AN: I have some story ideas that I have decided to place in a more chronological order at least for now. This one is inspired by a certain song. Let's see if you can figure it out!

It was Nick's last day before he had to leave for the ZPD Police Academy and was spending the whole day with Judy. They spent the day helping Nick pack, saw a movie, walked through the park and had a nice dinner just getting closer to one another.

Nick dreaded this day. He was excited about training to be a cop, sure. But he had grown a bit closer to Judy ever since they reconnected under the bridge those few months ago. They weren't quite serious just yet, but they were edging themselves closer each and every day. Nick had at least gotten rid of things he no longer needed as he was slowly but surly giving up his life as a con-mammal.

"Boy Officer Fluff, what a day it has been! One of the best I've had in a long time." Nick said after his last bite of dinner.

"I'm glad you enjoyed it, Nick. I just wanted to make the most out of your last day before you left for the academy. Think you can get up bright and early for it?" Judy asked.

"Well seeing as you're the first mammal to believe in me in a long time since my younger days, I'd say it wouldn't hurt. That's gonna be my new lifestyle, huh?"

"You got it, Slick."

Nick smiled at the remark. Previously, he wasn't one to get up early unless it involved hustling certain mammals at a certain time of day. He just wasn't much of a morning fox but he told himself he was doing this for Judy. Someone who came into his life unexpectedly, dragged him along into a case he once thought was just some poor missing otter but it wasn't until he saw that Mr. Big may have been involved did he take the case more seriously and thus he and Judy found it to be way bigger than just 14 missing mammals.

He could have just let Judy stand there and turn in her badge to Bogo right then and there as he returned to his hustling life but he didn't. He saw himself that night. He saw himself in Judy as it was clear to him that her world was crashing down much like how his crashed down and broke him many years ago as a kit who just wanted to be a Jr Ranger Scout. Wasn't long after when Nick told Judy, opened up to her about that. For the first time in his life, some mammal…SHE believed in him. She told him he's so much more than just a untrustworthy, sly fox. Their relationship had started to blossom from then on out and very slowly afterward, Nick saw just what Judy was talking about.

"I'm going to go shower. Do you plan on staying around or…?" Nick asked.

"Nick I…I want to be with you until it's time for you to leave."

This earned the bunny a tight hug from the fox.

"Ok, darlin' I'll be back in two shakes!"

Nick thought about all of that when he showered. How his and Judy's relationship truly started in that sky gondola, how they worked together with 10 hours left in the case and even months after when Judy apologized to him under that bridge. Slowly his true self was beginning to show itself to Judy. Something about her, he just really liked and he was going to dread not seeing her for months on end. He took several pictures, as much as he could on his phone so he'd at least have something to look at of her and her bright smile. God, she had the best smile. He didn't want to hurt her again nor ever want to see her cry. They weren't quite boyfriend and girlfriend just yet but they sure were dangerously close to it. He was doing this for her. She didn't have a partner at the moment and there was no denying they made a great team plus he'd see her on a daily basis. He saw how she was mistreated by Bogo and the other officers that night she almost turned in her badge. Despite that, she at least earned the respect she so deserved but it wasn't worth it to Judy because she had hurt the only mammal that eventually grew willing to help her out.

Once Nick was done, he dryed off and put a pair of boxers on. Judy was on her phone while she waited for her almost boyfriend.

"So…did you want me to sleep on the couch or-"

"Absolutely not, Judy."

Nick used her name. This was serious! Whenever Nick wasn't joking or being sarcastic he'd use Judy's actual name when he was serious about something.

The bunny's ears fell as did her expression a little. Though she was slightly confused yet curious. Her nose twitching as her expression showed her intrigue towards the fox's response. Nick loved the way her nose twitched. It was kinda cute.

Nick just pulled Judy into his arms in an embrace and he whispered:

"Cuddle with me."

Judy's ears shot up in surprise.

"Ar-are you sure?"

"Judy…I've never been more sure about this in my entire life. I know we're not…boyfriend and girlfriend just yet but…I think we're one step away and…if I'm going to be honest here…" Nick pulled away from Judy and knelt down to her level and kept a paw on her shoulder. Now they were eye to eye of each other.

"…I'm…I'm going to miss you sooooo much. I know it'll be worth earning that badge and helping you with cases, crimes and such everyday but I really really really like you, Judy. Like…a lot. I've given it a lot of thought and…I think we're about ready for the next step. I'll miss you terribly but…I want you to know that I'm doing this for you. I don't want you be alone and least of all with someone who doesn't get along as well as we do. You believed in me when others didn't and…I just can't thank you enough, Judy. So…cuddle with me so I can get as much as you beside me as I can before I leave."

Judy's mouth was open a bit in surprise but it turned into a warm smile and she hugged Nick.

"Of course I'll cuddle with you, Nick."

And so they both climbed into Nick's bed. Judy being held so close to her as she soon fell asleep. Nick on the other…paw, couldn't quite sleep because he wanted to drink in as much of this moment as possible. He did get some sleep and even planted kisses upon Judy's forehead, dreading the daylight as once the sun was up, so would he. The thoughts of Judy kept him up though he had about an hour or two maybe a bit more of sleep. He still thought he could manage. This was like…his ultimate sacrifice having to nearly give up sleep, by getting up earlier than he usually was.

It's all for her! He'd remind himself and just thinking of her…it kept him up stronger than his average blend of joe at Snarlbucks.

When the time finally came, Nick slowly and quietly broke away from Judy. Once out of bed, he watched her sleep. Her nose twitching as she dreamed away. She looked so cute! He could watch her for hours, but he had a train to catch so at least for 7 minutes did he drank her all in, even took a few pictures then kissed her forehead and whispered:

"I love you!"

Nick gathered his things and brushed his teeth, put on a ZPD t-shirt and sweatpants Judy gave him in his size and was about to make for the door until something caught his eye…

Judy woke up in Nick's apartment well after Nick left. It took her awhile but she soon noticed her fox friend was gone. She was sad that she missed him and silently cursed to herself that she slept in.

Sweet cheese and crackers, you're better than that Judy! You're usually up before him!

She sat up and yawned when she noticed her carrot pen on the nightstand. She didn't put this here! She turned it over in her paw, her nose twitching with wonder and curiosity. She clicked the pen on and heard Nick's voice emanating from her trusty pen.

"Good morning Judy! I'm sorry you missed me but I didn't want to disturb, wait for it...my girlfriend. That's right, fluff! You heard it straight from the fox's mouth, you are now officially my girlfriend, heh...You...You just looked so perfect there peacefully sleeping I didn't want to wake my little angel. I couldn't sleep because you were on my mind all night. In fact...

Here I am waiting, I'll have to leave soon. Why am I holding on? We knew this day would come, we knew it all along. How did it come so fast? This was our last night but it's late and I was trying not to sleep. 'Cause I know, when I woke, I would have to slip away. And when the daylight comes I'll have to go but last night I held you so close…This is way too hard...

God, I just...I can't get you out of my head, Judy. I'll think of you every day at the academy. I just...I just wanted to thank you again for being there for me and believing in me when no one else would. This is all for you, Judy! I'm doing this for you and I'm sure we'll be excellent partners in the field. Can't wait to bust some crimammals with you and...I love you so much.

Sincerely, your official boyfriend, Nicholas P. Wilde.

I love you, Judy Hopps."

Judy dropped the pen in amazement. He called her his girlfriend. She blushed and squealed with glee! She never knew Nick could be so romantic. Maybe she had something to with it.

I'm his girlfriend!

She thought to herself. She sure was going to miss seeing the big dummy for months but she knew too it would be all worth having him by her side in the ZPD. She allowed all the information sink into her mind before hearing Nick's message again then gathered her things and left Nick's apartment, locking the door with her own set of keys she once hustled Nick into getting her own set. She beamed and happily hopped her way around town as she kept thinking:

I'm HIS girlfriend!

AN: Well this turned out longer than I expected! I had a break last week so there weren't any updates but here's this! The next few chapters will be in a more chronological order. In general these stories aren't supposed to be in any order at all but I thought just for the time being, I'd couple a few together as if they made up a larger story. Did ya'll catch my song reference? The very song that inspired this idea? If You guessed "Daylight" by Maroon 5 then you'd be right! You've won a pawpsicle!

I hope to write the next chapters and have them all saved and ready to go at almost any time like I had the others and believe me, I have plenty of ideas brew 'n! Hope you enjoyed this one, try everything and BACK TO ADVENTURE!