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To @tainted-cornbrator from @damnisheonfire Word count: 900 Warnings: non-graphic past abuse, Neko!Dan Summary: Pj buys Phil Neko!Dan who was abused in the past (not graphic)
Dan’s head was fuzzy when he woke up. He felt dizzy and sluggish and honestly he wanted to go back to sleep but his tummy rumbled and he knew he wouldn’t be able to. He opened his eyes and the room was completely unfamiliar. He wasn’t in his room back at the shelter he was in someone’s lounge in a much smaller cage. He’d been in this situation once before and he felt himself start to panic. He mewled quietly and tried his hardest to escape the cage but the drugs made him slow and he ended up exhausting himself. Eventually a door opened and two people emerged into the hall. He could only see the sides of them as they spoke and his ears twitched trying to pick up on their conversation.
“Pj, you know I didn’t want a Neko!” The one hissed quietly.
The other sighed, “Phil you’ve been so lonely and when I was volunteering at the shelter he was so sweet and I thought he’d be able to keep you company! I’m sorry for not asking you, I really am! I just thought he’d make you happy like Chris makes me happy!”
The one called “Phil” was quiet for a little and hugged the one called “Pj” after a minute, “I know you’re worried about me and I appreciate it Peej. I’ll..I’ll take care of him I promise. Thank you.”
Pj grinned and clapped Phil on the back “I’ve got to go back to Chris but call me if you need anything. I left his paperwork on the desk.” Pj said and went downstairs to leave.
Phil turned and slowly walked into the lounge and towards Dan, “Oh, you’re awake! Here let me get you out of there.” Phil said and quickly unmatched the cage and swung it open, “So uh, welcome to your new home I’m Phil. Are you hungry?”
Dan nodded shyly and crawled out of the cage, “Yes please, Master.” Dan whispered and Phil’s smile fell.
“You don’t have to call me Master, Dan, it’s just Phil I promise.” He said kindly.
Dan eyed the man warily. He was testing him to see if he would disobey, “Can I stand, Master?” Dan asked as his wrist began to cramp. Some days for Dan when he was feeling more cat than man he preferred hands and knees but right now he just wanted to stretch if this new Master would let him.
“Yes, of course you can stand! Please do whatever you like I promise! I just want you to be happy and comfortable!” Phil insisted, talking wildly with his hands. “I’ll set up the TV for you while I make dinner and let you adjust okay?”
Dan stood and nodded slowly. Phil went to the television and turned on cartoons for Dan, “Go ahead and get settled if you need anything I’ll be in the kitchen okay?”
Again Dan nodded and took a seat on the floor when Phil left. He wasn’t sure if he was allowed on the couch he never was before. After a half an hour he got bored and stood up to look around the room at all of Phil’s figurines and decorations. He picked up one that looked like a cat but it almost immediately slipped from his fingers and onto the ground. Dan’s little brown ears laid flat on the top of his head and his tail snaked between his legs worriedly.
“Dan what was that noise? Are you okay?” Phil called. When Dan heard his footsteps he fell to his knees on the carpet by the mess.
“I’m so sorry Master!” Dan sobbed when Phil entered the room, “I was just looking I didn’t mean to drop it! I’ll do anything to make it up please don’t hit me!”
Phil looked at Dan alarmed and approached him slowly, “Sh it’s okay Dan. I forgive you. I’m not going to hurt you. Can you do something for me? Can you go sit on the couch so I can clean up the glass?”
Dan got up and scurried over to the couch. He sat back and his tail swished anxiously as Phil picked up the broken pieces. Once everything was picked up Phil came out with two plates of food. He sat beside Dan on the couch and passed him a plate. Dan accepted it hesitantly but was too afraid to eat, “I’m really sorry for breaking your things.” Dan whispered and looked down at his plate on his lap.
Phil set his plate on the table and slowly scratched behind Dan’s ears. He tensed up at first but eventually melted into Phil’s touch, “you’ve already apologized Dan it’s okay.” Phil soothed, “would your previous owner hurt you for making a mistake?” Phil asked gently.
Dan nodded and Phil’s heart broke for him, “I’m so sorry, Dan. No one deserves that for anything.” Phil consoled, “I’m not like that and I honestly think I’m more clumsy than you with my things so don’t worry about it alright?” Phil said on a lighter note.
Dan relaxed and bumped his head against Phil’s hand for more pets, “Thank you Phil.” Dan whispered and dug into his food. Dan was still unsure but maybe this Phil guy would be alright.
A/N: Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you enjoyed this! I read it over to my best ability so I hope there aren’t any terrible mistakes!
