No turning back

Chapter 10

A/N: first off I'm really sorry I haven't posted anything new in awhile. But you know life happens. Here is a small chapter for you to tide you over. I hope you like it.

I wanted to address to anyone who may have been offended by Nick's lunch last chapter. I have since fixed it. But my stance at the time was there are predators and well they have to eat. I personally didn't see an issue with the thought of using what I did because as a society of predators and prey I'm sure they would have figured a way to make certain types of meals available to the clientele.

"Can I get another refill?" Nick points down to the small bucket of ice, well water now. His poor paw was still killing him. His day hadn't gotten any better. Bogo shoved him into a dank room to do back filing and organizing. It was truly a nightmare. Some of the type was so old and faded you could barely read it. So filing it was awful, and he had so many paper cuts on his paws that just looking at them he could feel the burn. This didn't help the fact that Finnick kept "accidentally" spilling his beer on his paws.

"Man you're gonna get frostbite on your paw."

"It's better than the aching throb. But I guess it teaches me to keep my yap shut. Damn Bogo, sadistic bastard."

"Drink more, that will help numb the pain"

"Yeah that's what I need more alcohol." Nick sighs "I miss Judy."

"You're hopeless, Nick."

"Maybe, but I would rather be in her company than yours." Finnick laughs loudly

"What? I'm not pretty enough for you?"

"Sorry Finnick, there isn't enough alcohol in all of Zootopia to make me want to kiss you." Finnick raises his cup in toast

"And thank god for that!" Nick took a swig in toast. At that moment he feels his phone buzz, using his good paw he checked it. It was Judy and he smirked at the message, typed the quick reply and chuckles.

After a quick stop at a shop, Judy now sat at a nightclub, dressed in a nice high-low cream colored light sweater tunic and black leggings, with her crew eating up every word of her date with Nick. The story just got them to her apartment. Then she paused to take a drink. She could see the awe and amazement in their eyes. As she recount the date, she herself was falling in love with him again.

"He really went all out didn't he?" Ben said while leaning over the table, staring appreciatively at Judy. She smiled and blushed a bit.

"Yeah. He always says he knows people. But after yesterday, I guess he had use some of his pull to make it happen." Fru starts bouncing up and down on the table.

"Ok, now for the good part. Come on, tell us everything." Judy shook her head, she didn't really want to share all the details. But seeing as Fru already told Ben about the nightgown she bought for Judy, which illicit a very girly like squeal from him, she guess she didn't have a choice in holding back.

"Well once inside I notice that things aren't the way I left them. I guess he got his pal Finnick to sneak in and set things up. When I walked in there was a peculiar bouquet of flowers and a bowl of blueberries on my breakfast bar."

"Why was the flowers peculiar?" Fru looks at Judy confused.

"Well it was a bouquet of Nighthowler and Carrots." This little fact turned her to companions into giggling school girls. She couldn't help but laugh as well, then she added "he said that in retrospect they are a pretty flower." After Clawhauser stopped laughing, something dawned on him.

"Hey aren't personal distribution of Nighthowlers illegal?" This made Judy flinch a bit. She did remember the new mayor making it a law saying that buying bulbs of it for personal grow was illegal. Only those who owned agricultural businesses could keep them. She quickly grabbed her phone and texted Nick

"How did you get your paws on the Nighthowler, Wilde? Aren't they banned in the city?"

"Silly bunny, how many times must I tell you I know everyone. But in this case, you know him too. I asked a florist friend of ours and he said he do it, just for you."

Judy had to think, did she know a florist? Of course her cohorts are staring at her wondering what the text from Nick said. Another moment passed and it clicked

"Otterton?"

"Ding ding! You're a winner, kid. I went to his shop to ask him if he one or two I could have for a gift, for you. He was the one who came up with the idea of the bouquets. I made a joke about the carrots and he ran with it. Saying something like. 'They will wilt before they can be useful', so he wasn't worried. Surprised it took you this long to even ask."

"It was Clawhauser who brought it up. How are you doing?"

"The paw is completely numb right now. But the paper cuts and headache from reading faded type in dark conditions hasn't ebbed just yet, Finnick thinks a couple drinks will cure all."

"Well don't go too crazy."

"No, I won't. I was actually thinking I would come over tonight after your done with the nosey twins."

"I would like that. I will text you when I am done here."

"Ok. I love you, Judy"

"I love you too, Nick"

She was smiling like an idiot after she got his last text. She knew that this was a new relationship, but hearing him, or in this case reading it, made her ridiculously happy.

"So what'd he say" they both said in unison.

"He got the flowers from Emmit Otterton. I guess he was more than happy to help Nick out since it was for me."

"Well yeah, you did save his life. I bet he would do just about anything in the name of Judy." Ben joked as raised a pretzel high in the air.

"Stop it, Ben." She looks over at Fru who was waiting for the best part. "Stop looking at me like that, Fru. Ok so once inside and I took stock of the odd gifts. Then we made our way to the bedroom where Finnick had also set up, candles and more flowers. It was very romantic." She left out Finnick's perverse gift. Somethings were better left unsaid. "He started to kiss me again and then he started to undo my dress. Which I stopped him and went to bathroom to change." She had stop because Fru was making a high pitch noise of excitement

"I'm so happy your wore it. I was afraid you were going to chicken out."

"I guess really did want to see his reaction." She looked over at Clawhauser "if you'd rather not hear the rest, it's ok. I mean we do work together."

"Are you KIDDING? I've been waiting for you two to hook up since he got here from the academy. Dish away." Judy picked up a cocktail napkin and started to rip little piece off. If she was going to have divulge this kind of information she wasn't going to be able to look at them while she did it. Sensing Judy's uneasiness, Fru asked

"Ok so did he force himself on you or what?"

"Oh no. He actually um took care of me first." She recounted the tenderness and the many amazing sexual experiences she received from him. Not looking up once. When she finished. Clawhauser was blushing and Fru was fanning herself with coaster. First to speak was Fru

"He didn't lie then, did he?" This snapped Judy out of her ravine.

"Huh?"

"When he told you he was a prideful fox." She remembered the conversation in the car and him saying that some guys took pride in making sure their partners were satisfied. She simply shook her head and looked back at the mess of torn napkin on the table. She went back to day dreaming while Fru and Ben started chatting on about things. It wasn't until she heard Clawhauser's loud "ooh" that she snapped back to reality.

"I think you're right Fru. It won't be long. They be married and popping out little ones left and right."

"Whoa. Let's slow down. We've had one date..."

"A very successful date." Fru added

"Well yes, but. We haven't told our parents and with the way Bogo acted. I don't know if I will be expecting the same from either of our parents. I love him, I really do. But I want to be able to enjoy things before I start making plans for the future."

"Like he hasn't. He's building a nest egg for you guys. Has been for god knows how long. I mean the ice cream deal seems like a profit maker." Ben exclaimed. She couldn't argue that. When he told her the money was for their future, she was over run with emotions

"Even so, I don't want to rush this. And if he is the one..."

"He is." They said in unison again. She blushed at their certainty.

"Then I want to enjoy the journey. I'm sure Nick will make it exciting." They stared at her with wide eyes.

With all the chatting done, they had a drink or two more and then Judy was deposited back at her apartment. She pulled out her phone from her purse before she grabbed her keys to open the door. A small reached her lips as she read the new text.

A/N: not a cliffy. I swear. I just wanted to end this chapter before she and Nick get to be alone again. And there may be some citrus in the next chapter. Haven't totally made up my mind yet