(Wow. I'm actually surprised by all the favorites and positivity this fic got. Thank you, all of you. I appreciate it, I really, really do. Anyway, welcome to chapter 2. No lemon, but there may be some type of sexual content. But if there is I'll warn you before hand. Also, I know some of you were happy with Judy's personality, but just to warn you, it will change with each chapter. It'll help expand the story, and show you just how much not being with Nick hurts.)


Tick. Tick. Tick

Judy Hopps impatiently tapped her foot against the seat of her chair. Arms crossed, staring intently as the time went by so, so slow. It was almost five, which meant soon it would be time to clock out so the second shifters could take over and protect Zootopia for the night.

It was almost unbearable, watching as the second(time) hand ticked and ticked. She wanted it to be five so bad. That meant the work day was over, and she would be able to go visit her partner Nick Wilde. She wanted to make sure he was doing ok, and she was desperate for some type of contact.

"Officer Hopps!"

Judy jumped in her chair out of shock at the harsh, demanding that said her name. She turned around, and actually snapped into a salute at Chief Bogo.

"Chief Bogo!"

"At...at ease Officer Hopps. This isn't the military." Bogo sighed. Her enthusiasm was refreshing, and also extremely annoying.

"Oh, s-sorry sir!"

"I couldn't help but notice you're quite eager to leave. Hot date?" Judy felt her face and ears turn red. She wished.

"N-No sir. I'm going to...visit a friend after work."

"Hmm, and this 'friend' is Officer Wilde, isn't it?" Her blood turned cold.

"H-How did-?"

"Officer Clawhauser seemed very worried early so I asked him what was wrong. Told me you were planning to visit Wilde after your shift was over. Is that true?"

"Y-Yes sir."

"Hmm...Don't do anything stupid. I don't need a rape charged filed against one of my best. Unless you're into that type of thing."

A ringing sound entered the ZPD, and animals across the floor silently cheered and started to get ready to leave.

"Well then, time to le-." Bogo stopped himself when he realized Judy was already gone. He could see she was running towards the garage, probably going to take the squad car that was assigned to her and Wilde. "For the love of god don't do anything stupid."

(Squad car)

Judy felt her heart speed up as she maneuvered through the streets of Zootopia. She felt nervous, anxious even, what Bogo told was on replay on her mind. Nick wouldn't do that, would he? Clawhauser said if Nick had self-control she would be fine, and he did have good self-control. But even animals with good self-control eventually cracked under pressure, and from her understanding heat could cause some pain. But Nick being in pain hurt her as well. That, and not a call or text between them was driving her crazy...she would just have to take the risk!

In a couple of minutes she pulled in front of Nick's apartment building, which was just a few blocks away from her own. She didn't really understand why they couldn't live in the same building, but rumor has it them living in the same building would be "inappropriate" or something like that. Anyway, she exited the cruiser and locked it, before walking into the building. Heading towards the elevator, she waved to a weasel family that passed her by. Judy was a regular here, if Nick wasn't visiting her she was visiting him.

She entered the elevator and hit the number five button. The doors closed, and she was left to her thoughts as the elevator ascended. Her heart was beating as the elevator dinged with each floor passed. She yet relieved yet nervous at the same time. Relieved to see Nick again, nervous because of Benjamin's and Bogo's words, but she had confidence in Nick. She'd be fine. Right?

The elevator made one final ding before the doors opened. She exited and walked down the hall to room 109, Nick's apartment. She then softly knocked on the wooden door.

"Nick, it's Judy." No answer.

"You in there partner?" Still no answer. She pressed her ear against the door, and could hear heavy breathing. And, was Nick talking to himself? Sighing she reached into her rocket and pulled out a keychain, which held her own apartment, the key and keyless entry remote for the cruiser, and even Nick's apartment key, incase he ever lost his or he was unable to answer the door for her.

Turning the key she opened the door, and was metaphorically smacked in the face with a very strong smell. It made her feel, weird. Not a bad weird, but a weird, weird. Anyway, she saw Nick in his usual "at home" attire, sitting on the edge of his bed.

His apartment was similar to her new one. About medium sized with a small kitchen to the right, living room area in the middle, bedroom to the left, and a bathroom next to the bedroom. In layman's terms, everything was out in the open.

"Nick?"

"J-Judy?" Nick moved his head and looked out of the corner of his eye, and saw Judy standing in his doorway.

"I came to check on y-." She started to say, and even took a step into the apartment, only for Nick to look away.

"G-Get out." He let out a snarl, which caused her eyes to widen.

"N-Nick?"

"I said get out!" He snarled again, before letting out a whimper and getting under the covers. Her ears dropped, and she gave one last to the blanket covered Nick before closing and locking the door.

She leanded against the wall, her heart was beating fast and her face and ears were red from ambrassment. What. Just. Happened?

Judy couldn't comprehend what had just occured. Nick seemed so violent and, sad maybe? Him snarling kept replaying in her mind. It honestly frightened her, and she's never been scared of Nick before! Maybe this heat caused more pain and discomfort than she thought, and that made her even more sad. Knowing her best friend was going through unimaginable pain. She would just have to leave him alone, for now.

Sighing she started walking back towards the elevator, and let out a small sneeze as she pressed the "down" button.

"Must be allergies." She told herself as the elevator doors opened. She walked in, not even knowing of the drama that was to come.


(I understand this chapter isn't as good as the first. That tends to happen to me for some reason, the second chapter not being good as the first, and chapters three and onwards being so and so(50/50). I hope I didn't disappoint, and that you all will give this story another chance. Also, I will post a poll soon regarding this story, and I hope you all will check back to answer it.