Interspecies Trouble

by adorelovestories

Three years as friends, Judy has been thinking about Nick and her as, hopefully, something more. Nick is concerned for his Cute bunny, something has her distracted. Even before the incident. A two week vacation, after an incident, is just what these two need.

1. Chapter 1

Update to chapter file: The reviews, and i thank those who pointed out the lack of seperators that were previously not present, were very helpful and appreciated. Despite the failure, you guys were kind and remained constructive. I was using wordpad, and the seperators did not get put in because the site doesn't support some of the things used in wordpad.

I am now using LibreOffice, which i absolutely love by the way, and hopefully that has fixed the problems. I did put seperators and everything in, just didn't transfer over to the site. Thanks to all those that pointed that out, i actually didn't go back and make sure.

As for the I's being lowecase, LibreOffice doesn't mark misspells or bad grammar things. I will work to make sure they are not present, but no promises. I have just now started making sure that things are properly capitalized. Thanks again.

End of update information.

Ok, so i just could not start something for this film. Honestly, it hit me right in the feels. Hard.

Disney did a fantastic job with Zootopia. They made it look like a Disney film, but didn't do what they usually do as far as their films go. They made it look real, a true modernized world where animals evolved to completely surpass humans.

I loved it. Nick and Judy, honestly, took me away. As in, they pretty much kidnapped me, smacked my feels around, and then shoved me back in my chair saying. Yo, we are fucking awesome.

So, this story has some spoilers. I have seen the movie already. Before most, or all, of you could.

(dodges several items being thrown at me)

Watch it buddy, or i'll take your carrots away. (clears throat) Anyway, this is going to, eventually, work it's way up to some intimate time with Judy and Nick. However, i can't just waltz right up to the fun times like i did with my other stories.

No, i can not. I must work my way up to it. These two deserve no less. They deserve, a proper path to fun time. A path, that puts everything out there and changes everything about what they are to each other. A path, that only those who really are perfect for each other, and to stupid or scared to talk to the each other about what they feel and want, are worthy of.

That being said, please excuse any failure at grammar and any words that fail to represent things clearly. Such as hand, because they have paws not hands. That actually was the hardest part with this thing. I kept putting hand instead of paw.

Now, we all know that foxs have night vision. When light hit their eyes in the dark, they shine. I will be making sure that that is represented in this story. As well as Judys advantage with hearing, because she's a bunny and her ears are big. And fucking cute.

Woops, not suppossed to use that word for her. My bad.

That is all, good fun reading.

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I walked into the precint, noticing that Clawhauser wasn't at his desk. Which made going straight to where i needed to go all the more easier. I liked Spots, loved him like family in fact, but i really just wanted to know what was going on that i needed to come in for.

The papers could have been delivered by someone else, which added to my curiousity even more. Something was going on that required me to drop by to be told about it in person. It couldn't be Carrots, otherwise Spots would have called me crying about whatever happened.

Just like he called Bogo two weeks ago because of what happened to me.

I was still technically off duty due to the incident two weeks ago. I wasn't suppossed to come back, officially, for another two weeks. I was just here to drop off papers that cleared me for duty and speak with Bogo about something.

Possibly see Carrots, if she was still here and not already deep in a case or a patrol. She somehow managed to get back to work without missing a single day. I should have felt worried or even hurt, because she prefferred work over spending time with me. That was Carrots though, she loved being a cop and i doubt anything short of death would keep her from being one.

Besides, there was no way i was going to have her just do nothing but stay with me in the hospital. She was an active animal, i couldn't do that to her.

I passed Spots desk, heading left as that was the way to the Chiefs office. I knew the second that i entered the room, everyone that was still in the office would make a big deal about seeing me in the precint.

Which of course, they did. I did want to get to my vacation, though it was forced on my part but welcomed, with Carrots. I still couldn't stop the smile appearing on my face when everyone started clapping and greeting me with enthusiasm. A few standing up from their desk chairs. Apearing from their cubicles once they realized everyone was clapping for some reason.

"Wilde, glad to see you still have use of them legs of yours" Higgens joked.

"Nice to see ya Slypelt" McHorn greeted.

"Happy to see ya buddy" Delgato hollered.

I did a little bow, and my chest hated me for it. The wound was healed, well the doctors say both were healed enough that i could move. But it still hurt like hell sometimes when i moved my chest and my arm. Which was in a sling, i kind of liked it. Helped me out by having a easier place to put my sunglasses. As well as other things.

"Alright guys, It's nice to see you all as well. I'm sure life here was a huge bummer without your favorite fox. My cute bunny here?" I said.

A few laughed, knowing that i was pretty much the only one here that could call her cute. She still got offended by it sometimes, but it was always a playful act of being offended.

"Out on patrol, already brought in two animals, busted one of them for illegal gambling. Nice to see you are doing well" Pelthem informed.

He came over and gave me a pat on the back, along with a smile. The muscled wolf was one of the few that took sometime to warm up to the idea of a fox being a police officer. I'm sure alot more would have been concerned, if not for my involvement with Carrots before i joined.

I understood, after all i was a fox. It still hurt to know they needed to get used to the idea, but i welcomed that they were wanting to get used to it. I wasn't one to make a big deal out of things, so i just let things take their course.

"I should have known she would be out already, it is almost nine after all. Did you have any luck with that case four days ago Mendez?" I asked.

The Hippo shook her head with, you guessed it, a smile. Just like everyone else around the office was giving me. It was a welcomed site, but i wanted to get out of here quickly. I hated being treated like this just because i got shot in the line of duty.

"Yes, Finnick was not very cooperative at first. It took some interrogating, but we solved the case thanks to your helpful information and contact. He calmed down after we told him you said we could trust him" She informed.

I knew it would take longer otherwise, so i stayed for a few minutes saying hello to everyone. Offering some insight on a few criminals, telling them who they worked with and how they got things done.

Twenty minutes later, i had made it to the back of the room. About to walk into the Chiefs office. He had moved from the second floor shortly after i joined. Something about wanting a bigger office, and being closer to the cube farm. As well as his brand new car that was parked just outside his office window.

If you ask me, he just wanted to keep a close eye on his smallest officer. Carrots.

However, someone else spoke up before my paw even touched the knob.

"Nick, what you doing here little cub?"

I turned with a smile, glad to see one of the few animals that i had really missed. A small, well small for his species, panther. As usual, his shirt was untucked. He would have probably gottin yelled at for it a dozen times today if everyone hadn't given up trying to get him to keep it tucked.

Don't ask me how he accessed everything on his belt so quickly with it in the way. Because i don't know how he does it. I'm still focussed on how Carrots boot that stroller the second time she and i met.

Seriously, how do you boot a stroller?

"Furtner, i thought you had requested today off. What happened to your daughters recital?" I asked.

He stopped next to me, closing the file he was looking through in his paws.

"I'm helping records for a few hours before i leave for that. They pulled Torrez to help Hopps out, since you are on leave" He informed.

I was surprised, not because someone else was with Carrots. I knew that Bogo would have someone else with her. Not just because policy advised it, also because he cared for his smallest officer. The big guy had a tough appearance, but he was really soft inside.

"Torrez with Carrots? Now that is going to be interesting. My cute bunny likes to talk, and Torrez doesn't. It's gonna be boring for Carrots, or annoying for Torrez. What do you mean you're here to help records, they don't need help filing stuff. Are they getting lazy down there or something?" I said.

"No, they're down to one printer. The other two broke down, and on top of that all the computers crashed. All of their data was lost. I'm just going around getting things sorted out for them. I agree with you about those two, it is bound to be an interesting story if something goes down. Hey, i just found out from Clawhauser a few minutes ago that your request for that tranquilizer gun was approved. It arrived two days ago" He said.

Now that was reason for a fist bump, which he gave with a small laugh.

"That's just what i needed. Now i can really pull off the look i've been going for" I said.

I had put that request in two months ago, and legal had taken their time with it. I had to go through them for some reason. Apparently having a rifle with a thirty round mag was not used around here. Except S.W.A.T. They're special for some reason.

I understood why, as actual guns were outlawed and destroyed, or put in museums, long ago. The only guns that were still made now were Tranquilizers. There wasn't much use for a gun that could shoot thirty darts in five seconds, and had the range of a sniper rifle, unless it was a big situation.

However, even though every gun was collected. The same couldn't be said for the equipment that once was used to make them. Almost all of those were destroyed as well, but a few criminals had managed to locate the few pieces of equipment that existed. Or made there own equipment.

Hence, the reason why i was able to get shot. I had found one of those few criminals. I should have known really, that ferret had hinted he had some extra protection when i knew him during my old life.

"Not so fast little cub, they didn't just approve you to use them" He informed.

I gave a curious look, glancing at the coffee cup in his paw as he took a drink. I really wanted one of those right now. Mornings still got to me, even after two years. I just couldn't get used to them for some reason.

"Them? Plural, as in we got more then one tranq rifle?" I asked.

"Yeah, apparently you gave so many reasons as to why having a rifle would help in some situations that they couldn't just give you one. They sent thirty, and everyone has to put in fourty hours at the range with them before anyone can ride with them in their cars. if they want one that is. I don't see a reason for one, but i agree that we could use them" he informed.

Well, i guess that i should feel pretty good. I mean i had spent a week typing up my reasons for wanting one. Doing my best to keep things out, mainly the real reasons, and only put the things that proved useful and appropriate.

"Sweet, now i'm the animal that got rifles, that were thought unnecessary, for us to use" I said.

He gave another laugh, with a nod.

"Yeah, just another thing for you to cross of that bucket list of yours. I got to get back to work, you are coming to that dinner next month right? Claire has been wanting to see you, out of uniform that is" He said.

He held his paw out and i shook it. Claire was his wife, and a snow leopard. They were two of the few animals that married out of their species. It wasn't frowned upon, and ultimately the majority of the population didn't care. A few still existed that didn't like it, and a few of them acted out when they found animals that were involved romantically with another species.

Carrots and I have dealt with a few of them, getting them for hate crimes. Which the mayor always backed up because he was married to a Zebra. I still can't believe that lion managed to remain mayor. Especially after what he did to those predators.

Though, he was only doing it to help protect the city. So, i guess i should have seen him keeping his job.

"Carrots and I have already made sure we have that day free. We'll be there, wouldn't miss that delicious salad that mate of yours makes for anything" I said.

He gave a happy smile, glad to know i was going to the police dinner. I had went to it every time we had one. Which was usually every six months. Strange really, once a year would have been good. However, precint one is special. We get what we want, usually.

"Glad to hear it, see ya little cub" He said.

He gave a wave as he left, heading back to work. I turned back to the door, wondering if i could put a picture of my new rifle on my FurBook. Probably not, Bogo had did his best to scold me for putting pictures of me in several different poses around the precint when i joined. I doubt that it would have been so bad, if i didn't post pictures of every room. Especially the evidence cage. And the weapons locker.

I took them down, sadly. I shouldn't have posted some of them. I just couldn't stop myself. It was a little entertaining story after it was all done. Even Bogo laughed about it, and that was something.

I walked into his office, not surprised that the room was it's usual dark lit style. I think he had a grudge against lights if you ask me. On some occasions he opened the blinds on the windows, letting in light. Rarely did he do that. Only when he was working on some important case.

"Morning uncle Bogo" I said.

I smiled as he glanced up at me. He had gottin used to me just walking in, and i think he liked my carefree attitude about it. As well as his little nick name i have for him. Even though he never said anything of the sort. Not that he ever would if he did.

He didn't seem to realize that i had been gone for two weeks. Or he just didn't care that i had been. He was probably just keeping up appearances. As always.

After our little chat about how he treated Carrots, the second one not the first when he wanted to take her badge, i think he realized i wasn't the type to just back down. It was clear he respected me for it. Though, as expected, he would never say it. He did act like it though, which i guess is all that i could ask for.

That pretty much defined our relationship. He was the chief, but the two of us didn't act like he could get me in trouble for almost everything. He needed someone to watch his smallest officer, and he believed that i was the perfect animal for the job.

Which was true, i had the bullet wounds to prove it.

I realized that someone was sitting in one of the chairs infront of his desk. My smile fell, replaced by a surprised look. Sitting in the chair was a police officer. That wasn't what surprised me. Except for the tips of her tail and ears, which were white. As well as the thick black line around her eyes, which were brown. She looked exactly like me.

She was a fox.

Sitting in a chair infront of the chiefs desk. Dressed in a complete police uniform. Was a fox. She looked really surprised to see me for some reason. On the verge of excitement even.

"Morning Wilde, as usual you have forgotten how to knock. Say hello to Sarah Tails, she's fresh out of the academy. She's arrived a little early due to some miscommunication between us and the academy" Bogo said.

Sarah gave a small wave and I walked over to the desk, holding out the folder in my paw. Not able to look away from Sarah. I was, honestly, surprised. She was a fox, i shouldn't be so surprised but i was. Bogo took the folder, opening it up before throwing it onto the pile of other folders on his desk.

Not showing any sign that he cared what so ever.

"Hello, and you know you like it Uncle Bogo" I said.

The chief gave a grunt, dismissing my words, as Sarah continued to stare at me and i her. I knew i should stop starring at her, but i just couldn't look away. It was just strange to me. I was glad that another fox had become a cop. I had kept in contact with some of the animals at the academy. They had promised to tell me when a fox came in, and when one made it through.

I wanted to know if any others would try after me. I was glad, really glad. Almost so much that i felt the need to do a little dance in victory.

Last i knew only two foxs had started, and they didn't finish. Why didn't Howlthorn tell me one had finished? He should have at least been the one to inform me. After all i did prove him wrong the most and he liked that i did.

It wasn't that she was a fox that had made it to becoming a police officer that surprised me. It was the fact that i had not been told. Caught off guard. OK, a little bit of it was because she was a fox.

"I see you passed your psych evaluation, strangely" Bogo said.

Finally able to get over my surprise, i looked at Uncle Bogo with a smile. Wondering which two officers would get the painful honor of showing Sarah how things run around here.

"We all know that i'm crazy Uncle. No questions of concern? Not even going to ask how my arm feels?" I asked.

"Nope" he replied.

I shook my head, knowing that he really did want to ask but felt he shouldn't. He still had his tough appearance to uphold.

"Is this what Carrots didn't want to tell me this morning?" I asked.

He gave a nod, and i glanced at the fox in the chair. Finding that she was still staring at me. Now it was her turn to be creepy, i think.

"So she's talking to you again?" Bogo asked.

After i got shot, Carrots had decided to get emotional. No surprise there, a few tears were expected. I was a little surprised when i got the silent treatment for nearly a week after she realized that she should, for some reason, blame me for getting shot.

She would come to the hospital, only to sit in a chair next to my bed. Not saying a single word. Just glaring at me like she expected me to spontaneously explode or something.

She had decided to go through some tears after deciding it was time to talk again. Then we argued, and as always we ended up calling each other names before giving each other a hug. Besides the silent treatment, it was just another one of our stupid, yet much needed, arguements.

That's what we did when we got to a point where we just needed to clear things up. We argued, yelled and screamed. It helped us remain friends, so i couldn't help but admire it. Plus, i absolutely loved how her eyes would light up in fury. And her ears as well, standing straight up as if she was trying to make herself seem bigger.

"Yeah, gave a few punches to my arm that still hurt for some strange unknown reason. Must be the bullet wound i received" I replied.

He gave another nod, and i could tell that he was secretly glad things were back to normal between his two smallest officers. After Clawhauser told Carrots and I that he downloaded that Gazelle app. I started seeing his little signs, mainly because i started looking for them.

He really was a big softy on the inside of his tough exterior. So i did my best to let him know that i knew it. Not to much though, else that tough exterior would be tough on my pelt. Just enough to let him know that i cared just as much as he did.

"Officer Tails, You're not due to start for another two weeks. Care to stick around for today and meet everyone you can? Possibly learn a few things before you take tours?" Bogo asked.

I looked at the rookie, trying to figure out who she would be assigned to. Mendez was going to need a new partner soon. Heltfur was retiring in a month. The Hippo might like having a fox around. We're quick on our feet, and Hippos, well, not so much.

Tails gave a confident smile as she stated that she could.

"Wilde, i know you have plans to leave tonight but would you be able to stick around and show her around and introduce her? Only if you're up to it and don't need to pack for your vacation" Bogo said.

Now i was really surprised. Uncle Bogo was asking me for something instead of ordering me to do it. I pinched myself, confirming that i was indeed awake.

"I have already packed Carrots stuff and mine. We're all set for a week long fun time at her family farm. Are you seriously asking me if it's alright if i do something within the precint Uncle Bogo?" I replied.

He gave me a glare, but i could see the tiny bit of care in those tough eyes of his.

"Yes or no before i make it an order Wilde" Bogo threatened.

I put a paw up, deciding it best not to joke further.

"Alright, i can do it no problem. Who's she going to be assigned to? I'll introduce her to them first if they're here" I said.

Uncle Bogo did something that had me really concerned. He looked at me, with a smile. Not the smile he gave when cameras were around. A smile that said he was going to enjoy whatever it was he had to say.

This was it, he finally found a way to kill me that pleased him enough to act on it.

"You and Hopps will be taking her, on every case and patrol for one week. She's not the only one either, he should be coming back in any second now. He had to sort somethings out with Clawhauser" Bogo said.

Wait, Carrots and I would be assigned to her? No wonder Carrots didn't want to tell me herself. She didn't want to ruin the surprise for me. Hold up, there was another one. Was he a fox as well?

"We get to watch over two foxs?" I asked.

Uncle Bogo shook his head, that smile still present.

"Tails here has a brother, who has also graduated from the academy. Though he is not a fox" Uncle Bogo said.

A brother who isn't a fox? That would mean one of them was adopted. I wonder which one of them it was. Still, what animal was her brother. Leopard maybe, perhaps a tiger or a hippo? No, he had to be a wolf. We had been looking for another wolf to join for a while.

Pelthem would like that. We hadn't seen one join for a while, a few years before i joined. They were just rare, as they usually were more bussiness type animals. The legal kind or the illegal kind.

"Is that so, well i look forward to showing the two of them everything that Zootopia has to offer. I'm sure Carrots already expressed how thrilled she is when you gave her the news" I said.

Uncle Bogo gave a nod, his smiling going away. Probably dissapointed that i didn't react the way he had hoped. He gestured to Tails, and i realized a nickname that would sute her. Given the white on the ears and tail.

"They met her this morning before she left with Torrez. Officer Tails, Wilde here isn't one to be formal. I expect you not to follow him in that, same goes for your brother. I don't want you or him following Wilde or Hopps in how the two work together. They have their own way, and it's not something that i want anyone, especially rookies, doing what the two of them do. Is that understood rookie?" Uncle Bogo informed.

Snowflake, my new nickname for Tails, changed her look to a serious one. I wondered how long it would take before she stopped looking serious like that. Foxs weren't serious animals, unless the situation actually called for it.

"I understand sir, but if i may. Why are they working like they do if you don't approve of it?" Snowflake asked.

Uncle Bogo opened a file before putting his arms on his desk. Leaning forward slightly. I wondered which reason he would give her. The real one or the one that he told everyone else. The precint knew why we worked the way we did, it simply worked better for us. We got results faster and more efficietnly.

When we had to track someone down that proved able to evade us. Well, we used my contacts and Carrots relationship with the Mafia. Mr. Big and Fru-Fru were always glad to help. So long as it didn't harm their opperations.

Speaking of which, i just remembered little Judy's birthday was coming up in three months. Carrots and I would have to show up, both because we wanted to and to offer some legal protection. Birthdays with connections to the Mafia sometimes got interrupted. Rarely, but it happened every now and then. Carrots would want to keep a look out for anything. Probably forcing me to use Kevin the polar bear to my advantage.

"They opperate in such ways, when they have to, because they get results. They have connections, and those connections offer aid with almost every case that needs outside help. that is all i was say on the matter. Now, you may discuss with Wilde here about what he expects while i look through your brothers file" Uncle Bogo said.

Snowflake looked up at me expectantly. I shook my head as i leaned back againt Bogos desk. Thinking what to bring to the birthday party. Definetly not a rug, it was to soon for that gift.

"I'm going to call you Snowflake, if that's alright. It fits, given the fur on the tips of your ears and tail. So, why did you and your brother want to become cops?" I said.

Snowflake gave a smile, her eyes wide again. Looking very happy for some reason.

"He got the idea because of Officer Hopps. She proved a bunny could become one, so he wanted to give it a try. I accompanied him, deciding that if he could pull it off then i could. My brother and I started at the academy together. He got the idea last year, and eight months ago finally decided it was what he wanted to do. After talking me into trying as well. Can I just say Officer Wilde, it is an honor to meet you. You're a legend at the academy, you still hold all the records for the mile runs. You were the one that made me actually decide to go to the academy with my brother. It's really something to actually meet you sir" Snowflake informed.

So it wasn't Carrots that would be recieving the fan affection from her. It would be me, great. This was going to be so much fun. Yes, that was sarcasm. Uncle Bogo gave a grunt, and i looked back at him to find him looking at me.

"That true Wilde? You beat Hopps times on the runs?" He asked.

Snowflake spoke up before i could. Eager to say something it seemed.

"Not just the runs, he beat her times on the obstacles as well. Each one, except the ice wall" She informed.

Uncle Bogo looked at me, like he wanted a reason how i did it. He did look surprised at the news.

"Don't tell Carrots, she'll have me run each of the mile runs with her to prove it. Especially the fourty. That ice wall was rigged, just so you know. What animal is your brother by the way?" I said.

Snowflake looked surprised, like she didn't expect that question. Bogo went back to looking through the file infront of him.

"Well sir, i've been told not to tell you. You have to see for yourself, sorry" Snowflake replied.

The rookie had been instructed not to tell me the species of her brother? I already knew he wasn't a fox, so what other animal could he be that she was told not to tell me? I looked at Uncle Bogo, he shook his head.

"I didn't tell her not to, don't look at me Wilde. I have a file to finish looking through" He stated.

I looked at Snowflake, trying to decide which animal her brother was. Wasn't a fox, and the one that told her not to tell me was either Clawhauser or Carrots. Clawhauser probably would tell her not to tell me because he was a sheep. And there was no way that Howlthorn wouldn't tell me a sheep was joining. So that left Carrots, and the only animal that she would want to keep from telling me about.

I smiled, realizing the exact reason why she was so happy when she got up this morning. Humming a little tune as she made breakfast, waking me up from my spot on the couch. I had fallen asleep from the movie we watched, because i had been released from the hospital yesterday morning. Carrots didn't wake me so i didn't make it to my bed.

She seemed to happy this morning. Now i knew why.

"So your brother is a bunny, no wonder Carrots was in such a good mood this morning. Which of you is adopted? if you don't mind me asking that" I said.

Snowflake gave a small smile, looking pleased that i had figured it out. Bogo closed the file and put another on top of it before handing them to me.

"I am sir, i hope it doesn't bother you that a fox is related to a bunny" Snowflake said.

I took the file, opening the one with the name Theodore N. Tails written on it. Sure enough, a picture of a bunny in a police uniform was in the file. Unlike Carrots in her picture, he looked serious. No smile, only a serious set of brown eyes and laid back ears.

He looked a little thicker then Carrots, ok a lot thicker. He was chubby, but in all fairness Carrots was a very thin built bunny. I would dare say she was petite, but that didn't seem right. She still had some meet on her bones.

"It doesn't, i actually like it. Why, does it bother you Snowflake?" I asked.

I read through the file, realizing the the bunny was nineteen. His sister didn't look any older then that, so she probably was close to the same age. He had graduated middle of his class, looked to have tried just enough to pass. His scores were good, though i could already tell he needed some work before he could be trusted to work without any concern.

His times weren't that good, just barely touching failing. it was a wonder he even passed. Coultzer should have failed him, or at least driven him hard enough to fail. The big polar bear didn't like low times on any of her runs or courses.

I would say that even Howlthorn should have failed him. His accuracy was way off, i doubt he even tried much there either. The two probably passed him because of Carrots and I. They learned that any animal could really be anything so long as they tried.

That was it though, Theodore seemed to not have a care in the world. Just going through enough of things to pass by. Carrots would have to teach him to act more seriously about being a cop.

"No sir, i just know that some might not like a fox being a sister to a bunny" Snowflake replied.

I closed the file, opening the other one with the name Sarah W. Tails written on it. I quickly realized she wasn't like her brother. She graduated near the top, and seemed to have gotten all around good scores in everything. It was no where near mine or Carrots. Still, she seemed capable enough.

"You will find none of that here, and if you do tell me and i'll set them straight. We don't discriminate, even if you decide to start a personal relationship with an animal out of your species. This is Zootopia, and we will not permit any of that sort of stuff. Even some of us have married outside of our own species" Uncle Bogo stated.

"I agree with Uncle, I know Spots will throw a fit if anyone does it. If you have any problem with anyone treating you differently because of you being a sibling to a bunny. Let us know. I see here that your brother didn't try very hard at the academy, and that you were the opposite. If you accompanied him like you say, him dragging you along, why is it you tried harder then he did?" I said.

Uncle Bogo got up and went over to his coffe pot, filling a cup with the liquid that i suddenly remembered i needed still.

"Well yes he did drag me along at first. He was never one to take things seriously, but when he decided to start at the academy he started doing so. He did his best at first, but he quickly gave up. It took all i had to get him to try enough to try and pass. That's what he did, worked just enough to pass. I had hoped when he graduated that he would start trying for real again. I think he began to realize that making it to be a cop was harder then he thought. As for my scores and times, i tried hard all the way through. I hope he won't be a problem for officer Hopps and you. He is still trying to decide if this is what he wants, but i assure you that he will try" Snowflake explained.

I gave a nod, liking the answer. It was reasonable, after all i had went through some doubt at the academy. So some on Theodores part was reason enough for his low scores. Still, he would have to work harder to prove himself now. Carrots would make sure of that.

Low scores to her meant someone didn't respect what a cop was enough to be one. She was bound to ask him tons of questions about several different situations. Testing him a little more then she should.

I couldn't wait for that, because that meant i would get to see her acting tough and serious. She looked so cute when she acted like that.

"Good answer, i know how doubt can affect someone at the academy. Mind if i get some of that coffee Uncle?" I said.

The big Buffalo sat down in his chair, opening up another file as he sat his cup down.

"Help yourself Wilde, i don't have any sugar" He replied.

I got up and headed towards the pot. Sitting the files down on Uncles desk.

"You know that i take it black, no sugar or creamer. Snowflake, would you mind waiting outside for your brother. The Chief and i have a few things to discuss before i introduce you two to the precint. I will tell both of you what you should expect working with Carrots and I, as well as what i will expect" I said.

She stood with a thank you sir and walked out the door. Closing it behind her. I put a cup on the small table and started pouring coffee into it.

"What do we have to discuss Wilde?" Uncle Bogo asked.

"Carrots, and i know you noticed it as well so don't try and act like you don't care. Somethings been on her mind lately. It's still on her mind" I replied.

I put the pot back and brought the warm liquid to my mouth. Enjoying its warm taste. Uncle had one of those coffee machines where you could set the coffees temp. He hated hot coffee, prefferred to have it warm instead. I liked it to, allowed someone to start drinking it before waiting for it to cool down.

I walked back over to the desk, choosing to stand rather then sit. I hated those chairs. Always felt like they were cheap and filled with air more then wool. The Chief gave a deep sigh, knowing that i wouldn't leave until we talked about this.

"I know, i have noticed it as well. I thought it was just something she needed sometime to work through. However, it got worse for a few days after you got shot. For the record Wilde, i do care. Despite what you think about me given how i treated her when she first showed up" He said.

I put my cup down, wanting to focus completly on what has my partner a little distracted for the past month and a half.

"I know that you do, you and i have a unique friendship uncle. We both know that" I stated.

He gave a nod with a small smile. Showing a bit of his softer side now that the rookie was no longer in the room.

"That we do, since i know that let's cut to the chase. How are you going to solve the problem with Hopps?" Uncle asked.

I thought for a few seconds, wondering about which would help more. Her family or talking things out. Talking things out had failed, because every attempt i made at getting an answer about what was on her mind had failed. Her family would have to help me out with it.

"We are going to be with her family for a week, they can help me help her. If they don't within a week, we'll stay longer. I don't think it's affected her work yet, but i can tell it will. She won't talk to me about it, keeps telling me it's nothin. I can tell that it is not nothing. What have you noticed?" I informed.

He leaned back in his chair with another sigh, putting a few files to the side. Clearing the middle of his desk.

"She stares off into space some mornings, other times i have noticed it she was asked something and doesn't answer. I even yelled at her once just to test a theory, still didn't answer. To lost in thought, which tells me its something important to her. I don't know what it is, but i have some feeling that it's about you" He explained.

I was surprised, what had i done to make her act so lost in thought? It wasn't her birthday, because that was four months ago. Everyone had gotten her gifts. What about me made her go so much into thought that she didn't realize people were talking to her?

"Me? Why do you say that?" I asked.

"I caught her staring at your picture, i thought it was just because you had got shot. Until, she kept looking at it every morning. Sometimes while she was walking through the main door. I don't know what it is, but its something about you" He informed.

A picture of me? It was probably because i got shot, she was concerned about me. Still, it did leave questions about what was on her mind. If it was about me, that would explain why she wouldn't talk to me about it. It had to be something that she couldn't talk to me about because it was about me.

Yeah, i would definetly need Bonnie and Stus help with this one.

"Great, that means i won't be able to get anything out of her. Her mom and dad will have to be able to get something out. I know she won't talk to me about it if it is really about me. I hope it isn't something to bad" I said.

I grabbed my cup.

"What makes you think that it's something bad?" Uncle Bogo asked.

I took a drink from my coffee cup before putting it back down on the desk. How could it not be bad? If she couldn't talk to me, her closest friend, about it then it had to be bad.

"I'm closer to her then anyone, she said it herself. We talk about everything, and i do mean everything. If she can't talk to me about something, and it's about me, then it has to be bad. What could it be that's good if it isn't?" I said.

The Chief thought for a few seconds, before shrugging.

"I don't know, but don't assume it's bad just because she doesn't want to talk to you about it. Maybe she just needs to confirm a few things before she has enough confidence to talk to you about it. Don't jump to conclussions, just try and help her along. Don't push her into telling you, show her the reasons she can trust you. The reasons the two of you are such good friends" Uncle Bogo said.

I stared at him, a little surprised. He had just given good, no great, advice. Was this the same Uncle Bogo that the precint called Chief? Or was he abducted by aliens during my forced leave?

"That's, actually pretty good advice. You taken any medication Chief?" I asked.

He chuckled, grabbing a file from the small pile he made. Telling me he was done talking about this and that he had work to do.

"No, i just know a thing or two about animals. Just be your usual self, show her that your there for her. A bit of why she won't talk to you about it may be because she almost lost you when you got shot. She might just be afraid, and that may be the reason she doesn't want to tell you what's going on. Now get out, you have two rookies to introduce and i have work to do. Make sure your partner is back to her old self before you come back. Or it's your pelt i will hang on my wall" He explained.

I stood, grabbing the two files and my coffee cup, before walking towards the door.

"Always a pleasure Uncle, i expect to out shoot you with those new rifles we got by the way" I said.

I put a paw on the knob, before the Chief spoke up and stopped me from opening the door.

"Wilde" he said.

I looked back at him, wondering what was so important that he stopped me from leaving after telling me to leave.

"Uncle Bogo?" I asked.

"It's good to have you back and walking. You gave us all a good scare. Now, get out" He said.

I gave a smile as i left the room, closing the door behind me. The second that the door closed, Spots was infront of me asking me several things. He was speaking so fast i almost didn't understand him.

I glanced to my right, and found Snowflake and her brother standing there. She looked excited, while the bunny just looked interested. He didn't have the same expression he did in his picture. Maybe he was actually going to try and not just do just enough to get by.

He better not, that won't fly with Carrots. Tha's how my day at the precint started, with a hour long talk with Spots before i could even get to introducing the two rookies. As Carrots and I worked ten hour shifts, and she didn't come back in for anything. I only had the call that i had made to talk with her shortly after i got Spots to calm down and get the two rookies some donuts before she came in at the end of her tour.

After the call, i was in a slightly better mood. She had calmed my mind down, and i was looking forward to having a few weeks with just her, her family, and me. Oh, and my mother. Who had moved out of the big city and out to the burrows after i started at the academy. She wanted to make things easier for me, since i rarely visited.

In truth, she didn't want anything to do with me and my life that i had chosen. When she heard that i had started at the academy, she couldn't believe that the same fox she knew was actually friends with a bunny. I really surprised her.

When i walked into the room, a few that hadn't done so already greeted me, i knew one thing. I did enjoy being a cop, especially since i was partners with a cute bunny. It was good to be back in the building.

Now, i would have to wait for Carrots to get back. when her shift was over. at eight. Then, we would be on our way to Hopps farm.

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Torrez was inside getting some donuts and coffee while i ran a few plate numbers around me. Seeing if any of them belonged to someone we were looking for, or if any of them were reported stolen. I didn't recognize any of them, but i always liked to check.

If Nick was here he probably would have said something about it. It would have been just a joke, but lately his jokes had more of an effect on me then they used to. i had been worried, and really scared, when he got shot two weeks ago. Though, that wasn't what seemed to have changed between us.

I don't know about him, but i think i started to realize that we were really good together. Like, really good. Almost close to perfect, even with the fights. We sometimes have them, but rarely. Every four or five months, and they are not that bad. most times.

The last one, was before he had got shot. I had said somethings, really worked up. I still was mad at him, and it was for something so stupid. The dishes, which had been cleaned by him. Dried by him. Were still sitting next to the sink.

That's what started the fight. A simple question about why they werent put away. Then, it quickly became an arguement about how irresponsible he was.

It had never bothered me that he waited for two or three hours before putting the dishes away after he did them. None of his little lazy things bothered me before. He put things off for a few hours before finishing them. Like the laundry that sat in the dryer before he threw his clothes in his dresser. After neatly folding mine and putting them away neatly.

That was another thing that came up in the arguement. I had called him lazy and pathetic. All because he didn't care how his clothes were put away.

I don't know where all my anger had come from then, i was just talking without thinking. My anger rose when, as always, he just smiled that cocky smile and argued back. I loved that smile, absolutely adored it.

The arguement had ended that night with me slamming my bedroom door closed. Calling him irresponsible, untrustworthy and lazy. I don't know if he heard me, but i had also stated that he and i shouldn't live together if he was going to continue acting like he did.

I quickly felt stupid for it, and i'm sure that if he knew that i had cried myself to sleep because of the arguement. He would have came into my room and wrapped me in his soft furry arms. Saying he was sorry and that he loved how emotional i could be.

That was another thing that had been affecting me. How easily he could just hug me and be relaxed around me. He would pull me into his lap and wrap his arms around me from behind while we watched a movie. The same when we played a video game. Which is another thing he joked about. Saying a country bunny shouldn't love them so much.

So what if i was the one that bought them and begged him to play with me. I couldn't help it, they were addicting and a fun way to pass the time.

The next day, while we were on patrol, i didn't talk like i usually did. I could tell he was bothered by it, thinking that something was seriously bothering me. He was right, something was.

That something was him, and the change that i knew had happened. I had started seeing him as more then a friend. To me, he wasn't just my closest friend. I don't know when i started to see it, but i knew that i couldn't stop seeing it every time he smiled or joked.

I knew that he was worried, because that day he started asking me about what was bothering me. I wanted to tell him, i really did. I just couldn't, I didn't know how he would react. It was a serious thing, me thinking about us as more then friends.

For one, i don't think i trusted myself around him anymore. One minute we would be having a discussion about a case, and the next he would be flirty and touchy about something in our discussion about the case.

That was another thing that started bothering me. How easily he could change and be so fucking adorable in a single flippin second. He had no idea the affect that he had on me, and it bothered me. Because he was the only one that could make me feel so safe and vulnerable at the same time.

It bothered me just how easily he could make me laugh, be so comfortable. Then, have me in his arms in a warm embrace that could so flippin easily make me do whatever he wanted to do.

I was defiant most times, but he knew if he kept things going that i couldn't say no. he just made me feel so, vulnerable.

The other thing that bothered me, was the fact that he couldn't see it. He knew how comfortable we were with each other. But he just didn't notice that something had changed. It drove me crazy, because he was suppossed to be so attentive with me.

Honestly, he noticed everything with me. I had figured that out when he couldn't recall details about a case, except all those small details that involved me. He paid very close attention to me, so why couldn't he see that i was different now?

It would make things so much easier if he did, because i just couldn't bring myself to talk to him about what was bothering me. I was to scared, it could change everything. If he didn't want to be closer, then it could ruin our friendship. If he did want to be closer, then that opened the doors for everything else to change between us.

Then, he had to go and get himself shot by one of the only real guns that existed the day after we had the arguement. That just made me feel so much worse about it. Seeing him laying there, shot because he just had to put himself in the line of fire. Made me realize that one day he might not be there.

That i might not be able to see his adorable smile and those eyes that just made me feel so warm when i saw them.

Clawhauser hadn't helped much when we were at the hospital. Waiting for some doctor to tell us how bad it was. He was almost as worried as i was, though i was more emotional. He had let me cry in his shoulder, telling me that it would be alright.

It didn't help that he kept saying that Nick would be back to joking around with me, solving cases and taking in criminals. Flashing his glasses around like they were his symbol of authority.

That just reminded me how cute he looked with those glasses. How easily his jokes made me smile and blush under my fur. Bogo didn't help either, saying he would give Nick parking duty for being reckless and getting himself shot.

That started another arguement, one that Bogo had nothing to say in his defense. I just started yelling, saying that Nick had done nothing wrong and that no one should be punishing him for being what he was suppossed to be. A cop.

I had said several other things, and i honestly didn't know what they were. Bogo did, and so did everyone else that came to wait for news on Nick.

When i was finally able to see him, laying in that bed looking so weak and sad. All i could do was get up in that bed and lay next to him. Trying to apoligize and crying as he wrapped one arm around me. As always, he just smiled his cute smile and told me everything was going to be ok. That things happen and nothing could keep our friendship from being alive.

I pulled my phone out, and went to a picture of him. He was in his uniform, in the background was Clawhauser looking through things in the evidence cage. He had got in trouble for putting the picture on his FurBook, and i smiled at the memory.

He was always going to be like that, just going with the flow and enjoying the little things in life. Causing just enough trouble to get a few laughs and joy from life. I loved him for it, because that also made me realize how much i cherished what we had.

I scolded him for doing it, but joined in on the laughs as well. I could never stay mad at him for anything, and he knew it. There were several things that drove me crazy at times, but i always ended up laughing along in the end. Just enjoying the way he was. Thankful that he would always be there, making me crazy and happy at the same time.

When i realized, that i was to blame for him getting shot. I just couldn't talk to him for nearly a week. I just came to the hospital and glared at him. Angry that he just had to be a hero and protect me. In truth, i just wanted to dissapear for what i had made happen.

I couldn't bring myself to accept that he was no longer just a friend, and that one day we might be so close that i couldn't just look at him and not kiss him. I wanted things to change, but didn't want them to at the same time.

I was completely conflicted. Because i knew that if things did change everything would be different. It would mean more, and we would have so much more to talk about. More serious talks about us, and that the jokes and fun would change into something else.

Then he was back, out of the hospital and back to being his joking and supportive self. We had spent the entire day doing whatever he wanted. Which he quickly made into what i wanted to do. It felt good, having him back. Then Bogo informed me two new recruits had showed up, and i felt so much better. Because Nick was back where he belonged, and the rookies were a bunny and a fox.

Life just seemed so much better, yet i knew there was still something that needed to be solved.

Nick and I, i knew that i had to tell him. But i couldn't, especially since i knew how easily he could just be gone.

I put my phone down and looked out the window, thinking about what i could do to get the courage to talk to him. I just couldn't say hey, i flippin love you and want us to be mates. There was no way i had that much courage.

I knew what i needed, i needed ma. She always knew what to say to make me feel better. I would have to figure things out before Nick and I got back from our two week vacation.

I was glad that i would have two weeks with him, i had missed him being around the apartment. I had missed hearing his complaints when he got up every morning. I even missed how he complained about me making him try some food.

He was a vegetarian, but he hated some of the foods. Especially oatmeal and cereal. I had tried to get him to like them, putting crickets in both along with blueberries. He didn't like either. I smiled at the memory, i still tried to get him to like some foods that i liked. He liked a few, but most he hated. I had even tried getting him to eat carrots, which he did but refused to eat anymore.

When he came back to the apartment, it was just like it had been before i realized i wanted more with him. It felt good, laughing and joking around. My mood had definetly got better.

Until i got to the precint, and remembered that he had got shot. Everything that had been on my mind came back. I was back to thinking about us, and back to being scared about talking to him about it.

I knew two things now. One, i would have to tell him what i had been thinking before we came back from vacation. I would have to lay everything out and hope that he wanted more as well. Two, one of our arguements weren't going to solve this one. It would be a serious talk, one that we both layed everything out for both of us to see.

I would have to tell him exactly how i have been feeling, and everything that kept me from telling him in the first place. And hope, that he understood everything that had bothered me about telling him. That he would understand and nothing bad would happen from telling him.

I just hope that he didn't get angry at me for not telling him. He hated when i kept things from him. Because he didn't keep anything from me, and he depended on how much we trusted each other. He didn't want to think about things that meant some mistrust between us. He had lived a complete life like that. He didn't want to go back to that.

I understand, because the only one that he could count on back then was Finnick. Even he wasn't that good of a friend. Nick feared not being able to trust someone with anything and everything.

Which is why i feared telling him. He would probably hate me for keeping it from him. To him it might be nothing and a simple talk would have solved it.

I just didn't want to make him feel like he couldn't trust me anymore. I wanted us to stay close, and this was something that could change everything.

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, trying to think positive. This was Nick, there was no way he would let anything change between us. We had been through to much in our time together. We had been friends for three years. We were closer to each other then anyone else in our lives.

Think positive Judy, he'll understand. He'll try to be positive and let you down easy if he doesn't want to be closer. He might even want to be. This is Nick we're talking about after all.

"I'm right, i'm just being foolish. I can't honestly expect Nick to just throw everything we have out the window over what i feel. Besides, it's not like it's going to destroy him after i tell him what i want" I said, trying to comfort myself.

I decided right then that i was going to think positive and have some much needed fun while we were on vacation. It would be Nick and me at my family farm. I had two weeks to get the courage to tell him. A talk with ma and pa would definetly help, there was no way they wouldn't be supportive.

This wasn't like when i wanted to be a cop, which they were scared about. They supported me after i made it. And they were really supportive of Nick and I being partners after they learned how he helped me.

Everything was looking up, so i couldn't be doubtful. Nick would scold me for it anyways. I had to be confident like i always was. The only thing that could ruin our friendship, according to Nick, was a nuke.

My phone vibrated in my paw, and i looked down at it. I smiled at the name that had popped up on the screen. As well as the picture, Clawhauser was right. We really did look good together.

I swiped across the screen before putting the phone up to my ear.

"Nick, you hear the news?" I asked.

A small laugh from him told me that he did. I felt my cheeks get warm, his laugh was really something.

"Yeah, i did. No wonder you were in such a good mood. Having me back in the apartment and then getting told about the rookies. You had every reason to be so happy" He said.

"Don't get so fool of yourself fox, you weren't missed that much" I joked.

He gasped, and i could tell that he was faking being offended.

"Are you saying that my cute little bunny didn't miss her handsome fox?" He joked.

I bit my lip as i smiled. Handsome was one way of putting how i thought of him. I couldnt help but like that he called me cute, joking or not it just made me feel special. I wondered if he actually thought i was cute.

"Call me cute again and it will be the last time. For the record, i do think you're handsome, but that's pushing what i think of you. What do you think about them? You mind that they will be assigned to us?" I asked.

I heard some shouting, like someone was trying to get someones attention. It sounded like he was still at the precint.

"Alright, give me a few minutes. It's not like the whole building is going to explode or anything Spots" He said.

I laughed, imagining how Clawhauser would be acting seeing Nick back for the first time. He was worried almost as much as i was when he heard what happened. He still was just as worried. It would take him some time to realize Nick was alright and didn't need to be treated delicately.

"You know you like it Carrots. I think they will work out, at least Snowflake will. I don't know about your carrot twin. He didn't seem to have tried much at the academy. Still, being a bunny does present it's own obstacles so i guess he proved himself so far. I actually like they were assigned to us. Anyone else and i would say they wouldn't get the full run down of how to work around here" He said.

I felt better about keeping it from him. I wanted it to be a surprise for him. Sarah was a fox, and i knew that he had asked to be told about one joining the academy. I had asked them not to, and tell me instead. Asking them to keep it a secret. I felt so happy when they agreed to do so.

I wasn't so happy when they told me that Nick had beaten my times. I should have known that he had done so when he mentioned that he was better at the academy then a bunny. I should have looked into it, but just wrote it off as some joke.

Still, i was very surprised that he did, and that he didn't tell me. He probably thought i would make him prove that he did beat my scores. Which i'm still thinking about making him do.

"I think so to, and you know how doubt can affect someone at the academy. Especially a bunny, give him some slack Nick" I said.

"I am, but i don't think you will while we show them the ropes. He doesn't seem like one to try very hard. And you seen his scores, even with the self doubt you have to agree that you're going to be tough with him" He said.

I typed a few more plates in the computer. Trying to be somewhat productive while on the phone. I was still on duty after all.

"You know you like it when i act tough fox. I am going to be tough, he got low scores. Did you read the notes? they didn't think he would make it through and they were still skeptical about him becoming a cop" I said.

He gave a small laugh, and it sounded like he had put something in his mouth. Probably a donut, he loved them despite his jokes about cops and donuts. I felt dissapointed when the two plates didn't come back with anything but a few tickets. Nothing i could get them for.

"I did read them, and i plan on reading through them thoroughly while im here. Bogo wants me to help with some cases today before we leave. As for you being tough, i do indeed like it. Those ears just get to me. Standing straight up as if they make you seem more threatening. Standing tall on those paws of yours, that look so cute and small. I just can't get over how cute and adorable you look when you act like that. And your nose, oh the nose twitch. Seriously, how can you look that cute?" He said.

I laughed, feeling a little embarrassed. He knew exactly what to say to get to me. Maybe he did notice that something had changed. He didn't usually flatter that much. A few remarks about my ears, nose or paws. Never all three.

I was probably just looking to much into it. Nick was a flatterer after all.

"Stop, I get it. You think i'm cute and adorable. What are you doing helping out? You aren't cleared for duty yet and arent due back officially for two weeks. You better not be doing anything more then offering helpful advise" I said.

"So defensive when someone compliments you Carrots. I'm not doing anything but telling people who to talk to about things they are having trouble with. Oh, and guess what i just found out this morning?" He informed.

I felt a little relieved. At least he wouldn't be doing something that he wasn't suppossed to. For some reason i thought that he might forget about his still recovering injuries and go out in the field.

He sounded so happy, so it had to be the rifles that came in two days ago. Honestly, i didn't think he could get them approved. Our paw tranquilizers got the job done, and we didn't have need for something that could empty its magazine quickly. We always called S.W.A.T in when those situations popped up. We rarely had to use our paw tranqs.

He really did surprise me, in fact he had continued to do so. He really did make a pretty great cop.

"I know, those cool guns you wanted to get approved came in. Honestly i don't see how you managed that. And no putting a picture on FurBook, i know you were thinking of which one of your so called cool poses to use with it. If i find one picture, and believe me i'll be looking, its your pelt fox" I threatened.

He laughed again, and again i felt my cheeks get warmer. How the hell does one laugh has so much affect on me?

"Stalking me on the internet now Carrots? Relax, i won't. Maybe just one, and you know you like my poses. Don't lie, i know you secretly love them. You and i are going to put in time at the range, we have to have them with us. Trust me, you're gonna want them just in case" He said.

I did like his poses, actually loved them. Despite how stupid he looked, some of them looked pretty good. He looked handsome with some of them. Well, more handsome.

"Stalking really isn't my style, it's more of a predators. Like some dumb fox i know. Just so you know, i am not putting time in for a rifle that i won't need. Don't forget we still have to pack for our stay at my parents" I said.

He let out a yawn, never a morning animal. I kind of liked how he never got used to mornings. He always slept in whenever he could. He hated mornings, and it was sometimes very difficult to get him up. Somehow, he always got up just in time for us to get to the precint on time. Never making us late.

"Yeah, i really am better at it then a small cute bunny. If you don't put in time, then it's just going to be me looking cool you know. We don't need to go back to the apartment, i already have everything in my car. We can go straight to the carrot farm" He informed.

I shook my head, knowing that he didn't pack everything. I really didn't expect him to pack everything that i wanted to bring. Especially the clothes that i secretly wanted to bring and wear.

"We have to go back, but nice job. I still have things i want to take that i know you didn't pack" I said.

"Let's see i got your ipod, shorts and shirts that i know you would have packed. Underwear, as in panties. Pink really isn't your color, but they look good"

"Nick!" I screamed.

He laughed, and i felt really embarrassed. I should have known he would do this. He loved embarrassing me sometimes.

"I got your running outfit, and your phone charger. And even that dress you bought while i was in the hospital. It really does look good on you, judging from the picture on your phone i saw last night" He said.

I smiled, my cheeks on fire. He went through my phone and seen me in the dress. That stupid fox was going to get it when i saw him.

"Nick, you don't have everything" I said.

"Yes i do, that little book wasn't hidden very well" He said.

My smile fell, really feeling embarrassed right now. He didn't go through it, he didn't go through it. Please let me know that he didn't go through it.

"You didn't go through it did you?" I asked.

It was silent on his end for a few seconds. I wanted to scream. I wanted to just put the car in gear and go burn the book. Finally he said something.

"You know i wouldn't do that Carrots. It's your diary, i know better then to read anything in there. Besides, it's not like i'll find anything that i don't already know. Unless of couse you have secret fantasies about your favorite fox in there" He joked.

I felt releaved, glad that he hadn't. He was wrong and right, it did have stuff that he didn't know. Both about how i felt about him, and the fantasies. I won't lie, i did think about doing things with him. They started about the same time i realized that i started seeing him differently.

"I hate you so much right now" I whispered.

He laughed again, and i couldn't help but let a smile appear. I loved how easily he got to me. And how much i could trust him with something like my diary.

"Calm down Carrots, i got everything. Now we both have things to get to, so get back to work and try to have some fun with Torrez" He said.

I laughed a little, knowing what he was thinking about Torrez being my temporary partner. I kind of wondered why she wasn't back yet. The line hadn't been that long, and cops usually got quick service.

i thought about telling him right now, or at least starting the process that would lead to telling him. I couldn't keep putting it off, and i know that he was worried about whatever it was. He probably thought it was something bad, since i had kept it from him.

"Nick" I said.

It was silent for a little bit, save for Clawhauser asking Nick to get off the phone. Which he got yelled at for. Nick hated when someone bugged him when he was talking to me on the phone.

I hated how hateful he could be when someone did bother him. But i loved the fact that he didn't want to be bothered at all. It made me know that he cared more about talking to me.

"Not having fun with Torrez?" He asked.

I shook my head, holding back a remark. I needed to let him know it wasn't bad and that i would tell him soon.

"I know you have been worried about what has been on my mind" I said.

A few more seconds of silent. I heard him sigh before he spoke.

"I guess it's time to get serious" He said.

I held back a smile, hearing how worried he sounded.

"Yeah, i just want to let you know it's nothing bad. I want to tell you, it's just that"

I couldn't finish, not able to chose the right words. How could i put it in such a way that would make him feel better?

"You need time to figure it out before you tell me? Thinking a talk with your mom and dad will help?" He asked.

He really did know me to well.

"Yeah" I said.

Another sigh, and i knew that he wanted to ask questions. I just didn't know how to answer them.

"I don't know what to think Judy, honestly i'm a little scared. You've been a little distant, even before i got shot. I don't care what it is you have to tell me. what ever it is, you know i'm not going anywhere. I'll always be here for you Judy" He said.

I felt a lump in my throat, knowing that he only called me by my name when he was serious. Whatever he thought was bothering me, definetly had him concerned about our friendship. I felt good hearing him say that he would always be there. But it hurt knowing that i had worried him so much to question it himself.

"I'm going to tell you before we come back to work, i promise. Probably before saturday, i just need some time. Please just, be patient with me ok. It's not something that i can just come out and talk to you about. It's, for lack of a better word, delicate" I said.

"I understand, and i will be. Just, make sure you don't give me to much more worry Judy. The things that i thought were bothering you scared me to much already" He said.

I felt like crying now, because he had used my real name three times in under one minute. He never did that, and it made me feel so much better. It made me remember how valuable he was to me as a friend. how much he cared about me.

"I promise not to, we have a vacation together and i plan on making the most of it. I just want to let you know that it's about you, but it's not bad. What i have to tell you just isn't something that i have thought through yet" I said.

"I figured that much out after i talked to Uncle Bogo. He caught you looking at a picture of me a few times. Even said you got so distracted that you didn't respond to a few animals. Even when he yelled at you once" He informed.

Now i knew that he had been worried. He knew that my thoughts were about him specifically. Why did i have to be so scared and not be able to talk to him about it?

"I'm sure i gave him some concern as well" I said.

"Yeah, actually threatened me to make sure everything was ok before we got back" He joked.

I laughed along with him. Then it got quiet between us. Neither of us knowing what else needed to be said. I couldn't think of what to say. He would be patient and told me he would be there for me no matter what. What else could be said.

"Thank you for understanding" I said.

He cleared his throat, and i smiled at how uncomfortable i imagined him being. He didn't usually get emotional or serious. Hated doing either, and avoided acting like it if he could. With me though, he made an exception every now and then.

Another reason why i loved him. I was the only one that he actually let himself act differently with. Sometimes no jokes or funny remarks. Just words and comforting actions. He would probably give me a hug right now if he could.

"You know me Carrots, always one to be soft and cuddly. I understand, now that we have that out of the way i think i'll go officially introduce our new rookies. Getting a little to personal for my liking. Not that i mind talking to you and all" He said.

"Something wrong with my handsome fox? Getting uncomfortable just because we got a little serious. If this is how you act i wonder how you would react if i gave you a little kiss. Or is that to personal for your liking?" I joked.

I was trying to lighten the mood, and i think i failed misserably. Still, he laughed lightly. I don't even know why i mentioned kissing him. Probably because i really wanted to.

"You better watch it Carrots, a kiss might end in something more then you bargained for little bunny. I might just show you a thing or two" He said.

I was speechless now, i knew he was joking but it just surprised me. He never joked like that before. Sure he was flirty and his jokes did hit close to personal. But they never hinted at stuff like that.

Had he really noticed that things had changed, or was he just messing around?

"Would you now? I'm not sure that's appropriate for a predator to say to a little bunny" I joked.

He chuckled, and i knew i failed at getting more out of him.

"You know you love it Carrots. Alright, i have to go before Spots keeps bothering me and i smack him with my phone. Be nice to Torrez, and try to stay safe out there" He said.

"Like i'm the one that causes trouble. Stay at the precint, i'll see you tonight Nick" I said.

"We both cause trouble, mostly me. See ya later Carrots" He said.

I smiled as the call ended, thinking about how he had joked. Even if he didn't notice that something had changed. It was clear that he thought about us like that. Maybe he was open to the idea of us being closer.

I felt so much better with that thought. At least now i knew he didn't hate it. Perhaps, things weren't going to be as tough as i thought. I could certaintly trust him with everything. So why was wanting us to be closer any different?

I knew that i would still have to talk to my parents first. I needed to know what they thought about it first. I still doubted that i could find the courage to talk to Nick about it without talking to them anyway.

I felt so much better now, i should have known a little talk with him would make me feel good.

The passenger door opened, catching me off guard. I calmed down when Torrez sat down. Giving me a curious look as she closed the door.

"What?" She asked.

I shook my head, i should have been paying more attention. She handed me one of the coffer cups, the smaller one, before she put the box of donuts on the dash.

"Nothing, you just startled me" I replied.

She gave a grunt, eyeing me for a few seconds before she grabbed a donut. I took a drink from my coffee before putting down in the cupholder.

"You seem to be in a better mood. You talked with Nick it seems" She said.

I put the car in gear, and pulled out onto the street. I wondered when something would happen that required us to intervene. It had been quiet mostly, except for the two we had caught before nine. I was surprised at that, usually i didn't find two criminals before ten.

"Yes i did, and i have promised him some much needed time of fun" I said.

"This mean you're going to start talking again? Because i don't think i can handle anymore of that cute and pathetic talk about how Nick drives you crazy" She stated.

I gave a smile, knowing full well that i had talked to much about him today. He really had been on my mind to much. Mostly because i was worried about how he would take the news when i did tell him.

"I don't sound pathetic, and did you get those crickets on two of those donuts?" I asked.

She groaned, hating that i had asked her to get them for me.

"Yes, i can't believe you like those nasty things. I though your secret lover Nick was the only one that liked them. Even Pelthem hates them" She said.

I felt my cheeks get warm again. Despite the fact that she didn't know how i thought about Nick. She seemed to realize there was something more then friendship between us. Or at least, one sided on my part.

Nick had gotten me to try crickets, after i kept getting him to try different foods. When i forced him to try carrots, he agreed to try one only if i tried a cricket. Which ended in a five minute discussion that completely grossed me out. I didn't want to back down though, so i had no choice to try one of the disgusting things.

I didn't think it would taste that good. Good at all actually, and now i loved eating them. As a snack, nothing more. They weren't that good that i had to mix them with some of my foods. Just donuts.

"They taste better then they look actually. Nick and I aren't mates, we haven't even kissed. Don't jump to conclusions" I said.

She chuckled, putting another donut in her mouth. I stopped at a stop light, waiting for it to turn green.

"You don't deny that you want him though. Trust me bunny, you should totally kiss that fox. I see the way he looks at you, he might not know it but he wants you. In bed, i don't know about romantically" She said.

I rolled my eyes, knowing full well that Nick would never think about us like that. Despite his flirty ways, he wasn't like that. He didn't want some little fling in bed. He wanted to find a mate that was actually a mate. Not just for sex and fun without commitment. He wanted the whole package. All the commitment that comes with being with someone sexually.

I had to admire that about him. He wasn't one to just be with some animal like that. He wanted something special. Something meaningful. Like what i wanted with him.

"He's not like that, trust me on that one" I said.

"Oh so you've tried to get him in bed haven't you?" She asked.

I looked at her, wondering if she was serious right now.

"No, i would never sleep with anyone just for sex. What kind of animal do you take me for Torrez?" I stated.

She shrugged, and i looked around. Noticing that no other cars were at the stop light. Why wasn't it turning green?

"I don't know, just figured you bunnies liked sex. Your kind seems to have more children then any other animal" She stated.

Was she serious right now? Sure we had more children, but only because bunnies liked to have so many children. I know mom loved sex, but she didn't do it just because she liked it. She wanted more children. More brothers and sisters for me.

I mean, yes bunnies loved sex. Absolutely loved doing it. But we didn't just go around doing whoever and whatever animal we found. We did it only with our mates. The ones we loved. It wasn't just fun for us, we took it as a responsibility to enjoy our time with our mates every chance we got.

I know that's how ma looked at it. And many of my brothers and sisters looked at it like that as well. Very few bunnies had sex with anyone besides their mates.

"You have a very low view on bunnies Torrez. How would you like it if i just started saying the samething about tigers? Your kind just slept with anyone that they could?" I asked.

The look she gave told me that she was one of those tigers. I couldn't believe it. The quiet and tough tiger next to me was one to just lay with anyone.

"I would consider it an honor. I like to have some fun, and more tigers should do it. Practice makes perfect. After all, you can't honestly expect someone to just be happy with you having no experience in the bedroom during your first time together. When i find my mate i want him to be happy in that department. You should try it, and don't tell me you're a virgin. You're a bunny for crying out loud" She informed.

I really hated this conversation right now. Desperatly wanting something to happen to stop it. Anything, even something to do with Finnick or Duke. Maybe even something with Fru-Fru involved.

"That's gross Torrez, and for your information i am. I want my mate, when i choose one, to be my first. I am still young after all, so don't say i can't just wait" I said.

She nodded, and i took a drink from my coffee cup. Wanting to yell at the stop light for not turning green. Seriously nobody was at the stop light. It was just us, so why didn't it change?

"You can, you just turned twenty two. You have plenty of time, but i assure you that more experience with sex will make whichever bunny you take as a mate happier" She said.

I rolled my eyes, ignoring her. I didn't want a bunny, i wanted a fox. And i'm positive Nick didn't care at all about experience with sex. He told me himselt that he hadn't had sex. Which i honestly still can't believe.

"Trust me, i don't need or want experience before i take my mate. I'm positive he doesn't care" I said.

She choked on her coffee, and i realized that i had said the wrong thing. Judging from the surprised look as she finished coughing.

"Doesn't care? You already have someone in mind? Does Nick know about this?" She asked.

I growled, hating that i slipped up. I should have kept quiet. The light finally turned green, and I let go of the brake and pushed on the gas a little.

"We talk about everything Torrez" I said.

Before i could notice that one was coming, a car sped by from the right. I hit the brakes quickly, Torrez almost spilled her coffee. I smiled as i looked at her. Glad that something had come up, and glad that this conversation was over. For now at least.

"Finally, i was getting a little bored here" She stated.

She hit the lightbar and i hit the gas. Chasing after the speeding car.

We spent almost an hour chasing the car. The plates coming back to Flash, which wasn't right. He had sold his race car, but it was his. The plates probably weren't transferred into the new owners name yet. He could have just kept the plates, but Flash was slow so he probably didn't bother taking them off.

I felt so releaved when we caught the car, getting help from two other cars. They put a road block up and allowed us to corner the car. Forcing them to stop in a tunnel. I was also releaved when Torrez didn't bring up the conversation from earlier.

We spent the rest of tour talking about other things. Mainly her sex life, and how it benefitted her in so many ways. She didn't bring up Nick, but she made sure to try and convince me that practicing was the best thing to do.

I was very happy when it was time to head to the precint. Our tour was over, and it was time to start vacation. I couldn't help my smile when Torrez left quickly as i went into the precint. Seeing Nick talking to Clawhauser, the two rookies with him.

It was good to see him back in the precint. I had missed seeing him here so much. I had missed alot of his presence for two weeks. It was good to have him out of the hospital.

"Carrots, is your shift over already?" Nick asked, checking his phone.

He was in our cubicle, Clawhauser was sitting at Nicks desk across from mine. Nick was sitting on my desk, he rarely sat at his desk. Only when he needed to use his computer.

Our cubicle was the closest to Bogos office, which made it easy to see them as I passed the Chiefs office. Theodore looked bored, and Sarah, or Snowflake as Nick prefferred, looked very awake. I knew that she admired Nick, she told me he was the reason she joined the academy and wanted to become a cop because of him.

I doubt Nick liked the fan treatment. He hated getting alot of attention from animals. I noticed the box of donuts on Nicks desk and walked around Clawhauser to grab one. Not surprised that one with crickets was in their. Nick loved them on his donuts. I took it and took a bite out of it. Which surprised Sarah and Theodore.

"Just got done, what's been going on here? I hope you made sure Nick didn't do anything he wasn't suppossed to Clawhauser?" I asked.

He gave a laugh, and Nick pretended to be offended.

"Like i would do anything that i wasn't suppossed to. I would never go against strict orders from my cute bunny" Nick joked.

Theodore looked surprised again, because of the cute comment.

"I know you better then that Nick" I said.

Nick smiled his trademark smile, and i did my best not to blush. Thankfully my fur had done a pretty good job at hiding it so far.

"If i may interrupt" Theodore said.

We looked at him, as Clawhauser grabbed a donut.

"Go ahead little bunny" Nick said.

i got curious, Nick didn't seem to have a nickname for Theo. Maybe he didn't know what else to call a bunny besides carrots or whiskers. Which were my nicknames. He rarely used whiskers, usually only carrots.

"Officer Wilde called you cute Officer Hopps, doesn't that bother you?" He asked.

Nick looked at me with that same adorable smile. Expecting me to answer. Clawhauser smiled as well, but it was more of a that's so adorable smile. He really was a girly animal.

"Nick and I are close friends. He's the only one that i let call me cute. I'm sure you have already figured out that he isn't exactly one for being formal. He likes using nicknames" I said.

The two rookies gave a nod, and i noticed Sarah was staring at Nick. Who, looked to be ignoring her staring. I tried not to laugh about it, it just looked so strange to me. Nick ignoring someone because they were staring at him in admiration.

"Yeah, i did notice that. I didn't expect the fox that graduated first of his class to be like that" Theodore stated.

Nich looked at him, taking a drink from his coffee cup.

"I am a strange individual little bunny" Nick stated.

I had to agree with that one.

"Alright, i have to go home. I need some sleep, Nick it's good to have you back. See you guys in two weeks" Clawhauser said.

I watched him go, surprised. Usually he would say a few things before he left. At least show me the new update for the gazelle app.

"What's wrong with Clawhauser?" I asked.

"Nothing, he's just tired. He took it upon himself to help me with everything. Saying that i shouldn't do this and that. Even coping some files in the copier" Nick replied.

I looked at him, finding that i wanted to kiss him again. He really was so flippin adorable. Seriously how does one animal look so kissable?

"I hope that Nick here didn't do anything to terrible with you two. He show you around and everything?" I asked.

Theodore gave a nod, and Sarah spoke up.

"He showed us around, even let us handle the tranquilizer gun that we would be used for a little bit. Uncle Bogo even let him show us the darts and how many different types of tranquilizer we could use" Sarah said.

"WILDE!"

We all cringed, the loud voice of the Chief from his office scaring us. Nick ducked under the wall of the cubicle, and i waited to see if Bogo would come out of his office. After a few second, more like twenty, i was convinced that he wasn't coming out.

I gave Nick a glare, which he returned with a smile. Sarah and Theodore looked a little scared.

"Is he coming out?" Nick asked.

I shook my head, already he was teaching them bad things.

"One day you're back, and already you get yelled at. Honestly, i'm surprised you managed not getting yelled at until now" I said.

Nick continued to smile as he cautiously looked over the cubicle towards Bogos office. Seeing that no one was standing at the door, and it was closed. He gave a sigh and stood from his spot on my desk.

"OK, i am the only one that can call him Uncle. You can't do that, at least not yet. The Chief and i have a strange friendship. If you don't want to get in trouble, or have my pelt hanging on the Chiefs wall. Call him Chief, no nicknames" Nick informed.

Sarah gave a nod, still a little concerned about Bogo yelling. She probably was wondering how he had heard Nick. The Chiefs office was a bit away, and the door was closed. I gave up trying to figure out how he seemed to hear anything and everything when animals were talking about him.

"So you and Officer Hopps are the special duo?" Theodore asked,

I looked at Nick, and he looked at me. I stayed quiet, telling him he had to answer. I wondered how he was going to mess up next. He gave me a glare when he realized that i wasn't going to answer.

"Well, yes and no. We are allowed to do somethings that very few others are allowed to do. Only because of our continued ability to show results. Usually, so long as you can prove to excel at the job, you can get away with somethings. So long as it doesn't go against any rules or policies. I cause some trouble, but Carrots and I always follow the rules. At least that's what she tells me anyway" Nick explained.

I smiled, happy with his answer to the question. Theodore and Sarah seemed to understand.

"So, prove you can do the job and you can get away with somethings? Small things, so long as no rules are broken?" Sarah asked.

"Exactly, sort of like a reward for good work" I stated.

"Sweet" Sarah said.

Nick grabbed a bag that was sitting under my desk and put it over his shoulder.

"It's late and we have a long drive. I hope you guys are ready for the job, because if you're not Carrots here is going to make your life hell" Nick said.

He held out his good paw and Sarah took it quickly. Shaking it before Theodore did the same.

"I won't be to hard on you two, just enough to get you used to whatever you will come across dealing with civilians" I said.

I shook paws with them as well. Both said they were looking forward to learning from us and left, Sarah waving goodbye to Nick. I could tell by the look she gave him that she was swooning over him.

I looked up at Nick with a smile, both because he was back and because of Sarahs look. He started walking towards Bogos office, because his car was parked behind the building and the door was just down the hall from the chiefs office. I followed, and he gave me a interested look.

"What's that look for?" He asked.

"Just wondering how you feel about having a fox swooning over you" I stated.

He waved me off, before putting his paw on my head and ruffling up my fur. I pretended to hate it and smack his paw away. I actually loved the feeling of him doing it.

"I absolutely hate it, i don't like it when someone acts like that. She doesn't even know me well, all she knows about me is how i did in the academy and what you and i have accomplished being cops. It's creepy if you ask me, being infactuated with someone just because you admire their accomplishments and ability to do the job you admire them for" Nick informed.

I didn't like that a fox could possibly be interested in him in that way. His words offered some comfort though. I knew he hated animals like that, he absolutely despised anyone that acted a certain way without knowing the animal they were treating a certain way.

"So you don't think that she wants to know you in a more personal situation? A fox like yourself might just learn a thing or two about treating people more, sensual" I joked.

He actually looked disgusted by what i said. That also gave me some comfort, i didn't like this fox. She was possibly interested in my fox. My Nick Wilde.

"Are you serious right now? Don't kid yourself Carrots, i am not interested in getting involved with that fox. Or any fox for that matter. I am perfectly happy and content with what i have already. I'm going to put this in the car, then hit the shower. I haven't had one since i got out of the hospital" He said.

Again i felt comfort, but also a little curious. If he wasn't interested in a fox, and happy with whatever he meant by what he had, then that meant their might be a little more hope for me. I tried not to show how happy that made me feel. I had to stay collected, and not make a fool out of myself. Which i'm sure i will do soon, since it was killing me not being able to talk to him.

He stopped infront of the door, looking back at me as i stopped.

"I need to change and shower to, what's in the bag anyway?" I asked.

He pat the bag in question, opening the door that lead to the parking lot outside. The cool night air blowing in and saying hello. Making me feel a little cold.

"A few cases that Uncle Bogo wants us to look through. Something about not being able to track a few animals down. I also have the files on the rookies, just in case we want to look them over a bit more" He replied.

So we would be looking through case files on our vacation? Great, and i thought i was the one that loved the job more then he did. Apparently i've rubbed off on him to much, because i didn't want to have anything to do with being a cop for two weeks. It was called vacation for a reason.

"Alright, sounds good. Try to make your shower quick, i want to get out of here and get to the farm as soon as we can" I said.

He began out the door.

"I'll see ya in the shower Carrots" He joked.

I headed for the locker room, feeling myself blushing a little. If only he could just pop in and join me. I wish he would, but i also didn't want him to. I don't know if i could stop myself if he did.

A few others were in the locker room, getting ready for their shifts or finishing up from their shifts. Very few animals actually were at precint one passed eight pm. Only about fourty worked here at night.

I got out of my uniform quickly, putting it in the box at the bottom of my locker. That way i could remember that it needed to be cleaned. I grabbed a towel and turned on the water for the shower. Letting it warm up before i got in. I tried to be quick, but i found myself lost in thought again.

Nick and I had been very close for three years, we could talk about everything. Especially after he told me about what happened to his dad. We talked, and acted, so comfortably with each other. He was my most cherished friend.

What i wanted from him, was for him to be mine. Really mine. For the first time in my life, i actually wanted to be selfish. To know that i could roll over in bed and feel him next to me. To feel him pressed up against me, his chest on my back. Arms around me as we lay together. Sleeping, or doing something else.

I felt my paw hit my stomach, and i actually thought about fantasising about him in the shower. Actually imagining how it would feel while i touched myself. I hadn't done it, yet. I had stopped myself from doing that so far, and i really wasn't looking forward to doing that.

Yet, i wanted to right now. To just try and imagine what it would be like to have him touch me. To have him above me, my back on the bed and completely exposed and open for him to see and touch.

My paw slowly moved down, almost there.

What would it be like? Would it hurt a little? Would it drive me crazy in all the right ways? Would he be rough or gentle? Would he growl and be possessive while he did whatever he wanted with my body? How would his breathe feel against my fur as he held me in his arms?

So many questions, so many pleasurable possibilities. so much to think about.

The warm water ran down my back, my paw nearly there. I closed my eyes, just a few more inches. It's nothing bad, just a little fantasising. If Nick saw me now, knowing what i was imagining, he probably would have several jokes. He would make me so embarrassed just because he could.

I was actually going to do it, no more just fantasising anymore. I had broken my promise to myself. i could no longer stop myself, i just had to touch myself.

My paw was so close.

"Carrots"

My eyes flew wide open, nearly falling as i quickly pulled my paw away from myself. My heart was racing, both at what i was thinking and him being in here. Please tell me he wasn't standing just outside the shower.

I don't know what i would do if he saw me past the small little curtain that didn't even seal the small stand up shower. I was still very visible to anyone that stood on either side of the shower. I backed into the corner of the shower, trying to stay hidden.

"Nick, what are you doing in the girls locker room?" I asked.

I didn't like how my voice sounded. I sounded scared and pathetic. Like soemone who knew they were so close to being caught red pawed. How had i missed that somone had come in? Especially him?

"You're taking to long, you've been in there for about fourty minutes. It's nine thirty, come on i have to drive and i don't think i could stay awake if you take much longer" He said.

"Ok, i'm almost done. I just need to get dressed, just get out" I said.

I heard him chuckle, and it sounded like he was close. Judging by his voice, he was probably under the archway that led to the showers. Since i was in the middle shower, that meant he could have seen me.

"Hurry up Carrots" He said.

I heard the door open and close, telling me that he had left the locker room. I took a peak, making sure he wasn't anywhere insight before i got out. Quickly wrapping the towel around me. I continued to look around for him as i made my way to my locker. Even while i got dressed, he loved to hide and catch me off guard.

I didn't see him doing it now, since i was in the locker room and he knew better. Still, i was worried about him seeing me right now. I had to make sure. In my mind, right now he couldn't be trusted. For all i knew, he wanted to see me naked.

Which wouldn't be so bad, except for the fact that he was Nick Wilde.

I quickly finished up and headed outside. Not seeing him waiting outside the locker room. I walked outside, and found him waiting in the car. Having pulled it up to the door so that i could get in quick and he could start the long drive.

I opened the door, and found that he had a country station playing on the radio. Despite the jokes, he liked the songs. Even joined in on the singing when i first brought them to his attention.

I sat down in the seat, pulling the door closed with some difficulty.

"Did you have to come into the locker room?" I asked.

He shrugged as the car began moving. He looked a little tired, and i couldn't help but noticed that his fur was still a little wet. I had seen him just getting out of the shower before, and honestly i loved it. He looked so, good.

"It's nothing i haven't done before, why does it bother you now?" He asked.

I shook my head, throwing one of the coins from the ash tray at him. It was true that he came into the locker room before, and even brushed his teeth while i was taking a shower at the apartment. It didn't bother me before, but that was before i started looking at him differently.

"It doesn't, it's just i may not have been the only one in there. Where's the USB cable?" I asked.

He reached down between his seat, pulling my cable out from between his seat. I took it, and plugged it into the stereo before plugging it into my phone. The country music stopped playing, and one of songs on my phone began.

I quickly searched through, trying to find the new song from Gazelle that Clawhauser sent me. I found it easily, and it started playing.

"You seemed pretty concerned in the locker room. I thought you didn't care about her new song?" He said.

He pulled out onto the street, quickly gaining speed. He really hated long drives. I glanced at his arm, the one in the sling. Suddenly remembering that he was still recovering. Should he be driving?

"I was surprised, i didn't think that i was taking that long. I couldn't let Clawhauser know that i cared, otherwise he would have made me listen to it over and over. You need to take clawpelt, it's faster" I said.

He looked over at me, a smile on his face. I put my phone in the cupholder after making sure it was charging. Nicks radio sometimes didn't want to charge my phone, even though it knew it was connected and could play the songs that were on it.

"I know how to drive, after all i have been doing it before i was able to get my license. I know what you mean, he played it every chance he got. I think two tails have it memorized. I know that i do" He said.

I looked at him, suddenly getting an idea. If he had it memorized, then that meant he could sing along. He looked at me, probably already knowing what i was thinking.

"No" He said.

I put my paws on the center console, leaning over towards him.

"Come on, just one song. You're a good singer Nick, really good. Please, I'll start it from the beginning" I said.

He glanced down at me, and i did the one thing that i knew would get him to agree. I did my little nose twitch while i gave a pleading look. He looked away, giving a little growl. But he looked between the road and me several times. I could tell that i was about to get my way.

"I am not going to sing along to that song, i've heard it to much for one day already" He said.

I could tell he was breaking, so i let my ears droop down. still twitching my nose. Adding to my cute look that he could never say no to. He turned the car left, probably taking clawpelt like i suggested. When he looked down at me, i knew that i had won. He smiled and shook his head, still not able to believe that i had a way with getting what i wanted from him.

"Fine, but only once" He said.

"Yes, you should have known better" I said.

I grabbed my phone, and started the song from the beginning. The second the song started, i turned it up. Nick shaking his head, smile still present. I knew he loved how easily i could manipulate him.

"Manipulative bunny" He commented.

"Dumb fox" I replied.

He laughed, pulling onto the ramp that would take us straight on to the burrows. in two and a half hours, we would be at my family farm.

"It is definetly good to be out of the hospital, and back enjoying life with you Carrots" He said.

I felt my cheeks blush, and i was sure that his night vision wouldn't help see it. The car was barely lit up, only the dash lights. I knew that he couldn't see color with it, but i still wondered if he could tell if someone was blushing with his advantage in the dark.

"It certainly is Nick" I whispered.

I knew that he heard me, because he looked at me as Gazelle started to sing. He joined her, and i laughed as the song continued to play. Him and Gazelle just singing along. He was quick to act silly, and foolish. Which made me laugh harder. I tried to join him, but i was to busy laughing to join in for most of the song.

Even though he said just once, he sang along to a few more songs while he drove. Not Gazelles though, he didn't like her songs. Liked her as an animal, just didn't like her songs.

Before i knew it, i was sitting in the seat next to him. The seats were big enough to fit both of us, which made it all the more easier for me to get out of my seat and sit with him. The fact that i was smaller then him, made it easier for him to drive without my head getting in his way.

We continued to joke around, and he continued to sing for me. He really was a good singer, and it made me happy to have him back with me. Just doing what we usually did. Whatever we felt like doing. Just enjoying each others presence.

It felt really good when he let me lay my head on his lap, looking up at him as he drove. i felt so happy with him, and i couldn't honestly see him causing trouble for me when i finally told him that i wanted to become mates.

Before i knew it, i fell asleep with him singing a country song. One of my favorites.

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I pulled into the lengthy drive, not surprised that the house was dark. It was past midnight after all. The drive wasn't that bad, for the most part. Carrots had made it short, until she fell asleep.

I looked down at her after i put the car in park. Making sure to put the car off to the side of the drive so that Stu could get his truck out easily. He would probably be up before one else, as always. Bonnies car was parked next to his, a small car that could seat alot of animals.

I looked down at the little cute bunny sleeping with her head in my lap. I turned the car off as i smiled, she looked really cute right now. I turned the dome lights on before the dash lights and the headlights shut off, knowing it would hurt my eyes if they started adjusting to the lack of light. My night vision would start turning on, and it always hurt when light suddenly showed up out of nowhere.

I pulled out my phone, careful not to wake her. I couldn't just not take a picture of her. She looked to cute not to save the memory. I made sure my phone was turned down before i opened the camera. Quickly finding the right angle and distance before capturing the moment.

Knowing what she would do if she found out, i opened the photo locker app that i downloaded. Dialing the secret number into my calculator three time to get access to it. I transferred the photo into the app, and then put my phone back into my pocket.

Turning off the dome lights, i opened the door before grabbing her phone and putting in my shirt pocket. I stopped moving, taking another look at her. She seemed so peaceful, so fragile. So adorable and cute.

It was definetly good to be back with her, out of the hospital. Just being with her seemed to make life all the more better.

Glancing back at the three bags in the back, i decided they could wait till morning. With some difficulty, and pain, i picked Carrots up in my arm. Head on my shoulder, and my good arm under her. Using her own weight to keep her in place.

Getting out of the car was a little tricky, but i managed. I let my eyes adjust, waiting till the dome lights complety faded and no light was around. Walking up to the door, i found a note taped to it. I did my best to shift Carrots into my not so good arm, and took the note off the door.

Shaking my head with a smile, i put the note in my sling and bent down to get the hidden key. Which the note proved its location. After unlocking the door, i put the key back and walked in. Locking the door behind me.

I looked around, noticing no one was in sight. Figured as much, despite how worried Bonnie would have been, Stu would never let her stay up and wait for us. He always kept his phone close, and turned up, in case something happened.

Especially after he heard that someone in precint one got shot. From the story, it sounded like he was ready to rip anyone who got in his way to shreds.

I went over to the couch, and put Carrots down on it. Making sure that she wasn't going to turn over and fall off before i looked around again. I could take her to her old room, but that would probably make to much noise. Bunnies were known for their good hearing. Someone was bound to wake up. Besides, Carrots was already asleep and looking comfortable. I was to tired to really care about where i slept.

Looking at the furniture, which was bunny sized, i went over to the only chair in the room that i could be comfortable enough in to sleep. It was bought for Gideon when he visited, and several of Carrots siblings loved sitting in it. It was next to Stus chair, as they usually talked about bussiness and other things. The two chairs were across from the couch, a table in between. So i kind of liked that i wasn't to far from Carrots.

Sitting down in the chair, i quickly found that it was very comfortable. Just like every other time i sat in it. I looked over at Carrots, smiling like i always do when i look at her.

I had some time to think in the hospital, about what was on my mind before Carrots started getting lost in thought about what was bothering. Things seemed good between us, like real good. Almost perfect even.

I don't know why i started to think it, but i actually started wondering about what would become of us in the future. If we would stay friends, or if we would become more. It sounds crazy, a fox and a bunny. Not two animals you usually see like that. Even in Zootopia.

Still, i had to wonder. I mean we acted like it, at least to me we did. She and i were so comfortable with each other that she pretty much knew she could sit in my lap whenever she wanted. With me wrapping my arms around her. She usually did so, whenever we watched a movie or played one of her videogames.

What made me really start thinking about it, was about four months ago. she had grabbed a blanket and threw it at me, telling me to wrap it over my shoulders. She sat in my lap on the couch, pulling it around her. Her head poking out, and her leaing against my bare chest. She seemed so comfortable and happy then, and it made me wonder.

I knew now wasn't the time to even begin thinking about asking her about it. I mean we had joked around about stuff that involved us in the future. But never about what we would be then. Right now, something was bothering her, and i was determined to make her remember every reason that told her she could trust me. Know that i would always be here for her.

So that she could finally tell me what was on her mind.

"I'm here for you Judy, remember that" I whispered.

With that, i let my eyes slowly close, watching Carrots chest slowly rise and fall as she lay on the couch. Her nose twitching every now and then. Soon enough, i was lost in dream land.

Tomorrow, would officially be vacation time.

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I cried during that phone conversation. And nearly felt my heart stop when Judy got Nick to sing.

Fun fact, the Burrows are two hundred miles from Zootopia. That's pretty far. Whatever.

I love writing for these two. Don't expect this rode to intimate time to be short. I've stopped focussing on my job, terrible i know, to focus on these two. I just can't help myself. I love them.

You know, for a guy i can really act like a love sick girl when it comes to characters in a movie. But you love that about me.

Don't you?

Keep an eye out for an update, i hope to have one up quicker then usual. Which, is usually a while. I hope it don't take that long, because these two are constantly on my mind.

Oh, oh i almsot forgot.

There are theories about anthromorphic, creatures that walk on two legs, animals being able to get another species, such as one fox and one bunny, pregnant. I haven't read through them completely yet, but they look promising. I like it, because it's interesting. They aren't the same species of animal, yet their evolutionary progress into walking on two legs and not four, allows them to pretty much bang another animal outside of their species. And have children.

Say, an elephant with a lion. Terrible mental picture? How about a fox, say Nick Wilde, and a bunny, say Judy Hopps. Good mental picture? No, then great mental picture? There ya go.

I can't decide if i want to have them be able to or not. I mean, i love the idea. It just seems out of the picture to me. The chromosomes shouldn't be able to connect and function together. The DNA just isn't compatable.

Though, we don't even know what the DNA looks like when it come to an anthromorphic animal.

I need to start the next chapter, else my brain is going to kill me for not being productive with these. Review, i need to know people.

If you're angry that i saw the movie before it's release date into theaters. I am sorry. The internet just got filled with Nick and Judy, i had to watch it.

Stay sexy my fans. Adore, is going back to his computer.