Don's POV~

I woke up with the feeling of arms around me, and I knew who's arms they were. I was still in their grasp as they were still asleep. I struggled a bit to get out of their grasp, and even when they're asleep, they're still strong. I soon got out and my stomach growled. I had to rely on them for food, so it's not like I could just ask. Unless...

I went over to the white one. He doesn't look the most smart out of the two, but the other one I feel would be cranky if I woke him. I gently nudged him awake. As soon as he saw my face, he got up right away and hugged me tightly. I tapped his shoulder and he stopped hugging me.

"Sorry, you're just so cute. Did you need anything?" I nod my head and walked into the kitchen. I pointed at what I assumed was a refrigerator. He smiles and nods. "Hungry right?" I nod my head again in response. He nods back and got some food out of the fridge. "Is there anything you'd like?" I got nervous. I have to talk...

I felt his hand on my shoulder and I looked up at his eyes. His eyes showed kindness and love. Was that even possible? "You can talk to me, Har- Er Don? Sorry, I don't know what to call you yet." Hearing my name, I got flashbacks again. I started to breathe heavily just thinking about it. I was close to breaking down. Suddenly, I felt his fur against my skin. He was hugging me close to him, but not as tight as before. This was gentle and reassuring. "I'm here Haru. I think it's best to call you that, isn't it?" I look at his gentle smile and nod my head. He smiles wider and nods. "Good, then I'll continue to call you Haru. I won't ask why you freak out whenever called your name, but it's your privacy. I won't push your limits." I nod again and hug his arm for reassurance. He looked surprised at first, but smiled and pet my head a bit.

"I know you're probably confused about all this. But you can talk to me. I promised yesterday, and I will promise every day if I have to that I won't hurt you. And I won't let anyone else hurt you." I nod again. He sighs and smiles. "Thought of something?" I nod my head again and spoke out loud. "Eggs, bacon, and pancakes, if possible." He looks at me with a raised eye brow. "If possible? Of course it's possible. Just ask me anything you want and I'll get it. Depending on price, that is. I only have so much money." I nodded once again in response. He quickly got to making the food I requested.

It didn't take long before the other tiger was awake. He smiled at me and sat next to me, making me shift nervously. He looks down at me and pets my head. Okay, I understand I'm their pet, but why am I starting to like that feeling of being pet? Oh well. I'll get used to it. The white one got the food out and handed it to me. He sat another one in front of the orange tiger.

I ate my food slowly. Wait, if they're all humanoid animals... does that mean I'm eating their kind?! I decided not to think about it. I'll have to ask and try not to puke. After I was done eating, I went over to the white one and asked him if it was their people I'm eating. "No! Of course not! What gave you that idea!? These are from the Cormar, and Prisgy farm! What gave you the idea they were people?!" I just shrugged. He sighed and decided not to push it. It's possible they don't know what my world is like. In fact, I haven't seen another human around here. I wonder what the deal with that is. And what even is a Cormar and prisgy? So much things I don't know about this world.

Suddenly, I was hugged from behind and I looked to see the orange one with a smile on his face. "Good morning, Do-" before he could finish his statement, the white one put some bacon in his mouth. "Say Haru, not his real name. He'll panic if you do." The orange one bit into the bacon and nodded to the white one, taking the bacon from him and eating it.

He picked me up like a rag doll and took me into their bedroom. The white one followed as well. They set out a display of clothes on the bed. I have to admit, they all looked really good... except for that maid outfit at the end, but I'll just not wear that. They smiled at me. "They're all yours. I bet you probably want a change of clothes since you've been wearing that ever since we got you."

I nodded and looked at them. I blushed at the thought of changing in front of them. I shook my head. We're all guys here! This shouldn't be bad. I took off my shirt and suddenly was stopped. I looked at them and they had great concern in their eyes. "Haru, what happened?!" My eyes widened. I forgot about my scars and bruises on my back...

They both gently lifted me onto the bed and sat down beside me. I knew they'd likely find out at some point, but why so soon. I can't just say "accidents from my world." Even I know they're too smart to believe that. I sigh as they put a hand on each of mine. The orange one was the first to talk. "Haru, please tell us what happened. I know we said we wouldn't pry into your business, but if it means keeping you out of harms way, we need to know what happened." The other one continued after him. "We can tell easily that these wounds were not accidental. In fact, they look like they were done on purpose." I sighed and knew I had to tell them the truth.

"I didn't like my home in the human world. It was pure hell." They both widened their eyes. "I... I was an only child, and the only thing I had was a mom and dad. Mom was a gambler, and my dad was an alcoholic. I was constantly told to do things because they were too lazy to do them." They both nodded their heads and looked at me with remorse. "W-whenever I didn't get something done in time... My mom would throw my dad's beer bottles at me... My dad would get mad at my mom, then she'd blame it on me..."

I was beginning to cry my eyes out the more I thought about my past. "My dad would take off his belt and hit me in the back with it. And if he wasn't satisfied with that, he'd grab a small wooden stick and hit me with it." I buried my face in my hands as I let the tears fall out. "I could never do anything to make my parents happy. All I was to them was a personal maid. And doing something wrong or not doing anything ended in violence!"

They both hugged me tightly and I could see the tears fall from their eyes. The orange one was the first to talk. "We're sorry you had to go through that. I swear, we won't let anyone harm you!" The white one continues. "Don't worry, we won't let them ever harm you! Forget them, you have us now. And we swear to keep you safe and happy. We promise."

I couldn't contain myself as I cried and cuddled close to the both of them. I know now that I can't be scared of them. They're both very sweet. They're like the dad's I've always wanted. Even if I'm their pet, I'll do my best to keep them happy. They're so nice and I respect that. I need them, and I'm better off here than back in my own world. I hug the both of them and cry, but instead of sadness, I cried happily. Happy I had people who cared for me. They noticed this and hugged me tighter. I can hear the both of them speak to me as I hugged them. "Don't worry, Haru. We'll protect you like a child. Even if you're our pet. We'll treat you like anyone else. We will be your new parents and take care of you. That's a promise."

I nod my head and slept between the two of them and drifted off. I knew now that even if they're tigers, they can be trusted. There's still so much about this world I don't know, but I can trust the both of them. I'm sure of it.