When I woke up the next morning, the first thing I thought was what the fuck is around my neck?

Then I remembered, the stupid fucking collar. Sitting up, I raised a hand to feel along the cold the metal, frowning. This thing has got to be used for something, I just have no idea what. I've been out of the loop of how this whole pet-owner thing goes for the most part. The only thing I knew for sure is that hybrids have technology that even most humans don't understand anymore, according to my dad. I guess a lot of work went into bringing down the human race a level.

I tugged at it a little, wondering if there was anyway to loosen it. It was pretty solid though, and a little uncomfortable. Sighing, I just threw my legs over the edge of my 'bed' and got up with a stretch. I looked up towards the only window I had, glad to see sunlight. Honestly, I haven't been sleeping well here, not that that's a shocker. Usually when I wake up, it's still dark out. There's been a few times where I sat on the floor, against the wall, and just watched the sky change colors. It was kind of pathetic, but it did give me some motivation to stay sane and remember that I need to get out of the hell house eventually.

Sigh, I trailed my eyes to the door, all intentions of checking on if it was locked or not. However, there was a piece of paper taped to it. Padding over, I tugged it off and read the note that was written on it.

'Today I'm going to be out of the house, work to do. Below is a list of chores I expect done by the time I get home. Also, don't try to leave the house. There's a reason you have a collar. -Alex'

Rolling my eyes, I read further down, noting the 'chores' I was expected to do. Basically sounded like clean this, clean that, and honestly I was thinking of just ripping up the piece of paper and not doing anything. I crushed it, ready to toss it back to the floor when I remembered something.

I tell you to do something, and you're going to do it. Otherwise, you get punished, easy enough right?”

Suddenly all the bruises on my body decided to be more painful as I thought of that. I really didn't feel like dealing with it today. Somewhat annoyed, I tried uncrushing the paper, smoothing it back out half-heartedly and read through the 'chores' I had to do. Once I read through them, I rolled my eyes and stuff the note into my pocket. Thankfully, Alex was generous enough to give me new clothes a few days after he imprisoned me. Apparently it was just some old stuff he had laying in the back of his closet. And I believe it, half the things he graced me with smelt like mildew and had dust on them at first. It was mostly t-shirts with things I don't understand and stupidly tight pants.

Somehow, I was still shocked when the door to my room was unlocked. To be honest, I was thinking slash, maybe, hoping this was all a practical joke and I was just going to be doomed to this room all day. Stepping out, I looked up and down the hall. I can just imagine this all being a trick in some way. Like he's here, just waiting for me to try something so he had an excuse to hurt me. Like this was all going to be some twisted game until I'm either A. Dead. Or B. Murdered.

Sighing, I head downstairs and found myself thinking about the other hybrid. The lion one. He seemed to be genuinely nice, and I want to believe he is, considering he would be the first creature to show any kind of...well kindness. He hasn't been around since last time though. I wonder if all that caring was a lie or if it's more of Alex being a complete asshole and banned him from stepping back into his house.
Thinking back to the list, I decided to start with the things in the kitchen. I was hungry, and was thinking of taking something before starting on these chores. Why do anything on an empty stomach? Not to mention that even though I've gotten more to eat since being here, it's often only a little bit once a day so far. When that creepy guy was here with his silent pet, I barely ate at all still, and after that Alex 'shared' dinner with me. And by share, I mean he would bring up one plate of whatever it is he made, and lock me in my room for the night.

Opening the cabinets, I was met with....nothing. They were empty. Frowning, I tried another set, and another, and the bottom ones, and even the drawers. I found cups, plates, and silverware. No food. Confused, I headed to the fridge, but when I went to open it, it wouldn't budge. I tugged and tugged and managed to move the whole thing a tiny bit, but not the damn door.

“What the fuck?” I complained, giving up on the fridge.

Looking around the kitchen, at all the open drawers and cabinets, I was about to start tearing my hair out. What is going on? Surveying the kitchen once more, my eyes zeroed in on the door that led to Alex's pantry, which I specifically remembering being full of nothing but baking items, like sugar, flour, etc. However, now I could see yet another stupid note taped to it. Walking up to the door, I ripped it off and looked at it.

'By the way, fridge is locked and all the food is in here. You're not allowed to waste time and make a mess instead of your chores. Nice try though. -Alex.'

That asshole, I thought, finally getting a chance to crumple up a note. Tossing it in the direction of the kitchen's trash can.

Honestly, what the hell? So I'm supposed to hang around here all day cleaning. No food, nothing to do, hell, I'm not even allowed outside apparently. Frowning, I ran my fingers along the collar again. What does going outside have to do with the collar? Curious, I headed towards the living room and walked up to the front door. Looking at it straight on, I didn't see anything out of the ordinary. Maybe he was just trying to trick me into thinking I can't leave, the hybrid does seem to thing of humans as 'lesser; being.

Snorting, I rolled my eyes and undid the lock. I'm not an idiot, nor am I staying here if it's possible to leave. Turning the knob, I cracked the door open and looked around outside. No one was within sight, and Alex's nearest neighbor was like, miles away or something. Figuring I had nothing to loose, I stepped outside.

Right as I moved through the threshold there was the loudest noise I've ever heard. I covered my ears and closed my eyes tryign to drown it out. It was everywhere, it sounded like a wail.

“What the fuck?” I screamed, before realizing it was coming from the house. “An alarm?”

Blinking, I realized that's what Alex meant. The stupid collar must have set off something. Looking around, I still didn't see anyone. Making a quick decision, I just took off running down the road, hoping to at least get out of here before whoever that alarm contacts comes. As I got further from the house, the alarm system was no longer deafening but now I could notice a definite beeping sound coming from the collar. Great, just another thing to add to my growing list of problems.

As I ran along the road, I looked behind me to see the house growing smaller in the distance. Looking around, there seemed to be a lack of any real place to hide. No woods, forest, anything, worth trying to travel through. I kept running along the main road until my lungs burned and my legs felt like jelly. Stopping for a moment, bending over with my still casted arm around my stomach, trying to catch my breath.

I took one more glance towards where I came from, and thankfully the hellhole of house was nowhere insight, but I knew better than to think I was anywhere near being safe. I need to keep going, and hopefully the stupid collar shuts up.

Notes

Sorry it's a tad short guys, but heeeeey whatcha think is gonna happen?