Chapter I: An Unexpected Call.

After clocking out from a hard day working at the ZPD, Judy felt exhausted and the needs to relax came through her mind. Maybe doing some light shopping for herself, going for a relaxing jog through the park or maybe staying home and reading a good book while playing music in the background. So many ways to ease her mind and body, she was having a hard time deciding. The debate in her mind went silent when her lavender eyes caught certain fox walking through the lobby.

A smile form across her lips as Judy happily jog towards her friend. When she finally reached him, she notices Nick was on his phone again. Probably going through Tumblr or Facebook again. She ignored it for now and walks along next to him. A new idea came to her mind which involves her and Nick spending some time together. She hopes Nick will agree to take part this time.

"How about you and I go watch a movie then get some shakes afterward?" Judy asked as she stares at Nick. A smile still rests on her lips while she waits for his answer.

Nick's emerald eyes glance away from his phone and stare down at the bunny next to him. He could tell Judy wanted to spend some time with him. However, he already haves some things to take care of. Regretting his decision, he took a disappointed sigh and said "Sorry, Carrot. I already made plans that I need to take care of."

Judy heart sunk a bit, but she refuses to give up so easily. "Maybe I can help? Besides, it has been a long time since we spent any time together."

"What do you mean? We hang out at work all the time." Nick replied.

Judy rolled eyes and stares up at him. "I mean after work." She looked down at the floor as she remembers the days they used to spend together we when they were off duty. Her ears flop back a bit as her next words were coated with a bit of sadness. "Lately, you been busy and we rarely hang out." She took hold of her right ear and gently stock it. Staring at the ground while she felt her cheeks turning red. "I miss spending to time with you."

-CLICK-

Judy looked away from the ground as her ears snap up. She looked at Nick who was pulling his phone back to his view. He released small laughter as his mischievous smile form across his lips. Judy's cheeks puff a bit as she glared at him. "Did you took a picture of me!?"

Nick cocked brow and aims his phone at Judy. With a smile on his face and took another picture of the grumpy Judy. "So adorable."

Judy slightly blush from his comment, but still holding up her grudge. "Nick, stop teasing!" she ordered.

He sighed as he placed his cell phone in his pocket. "Sorry for being occupied in the last few weeks." He leans down a bit and placed his hand on her shoulder. "I have some free time coming up in a few days." Judy looked into his emerald eyes as her ears shot up when he mentions his free time. "How about I spend those time with you?"

Judy smiled at his idea, but she still haves her doubts. "Promise?"

Nick could see the disbelief in her eyes. He gently rubs her shoulder a bit to confront her. "I have ever broken a promise?" He gave her his famous roguish smile.

Ears drooping down with a stern stare. She blankly said "How about the time you promise me to buy lunch last week?"

Slightly confuse from her question, he replied back "What are you talking about? I bought lunch that week."

Judy cocked her brow as she placed her paws on her hips. Slightly leaning to the right as she said "I think conning Clawhauser out of twenty bucks doesn't count on buying me lunch."

Nick crossed his arms as he stood up straight. With his sly grin, he replied with innocent words "I did not con him. He lost fair and square."

"Since when three card monte count as 'fair and square' game?" said Judy as she air quoted the words fair and square.

They gave each other hard stare and a sly smile. Standing near the entrance of the lobby doors, in complete silent. A short moment later, they started to giggle at the situation. Nick and Judy walked out of the ZPD and into the busy street of the city. The sounds of the cars passing by were mixed with the noises of busy mammals walking along the street.

"Promise we get to spend time together soon?" Judy asked.

Nick rolled his eyes before he looks down at Judy. "I promise." He stood up straight and raise his right hand. Looking straight ahead with honorable tone, he said "Scouts honor."

Judy elbows Nick's side as she cracks a smile. "Okay Junior Ranger Scouts, I believe you."

"Good. If you don't mind, I need to be going now." Nick turned away from her and began to walk down his path.

Judy continues to stare at Nick before losing him the crowd. Eventho, she was feeling happy to spend time with Nick in the near future, she still unpleased. As she walks home while playing music through her cell phone, she wished she get to spend time with him today. For now, she just pushes the sadness away and let her favorite song cheer her up. Just like earlier before, her mind began to wonder how she would spend her afternoon.

XoX

After reaching the midway point of her book, Judy bookmarked the page and closes it. With a heavy sigh, she looks out the window only to see the sun slowly hiding behind the tall buildings. The blue sky was painted over with orange and red. She spent the last few hours reading a book given to her by Nick. As much as she joys reading "The Horns Of Ruin", she still misses hanging out with Nick. The past few weeks without him, gotten her feeling lonely. She wonders what is Nick been doing that got him so occupied. A list of different scenarios plays throughout her mind. However, each one does not explain why he was suddenly too busy to spend some time with her.

The sounds of her phone beeping caught her attention. She reaches over and took hold of her cell. After entering the homepage of the screen, she noticed the text message she received.

"Fru Fru?" Judy whispers to herself. "I wonder what she wants?" She pressed the icon to read the text from her friend.

Fru Fru: Hey Hon. How are you doing?

Judy: Doing well. Just taking a break from reading. What's up?

Fru Fru: Shopping around with my friends. We're at the food court of the mall, taking a small break as well.

Judy: That's nice. Guessing you bought a few nice outfits?

Fru Fru: Yes, with great deals. So how's things with you and your boyfriend?

"Boyfriend?" Judy was confused from the message. As far as she could remember, she never mentions to Fru Fru she was dating anyone. Judy did not even tell Fru Fru about her ex-boyfriend Chester who she used to date back home during her high school life. Her thumbs fly through the screen to reply back to the message.

Judy: What boyfriend?

Fru Fru: Nick, silly.

Judy's ears droop down while her cheeks turned slightly red. She was not sure if she should be shock or embarrass. Judy wonders what gave Fru Fru the idea that she was dating Nick.

Judy: Nick and I are just friends.

Fru Fru: Oh sorry. The way you two act around each other, literally yells out "We're a couple".

Judy's eyes widen as her face lit up red. Her mind tried to process what she read. Does Fru Fru really see Judy and Nick a pair? Sure the two were nearly inseparable and get along pretty well. Even their light flirting between the two were just friendly teases. Judy sees Nick as a close friend. Judy never once saw Nick as a boyfriend. Of course, she cannot deny Nick is a handsome fox. He acts like he does not care most of the time, but he does care deeply when it comes to her and what is important to her. Judy's mind reminded herself a certain event that took place a couple months back.

XxX

"Easy there, Carrot." Nick held tightly to Judy's shoulders as he guides her out of the bar.

Judy was intoxicated, but she has her reason why she ragdolling out of the bar. "I-I… I-I told you I can handle a whole bottle of vodka" She was slurring her words as she leans against Nick. "Now… Now-now cough up that twenty-five dollar!" she yelled.

Nick turned his head away from her face to avoid Judy's alcohol reek breath. "Maybe later. First, I need to take your cottontail butt home." Nick tried to stabilize best as he could while taking her back to her apartment.

Earlier, Nick thought it would be amusing to see his dare close friend drunk. At first, it was funny. Seeing Judy dancing around in the bar, laughing at every lame joke he told her. As time went on, she became very clumsy. Judy kept falling off her chair, knocking down her drinks and bumping into other mammals. Nick grow concern for her safety when she almost injured herself on the way to the restroom. He thought it would be best to call it a night and to take her home.

Lucky for Nick, the journey to Judy's apartment was only a few blocks. However, during the travel was a different story. Nick was having a difficult time handling Judy. She kept swaying back, forth, the right to left. Nick tried his best to steady her, but she kept fighting him back. She would hop around or tried to climb on top of him. As she fools around, she yells out random jokes and laugh at them. At one point, one of Judy's ears slammed directly against his nose. Also, she almost got into a fight with a mailbox.

"Note to self: Never give Carrot any type of alcohol." Nick said to himself as he continues to lead Judy to her room. Eventho Judy's place was nearby, to Nick it felt like a mile of away. He was relief to see Judy's room in front of him. "Now you stay right here." he ordered her as he gently leans Judy against the wall near her door.

"Wh-where are we?" she asked while her knees give out. She slid down to the floor while she tried to force her head to stay upright.

Nick kneel down in front of her and began to dig through her pockets. He did not bother to look at her as he was too focus looking for her keys. "At your apartment."

Judy managed to hold her head straight. Her large purple eyes looked at him. She could smell Nick unique scent with a hint of strawberry. "You smell like strawberry."

Nick could help, but smile at her comment. "Besides blueberry, I also like strawberry."

He finally captures Judy's keys. He stood up and unlocks her door. "Time to get you in, Carrot." He placed Judy's keys on her desk and went back to Judy's side.

Judy struggled to get back on her feet, but her alcoholic state makes it quite the challenge. She was about to fall back down until Nick caught her. His arm was wrapped around his wrist as she leans against him. She glanced at him then looks away. "I-I'm sorry." she whispered.

Nick lifted her up and cradles her in his arm like a bride. Judy pressed her head against his chest as he takes her inside. "Don't be sorry." he said as he gently kicks the door to close it. "It's kind of my fault for putting you in this condition."

"But you went to so much trouble taking care of me." Judy looked to the side as she felt shame from her early actions. "It feels like I was a burden."

Nick rolled his eyes as he gently laid her down on the bed. "Don't say that." He sat down on the edge of the bed as he looks at her. "You're not a burden, Judy."

Her ears flinched a bit when she heard Nick said her name. "Nick…" Her eyes focused on him. She could see the worry look in his eyes. Those soft caring emerald eyes of his. She felt drawn to them. "Nick…" She gently rose up to reach him.

Nick slightly befuddle as he watched his friend moves closer to him. "What are you doing?"

Judy took hold of his tie and pulls him closer to her. She was not sure if the alcohol was affecting her mind or not, but the craving to get closer to him was there. Her amethyst eyes glow with lust.

Nick saw the hunger in the bunny's eyes. His heart rate increased when finally realize what is going to happen. He tried to push her away from. He striving to reason with Judy to stop, however the deed was done. His ears shot up to the air while hers were laid back. His peridot eyes were wide open as hers were shut. Nick could taste the alcohol on her lips. The kiss was warm and passionate. It lasted for few seconds, but to Nick felt more like hours. Judy slowly pulled away while a thin line of saliva connected the two before breaking.

Judy slowly open eyes and show the awe expression on Nick's face. She could not help, but to chuckle. She brushed her fingers against her lips. The kiss she gave him only increase her thirst. "I want more…" she whispered while her words were coated with lust.

Coming back to reality, but slightly shell-shock from the kiss, Nick felt Judy's hands against his chest. "Judy, get a hold of yourself." He almost yelled, hoping to snap his friend out of her drunken state.

Judy roughly pushed him onto his back as she climbs on top of him. "Please, Nick… I want you…" She straddled his hip while her hands travel down to brim of his shirt.

Nick was surprised how strong she is in her current state. Laying on his back as he stares at her. "Damn it. Why did I give you that bottle?" He took hold of her shoulders and gently shook her. "Carrot, you don't want me. It's the alcohol. It's messing with your mind." Rising his tone a bit with anger.

Judy was taken back by his reaction. All the lust that was flooding her mind went away as a new emotion took over. Her eyes began to water and it was not long before tears began to roll down her cheeks. "Nick…" she sobs. Judy started to rub her eyes while she gently cries.

Nick immediately sat up to confront her. He felt bad for snapping at her now he feels even worse for making her cry. He placed his arms around and let her rest her head against his chest. He slowly rub her back to ease her down from the sorrow. "I'm sorry, Carrot…" he whispered. "I didn't mean to yell at you like that." He continued to speak as he confronts her. Saying gently words with a kind tone.

Judy continued to cry as she clings to his shirt. Her tears slowly died down while feeling Nick slowly moving her side to side. The sadness gently floats away while a new feeling begins to crawl over. The feeling slowly forces her to drift away. Judy was fighting a losing battle to keep her eyes open. Her body slowly shut down. She could barely hear Nick's words as she fell asleep.

XxX

Judy was screaming into her pillow when she was done recalling that night. Her face was bright red from embarrassment. She was could not believe that she did those things to him. Judy did not remember much from that night until Nick informs her the next day. After Nick playful tease her about the she acted that night, both herself and Nick agree to blame the alcohol for the way she acted that night.

She placed the pillow back down to her lap. Her mind travels back to that night once more. She questions herself, wondering why she acted lustful towards him. She saw Nick as a close friend, almost like a brother. She did accuse hard the drink for her behavior, but did the alcohol also brought out more feeling towards him? Deep in her thoughts, she brushed her fingers across her lips. Judy wished she could remember more about that night. She wanted to remember the kiss she gave him. She wonders how it felt when their lips touch and how he tasted.

Her thoughts slowly cut away when she noticed her phone was ringing. She reaches over and took hold of her cell. Her heartbeat increased when Nick's name appears on the screen. She took few deep breaths to ease herself. Pushing her thoughts about the night towards the back of mind. Judy trying to act normal when she pressed the green button. "Hi-hi Nick. What's going on?"

Classical music was playing the background, but there was no reply. Judy was going to repeat herself until she heard a voice. However the voice she heard was not Nick's, it was someone else. It was female voice she does not recognize.

"Would you stop playing with your phone, Nicholas." The lady whined. "Pay attention to me and not your silly device."

Judy's heart almost split in two when she heard the lady calling out for him. Judy was denial at first. Maybe it was some mammal in the background calling out for this Nicholas person instead. That idea went away when she heard Nick's voice in the background.

"I was checking the time, Merry." he said. "Can I have my phone back?"

"Hmm… Maybe. If you give me something in return?" Merry replied.

"Oh? What is it you want from this charming fox?" Nick asked.

"A kiss." she ordered.

Judy immediately rips the phone away from her and hung up. A wave of emotion flooded her mind. She looking down at her lap as the conversation repeats itself in her mind. Skeptical at first, thinking maybe it was some kind of joke, but she knew Nick would never do this kind of a trick or any like that. Perhaps it is really someone else, Nick rarely refers to himself as Nicholas, however she recognized his voice. It was definitely Nick in the other line, but who was this Marry character?

"Does he have a girlfriend?" Those words trigger something inside her mind. Before she knew it, tears began to trail down her cheeks and into her hands.

I hope you enjoy this first chapter of my story. I do deeply apologize if there are any grammar mistakes. I tried my best to find them all. I will try to update soon and I do hope you will enjoy my story. Keep an eye for more of my work