My Little Kitten

(Edited) Part Two

Ember POV

I was sick. The food made my tummy poorly.
I was currently sitting wrapped in a blanket on the sofa, which I'm sure is not allowed. It wasn't before. So why did master put me on here? Did he do it so he could hit me after and shout at me for doing something I shouldn't? And another thing, while I sat here nice and comfy, Master cleaned up the sick, a task that i should be doing myself. I could barely stop myself from crying and trying to help but Master always shushed me before picking me back up, wrapping the blanket round me and sitting me back on the sofa with a kiss on my head. My whole body shook with sobs that I failed to contain and my head hurt with all the confusion and thoughts running through it.
'Its alright Ember. Its my fault. I should have realised that the food would be too rich for your tummy. I should've made a soup or something more gentle on your stomach.' Master sighed as he plonked himself next to me on the sofa, having finished cleaning up the mess.
'M'sorry.' I whispered, the tears pouring down my face still.
'Ive already told you Ember. Theres nothing for you to be sorry about. Lets just chalk this up to a learning kerb ay?' He chuckled lightly as he pulled me to his side, gentle and careful as always.
Master hasn't been mean to me. Even though I've messed up. A lot. He's kind and always speaks to me gently. He touches me softly too. I like it. Its nice being treated gently for once, instead of being thrown around, punched, kicked, slapped and a whole lot more. But I'm confused. So very very confused.
A shiver went through me at the thought of him changing suddenly and doing what all the previous masters had done. I didn't want that, but it was not my place to say what I like and don't like.
'Now, its late enough so i say we head off to bed. Whatcha think Ember?' Master asked making me tilt my head in confusion. Why was he asking? Shouldn't he just tell me what to do? Isn't that what im here for? Im so confused.
'Y-yes sir?' I questioned. My head was spinning. I didnt understand. I don't like it.
'Come on then sweetie.' Master said as he stood, holding out his hand for me to take.
I flinched as he done this, thinking he was going to hit me. Realising he wasn't, I shakily took his hand and stood on wobbly legs. My head hurt and the room span but I held in the whimper of distress that bubbled up in my throat.
Once we were in my room he waited as I went about my nightly routine before helping me into my bed and tucking me in.
'I'm just across the hall if you need me, okay?' Master said as he kissed my forehead, brushing my untamed hair from my eyes.
I couldn't get any words past the lump in my throat so I just nodded, it trusting my voice anyway with the rising panic that I felt.
Master smiled softly before switching on a small light by the table near my bed. I looked at him puzzled as the room was cast in a soft blue glow. 'So you don't feel afraid in the darkness.' Master simply said before leaving my room, keeping the door open slightly.
I took a slow deep breath before rolling over and concentrating on getting some sleep.

Ryan POV

I sighed heavily as I got into my bed. I felt like I had failed to make my beautiful little Neko feel safe and at home. He had a permanent look of confusion in his eyes and easily became upset and panicky. It should be no surprise really considering his past. How anyone could treat him the way they did is just unbelievable. He is so innocent and all he wants is to be loved and to feel safe. I could tell that from the moment I laid eyes on him.
After lying in bed for an hour I couldnt take it anymore and went to check on my cute little neko. The soft glow coming from his room illuminated the hallway enough for me to safely cross it. Peeking round the door my eyes fell on a sad sight. My poor little kitten was sitting in the middle of his bed crying softly to hinself. It broke my heart.
'Ember sweetie. Why are you crying?' I spoke softly so not to startle him too much with my sudden presence.
My poor neko looked up at me with tears pouring down his little red cheeks. I immediately made my way across the room to his bed, wrapping him in my arms as soon as i got close.
'Come with me sweetie.' I whispered as i picked him up and cradled his sobbing form to my chest.
I walked back into my room and straight to bed where my kitten promptly cuddled into my side.
'Tell me whats wrong sweetie. Let me help you.' I cooed.
'I d-don-nt und-erst-tand.' He hiccupped.
'What dont you understand?' I whispered as i pulled his head to rest on my chest, softly massaging his little black ear between my fingers.
'Why are y-you nice t-to m-me?' He cried harder.
Why? Why would he even ask that? I hate that his previous masters have made him hurt this bad.
'Ember you listen to me now. Im nice to you because i want to be. I dont like violence. I will punish you if need be but then you will be forgiven. I will not beat you senseless and i will not deprive you of what you need. You deserve so much love and affection and i will try my hardest to give you everything you need. I love you Ember. My cute little neko.' And i meant every word.