Roses

Judy POV

I don't own Zootopia or any of the characters. All rights go to Disney.

Valentine's Day has been a favorite for me. Looking forward to the day every year. It's a day to celebrate love. Mom and dad also looked forward to the day. Since they got the whole day to themselves. The older Hopps did all the work. So they can have a day to themselves. They treasure each Valentine day they have together. Knowing they been together since they were freshmen in high school. They deserve it after raising a lot of kids. Remembering when I was grade school. We had a Valentine's Day party. We learned nothing that day and had a fun time. By giving out valentines to our fellow classmates. The teacher made sure that everyone got one from each classmate. So no one got left out. Those days were great and I had a lot of fun.

Today is everyone favorite day. Today is Valentine's Day and our classroom decorated for it. The class is chatting a lot. For we get to have a party and paw out cards. Meaning we don't have to learn a thing. I do like to learn but sometimes I like to take a break. Looking at my valentine's box. Which made from a small box. I decorated it a lot by adding lots of hearts and glitter. I can't wait to see all the cards I get from my classmates. Knowing they are going to like mine a lot. What doesn't kid love sweets? Having them all in a brown lunch bag. Which I am keeping in at my side. Don't want to lose sight of them. Mrs. Wise gets up from her chair and heads to the front of the class. She got flowers from her husband and with love mushy kiss on the lips. I don't like kissing and look away when mom and dad kiss. He's a teacher as well. But he teaches middle school science. Mrs. Wise is a great teacher and a pig.

"Alright everyone settles down." Mrs. Wise said, "Otherwise, we won't get to the party."

Everyone becomes quiet after that. We don't want that to happen. She does know how to keep us under control. There are some students that cause today. Even today they are being good. They don't care about getting the cards. They only want the sweets and to have fun. They don't care about learning and only want to have some fun.

"We are quiet now. Can we start pawing out cards now?"

"Thank you, Lauren, for being kind." Mrs. Wise said, "You may start pawing out your cards."

The class lets out a cheer and hearing them get out of their chairs. Picking up my bag and take out the brown bag. Starting to walk around the classroom to paw out the cards. Everyone is having fun pawing out their cards. Seeing the smiles on my fellow classmates. Putting my cards into what my classmates made. Each one is different just like everyone is different. My class has twenty-eight students and everyone is here today. So I am going to get twenty-eight different cards. I can't wait to see what I got. Knowing I will get cards. From the store and homemade. Placing my last card in Tom's box and head to the table. Where there are cookies, sweets, red and pink punch. Taking a sugar cookie that's in shape of a heart. Pouring myself a cup of pink punch as well. Walking back to my desk and sit down. Taking a bite of my cookie. Which does taste good and take a sip of the punch.

"Everyone gave out their cards and you may look at them now." Mrs. Wise said

The class lets out a cheer again. I take off the cover and place it at the side. Taking out my cards one at a time. Making sure I read each one and know who gave it to me. So I can thank, them later for their card they gave me. Really liking the homemade cards that I get. I know my fellow classmates have real talent.

I still have my cards from my childhood. I put them in a large box and it's in the attic. So I can always have those memories. Sometimes I like to look at those cards and remember the good memories. Middle school was different and I got cards from friends. Valentine's wasn't a big deal anymore. Just another day. Then came high school and everything was different. Valentine's was important again. There is a day for that which is called Heart Day. A day you could buy someone a rose or some chocolate. It's still going on and I love the idea. Remembering some of my old classmates got competitive with that.

Today is a Heart Day and that means roses and chocolate are being pawed out. This is tradition and is very popular. This our first year and we can't wait until each hour. To see if we will get something. Each hour there a few minutes set to paw out the roses and chocolate. Right now sitting in chemistry. We are learning something new. I'm not so bad at chemistry and get A's and B's. The top student is Barbara Gardner. She's great at it and helps out anyone who needs it. Of course, she won't cheat or do the work for them. She's not the type of student. We sit next to each other and are lab partners.

"We should be getting the delivery soon." Barbara said, "Class only has a few more minutes."

Looking up at the clock and see that class only has five minutes left. The flowers and chocolate only take a couple minutes to do. It depends on the size. I know this one going to take a few minutes. There are classmates that are going to get roses and chocolate. A minute later there's a knock on the door and the teacher answers it. Seeing three mammals dressed up as cupids walk into the room.

"We are ready to paw out the roses and chocolate."

"Go ahead and they have been waiting."

The cupids begin to do their jobs. Others have been waiting for this. Barbara and I have been looking forward to this. I have gotten a couple roses and chocolate. Getting them from good friends and others who gave them to me. I don't care how much I get. I am happy with what I have gotten. I also gave out some as well. Wanting to put smiles on other faces. Trying to give everyone a chance to smile on this day. So they don't feel left out. Sure it took a lot of my own money. But I don't care and know it's making someone day. Knowing at least two mammals in the class is going to get a lot. Both have been getting a lot and that won't change. If it does everyone would be taken by surprise.

I am talking about the popular hare and rabbit girls in our grade. There are four of them lucky for us we only have to deal with two. Unlucky that we have to deal with the worst. They want us to know that and make sure that we don't forget it. First the leader of the popular hare and rabbit group. Her name is Savanna Storm. The thing about Savanna she's beautiful and smart. She won't let anyone forget that fact. She hates Barbara because she knows she can be a match for her. Who never liked me and thinks am a freak. All because I want to become a cop.

"Keep them coming." Savanna said, "I am going to make a record."

Bethany is her second in command or second most beautiful. She's an Amami rabbit and is shorter than me by a few inches. Having short legs, small ears, and no tail. Soft dense silky dark brown fur fading into reddish brown on her sides and underbelly. Wearing her valentine time dress. Different from Savanna basically the same style. Whenever Savanna is gone she becomes the leader. She beautiful and athletic. She's captain of the soccer team. Her grades are good as well. Both of them have boyfriends and they are popular as well.

"Of course, he gives me the best." Bethany said, "He loves me a lot."

Just like I thought they get six roses and four chocolate bars. I can't remember how much they got now. It's hard to keep track of. I know they are keeping track of what they get. I get a rose and a chocolate bar. I say thank you, and the young mammal smiles at me. I place the chocolate bar in my bag. Got to hide them from my younger siblings. Not wanting to deal with sugar high little monsters. I look at the rose and smile.

"To my one and only love." I say

This is from my boyfriend and I gave him a rose as well. Smelling the rose and it does smell wonderful. Looking over at Barbara and smile. She has gotten five and is happy about that. Either Savanna or Bethany like that.

"I don't believe it." Bethany whispered

"No, it can't be." Savanna whispered, "How did the mute get more than us?"

I hate it when the call Kathryne Thomas that. She's a Hispid hare and is short as me and having short ears. Blackish brown fur on her back, pale brown on her chest, and white on her belly. Her upper fur is coarse and has a brown tail that is darker on top. Wearing a long sleeve brown shirt with designs and jeans. Kathryne is not a mute and does talk. She just shy and had an accident so talking is hard for her. Finding it hard for others to understand her. Barbara and I understand her just fine. Same for her good friends. I see a smile on her face. Seeing that she got eight roses and four bars of chocolate. Seeing a huge smile on her face. Two are from Barbara and me. Watching her carefully place the roses into a water bottle.

"Remember you assignment is due on Monday."

The bell rings moments later and everyone gets up from their desk. The last class of the day. Placing my books inside my bag. Holding my rose in my left paw. Walking with Barbara and we hear something that we don't like. Savanna and Bethany have ganged up on Kathryne.

"So mute did you give some roses to yourself?" Bethany asked

"Of course, she did she has no friends." Savanna said

"I do have friends and at least the like me." Kathryne said, "Not pretending to like me or is afraid." She spoke so clearly and with determination. Seeing the look in her hazel eyes. Even those she is short she's standing tall. Hardly anyone stands up to them. Even if someone does they pin them down. She won't let that happen. Knowing Kathryne well she's hard to knock down and will always get up. We see her give them a look. "Oh, by the way, I got twenty-eight roses."

That is a lot for a freshmen. I believe they only got eighteen roses. She leaves with a smile on her face. Leaving them stunned and speechless. She just defeated the popular girls. Which hasn't happen before. I know she will pay for that. Kathryne still won't back down. We will be there for her. Others will her about what she did. Gossip does spread fast just like in middle school. I don't like that because gossip is bad and some of it is not true. Barbara and I laugh and walk over to her. Despite her being friendly and doesn't want to hurt other feelings. She does know how to get to others. We high paw her and walk with her. She tells about each rose she got. We know why she got twenty-eight rose. It's because of her kind and caring heart.

I do remember those days. I did get a lot of chocolate and some roses. Also having boyfriends on Valentine's Day. We did give each other a gift and had a fun day. I misplaced or lost the gifts over time. One gift I threw out and with the rest of his stuff. The date was normal as well and nothing special to remember. I didn't find someone I could love. Not having a special bond with them. Just like my parents have. I never found the right rabbit or hare for me.

"This year is going to be different." I say

I know this year is going to be different for me. I figured that I wouldn't look forward to Valentine's Day this year. Spending time with my sisters Gayle and Kelli. Were we would have a single night together. While Kyra is out with her boyfriend. Going out to dinner and having fun. Gayle and I would have a few drinks. Since Kelli still to young to drink. She's a great paramedic at eighteen. Since I had no boyfriend and was focusing on my job. Yet that didn't happen and glad that it didn't. I found a special guy for me. Someone I have special bond with and I love with all my heart. Even those he is a fox. I truly do love him and know love has no labels. He will be my valentine time this year. I know he will say yes.

Nick Wilde is my valentine time this year. It has almost been a year since we first met each other. He was in a middle of a con and I thought he was up to something. That chance at faith lead us to many adventures. That we became close friends and recently became lovers. Christmas Eve was the night we confessed our love to each other. Finally telling each other the feelings that we were holding back. Kissing once again on New Years Eve at midnight after the ball dropped. Only our good friends know the truth. Our parents are happy for us. We have been on a few dates. Different from the nights we had some time together. This time it as a real date and we have fun.

I am going on a date tonight. The last date I was on didn't go so well. Now looking forward to my date. Having this good feeling. Of course, it's a secret for right now. Only our good friends and parents know the truth. Not knowing how others will feel. Not wanting bad views to ruin our special bond. Not wanting to be given a new partner. If it comes down to that. We don't want that to happen. Tonight is going to be a good one. We aren't going anywhere special and I don't need that. There will be more dates in the future. Where we will go out and have fun.

We are sitting a nice park. It's a nice clear cool day. A perfect day to head outside and enjoy yourself. Wearing a blue-gray sweater and black pants. Sitting on a picnic blanket a cup of tea lays next to me which has wild berry tea. We just had a good lunch and it was great. There are fresh blueberries to eat as well. Nick has been eating them right up. He sits behind me and gives me a kiss on the cheek.

"We are ready to start now." Nick said

"So you are finished with eating all the blueberries." I say "I have been waiting for you"

"For now I am." Nick said, "I haven't been keeping you long."

I let out a laugh looking up at him and give him a kiss on the lips. Our kiss tastes like blueberries and I like it. We are like this for a few moment before we break apart. I do love our kisses and the best I have. Knowing that Nick is the one for me. Knowing he feels the same way about me.

"That kiss was great Nick." I say "Let's start this date."

"All of our kisses are great." Nick said

Yes, all of our kisses are great. Knowing they full of sparks and love. Unlike what happened in the past. Knowing he feels the same way. In front of us is a large canvas. Nick has been teaching me to do art. I don't really have a talent. Remembering when I had to take an art class in high school. I passed and did alright. Never had a talent in art. I do enjoy it those. Aurora and Nick have a talent. He holds my paw and we start to sketch.

I have gotten better at art but it's not that great. Knowing I will never be at the level with Nick or Aurora. It doesn't matter and I am having fun doing art with him. We have our own stuff we are great at. Like I am good at playing the piano. Just like with my older sister Gayle. She was the one who taught me to play. Our dates have been great. Chief Bogo or fellow officers don't know the truth. We have been keeping it a secret since we came back from our holiday. Even those it's a hard secret to keep. Our feeling for each other is great. Trying too hard to hide those feelings during work. We don't know how they would react if they knew the truth. Nick and I don't want to be separated and given new partners. We work so well together. Someday we will tell them.

"Judy, it's nice to see you." Rosemary said

"Hello Rosemary, it's nice to see you as well." I say "How does your day look like?"

"Just hanging out with my sister. Either of us has a boyfriend." Rosemary said, "We are having a twin bonding time."

We will get off shift soon and it has been a slow work day. Rosemary is just like me and had boyfriends in the past. Just like with Saffron. Didn't find the right man for her. Knowing there is someone out there for her and for Saffron. They are close with each other and will have a fun time. That feeling must be great. We walk together and we walk around the station. Which looks nice for valentine's. A few decorations and flowers. I catch the scent of flowers and liking the smell of flowers. Growing up around flowers. One of my best friends is a gardener. Knowing she's busy today. Different officers have gotten flowers. Heading over to our good friend Cecelia Reid. Who's currently doing some paperwork.

"Hello Cecelia, and I see you got flowers from your husband." I say

Seeing the red roses in a vase. He got her twelve roses. Knowing that her husband gave her those. He was here earlier before he headed off to work. They truly love each other. She's taking him to his favorite restaurant. They are going to have a fun night.

"He did give me flowers. They are very lovely." Cecelia said, "He's going to love that I got him. We hadn't had a night to ourselves in a long time."

She does have three young kids. They can drive them crazy and they are great kids. I understand that and my parents feel the same way. They do love us and have raised us well. Sometimes they needed some time for themselves. Everyone needs time for themselves. Whenever they had a date night they had a lot of fun. Tonight they are going to have fun. Tonight they are going to their favorite restaurant and going for a long walk. To remember their younger days. Something they do every year and love to do it.

"So where is Bridget?" Rosemary asked

"I lost sight and her scent." Cecelia said

I look over at Rosemary and see looks at me. We know what she is talking about. Deciding to head over to her desk. Which isn't too hard to find today. Since it is filled with flowers and the smell is sweet. Understanding what she meant. It's hard to see where Bridget is. She hit the jackpot with roses and see that she got chocolate as well. Having a card as well. Looks like her secret admirer hit it big today. She looks up and heads over to us. Standing outside her office a few moments later. Wearing one of the roses on her right ear.

"Hello Bridget, I can see that your secret admirer gave the best valentine's gifts." I say

"Yes, he did and I love it." Bridget said, "Seeing all of this does make me feel loved. I only wished that I knew who he was."

I see the smile on her face. Knowing this secret admirer has made her day. He has been doing this for months. We all wonder who he is and when we are going to meet him. We already know he is an officer and just don't know who he is. Whoever the secret admirer is he's a great guy. Always finding a way to put a smile on Bridget face.

"That's great Bridget we are happy for you." Rosemary said, "Have a great valentine's."

"Thanks, you two and I will." Bridget said, "Have a great valentine's as well."

I know I will have a great valentine's as well. Not knowing what our date is going to be like. Whatever is the date is going to be great. Because all are dates are great and special. Rosemary will have a nice one with her sister. Looking at my phone and see our shift is almost over. It has been a slow work day. Nothing that is major and just stopping minor things. Nick went to get a cup of tea. I should head over to me her. Aurora will be returning home from school soon. We are still watching over her and it has been going well. It has been going well for her. We told her we would meet at the station. Before meeting up and heading back to the safe house. Rosemary and I walk to the front of the station. We see Fangmeyer taking someone to lock up. Looks like the criminal is trying to break free. Seeing the criminal is an older female lion.

"You got in my way. I so wanted to do it. You had to be good and arrest me." she yelled, "Their love is sick and wrong. A Liger is wrong as well. Just like any hybrid. I had to stop their love before it was too late!"

What was she going to do? I know it is bad and that's why she was arrested. Why do others hate hybrids? That makes no sense. They are special and not Mutts that others see them as. It just proves that we can live together in peace. I don't understand why others hate interspecies couples. It's the same love but loving a different species. A prey and predator couple is rare and unheard of. It has happened before and still has happens. Despite what others say about them. They still fight for their right to love. Nick and I are in an interspecies relationship. Our friends and parents support us. Most of my family does as well. There are a few that hate me. For me being in love with a fox. No matter what I will stand by Nick and will always love him. Love will always find it's way. Doesn't matter what love is. As long as it's not abusive or controlling. For love is love.

"You assaulted an innocent couple." Fangmeyer said, "Several witnesses saw the event and told what happened."

"I had to stand against interspecies relationships." she said, "It's wrong and sick. That care of fake love shouldn't exist."

Not liking what the woman is saying. She's insulting everyone who is in an interspecies relationship. Only thinking that her own options matter. That she is right and they are wrong. I will not let that happen. Even if I didn't fall in love with Nick. I still support interspecies relationships. For everyone has a chance at love. Everyone has their soulmate. It doesn't matter the species or gender. As long as that love is pure and good. I believe love is love.

"No, interspecies love is not fake. It is real love. Just like anyone else. Everyone has a chance at love." I say "For love has no boundaries. Love has no labels and love is powerful."

"I support interspecies couples." Rosemary said, "Everyone does have a chance at love."

I get what I wanted to say off my chest. Seeing Fangmeyer knows the truth and is happy for us. Knowing we are perfect for each other. That shuts up the woman and she doesn't speak. She knows whatever she say's we will fire back. She doesn't want to be insulted. Fangmeyer takes her away and she heads off to where she belongs. Too bad, she has to spend valentine's in prison. Rosemary turns over to me and gives me a paw five.

"You did great Judy." Rosemary said, "It's sad that not everyone sees interspecies couples the same way. I know their love is real."

"You did great as well. It felt great to do that. Standing up for what I believe in." I say "It is sad to think about."

Not everyone going to accept what happens. The world is always going to be divided. For the world is broken. Even those there are mammals that hate us and try to stop our love. There are others that stand with us and support our love. Knowing that we have a chance at love for everyone does. Aurora walks over to us and has a happy look on her face. Her class had a party and pawed out cards. Just like we use to have. If the woman saw her. She would say hateful things. Just because Aurora is a hybrid and she also believes in interspecies couples. Since her parents were one. A love between a Red fox and Arctic fox.

"Hello Aurora," I say "it's good to see that you are smiling. How was your day?"

"It was great!" Aurora said happily, "I had a lot of fun."

"That's is great Aurora." Rosemary said, "I remember the good old days."

"Those days were great." I say "Did you get a special valentine's?"

Her face turns red as can be. Just like the mistletoe kiss she got. She doesn't speak either. I say the look on her face when she walked over to us. I was like that when I got a special valentine's. I had that before. It was the letter that she got and took it away before we could see it. Knowings it's the same boy and the moments I saw the letter it was from home. Looking over at Rosemary and she sees it as well.

"I had a fun time." Aurora said quickly, "So what about your valentine's gift?"

"You have a cute face when you're blushing. Just like you fox kit look." I say "I decided to wait for you. Since you're a great friend of ours."

"Then let's head over to your office." Aurora said, "I know you got something great."

She starts to walk ahead of us. Aurora never told us what she got. Or never told who kissed her under the mistletoe. So she did get something special. Still having a smile on her face and her movement is lighter. Rosemary, I smile at each other. We know what is going on. Even when she tries to hide it. We walk behind her and head over to my desk. Where my valentine's gift is standing. Beautiful yellow and red roses. I see a sketch that he made. Picking it up and see it's framed. The sketch is wonderful picture of us together. Knowing that Nick put his heart into this sketch. I will treasure this forever. I truly love them and puts a smile on my face.

"Those roses are beautiful Judy." Rosemary said

"He loves you a lot," Aurora said, "The roses are perfect and beautiful."

"Yes, they are beautiful." I say

Heading over to the roses picking them up and smell them. Closing my eyes and remembering the great feelings. This what love feels like. Loving the smell and the way they look. Seeing there is a note as well. I pick it up and a huge smile appears on my face. These roses present how our relationship grew. First, we started out as friends and became lovers. Nick going to love what I got him. I worked hard on it and what I made comes from my heart. Just like with his sketch for me. Just like I love my valentine's gift. Nick, has done well and I can't wait until our date. Knowing it's going to be a wonderful and special night.

I wanted to make a Valentine's short story. It's going to be Two-Shot story. Two different views on Valentine's Day. One for Judy and one for Nick.