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Nick POV

Valentine's Day wasn't a day that I looked forward to. Either did my mother after father left. Knowing the reason why. She truly loved him and he loved her. They were perfect for each other and we were happy. Each Valentine's remembered her of him and it broke her heart. She smiled when I gave a gift to her. They did have wonderful valentine's and he gave her many wonderful gifts. They have been thrown out and I know the sad truth. She keeps them locked away. Always hoped that he come back and he never did. I never picked up on her sadness when I was a child. It was until I was in high school I saw the truth. Middle school I thought something was up. Just like any kid, I looked forward to valentine's. Knowing that I get cards and lots of sweets. Back then I didn't know the truth of how others see me.

Today is going to be a fun day. Since it is valentine's and that means we are going to have a party. I took the time to decorate my box and loved how it turned out. Make a wonderful sketch of roses and hearts. Knowing that's what valentine's is about. Holding my homemade valentine's cards in my paws. I made them and each one is different for my classmates. Knowing they will love what I made for them. Walking over to each box and place my card in their box or bag. Having a fun time pawing them out and know my cards will put a smile on their faces. I can't wait to see the valentine's cards I get from them.

"You will love this." I say

Placing my homemade card into Scott's box. Knowing he will like what I made for him. Looking around see everyone having fun. Some are giving away their cards or eating sweets from the snack table. Only having to paw out a few more cards. Before I decide to take a cupcake and will see what cards that I got. Seeing that Scott is talking to his best friend Joey. He was looking at me for a few moments before heading back to his friend. He was smiling at me. I know he was talking about me and my card. I know he will love it.

Walking around the classroom and put my remaining valentine's cards in fellow classmates boxes. Heading over to the snack table and take a cupcake. It has pink frosting and little heart candies. Along with a few pieces of chocolate. Walking over to my desk and sit down. Taking a bite of my cupcake. Putting it down and see Scott walk over to me. I see a smile on his face.

"Nick, thank you, for the card you gave me." Scott said, "You remembered that liked cars. You sketched my favorite kind of car."

"Your welcome," I say "of course, I remember that you do. I liked the project at you did on cars."

He walks away from me with a smile on his face. I knew he loved cars and loves sports cars. That's what I added to his car. Taking another bite of my cupcake and ready to read all my cards. Wondering what I got from my fellow classmates. Opening up my box and read each card that I got.

I never knew that he was going to throw out my card. That's what he was talking and smiling about. Because he didn't like me because I was a fox. Thinking I would give him a stupid card and he would throw it in the trash. Making sure that I saw it. Knowing seeing it would break my heart. He never did because he saw that I worked hard to make his card special. He did tell me the truth later and he did hurt me a little. He also told me kept the card. I haven't seen him since middle school. Only seeing one picture of him on FaceField. He had his dream sports car and was happy about it. I did congrats him and he replied to me thanking, me for not letting his love for cars die out. After trying to join the Junior Rangers it changed for me. Remembering a classmate threw away all my valentines and making sure she didn't get into trouble. Never got the chance to see those good cards. Only seeing the hateful ones. Middle school was worse and I hated it. The only cards I got were jokes and those were hurt my feelings. I did was rip them up and threw them away. Not letting them get to me. I started to hate Valentine's Day.

High school changed my view just a little. I still didn't look forward to it and dreaded the day. Like with most schools they had a special day for Valentine's. It was called Valentine Day. A day that roses and heart candy were pawed out. I did get a few and most of them were jokes and harsh to me. Once again others tried to hurt my feelings. I never showed my feelings to them. It was supposed to present a day of love. Just like Valentine's Day does. Yet I know that didn't really happen. At least for some mammals. The only good things about that day. I made sure that others didn't get left out. Knowing they wouldn't get a thing that day. The other good thing there was one rose I looked forward to getting. I knew she meant it.

Another day that roses and crush candy get pawed out. It has been happening all day long and I get sick of it. Four years of it and it's the same day. Already got four roses and three heart candies. I left them all behind since all of them were jokes. Give by bullies and others who want to mess with me. Just because am a fox. I try not show my feelings some of the notes I got really hurt. Knowing how others saw me. I ripped them up and tried to forget about them.

Walking around the school and still five minutes until my last class. Which is Art master and the last art class you can take. Having to take the other out classes and having the skill to get in. A class that I am looking forward to and always do. I love art and that class is my favorite. The teacher is great as well. She knows I have a real talent. I walk down the hallway and take the long way to class. Seeing how others are happy about what they got. A girl put a beautiful rose in her water bottle and is taking care of it well. The teacher is happy to see their smiles and how they are talking about it. The teacher looks up at me and smiles. Knowing I was the one to make her students day. I have been doing it every year. Knowing that students with disabilities would be forgotten. I made sure that didn't happen. Seeing them puts a smile on my face. The first, good thing about this day. I get to bring a smile others and make their day. Also gave some roses and crushed candy to students who were also going to be left out.

"I am happy to do it." I say

Walking over to the classroom and get there on time. Ms. Kava knows why I am little late to class. The class is small due to being an advanced class. Only having fourteen students. Ms. Kava smiles at me when I enter the room. She's a sea otter and great at art. Normally I am the first one here. Ready to do art. She loves what I do and knows I am a great mammal. Not caring if I am a fox. Taking my seat and take out my large sketchbook. We are starting a new project. I can't wait to get started.

"Class you know what to do and keep yourself busy." Ms. Kava said

Opening up my sketchbook and find the page I am sketching on. The page I am planning my next painting. Knowing it will be great. I begin to focus on sketching and want to get my idea out. Wanting this painting to be great. Time is pasting by and I will be finished with high school. My years at this school have been great. Better than in middle school. I am going to miss it here and most of my teachers. Most of all I am going to miss the art teachers and the classes. All of them treated me with kindness and meant it. I will do something special for them. There is a knock on the door and know the time has come. Time does fly by when you having fun. Only five more minutes until the school day is over.

"It is time." I say. Having a smile on my face. This the only time I looked forward to the cupids pawing roses and crushed heart candy. Watching the cupids walk around the room and passes out the roses and candy. A young leopard heads over to me and paws me a rose. "Thank you, for taking the time to give this to me."

"Your welcome Mr. Wilde." she said, "Isn't the rose beautiful?"

"Yes, it is just like you." I say. Her cheeks turn red and she smiles. She's beautiful and shows know that. She mumbles a thank you and walks away with the other cupids. I look at the rose it's a beautiful mixer peach and cream. The way the color mixes makes the rose beautiful. I hold it close and smell it. Picking up the note and read it. This one my real rose. This isn't a joke or meant to hurt my feelings. The other good thing I look forward to. "Thank you, Nick, for giving me a rose. Also making others day brighter. I know you are good hearted. I don't care how others see you. You're a great mammal and I know you will do good. From the girl you gave roses too."

That puts a smile on my face. Making me feel great as well. Only she figured out I was giving out the roses and the candies. The teacher knew because I told her. So she could get her students ready to get my gifts. She's smart like that. I will treasure this rose for as long as I can.

I told the others about what I did. After we finished high school. Some where taken by surprised and liked that I did it. One truly did love what I did and it make her feel good about herself. Making her realize that others do care about her. Her life is great now and she thanked me for doing what I did. I was happy to help out. I did keep the roses that I got from her. Until they became to brittle and they broke. I will always treasure those memories.

I did have a few dates on Valentine's during and after I graduated from college. They were good dates and they were fun. After Valentine's was just an another day to me. Just like with Finnick. He never liked Valentine's as well. We knew we could make a lot money on that day. Since it seems to be crash grab holiday. Sow we made special pawsicles and did make a lot of money. I figured that wouldn't changed and I would always have the same views on Valentine's.

"Thank you, for changing my views. Finding the feeling once again." I say

Knowing this year is going to be different and glad for that. Never thought I thought I would look forward to Valentine's. Since I grew to dislike it and felt it was another day. Until this year it changed and glad for that. Judy Hopps, changed my views of life. Making me look forward to Valentine's for the first time in years. I hustled her into helping me with a con and the next day she hustled me into helping her. Leading us to many adventures. Were became close friends and then became lovers. This is our first valentine's together. I want it to be special.

I am going to make this Valentine's special. This the first date I had on this day in years. This time it's going to be special and great. I will make sure that. We are going to have a wonderful dinner. Judy went to find Rosemary. So I have time to deliver her valentine's gift. Knowing she's going to love it. Like I know I am going to love mine. I can't wait to see what I got from her. Taking a long sip of blueberry tea and take a deep breath. Taking out the roses I brought for her. Getting from Otterton's shop. Barbara made them for me and I got them from the shop. Knowing she will love them. They present how our love is. Starting out as friends and falling in love with each other. The sketch does that as well. Walking around the station holding the roses and framed sketch in my paws. Along with the sketch that I made. Looking to see Clawhauser walk past me. Knowing he got some chocolate for Valentine's.

"She's going to love them." Clawhauser said, "You two are perfect for each other."

"Thank you, and I know she will." I say "We are perfect for each other."

Only our good friends know the truth. Chief Bogo doesn't know the truth yet. We don't know how he will feel about this. Not wanting to be taken away from Judy and given a new partner. Not wanting to work with another officer. We work well together and don't want to lose that. So we keep our special hidden bond a secret during work. Even when it's a hard thing to do. Walking over to her office. I passed by Bridget office. Seeing all the roses and gifts she got. Once again her secret admirer did well. I place Judy valentine's gifts on her desk and walk away.

I am nervous about tonight and I know it would go well. Looking down my phone. I know she will be at her office now. So we can get back to the safe house. We are still watching over Kiddo and it's going well. I wonder how her day was. Knowing she will be with them. I walk over to her office. Seeing that she holding her roses. That puts a smile on my face. I walk over to them. Judy looks up when she hears me. Smiling when she sees it's me. Putting her roses back on her desk.

"Nick, the roses are beautiful. Same for your wonderful sketch. I love them." Judy said, she walks over to me and gets close. I see the love of look in her eyes. Pulling my tie and pulls me in close. She kisses me on the lips and I kiss her right back. Not wanting to hold back our love right now. We are like this for a few moments our kiss is full of sparks and love. "I do like our blueberry kisses as well. You will love my gift. I will give it to you soon."

"I do as well and can't wait. I know I will love it." I say "So how was your day Kiddo?"

"It was great and I had a lot of fun." Aurora said

Glad she had a great day. Looking over at Kiddo and see a look on her face. The same look I saw on her when she got her mistletoe kiss. I know she got a special valentine's from the same boy. Who we don't know since she keeps it a secret. This is special to her and I can tell that. So she can keep it to herself.

"That's good to hear. Glad you had a great day and got something special." I say "I know you will have a fun time with Saffron."

Kiddo face turns red and turns away from us. Letting out a nervous laugh. I was right after all. Carrots and Rosemary saw it as well. We are right that she got a special valentine's. Her face tells us that she does even when she doesn't say it.

"Saffron and I will have a great time." Rosemary said, "Have fun two and tell us everything."

"We will and don't worry we will tell you." Judy said

Rosemary gives us a quick hug. Before she heads off. Knowing she will have a fun time with her sister. Like we are going to have a great night. Our shift is over and it was just a normal day. Nothing was major and only minor crimes. Carrots holds my paws and we walk together. Aurora tells us about our day and we listen to it. We know she got a special one from the mail. That's why she went fast to get the mail. Knowing it was from him. Ready to have a special valentine's together.

Today I am going to order Judy's flowers. Knowing she's going to love them. Deciding to get them at Otterton's shop. Since he's a good friend of ours. After Carrots and saved his life. We became good friends with the Otterton's. Just got off shift and heading over to the flower shop. Carrots is picking up Aurora today. So I have time to order her flowers. Before I head back to the safe house. Heading inside his shop. Which is in the Rainforest District. There is only one mammal around one of his workers. Seeing that Barbara is free and she smiles when see sees me. The customer is a red deer.

"Do you really give flowers to any couple?" He asked

Not liking where the is going. I know what she's going to say and he's not going to like it. Yes, they do flowers for any couple. The Otterton's have open minds and helps out anyone that they can. Their workers are the same way. If it does come down it. I will help them out. The girl remains calm and looks over at him. Having a smile on her face.

"Yes, it does and if it's bothering you that bad. Just leave and get flowers from someone else." she said, "We stand by what we believe in. Customers like you won't change that."

"How can you do it? Don't you think it's sick? How can the same gender love other? How could someone love different species? It's sick and wrong." he said, "You will lose business because of that."

Why do others try to take down love? Just because it's different from theirs. I know love is love. I have seen it and know it works out. Everyone should have a chance at love. Just like anyone else. Who cares that their love is different. This insults me because I am in an interspecies relationship. I truly do love Judy and she loves me. Our love is not sick or wrong. Our love is pure and real.

"No, we won't. For we are a popular florist store. We may lose a few customers but our loyal ones will remain."

He starts to lose his patient. I can see that he is. I walk quick over to him and grab his paw. Before he can grab Kit. He looks over at me and doesn't like it. Not just because I am a fox. But because I am an officer. He's lucky that I am off duty now. Or didn't do a thing. If he did I would have arrested him.

"You should keep quiet." I say "Why can't they have a chance at love? Love is Love no matter what. Even if it's the same gender or an interspecies relationship. I know love has no boundaries. It's what the heart decides and not the mind. No matter what you try to do. Love will find it's way. The right mammals will get together. True love never fails."

I let him go and he quickly walks out of the shop. Kit claps for me and I smile at her. Seeing that Mr. Otterton was watching the whole thing. They know the truth as well. Since they are good friends of ours. He knows why I am here for.

"Thank you, for defending Kit. We always get customers like that. Sometimes they get rough. But we will remain to what we believe." Emmitt said, "Your flower arrangement is free."

"I will help you out." Barbara said, "Wanting to help my best friend."

"Thank you, and I would help anyone out if their love was threaten." I say "Barbara, I want the best novelty roses. Yellow and red."

"I will do that." Barbara said, "Judy is going to love this."

Barbara is happy for us. If we need any flowers we come to her. Yes, Judy going to love her flowers that I will give her. Just like she's going to love the sketch I will make for her. Valentine's is coming out soon. I want our first valentine's to be special.

We are over at the safe house now. Our dinner date will happen in a few minutes. Everything is ready and I just have to set it up. Kiddo is going to help me out. Wanting to help me out. Before we sent her off to the Savage's. They are going to have a fun night. While Carrots and I have a wonderful night. I made our favorite and did it well. We are going to have a great dessert and I made it as well. It's going to be a wonderful cake. Or I hope it tastes well. I cook but not a good baker. Knowing Carrots will like it no matter what. She's awesome like that. A reason that I love her. She's getting ready for our date. Kiddo and are sitting in the living room. She's sketching in one of her sketchbooks. I am sketching as well. It helps me calm down. I am nervous and want to calm down. This night going to be perfect.

"You do know how to keep secrets well." I say

"Of course, after I sly vixen." Aurora said

"Also a cute creative vixen." I say

She has kept our valentine's gifts a secret. Just like with me she's talented at art. Kiddo is a sly fox and only when she has to. Whenever she was sly it helped her out. We know that we shouldn't mess with her. She can be deadly despite her age. Just like with Carrots. Adding more gray to my sketch. Deciding to draw us together. We have been doing art together. Carrots have fun with it and have gotten better. Like she has been teaching me to play the piano. I am better but have no music skills. Now I can play a few songs. I love playing with her. Just like she loves doing art with me.

"I am ready now." Judy said

Turning around and look at Carrots. She looks beautiful. Wearing a short sleeve red shirt, a long red skirt with hearts, and white sweater. I am wearing something nice as well. A nice shirt with red tie and dress pants. We are going to have a nice dinner date. Getting up and I walk over to her. Giving her a kiss on the lips.

"You look beautiful Judy." I say "You're always beautiful to me."

"Like you are handsome." Judy said, "Now I will give you your valentine's times gift."

"I will love it." I say

She gives me another kiss. I can't wait to get my gift knowing it's going to be special. She takes my paws and takes me over to the piano. There is seat set up for me. Aurora is sitting near the grand piano.

"This is going to be beautiful." Aurora said

"Nick, I wrote a special piece for you." I say "I wrote it from my heart."

"I know I will love it." I say

Giving her a kiss on the lips. This is a sweet gift that she will give me. I can always listen to it. Knowing I will have it on my iCarrot. She gets into position and begins to play a few moments later. Hearing wonderful music being played. Carrots is playing with her heart. I can see and hear it. I do love the song she's performing for me. Knowing this song is special and only for me. Something I will treasure forever. I listen closely and let it sink into my mind. This is so beautiful and I love it. Carrots did play from her heart.

"So what do you think?" Judy asked

"It was beautiful Judy. I love it." I say "This is gift came from your heart. Just like my artwork."

I give her a kiss on the lips and she's me right back. Aurora is clapping for us and has a smile on her face. She's happy for us. At her age, I used to think love was gross. Whenever it came on TV. I had to turn away. We breakaway moments later.

"It was beautiful," Aurora said, "your practicing paid off."

"Yes, it did pay off." Judy said, "So what about our date?"

"You only have to wait a few minutes." I say "I want it to be a surprise."

"That sounds good." Judy said

Putting blindfolds and earbuds on her. Playing Try Everything by Gazelle. Kiddo gets up and heads out with me. I get the food from the kitchen and head to the backyard. Where a table with two chairs has been set up. Our first one only going to be us. It is going to be special. Kiddo is setting things for our dinner date. Lights have been set up and candles as well. I light the candles and they smell nice. Having different scents. Decorated with hearts and flowers. It took hours it was worth the time. It is beautiful and she will love it. Kiddo and I get the dinner ready. It only takes a few minutes to do it.

"Thanks, for the help Kiddo." I say

"I wanted to help out."Aurora said," Your date will go well."

"Of course, it will and no spying." I say

She gives me a shocked look. I know she's playing with me. I know she would do that. With her best friend Faye by her side. Knowing they love to play spies and she cares about us. I let out a laugh she's a great kid.

"Alright, we will do no spying." Aurora said, "Anyway Jack would capture us."

He does like playing spy with them. After all, he gave them the idea to become spies. Getting that idea from his books. We walk back to the house and head inside. Carrots is still waiting and have a smile on her face. Knowing she's imagining our date. She knows it's going to be great and will love it. Taking off the blindfolds and earbuds.

"It is time for our date." I say

"It's going to be great." Aurora said, "I know that for a fact."

"I know it will be." Judy said, "Now let's head over. So we can start our date." Aurora looks over at us and gives her smile. She did help me out and knows how great it is. Holding out my paws and she takes it. I like her soft touch and we walk together. Aurora follows behind us. It only takes a few moments to get over there. Judy stops and I love over at her. Seeing a happy look on her face. "Nick, this is great. I love it."

"Your welcome and Kiddo helped me out." I say "I wanted our first Valentine's to be special."

"Thank you, Aurora you are truly kind." Judy said, "This will be a special night."

"Anytime and I will head over to them." Aurora said, "Enjoy your night lovebirds."

Kiddo is a great kid and smiles once again. The Savage's will be waiting for her. It will only take her a few minutes to get over that. We will tell her everything. Knowing she will love that. Still holding her paw and we head over to the table. I set her in the chair and push her in. Like a gentleman would do. She smiles when I do that and sees what is our special dinner. I take a seat.

"Thank you, Nick you are the best." Judy said, "This must have taken you a long time. Dinner looks like. I love chili and love yours."

"Of course, I am. Your welcome and glad to do it. It was worth the time." I say "I made something that we both love."

Taking out a fine bottle of red wine. Even those I rarely drink and she's the same way. I just don't like to drink and Carrots is the same way. Tonight is a special night. Pouring two glasses of red wine. She takes a glass and raises it. I do the same thing. Both of us has a smile on our faces.

"To our love which will never die. I will always love you, Nick Wilde." Judy said

"To our love which will never die. I will always love you, Judy Hopps." I say

We clash our glasses together and take a sip after that. We begin to have a valentine's dinner. Chatting as we eat our wonderful dinner. Talking about all the good memories. Laughing and having lot's of fun. Dinner tastes great and we are eating it right up. I made dinner well. This feeling is great and I love it. Spending time with someone you love is great. After dinner we have dessert. Carrots love the cake that I made. Saying it was perfect. It did taste great and glad I did well. It has been a great night and isn't over yet.

"Judy, how was our first valentine's together?" I ask "It was great for me."

"It was the best." Judy said, "We will have more wonderful dates and valentine's."

Judy said the truth this is only the first. We will have more valentine's. We will have many more dates. I can't wait for that. Our love will never die and we will always be together. No one will break us apart. She heads over to me and gives me a kiss. Feeling the sparks and love. I kiss her right back. This Valentine's Day has been great.

That is my short Valentine's story. If it gets any follows, favorites or reviews. I thank you, for that. I believe love is love. Unless its abusive or controlling. That love has no labels or boundaries. That love will always find its way. That the right people will get together. That love is powerful and true love never fails or dies. Until next time my readers.