A week or two passed since Sniv purchased (Y/n) from the slave auction and things were going as smoothly as they could; (Y/n) still slept on the couch, but she was beginning to trust her master a little more. She hadn't been outside of his habsuite yet, but sometimes she glanced out into the hallway when he went out for the day. (Y/n) had no desire to escape because she knew someone would take advantage of her vulnerability and Sniv was taking good care of her. She was still sad about basically being someone's pet, even though she was with a seemingly kind man despite not knowing much about him. Galran commanders were known to be extremely cruel to slaves, they even killed those who were weak, but despite the odds (Y/n) was beginning to trust Sniv more and more with each passing day.

Meanwhile, Sniv was doing his best to earn (Y/n's) trust; he wasn't as cruel as the other commanders, but he was still loyal to the Empire. He didn't bring up (Y/n) when he talked to anyone else due to the nasty things they said about her. He was planning on going on a big shopping trip the next day to get some things for (Y/n), including some items for her hobby, snacks, clothes and whatever other supplies she needed to live happily; he didn't want to win her trust with material objects like most would, but he did want to provide the things she needed in order for her to have a more comfortable life. By the end of another long day of doing his duties and tending the on-site bar for a varga, Sniv was finally able to go home. And, to his delight, (Y/n) was patiently waiting for him on the couch, a slight smile tugging at the corners of her lips when she saw him.

"How was your day?" (Y/n) cautiously asked Sniv with a shy tone, trying to have the courage to speak to her galran master; he never got angry at her, but she was still nervous around him.

"It went well. It's nice to see that you're feeling more comfortable here with me." Sniv answered in a slightly flirtatious way, grinning at the young woman.

"O-oh, well…" (Y/n) responded shyly, stuttering as she spoke; she couldn't help but feel flustered after Sniv practically flirted with her.

Sniv grinned before he turned in the direction of the kitchen and started walking, deciding to get dinner ready; (Y/n) was clearly flustered, a sure sign that she was beginning to trust him more. He would never betray her trust, at least not on purpose; the life of a galran commander could be lonely and (Y/n) was there to keep him company when he wasn't working. While Sniv was getting dinner ready in the kitchen and setting the table, (Y/n) watched him from the couch while smiling ever so slightly because he was wearing an apron that had the Empire's insignia on it. She thought it was kind of cute how a big, tough galran commander wore an apron while he was cooking. (Y/n) slid off of the couch and walked over to the table after dinner was ready and Sniv called her over, thanking him for the meal; he placed a stepping stool by her chair so it was easier for her to be able to sit on it.

"Tomorrow I'm going to be gone longer than normal, so I'm going to have extra leftovers ready for you." Sniv told (Y/n) about halfway through dinner, placing his fork down for a moment.

"I hope that you don't mind me asking, but where are you going?" (Y/n) queried shyly, looking up from her dinner and meeting his gaze while hoping she didn't overstep any boundaries despite knowing she could speak freely.

"I'm going to get a few basic supplies for you is all. The Emperor was kind enough to let me have the day off." Sniv answered, a mischievous smirk appearing on his face.

"O-oh, you don't have to do that. I'm perfectly happy already." (Y/n) responded hastily, not wanting to be more trouble than what she was worth.

"Nonsense, you're my pet and it's my job to take care of you as best as I can." Sniv reassured her with an enthusiastic tone, his smirk turning into a grin; he was excited about the upcoming shopping trip.

"I- thank you, Sniv." (Y/n) spoke in a grateful yet quiet tone, feeling less anxious about being around her master.

Sniv's grin morphed into a gentle smile, feeling happy that (Y/n) became noticeably less nervous while he was in the same room. He picked his fork back up and started eating again before dinner got cold, glancing at (Y/n) as she did the same. (Y/n) was getting used to eating galran food; sometimes it gave her a slight upset stomach, but it was expected because she was being introduced to foods humans didn't have. She enjoyed having real food instead of the gross gray food goo that she and the others were fed after being captured. (Y/n) and Sniv mostly ate in silence, occasionally talking to each other about random stuff; to get an idea of what he needed to buy, Sniv asked (Y/n) random questions about some of the things she liked that she hadn't told him already.

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(Y/n) offered to help Sniv put some of the dishwasher after they ate dinner and dessert together; Sniv was a little surprised when she offered to help him with the simple chore, so naturally he let her help out. Whenever she acted out of her own free well he never discouraged her in fear of frightening the young woman. (Y/n) sat on the couch when Sniv went to go take a shower, taking the opportunity to think about something very serious. As comfortable as the couch was, she really missed sleeping on an actual bed and she knew Sniv wouldn't force himself on her. (Y/n) was thinking about it so hard that she lost track of time, not knowing Sniv finished his shower, got ready for bed and was wearing his robe which he sometimes slept in.

"You can get ready for bed now. Goodnight, (Y/n)." Sniv spoke calmly when he walked into the living room, a slight smile appearing on his face when the young woman got startled; he didn't mean to startle her, but she was just so cute.

"What? Oh. Wait…" (Y/n) sputtered in surprise, her eyes widening slightly when she looked up at her master before getting his attention; she was afraid to ask him if she could join him in bed, but it was something she wanted to do.

"What?" Sniv queried with curiosity, wondering what his pet wanted; whatever it was, he wouldn't deny her.

"If it's not too much trouble, c-can I sleep with you?" (Y/n) questioned bashfully, a light blush spreading across her face while she gazed at the male who was standing only a few feet away from the couch.

"Are you sure that you want to, with me? You've only been living here for two movements and you're so small compared to me, I don't even know if it'll fit; I don't want to accidentally hurt you." Sniv spoke in a shocked tone, taking (Y/n's) meaning completely wrong and rambling about something he misunderstood; he knew commanders who had sex with their pets, but he didn't think that (Y/n) wanted to actually do it with him.

"W-what?! No, I- I didn't mean it like that! I just want to sleep in your bed with you because it looks more comfortable and I miss sleeping in an actual bed! I don't want to, uh, you know!" (Y/n) stammered loudly, her blush darkening when she realized Sniv misunderstood what she wanted; she didn't want to have sex with him, maybe in the future, but not in the present.

"You do? Are you sure? I don't want you to feel like you need to force yourself to sleep with me in bed." Sniv responded with a calmer tone, feeling less flustered than a few moments prior.

"I'm not forcing myself to do anything, I really want to start sleeping in bed with you, if it's okay." (Y/n) quietly reassured him, speaking with confidence.

"If you're sure that you want to, then I'll be waiting for you." Sniv gently replied before turning around and walking to his bedroom, happy that (Y/n) was ready to sleep in bed with him.

(Y/n's) heart fluttered in her chest, knowing that she just made Sniv's day. She slid off of the couch and walked to the bathroom to do her nightly routine, making sure to turn the living room and kitchen lights off first. She was recently given a better fitting robe and was very thankful for it; she no longer had to worry about tripping and falling while wearing a galra sized robe. It wasn't until she was brushing her teeth that the gravity of the situation hit her; she was going to be sleeping in the same bed as Sniv, a fully grown male galra. It wasn't long before (Y/n) finished doing her thing in the bathroom before turning the bathroom light off and walking over to the huge bed.

"Okay, I'm ready." (Y/n) said when she quietly announced her presence, feeling shy and awkward about sleeping in an actual bed, and with a man no less.

Sniv, who had been reading something on his datapad, looked down at
(Y/n) and put his device on his nightstand before helping her get up on the bed so that she could lay in between him and the wall. (Y/n) was surprised how many blankets and pillows there were on the bed; it made it extremely comfortable and it was so nice and warm. It wasn't that the couch was uncomfortable, but the bed was far better than anything she ever laid on. Sniv turned his datapad off before turning his bedside lamp off, laying down and pulling the covers up. He made sure (Y/n) was under the covers, but not so much that she wouldn't be able to breathe.

"Are you comfortable?" Sniv quietly asked (Y/n), wanting to make sure she was okay.

"Yeah. Your bed is really comfortable."
(Y/n) shyly answered, moving around a little until she was in a more comfortable position.

"I'm glad that you like it. Goodnight,
(Y/n)." Sniv told the young woman next to him, keeping his hands to himself out of respect; he might have been very flirtatious and slightly pervy, but that didn't mean he was going to take advantage of her.

"Goodnight, and thank you for everything." (Y/n) replied after letting out a cute little yawn, closing her eyes and resting her head on the pillow she was given.

Sniv smiled after he closed his eyes, feeling happier than he already was; he was tickled pink that (Y/n) was sleeping in bed with him. He felt kind of silly about misunderstanding what (Y/n) meant earlier when she said that she wanted to sleep with him. There was no doubting that she was beautiful, albeit not by traditional galran standards, not to mention she had an attractive personality. (Y/n) already decided that she was going to sleep in Sniv's bed every night since it was so comfortable. Sometime in the middle of the night she cuddled up to the large male next to her who subconsciously wrapped an arm around her much smaller body, holding her close to him.