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I sat the boy into my car and helped him with his seatbelt since it seems he has never seen one before and was completely clueless on how to work it. The drive wouldn’t be a long one but long enough for it to be awkward with his silence. He seemed nervous and couldn’t stop fiddling with his hands in his lap. This kid really must think I am going to eat him. Wait, am i going to eat him? I mean I don’t have any desire to eat that type of meat but what did I buy him for? I glanced over at him and asked him his name which made him squeak in surprise when I spoke to him. He stuttered a bit trying to speak, “T-they called me ‘9213’ we aren’t given names sir.” I raised my brow as if questioning the answer. “You guys nevers gave each other nicknames?”, I verbally questioned. He hesitated and thought for a moment before nodding his head shyly, “Some called me Mocha because I smelled sweet..”

I did notice that the kid had a natural sweet smell that surrounded him so I agreed on the name matching him. “Great! Mocha it is then”, I hissed energetically at him and he looked at me like I had grown a second head. “Don’t be so surprised little mouse, I don’t plan on ending your life as soon as I get you home,” I smirk at his expressioned filled face. He was gonna be an entertaining little thing to have as a pet it seems.

Mocha’s POV:

Before becoming a breeder mouse this rich snake half blood bought me for a high price especially as a male mouse. Now I’m sitting here in a car for the first time in my life nervously staring at this snake’s hot face. Did I just call him hot? I mean I don’t think I’m into men but then again I haven’t really looked at girls in any kind of way either. What the hell am I thinking? This guy is going to eat me eventually. I already know that even if he says he isn’t planning to do it as soon as we reach his home, it’s gonna happen at some point. What else would he buy a male mouse for?

“We are here lemme help you unbuckle since I am sure you don’t know how”, his voice snaps me out of my speeding thoughts. He reaches over and unbuckles me and I feel my face heat up and get flustered as he slowly moves the seat belt over me instead of just releasing it. I think he notices because he smiles and tells me not to be nervous he doesn’t ‘bite’. I stepped out of the vehicle and I almost fainted when I saw what a huge mansion this man owned. He grabbed my arm again as he led me up the stairs entering his home where a maid greeted him. “Welcome home Master Ivan,” her voice was soft and sweet. He gave a quick nod to acknowledge her greeting before giving her a command, “Take this boy to wash up, dressed more comfortably and sent up to my room where I will be waiting.” She gave a quick, “Yes sir” before taking me to a large bathroom and starting to run bathwater which I was assuming was for me.

She left and told me to begin washing up and that she would be back with clothes for me so I did as I was told. Stepping into the tub the water was so warm I thought I was dreaming. A mere mouse boy like me was never allowed to have hot water to bathe in. I quickly start to clean myself since I am used to only being allowed a short amount of time to wash up. By the time she was back with clothes I was dried, and was using a towel to cover up my front half of my body from her view. She giggled as my display of shyness before speaking, “Next time you bathe you should know Master won’t rush you so take your time. Anyways, here is some pajamas that Master says you can have for tonight although they may be big on you since they are his.” I thanked her and waited until she stepped out before uncovering myself to get dressed.

I finished up and stepped out into the hallway where she waited for me patiently with a comforting smile. She led me up the stairs and my heart began to race again knowing she was bringing me to his room where I would be left alone with Ivan as I know his name to be now. She stopped in front of a large dark door that was black with gold lining and she knocked before stating that it was her bringing me back to him. The door muffled his response but it was clear enough for us to know he said we were allowed to enter. She opened the door and allowed me to step in first which made me stumble on my steps a bit as I was a nervous wreck. “Anything else Master Ivan?”, she asked politely. He looked over at me giving me an up and down inspection with his eyes quickly before responding, “Bring this poor boy some food, he looks like they starved him almost.” She gave another one of her quick “yes sirs” before exiting the room.

I stood where she left me, right at the door, as I looked down avoiding eye contact. “Are you just going to stand there all day little mouse? Come sit wherever you like and act as if this were your own room. I mean unless you would like a room of your own maybe?”, he questioned me with a brow raised. I couldn’t tell if he was seriously asking or teasing me so I just shook my head and quickly sat myself in a comfy seat he had by a big window that let in beautiful light from the evening sun. I stared out the window at the sky of evening colors and I soon felt tired. My eyelids grew heavy and I let sleep take me as I relaxed in that chair.