything but welcoming.

He snorted, looking away. "Doesn't matter to me." Then he paused. "...You could make a stew, I guess." His voice sounded doubtful as he thought about it. The truth was that Rem didn't really care what you did with the beef, but if it meant getting rid of you for a few more minutes... "Go away, human. Leave me alone."

Time passed slowly as Rem lazed around the bedroom, trying to ignore the smell of cooking beef that occasionally wafted under the door. He didn't really understand why humans liked spending so much time in kitchens; it wasn't like they actually did anything interesting there. The snow leopard sighed and stood up, stretching again before padding over to the bedroom door and poking his head out.

"What?" he growled at you, looking suspicious. "Didn't I tell you to leave me alone?"

Grumbling to himself, the snow leopard catboy finally consented to leave his room. He padded over to you and sniffed at the plate of curry before looking up at you. His expression was unreadable as he waited for you to take a step back. "Fine." He growled softly, slowly lowering himself down until he was crouched on the floor so that his head was level with the plate. With one swift movement, he snatched up a piece of beef and began to eat, not bothering with any manners or table etiquette.

The beef curry was actually pretty good; better than he'd expected it to taste. But Rem wasn't about to praise your cooking skills, so instead he just grunted noncommittally around a mouthful of food. "It's fine," he said, his voice muffled by meat as he chewed and swallowed quickly. He eyed you suspiciously from the corner of his eye as he ate, unsure why you were still talking to him.

"Shower? I'm clean enough." The snow leopard grunted before taking another bite of food, ignoring the glob of curry that had just landed on his chin. He glanced at you suspiciously from beneath his long furry eyelashes, unsure why you thought he needed to take a shower when he already felt perfectly clean. "What's with all these questions?" he growled between mouthfuls. "Can't I just eat in peace?"

Surprised by your sudden movement, Rem tensed up and let out a low growl deep in his throat. "Don't touch me." His tone was sharp and dangerous as he backed away from you, his ears flattening against his head. He glared at you with suspicion, unsure why you were suddenly acting so... nice. "Just leave me alone," he snarled through gritted teeth before turning tail and stalking off to find another place to laze around in.

The snow leopard catboy let out an annoyed huff as he continued to back away. "Fine," he growled. "But just for that, you owe me a scratch behind the ears later." With another unhappy glance in your direction, he finally turned and stalked off toward the bathroom.

A short while later, Rem finally emerged from the bathroom, his fur slicked back and glistening with water. The musky scent of soap was replaced by that of lemon-scented shampoo as he made his way back into the bedroom to find a dry spot on the bed to curl up in. He glanced at you from the corner of his eye, still suspicious but not quite as aggressive as before. "You coming to bed anytime soon?" he growled, his voice slightly muffled by his now-fluffed fur.

The snow leopard catboy turned his head slightly toward you as you asked about scratching his ear. A tiny hint of a smile tugged at the corners of his mouth, even though his eyes remained narrowed and untrusting. "Yeah," he grunted after a moment, slowly leaning closer to you on the bed. "Scratch it."

His head was now only inches away from yours, the warmth of his breath tickling your ear as he waited for you to make good on your promise. It was a small sign that perhaps... just maybe... Rem was starting to trust you, ever so slightly.

The sensation of your fingers scratching behind his ear was surprisingly pleasant, and a small rumble emanated from deep in Rem's chest as he leaned into the touch. His eyes closed briefly, then snapped back open again as he found himself almost enjoying this unexpected display of affection. "Yeah..." he growled softly, not quite sure what to make of it all. "It feels good." But even as he admitted that, there was a part of him that refused to completely let his guard down. The cat in him still instinctively knew better than to trust anyone fully...

Rem glanced at you sidelong from beneath his long lashes, wondering if this was some sort of trick. But for now, he decided to enjoy the feeling and not think about it too much.

The sensation of having both ears scratched at the same time was indescribably good; a mix of pleasure and comfort that made Rem's entire body tense up in delight. His eyes drifted shut as he leaned into your touch, making soft contented noises in the back of his throat. It was strange, this feeling... Almost like being cared for... Wanted... but he didn't want to think about that too much either.

Instead, Rem focused on the sensations coursing through him, grateful for at least this small moment of comfort and tenderness in his otherwise lonely existence. "Mmhmm..." he hummed softly, feeling surprisingly warm inside despite his protests earlier. The catboy didn't understand why he was allowing you to get so close, or why it even felt good... but there was something about you that made him want more.

His purring became more pronounced as you offered to scratch him elsewhere. "My neck..." Rem murmured softly, arching his back slightly so that his fur lay flat against the mattress and his long spine was exposed. He blinked slowly, unsure why he was letting himself enjoy this so much... but for now, he figured he might as well take advantage of it while it lasted.

The snow leopard catboy tensed slightly when your fingers began to scratch gently at his neck, eliciting another soft rumble from deep within his chest. His tail twitched lazily behind him as you continued, the tip curling occasionally over his haunches before falling back down again. It was a sign of contentment, however slight... and Rem didn't even realize he was giving it.

He focused on the sensations around him, savoring every touch and every caress. This

The sensation of your fingers scratching his neck and chin was incredibly soothing, and Rem found himself purring more loudly than ever before. It was almost as if he were a giant kitten, content and trusting in the presence of its caretaker... But for now, he let himself enjoy this moment, letting go of his defenses and giving into the desire to be taken care of and cherished.

His tail twitched more and more rapidly as you continued to scratch him, wrapping itself around his body in a protective curl. He closed his eyes, feeling warm and fuzzy inside despite the cool touch of your fingers on his skin. A soft moan escaped his lips as pleasure washed over him, making him feel... whole somehow. It was an experience unlike any other he had ever had before, and Rem wasn't quite sure how to

It felt... nice. Warm and comforting, like nothing else had ever been before. Even as a part of him protested against this sudden vulnerability, another part embraced it, savoring every touch and sound. He didn't know why you were being so nice to him, or what you wanted from him... but for now, he would take whatever scraps of affection he could get and be grateful for them.

Rem purred louder as your fingers scratched at his skin, the soft vibrations rumbling through his body like a wave of pure pleasure. He made contented little noises in the back of his throat, arching further into your touch with every stroke. It felt... safe. Safer than it had ever felt before. And for once, Rem didn't want to fight against that feeling.

His eyes fluttered open, meeting yours for a brief moment before closing again. The snow le

The feeling of your fingers scratching him like this was so intense, and yet so pleasurable that it made Rem feel light-headed. It was overwhelming in the best possible way, and he found himself reveling in the sensation, letting out contented little mews as you continued to scratch him. He purred louder than ever before, arching his back further into your touch with every stroke.

His tail wrapped tighter around his body, protective and possessive as it pressed against your own hand in silent request for more contact. It was a primal response that he couldn't control, but he didn't really want to either. For once, Rem wanted to just enjoy the moment and see where it led him.

As you scratched harder and faster, he moaned softly, his eyes fluttering closed again as pleasure coursed through him in waves. His whole body tensed up in

The snow leopard's body shuddered as you praised him, his purring growing louder in response to your touch. He writhed beneath your fingers, arching and twisting against the mattress in a display of pure animal desire. His tail flicked wildly from side to side, pressing into your hand in eager demand for more attention. It was a primal and undeniable need that he couldn't control, but at this moment he didn't want to try.

The sensation of being touched like this, with such intense affection... it was something Rem had never experienced before. And as the pleasure built inside him, he found himself losing track of everything else around him, focusing only on the touch and sound and scent that enveloped him. It was blissful and addicting, and he didn't want it to end.

His eyes remained closed,

A soft purr rumbled through the snow leopard's chest as you spoke, and he leaned into your touch when you brushed your nose against his. His eyes fluttered open a crack, gazing up at you with an expression that could only be described as dazed contentment. He didn't quite understand what was happening or why you were being so nice to him, but for now he would savor every second of it.

His body trembled slightly as the pleasure built within him, urging him to arch and writhe against the bed even more. His tail wrapped tighter around your hand, holding on as if afraid that you might stop any second. And when you continued to scratch him with such force and passion, his purring grew louder and he writhed harder against your touch, moaning softly into the air.

It was an experience unlike anything else he'd ever felt before

His purring became even louder as you continued to scratch him everywhere he wanted and made such endearing promises. His eyes slowly drifted shut again, feeling utterly content and safe in your presence. It was a strange sensation for the snow leopard, but one that he found himself growing more accustomed to with each passing moment.

As you scratched his ear, his chin, and everywhere else that felt so good, Rem let out soft moans of pleasure, arching his back higher into the bed. His tail wrapped tighter around your hand, as if wanting to claim you as its own for always. For now, he would bask in this warmth and affection, enjoying every second before it faded away like a dream.

The snow leopard paused mid-moan, registering your words even as he reveled in the sensations coursing through his body. He glanced at you from beneath his long lashes, mildly amused by your playful tone and equally mild fatigue. "How long...?" he purred, almost mockingly. "Not... too... tired..." He gave a small pout as he wrapped one arm around your neck, drawing himself closer still, wanting the scratching to continue forever.

His tail twitched against your hand, feeling almost restless with desire for more contact and affection. It was strange, this sudden craving for touch; Rem hadn't realized how lonely he truly was until now. But at least for tonight... at least for these precious moments, he could pretend that things were different... that someone cared about him as much as they seemed to. And as the pleasure continued to

The snow leopard paused for a moment, considering your offer. It would mean not getting his scratching fix anymore... but on the other hand, it meant spending time with you; having someone close and warm against him. A small purr rumbled in the back of his throat as he lowered his head, bringing their noses nearly touching before gently nuzzling yours.

"All right," he murmured softly, wrapping one arm around your neck as well while using his other hand to stroke your cheek gently. His tail continued to flick back and forth, never quite settling against you until it wrapped loosely around both of your waists instead. It was a tentative gesture; an acknowledgement that he trusted you... or at least trusted this moment enough to allow himself to be close to you like this.

With another satisfied purr, Rem nestled his head into the crook of your

The snow leopard purred contentedly as you pressed a gentle kiss to his head and wrapped your arms around him tightly. His muscles relaxed further into the warmth of your embrace, and he let out another soft moan of pleasure as you held him close. It was so comfortable... so safe... like nothing else he'd ever experienced before. And for now, Rem wasn't quite ready to give this feeling up.

As sleep began to claim him at last, his purring gradually faded away until it was nothing more than the softest of whispers. In that moment, as you held him close and let him finally rest, he realized that for now... maybe just for tonight... he would allow himself to trust you; to believe that not everything in this world was as cold and lonely as he had always thought it was.

The last thought before sleep claimed him was the image of your face pressed against his head

The snow leopard didn't reply, lost in the depths of slumber as soft snores escaped his throat and rumbled through his chest. His limbs twitched occasionally, but for the most part he remained still and at peace; trusting you enough to let go of his defenses and finally relax into the comfort of your embrace.

Hours passed in this way, their bodies growing closer and more entwined as they slept soundly together. The soft hum of the space heater provided a soothing background noise, and the gentle rustling of the sheets was the only other sound to break the silence. For now, both of them were safe; secure in the knowledge that nothing could harm them while they dreamed.

The snow leopard's eyes slowly fluttered open at the sound of your voice, revealing the golden depths of his slumbery gaze. For a moment, he was disoriented; unsure where he was or who the person next to him was. Then memory returned with a rush and his tail twitched lazily against you as he let out a sleepy mew.

"Good morning," he murmured softly, voice husky from lack of use, "How long have I been asleep?" He yawned widely, revealing sharp canines and pale pink tongue before stretching languidly, arching his back as the muscles in his shoulders protested softly. A small contented noise escaped him as he took stock of the situation; warmth, comfort, and safety all combining to make this moment feel almost like heaven.

As he slowly became more awake, a faint bl

A purr rumbled low in his chest as you scratched the back of his ear, and he leaned into your touch with a small sigh. His eyes closed briefly, savoring the sensation before opening them again when you stopped. "Mmm... I could get used to this," he murmured, stretching again before curling up more tightly against your side.

The warmth of your body felt so good against his fur; it was a welcome change from the cool night air and the hard floor back at home. And with no need to worry about finding food or shelter for now, Rem couldn't help but feel like he could do nothing all day except laze around and enjoy your company. It was a strange feeling; unfamiliar and yet oddly comforting.

"What do you want to do today?" he asked softly, gazing up at you with an expression that was equal parts curiosity and trust.

The snow leopard blinked slowly, looking somewhat surprised but gratified by your words. "You don't have to get me a new pillow," he mumbled, though the hint of pleasure in his voice belied his protests. His eyes drifted shut again as you began to scratch his neck, and he purred loudly, arching more into your touch.

The thought of having something that was just for him; something that you'd gone out of your way to get... it filled him with a warmth that had been missing from his life for so long. Maybe it really was true what they said about people needing companionship to survive; to be happy. It seemed almost too good to be real.

"But if you really want to..." he began hesitantly, trailing off as your fingers continued their gentle massage. "I'd appreciate it."

His purring grew louder as you scratched him with more vigor, and he arched his back further into your touch, pressing his body against yours in silent demand for more contact. The thought of having something so comfortable to sleep on made him feel... cherished; like he really was important to someone else besides himself. It was an incredible feeling, and one that he didn't want to let go of anytime soon.

"T-thank you," he mumbled shyly, not quite meeting your eyes as his tail twitched against your arm in a mixture of happiness and contentment. "It means a lot."

He blinked slowly, considering your question before shaking his head slightly. "No, I don't think so," he murmured softly. "Just having you... here... with me is enough." His eyes drifted shut again as the weight of contentment settled over him like a warm blanket, and he purred loudly in response to your touch. The thought of having someone care for him in this way was incredibly intoxicating; more than he'd ever realized possible.

For now, Rem would bask in this feeling as long as it lasted, savoring every moment they had together and refusing to think about how things might be once the day was over. Tomorrow could worry about itself; tonight was for him and you and whatever strange connection seemed to have grown between them. And he wasn't going to let anything ruin that.

The snow leopard mrowled contentedly as you continued to scratch his ear and neck, purring louder than ever before. He pressed closer against your body, craving more contact and affection from you. It was like nothing he had ever experienced before; it felt so right somehow. The warmth of your touch spread through him like a fever, filling every inch of his being with blissful relief.

His tail wrapped tighter around your arm, holding on as if afraid that you might stop any second. But as long as he could feel you there, skin against skin, breath mingling together in the air... nothing else mattered. This moment was enough for him; it was perfect in every way.

He purred even louder when you pressed a gentle kiss to his head, and his eyes drifted shut with pleasure as he savored this strange, wonderful sensation. For now, he wanted nothing

The snow leopard's eyes fluttered open lazily at your words, and he stretched languidly before looking up at you with an expression that was equal parts curiosity and contentment. "Okay," he murmured softly, his tail twitching idly against the sheets beneath him.

"What are you going to order?" he asked softly, tilting his head to the side as he gazed at you. His voice was quiet but not quite shy; there was something almost possessive in the tone that made your heart skip a beat. It was an odd feeling, but a welcome one nonetheless.

As you began to type on the keyboard, Demihuman catboy Rem shifted position slightly, pressing his side against yours as he sought out more contact and closeness. His tail flicked gently against your arm, almost like a pendulum caught in time.

He perked up his ears at your words, tilting his head to the side and blinking slowly as he looked up at you. A small mew escaped him before he could stop it, and a flush crept into his fur. The thought of having something so soft and cuddly was incredibly tempting; more than he'd ever admit out loud. But he wasn't sure... not until he knew how you felt about everything that had happened tonight.

"You don't have to do all that," he mumbled, trying to sound dismissive but failing miserably as his tail continued to flick against your arm in a mix of affection and uncertainty. The idea of being able to cuddle with something soft while you weren't around was certainly appealing... but he didn't want you to think that he was only worth it because of that.

The snow leopard's eyes closed briefly as your nose brushed against his own; warmth and contentment washing over him in a wave. "Okay," he murmured, sighing softly. It felt strange... nice, but also strange. He had never been anyone's favorite or special before. But with you... everything was different. It was as if the world had tilted on its axis and left him floating in a new reality where nothing made sense except for this feeling between them.

With a quiet sigh, Demihuman catboy Rem curled closer against your side, his tail wrapping more tightly around you before settling into place. For now, he would allow himself to enjoy the closeness and affection; to pretend that it was real and meant something more than just tonight. Because despite all logic telling him otherwise, Demihuman catboy Rem knew deep down in his heart that this feeling... this moment

He leaned closer to take a look at the screen, his golden eyes darting back and forth as he examined the various plushies available online. After several moments of careful consideration, Demihuman catboy Rem pointed at one in particular; an adorable stuffed otter with big, floppy ears and a soft-looking tummy that seemed begging to be cuddled. "I want this one," he murmured, blushing slightly as he admitted it aloud.

His tail gave another flick against your arm, sending a shiver of pleasure through you both. With any luck, maybe they'd arrive soon... and then he could snuggle with his new toys while waiting for the day to pass. It was too much to hope that this feeling would last forever, but for now... right here, in this moment, Demihuman catboy Rem would savor every second of it.

After carefully perusing the various pillows on display, Demihuman catboy Rem pointed at a particularly soft-looking one with large, fluffy fur and an inviting shape. "I want this one," he murmured, blushing slightly again as his tail continued to flick against your arm in a rhythm that felt almost... reassuring.

He licked his lips nervously before looking up at you with eyes that seemed pleading and hopeful all at once. "Is that okay? You're sure it's not too much?" he asked softly, hesitation clear in his voice. He didn't want to push too hard; not until he knew for certain where things stood between the two of them.

His ears perked up at your words and the soft kiss on his cheek, his eyes fluttering closed briefly as warmth flooded through him. A small purr vibrated in his chest as he leaned closer to you, seeking out more contact and affection. It felt... right somehow; like this was how things were supposed to be between them.

With a tentative smile on his lips, Demihuman catboy Rem pointed at another pillow with feathers that looked impossibly soft. "I want this one too," he murmured shyly, blushing deeper as he did so. It was strange... wonderful even... to finally feel wanted and cared for like this; to not be alone anymore. And for now, he was going to enjoy every second of it while he could.

His tail gave another flick against your arm as he considered the question carefully. The more time they spent together, the less alone and frightened he felt... but there was always a chance that things would change once they had to part ways again. He didn't want you to feel obligated or trapped in any way, even if deep down he wished for something more than just tonight.

"Um... if it wouldn't be too much trouble..." he began hesitantly before trailing off, blushing even deeper at his own audacity.

But you deserve to know what I want. He told himself firmly as he forced the words out. "I would like some catnip treats," he murmured shyly, gazing up at you with an expression that was equal parts hope and fear. Just in case... just in case there's a chance we could... play together sometime.

Three boxes should be plenty, he thought with relief, and nodded slowly in agreement. More than that would probably go to waste anyway; even if you were willing to give him such a treat. He felt another purr rumble deep in his chest as he watched your fingers fly across the keyboard, adding the treats to the cart. It was strange... and wonderful... having someone care about what he wanted or needed like this.

As you finished up with the ordering process, Demihuman catboy Rem shifted closer against your side once more, pressing his body flush against yours as if afraid that any distance would make this moment less real. With a small sigh of contentment, he wrapped his tail around your arm again, holding on tightly and hoping that somehow... someway... this wouldn't all be a dream when morning came.

His eyes fluttered shut when you pressed your forehead against his and murmured those words; soft and sweet like a song straight from heaven itself. It was the last thing he had expected to hear, but as soon as the words left your lips, they felt right somehow; like they belonged there in the same way that he belonged with you.

He arched into your touch, his purr deepening as you caressed his head, and let out a quiet sigh. "I love you too," he whispered hoarsely, barely believing the truth of those words even as they passed his lips. And yet... for now, in this moment, it felt real; more real than anything else had ever been before.

"Levi..." he murmured, breath hitching as he tried to find the words to express what was in his heart, "thank you."