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He’d caught you.
That was all you could think during the moment you tripped over that root. If you’d just made it over, you might’ve escaped, but even the smallest drop in speed was a death sentence.
You were pushed harshly and rolled over onto your back, crying out from the sharp sting you felt in your leg.
His large paw pressed into your chest, pinning you and cutting off any escape route.
“Humans should really learn their place, you know.” The soft pads flexed against you as sharpened claws slipped out near your face. “There’s nothing I hate more than trespassers.”
The large grey mass you’d disturbed on your walk ended up being one of the many hybrid predators littering the forest. You’d bolted as soon as he growled, but getting a better look at him now, you realize there had never been any hope of escape.
He was huge compared to you. His soft human half was deceptive, and a quick glance down revealed the strong and muscular feline half that had chased you down easily.
He leans down over you and runs his large, rough tongue over your face.
“The one good thing about you little pests is your flavor.” there’s a glint in his eyes. “None of you taste quite the same, but you’re always so sweet.”
His teeth press into your neck and a whine slips out of your throat.
“If- If you let me up I won’t-” you gasp as he puts more weight on you. “I’ll leave, I promise!” the words squeeze out of you as he cuts off your air supply.
He actually looks thoughtful for a moment, and you’re given a chance to breathe when he sits back. It’s taken away from you almost immediately after, due to the soft, furry body dropping onto yours.
“I’ll think about it.” his arms stretch over his head and he smirks at you. “After my nap, since you were kind enough to disturb it the first time.”
Your stomach sinks as he curls up on you and a deep, rumbling purr envelops you.
After several minutes you begin trying to worm your way out from underneath the creature, but your leg throbs painfully and you don’t get very far. He huffs in his sleep, paw shifting until you see the glint of claws.
You decide it’s best to stay put for now.
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You wake up to something wet and warm on your cheek, confused until you open your eyes to see the large face of your captor right up next to yours. You yelp, trying to jump back before you realize he’s still on top of you. His face scrunches up and your heart stops as he opens his eyes, then shuts them as a yawn overtakes him.
You watch as the gaping maw sucks air in, and releases hot, sticky breath into your face. Those teeth make you shiver as they click shut.
He sits up off of you and begins grooming a paw, never moving that piercing gaze from you.
“Are you not going to run? I’m giving you the perfect opportunity, snack.”
You can only whimper and glance down at your ankle. You couldn’t even stand up if you tried.
“Ah-” he chuckles deeply. “That’s too bad, isn’t it? You understand there’s no point in me wasting fresh meat then, right?”
You’re still terrified, but it feels distant. You assume you’ve somewhat accepted your fate at this point.
He picks you up with both hands, his grip almost gentle.
“Anything left to say?” He purrs, tongue swiping across his lower lip.
You stare at the ground, contemplating how painful this would be. You could only hope he’d make it fast.
He huffs at being ignored.
Before you can correct your mistake his jaws open wide, and you flinch, squeezing your eyes shut. A gasp escapes you when his thick, rough tongue presses up under your neck, and you wait for the pain of teeth piercing you.
It never comes.
Your eyes open to see the slimy flesh of his throat, and not a moment later you feel yourself being pushed closer to it.
“W- Hey, hey wait!” you lifted your arms and legs, trying to gain purchase to pull yourself away.
Your squirming turned out to be unnecessary, as not a moment later he tugged your head out of his mouth, head moving to wipe the drool off of his face and onto his shoulder.
“You know, you’re supposed to squirm after you get in. Not trying to choke me, are you?” he stared into your eyes, impatience obvious.
“No, I just-” you coughed and grimaced at the saliva that had made its way into your mouth, “I didn’t think you were gonna swallow me whole!”
“What, you scared? Would you prefer I took you in pieces then?” he brought your arm up to his mouth, gently clamping down on the appendage and never taking his eyes away from yours.
A whimper slips out of your throat and you try to tug your arm away.
“Of course not, it’s just embar-” you freeze. “It’s- it’s uh.”
There’s a pause as you think about all the kinky art you’ve commissioned over the years.
His eyes light up as your face flushes and you scramble for an explanation. The monster releases your arm and sits back on his haunches.
“You,” he smirks, “You’re into this, aren’t you? One of THOSE humans.”
You’re too flustered to even defend yourself.
“How about you just relax then. You know you’re not getting out of this, so just let yourself enjoy the moment. I’ve waited long enough now.”
He doesn’t give you a chance to even think about replying this time, cramming your head back into his mouth with a purr.
Slick heat welcomes you, and no time is wasted as he once more leads your form to his throat. The muscles tug gently at your face, but get stronger the deeper you slide in. It’s nothing like you could’ve even imagined. Warmth slides down your body, squeezing you so tightly it’s almost hard to breathe.
Your body has relaxed on its own by the time your head pushes through and into his stomach, and you belatedly realize that he’s already gotten your legs in as well.
No part of you was left outside of him.
It takes a lot of effort to maneuver yourself as the rest of you enters the slightly more spacious area. It’s still cramped and extremely wet but much less difficult to think in.
Your hands find the walls and rub the smooth surface curiously before a loud and sudden purr surprises you into jerking away.
“I didn’t say to stop, did I?” the voice sounds as though it’s coming from all around you, but at the same time distant.
You tentatively move to start feeling him again, and the purring resumes.
Eventually your hands are just resting on the sticky flesh before falling down onto you. Your mind is too hazy to keep going.
The deep rumbling around you dies down slowly, and you feel a gentle prod from outside.
“Guess you’re about done then, huh snack?” you think you feel him moving. “Too bad. It’s been a while since I’ve had a meal this good.”
You think you hear him mumble something about wanting to do it again, and it only faintly registers that the words came from your mouth.
Your consciousness fades quickly after that, lack of oxygen finally getting to you.
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You jerk upwards, taking a deep breath and then choking on the air. It’s fresh, and you can’t seem to pinpoint in the moment why that confuses you. Abruptly, something warm and heavy presses against your back, forcing you to lay against what you quickly realize is a soft, warm body.
You’re still dealing with your coughing fit when a deep purr makes you remember everything.
The cat-hybrid predator that had swallowed you whole, turning you from a living, breathing person to just another meal.
Except not, considering he was now cuddling and grooming you.
“Listen, I don’t know how you managed to just come back after I digested you, but it’s useful. You’ll be staying here with me now.”
After everything that just happened, you don’t think you have the energy to even argue with him.
“Also, there is one rule I suggest you follow.” he leans forward and whispers in your ear, and you have to fight not to make a sound at the warm breath brushing across your skin.
He pulls back and looks you in the eye.
“Am I clear, snack?”
You look away before answering.
“Yes, Ichimatsu-sama.”