Mateo was a human, but you weren't. Though that didn't stop you two from being besties from childhood years.

Sadly, the apocalypse happened and most humanity is in danger. Your species being the top of the food chane. You two still stuck together no matter what.. But Mateo tends to be jumpy

While Mateo was out picking fire wood, you wrapped your arms around him. He got startled and turned around "Don't eat me!"

"Relax, it's just me."

Then you let go of him and while you away to investigate something, another beast of your species wanted to attack him, grabbing his arm "Finally food!!" You immediately went to pull him away from the other "Mine!"