It was another day in downtown Zootopia, Nick and Judy were on their lunch break. The two of them were in their police cruiser parked outside a fast food restaurant as Judy ran a plastic spork thru her salad picking up a piece of crisp lettuce, placing it in her mouth. Nick watched as she chewed making a somewhat adorable face. He brought the smoothie to his mouth taking a sip as the grey rabbit turned towards him.
"Thanks for treating me to lunch, salad and smoothies with my best friend" Judy said gesturing to the styrofoam container in her lap as Nick smiled.
"No problem Carrots, After our last case, I'd say you've earned it" Nick replied taking a sip of the plastic straw making a sound as Judy looked at him.
"Aren't you gonna get anything to eat?" She asked piecing up another piece of lettuce with her spork as he shrugged.
"Vivian said she was making me dinner tonight, I don't want to ruin my appetite" Nick replied as Judy nodded facing the windshield.
"Right, your girlfriend, How is that working out for you?" Judy asked chewing another piece of lettuce letting it set on her lap as Nick smirked placing his drink in the cup holder.
"It's a bit to soon to be certain to say, But I think she might be the one" Nick replied as Judy Closed her container setting it under her seat as Nick looked at her giving a gaze
"What, I'm not hungry... I have a small appetite, you know that" Judy replied as Nick handed her his smoothie.
"Want a sip of this to wash it down with" Nick offered as She gently took it. Judy brought the colorful straw to her mouth, placing her lips around taking a long sip of the blueberry flavored drink. the cold slush traveling down the back of her throat washing down the remains of lettuce. finishing her sip she handed the drink back.
"Thanks, Slick" she responded as Nick checked his watch. their break was almost over as he started the car driving off. Judy was silent, thinking to herself.
"Hey, Nick?" Judy called to the Fox steering the Car as he gestured.
"How come I've never met this Vivian girl?" Judy asked as Nick thought this over. Judy was right. Yes, he had told Judy a lot about his recent girlfriend, but they've never actually met.
"You never asked" Nick replied covering up the fact he never knew why he hadn't introduced them.
"Nick, as your partner and best friend I would love to meet your girlfriend" Judy stated as Nick sighed.
"I guess I could call her and see if she's okay with you joining us for dinner" Nick replied as Judy sat quietly the rest of the shift.
Judy seemed okay but in reality, she wasn't. She's admired Nick for a while, though for the life of her she couldn't pin an exact moment she found herself interested in the red fox that was Nicholas Wilde, she knew she did love him. She'll never forget the day Nick told her he was Seeing Vivian.
It was a Saturday afternoon, Judy was off duty as she was sitting on the bed of her apartment watching cartoons. despite being in her 20's she was still a bit of a child in her heart. she wore baby blue pajamas as had a bowl of Lucky Chomps on her lap. she ran the spoon thru the wet cereal placing them in her mouth chewing. halfway through her show, there was a knock on her door. Judy placed the bowl of cereal on her nightstand walking to the door. she looked thru the peephole seeing Nick in his off-duty attire.
Judy was quick to open the door as Nick chuckled.
"Cute PJs Carrots" Nick said as Judy realized He's never seen her in such attire before as her cheeks puffed a bit upset as Nick held his hands up.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to use 'The C Word' I was just surprised" Nick explained
"What a girl can't wear pajamas and enjoy Saturday cartoons?" Judy asked in defense blocking the doorway as Nick put his hands back down.
"Look, Judy, I didn't come to make fun of you, I need to talk," Nick said as Judy settled down.
"Please come in," Judy said escorting Nick into her small apartment as she gestured for him to sit down. even though they often teased each other they both knew deep down they cared for the other. Judy always wanted to be there for Nick as she sat beside him as she passed him the Bowl of soggy cereal.
"So Nick what brings you Casa De Hopps" Judy teased as Nick looked at her very seriously. usually, he would crack a remark but not today.
"Judy, I need to talk to you about a girl I like" Nick replied.