And on the first night, Akashi gives Max a chance to be part of the family.
Chapter 4: New Member
Several hours have passed by since Akashi brought Max in their home and he took it upon himself to see how Max is doing and when he entered in his room, he sees the little white tiger cub still sleeping and he just couldn't help himself but feel his heart melting when he sees Max sleep like this in a safe place and it's like he wished that he would be his little brother. He silently comes in the room and sits on the edge of the bed and just sat there for a few minutes.
Max turned around and he opened his eyes and saw Akashi sitting there and he sat up for a second and tapped him on the shoulder, which made Akashi turn around and ask, "Sleep well?"
"Yeah, I guess." Max replied.
Akashi nodded in response and he said to him, "Listen, Max...you can live here with us."
Max was a little surprised to hear that coming from Akashi and he's only been there for a few hours and already, he's been giving an offer to live with them and he asked, "I can?"
"Yeah." Akashi answered.
"You sure you want me around?" asked Max.
"Of course. I just hope that you'll be safe and protected here right us and hopefully...help you out in anyway I can." Akashi answered.
Max blinked his eyes a few times and got a little worried and asked, "I just hope you won't get rid of me."
"Absolutely never. You and me will have an awesome time together and I just want to be a good big brother and maybe a good father to you." Akashi stated.
Max immediate response was coming to Akashi on all fours and nuzzle him while he's purring and the sound of him purring was something he was used to because he's around felines all the time and Akashi patted him softly and thought to himself, 'I just hope I'll be good enough to make sure he's all right...so he won't turn out like I was.'
You'll find out about that part very later on. Stay tuned!