This was inspired by Protoestrella1, again, by saying a jealous Nick or Judy, which created a spark in this writer's mind. So, hpoe you enjoy what this possum cooked up, and just sit back and enjoy the ride. ;)

"Officer Hopps, Wilde, my office. Now,"

The pair spun around at the sudden voice, to look into the dead (almost) eyes of Chief Bogo, looking down at them so close that Nick nearly dropped his coffee.

"Wh-what's wrong chief?" Judy stuttered, looking up and the very serious buffaloo.

"Just. Come. Unless you want to reconsider your job," and with that he turned around and left, leaving a very confused fox and rabbit behind.

"And the morning just got weird. Drat, I thought it would be normal for once, but nope, buffaloo butt had to go and ruin this perfect morning," Nick complained as they set off towards their chief's office, raising Judy's eyebrow in irritation.

"Nick, we can't afford to make Bogo angry this morning, and you out of all animals should know that. Just lay it cool, okay?" she asked calmly, as they arrived outside the door.

"Remember, cool,"

"Yeah yeah, just cool it," Nick snickered back, making Judy smile and roll her eyes. Then she pushed the door open.

Let me just say, I was not expecting what I saw. First off, it was another bunny. And not just any other bunny, but a male bunny. I don't know why it bothered me so much, but it did, as my ear said as it twitched behind my head.

Stupid right ear.

"Officers, you remember the new recruits, I am aware?" Bogo said, as the partners came and sat down on the extra chairs.

"We were well aware, sir, we just didn't know another bunny had joined. Did we, Nick?" Judy said, turning to her friend.

"No, not at all Carrots," the fox replied, and out of the corner of his eye saw the other rabbit flinch when he said that. Must be as sensitive as his Carrots.

"Well, he did. A new graduate, also top of his class. Oh, and his name is Marco Carova, Officer Carova,"

"Well, nice to meet you Mr Carrot-ova, welcome to hell," Nick said sarcastically, putting out his paw in a fake attempt to greet the rabbit.

"Nick!" Judy hissed, slapping his hand away,as she was in between the two boys.

"What? Can't I welcome a new recruit in a friendly way?" Nick replied innocently, ignoring the way that the hare was eyeing him wearily. It always takes a while for those rabbits to get used to his nature, that the fox knew. And in his mind, he already disliked the guy, although he hadn't even spoken yet.

"I guess, its ok," the rabbi- Marco said.

Ah, so it does speak, Nick thought, and would have said out loud if Judy hadn't elbowed him in the gut, and a glare thrown by Bogo, silencing the grinning fox. He wasn't going to let another bunny get to him. Or so he thought.

"Anyway, if there aren't anymore disruptions, I would like to inform you that since Marco here was top of his class, you two get to instruct him for a week, to teach him how you two work and show him around the ZPD. Am I clear?"

"As clear as you can be," Nick replied with a fake salute, getting up from his chair. Judy's eyes followed him in dismay, and Nick threw her smirk as he turned over to the new recruit.

"Now, if you come along with me, I can show you where our office is, unless Carrots over there is going to come," Nick gestured behing his back at a frustrated Judy, who's foot was tapping away at the ground. Again, the rabbit gave Nick a hard look of disapproval, and this time Nick made a reaction, raising his eyebrows.

"What?"

"Come on, Nick, let's just show him to our office without any trouble, okay?" Judy said, pushing him by the back out of the doorway.

"Who, me? Trouble? Madame, that hurts my heart! I am offended at your trust in me!" Nick said dramatically, putting a paw on his heart to try and prove it.

"Ya dumb fox,"

"Likewise," Nick replied smugly, making Judy smile as she shook her head.

"So, umm, do we get going or?" the bunn- Marco, said. Gees, Nick was going to have to get used to properly respecting rabbits or he would die via Judy.

"Sure. Its this way," Judy said, pulling the chocolate bunny by his paw towards their office. Nick frowned slightly at that, and then blinked.

What is wrong with me today? He asked himself, as he put his paws in his pockets and casually followed the two bunnies.

I guess I'm just tired.

Marco was all over the place as Judy must have been when she first got to the ZPD, and it was hard to keep track of the milo hare, always zipping around the office, sending some papers flying. Of course he picked it up though, just to show Ju- them how much of a gentleman he was. Of course.

I mean.

Dog, what was wrong with Nick?

"So, when do we get to go out and fight crime?" Marco asked, spinning around on the study chair. Judy was about to reply when Nick cut it.

"Take it easy there, tiger. You're about as enthusiastic as Carrots, and believe me she's hard to beat," Nick said, pointing a thumb over his shoulder at Judy who was studying some files. At the name Carrots, she looked up, nose twitching. Those bunnies.

Marco looked at Judy expectantly, as if wanting her to act offended at the nickname, which really disgusted Nick a little. Who would want someone to feel offended? Some sick phsyco probably. It was his nickname for Judy, and no one would make him stop, escpecially not this Marco guy. Nick folded his arms over his chest as he looked at Judy and then side glanced at Marco, who was still looking intently at the female bunny.

"Oh, yeah. You see, we don't always get called up for a case, which is ok, it means that Zootopia is more peaceful," she said, returning to her paperwork. At first Marco looked confused, but then accepted the explanation, starting to turn the chair around again.

"Couldn't have explained it better myself, Fluff," Nick grinned, and on his way back to his desk ruffled the fur between Judy's ears, making them twitch.

"Umm, excuse me, but I don't think your allowed to do that to a bunny, escpecially if your not one yourself," Nick's ears pricked in irritation at the meek voice behind the pair, and they both looked around to see a hesitant Marco.

"Oh, it we know isn't but I allow it. At least with Nick anyways," Judy replied quickly, before Nick could say anything sarcastic. She shot said fox a quick warning glance, before returning her gaze to the chocolate bunny.

"You see, we've known each other for a while now, and it's kind of like a affection thing, you know," Judy said, as Marco's nose twitched. Darn bunny, who cared about him anyway?

"Right, my mistake. I just, I thought you looked uncomfortable, is all," he apologised, head going down, but not after shooting Nick a warning glance. Bur for what? Why was this Marco guy so wary of him? Why why why why why were bunnies so confusing?

But Nick ignored it. Again. He was going to have to ignore he guy completely at this rate! Nick made his way back to his desk, his back turned to the two, unti his ear scooped up what Judy said next.

"That's very sweet of you, Marco," Sweet? Sweet?! SWEET?! The guy seemed to practically hate Nick already, and she was calling him sweet?! Explosions were going off in the fox's head as he tried to stay calm. His ear flicked back, and his tail twitched ever so slightly, and he desperatly hoped Judy hadn't seen it.

And she hadn't, because she was looking and talking to sweet Marco.

Dog, Nick needed another coffee. And that was exactly what he did, but he played it cool, tried to act casual with an essence of his personality.

"I'm, just- err- gonna coffee, a get- I mean get coffee a, I mean I'm going to go, go get a coffee,"

Nailed it, Nick thought sourly as he made his way out of the office, a bit awkwardly as the two bunnies stared after him. I need to calm down, Nick thought with wide eyes as he made his way to the bathroom.

When he arrived there, he quickly went and splashed his face with water, hoping it would calm him down. He then looked up into the mirror, and realized now his face was soaked in water.

Great.

Maybe he could say it was raining? So believable. And it would take a lot of convincing to make Judy beieve he had been crying, let alone saying why. He wasn't normally an emotinonal animal, and when he was it was because of something quite major, like when Judy was shot.

Nick shuddered at that memory, still a bit to fresh to revisit in his mind.

Nick quickly grabbed at a paper towel, and frantically started to wipe away at the water. When he looked up, though, it was covered in bits and pieces of paper, making Nick grimace. Why was his life so difficult?

Nick hurridely rubbed at his face, and thankfully the little pieces were gone. He quickly smoothed down his fur, so that there was no evidence of what had just taken place, thankfully, or else animals would think he had gone crazy. He glanced around, and then quickly slipped through the door.

The fox was about to turn back to their office, but soon realized he had said he was going to get coffee. Nick face-palmed as he realized he hadn't even asked the bunnies if they wanted some. No matter, hopefully he had been distracting enough for them to not notice.

Yeah, you totally aced being cool there, Wilde, he thought grimly, as he turned towards the place where the coffee van stopped, which was right next to the car park.

To make matters worse, it would be even more awkward because he had already had a coffee, but he calmed himself down, until an idea sparked in his head.

He would just tell the guy that it was for Judy. Phew, at least there was reason for him not to look like an idiot.

So he put on his sauve face, and walked up to the coffee animal, which was a zebra, who raised an eyebrow at him.

"I want one coffee, please," Nick asked, and when the zebra looked at him again like he was mad, the fox added.

"It's for a friend, she's just busy doing paperwork," and after that, the zebra seemed to accept it, turning over to make it. He then turned back, and handed the cup to Nick.

"That'll be $3.50, thanks," he said, putting his hoof out. Nick then fiddled in his pocket, trying to scrape some money out. He managed to find a five dollar note, and gave it to the zebra.

"Keep the change," Nick said, and swaggered away. He grinned at what the zebra's reaction might have been, but didn't turn to look.

He loved to use that phrase. Reason one, he felt richer than he actually was when he gave away a free $1.50, and also he felt cool. It was quite entertaining to see the reactions of the victims, yet funny.

Nick then strolled back into the office, exhaling a small breath.

This is gonna be fun….

Let's just say that Judy was very confused at Nick's behaviour, and obviously demanded an explanation for what had gotten into him. He had played it cool, though, shrugging the questions with a savvy comment here and there, and then a sarcastic remark, which Judy found was his way of saying he just didn't want to talk, so she had laid off.

For the moment.

But as soon as Marco left, she had gotten right back on to his tail again.

"See ya tomorrow Marco!"

"Will do. It has been very enjoyable working with you," You, Nick thought grimly, and probably just you. Oh shut up head.

"Yes, you have been very sweet, and a good pupil. I can't wait to work again with you tomorrow!" Nick's train of thought came crashing down as he nearly spat out his coffee, just keeping it in his mouth. He quickly swallowed it, hoping they hadn't noticed. Of course they hadn't.

He went back to thinking, and then realized Marco was here the whole week, and this was just the first day! And here he was thinking he was free at last! He really should listen to Bogo more.

"Yeah, will do. Um, it's been nice to meet you, Nick. I will see you tomorrow," he said tentatively, turning to the fox who lounged in the study chair.

"Likewise," was all the sauve fox said with a nod, probably because he was too tired to say anything sarcastic, and he knew Judy would kill himif he did, which he was not feeling up to right now.

The chocolate bunny returned the nod, and smiled back at Judy. He then hopped out without another word, his fuzzy cream tail bouncing a little. And then, he was gone.

Nick nearly breathed out so loud Judy was a bit startled. It was like he had held it in as soon as Marco had stepped foot into the office, and could only now breath. Judy looked at him in suspicion.

"Ok, out with it. What's wrong?"

"Wha-? Puh, nothing's wrong, I'm just, tired is all," Nick replied, his eyes darting anywhere but Judy, as his ear flicked back. Again?! Stupid ear.

"Nick, you are such a horrible liar sometimes! I know something is wrong, probably more than you!"

"Huh, since when did things get to me?" he asked, pointing to his chest as Judy rolled her eyes.

"Do you relly want me to answer that?"

"Yes!" Judy raised an eyebrow.

"Maybe…" still staring, as Nick's ears went fully back.

"No,"

"You still haven't answered the previous question," she said, walking up to him as the fox sighed.

"Alright I'll answer it in one word," Judy raised her eybrow at that, but urged him onward with a nod.

"Marco,"

"Really?

"Yes really!"

"Why?"

"Oh I don't know, because he hates!" Nick replied sarcastically, slouching in his chair. Judy actually looked surprised at this.

"He does not,"

"He does!"

"Really? How do you know?"

"He kept eyeballing me as soon as I entered Bogo's office! And he always flinched when I either spoke to you or touched you! He didn't even let me touch him!"

"Nick, your over reacting. Over analysing. He probably is wary of you, I was too! It takes a while to gt use to your character, just give him some time," Judy said, touching his arm again.

"Puh, over analysing? Why the heck would I analyse anybody overly? And I do not over react, that's your thing," he replied, grinning slightly at Judy's reaction as she just crossed her arms over her chest.

"Well, its becoming your thing too," she said huffily, giving Nick the warning not to go on.

"Ok, you win, just don't become a hot cross bunny on me now!" Nick snickered at his joke, but continued after Judy looked at him, "I won't over react, then. But I'm warning you fluff, he hates me," Nick cried, throwing his hands in surrender as he walked up from the chair.

"So, are we going, then?" he said, turning to face her again and cocking his head to the side, making Judy sigh.

"Alright, let's go then," the bunny said, uncrossing her arms and grabbing her jacket, as Nick slung his over his shoulder, pushing his sunglasses up his muzzle.

Then two then looked their office door, and made their way to the carpark. They quickly said goodnight to Clawhauser, who was packing up, and made their way outside through the revolving door, where they got into the car and drove of to their apartment.

It had been three days, and Marco had only said 135 words to Nick. Yes, the fox was counting. It might come in handy for an argument with Judy when she asked he was acting with a lot of attitude to Marco. It was fun scaring the little bunny, though, because the chocolate ball of fluff got so frightened so easily, even easier than Judy. This guy would never be a real cop, a cute meter maid though.*

However, the story was completely different with Judy. Marco seemed to be all over her (not literatly) and he was so enthusiastic when she gave him a job or talked to him, and don't get Nick started on when Judy praised him!

He was like a little lost puppy who found a bowl of food, ears perking up and tail wagging. It was pathetic, even Nick wasn't like that when he first joined.

So, it was the 4th day now, and all of them were at a desk working, since the apartment had gotten a small desk for Marco to use (thank goodness) just doing their paperwork, when out of the blue Marco asked "Hey Nick mind getting me a coffee? I'll give you the money, of course,"

"Uh, yes, I would mi-" Nick started, but was cut off by a glare from Judy. Thankfully Marco's head was down, but the fox didn't care what the rabbit thought.

He madly shrugged at Judy, trying to get his point, but the female bunny wouldn't hear it. She just sat there with a glare penetrating Nick's skull, until finally, he gave up.

"Fine, just normal size, fluff?" Nick sighed in defeat, accidentally calling Marco the nickname he used for Judy. Marco flinched so violently, as he had been physically offended.

"Yes thank you. And I will not tolerate being called that, too!" he said, going into an aggressive stance, telling Nick this wasn't the time to joke around.

"Alright, I won't sorry. Gees, I'll just go and get it, then," he said, putting his hands up in surrender and backing out the door. Judy just shook her head in disapproval, as Marco's ear twitched.

Nick made sure to be quick, basically throwing the money to the zebra and snatching the change. He made his way back, but just as he rounded the corner, he heard voices. Nick slowly lightened his pawsteps so they couldn't be heard, and stealthily snuck up to the door, pressing his ear against it.

"I-I know it's just een a couple of days, and you don't have to but, I would understand and all but-"

"I'd love to Marco! Just to hang out is fine, as long as it isn't serious,"

"Ye-yeah. Wait?! Your, your serious!"

"Yes I am you dumb bunny!" That was Nick and Judy's special thing! How dare Judy use it one anyone else! Nick thought, anger seething through him. It also cut deep, considering how carelessly she threw it out there.

Nick felt a twinge of sorrow, as he fought the urge to slam through and accuse Judy of it. It was just a name after all, and he didn't care how she used it.

But Nick had had enough of listening to this conversation, so he backtracked, and when he walked up to the door he amplified his steps, to alert the bunnies' of his presence. He didn't care what they thought, but he would also loose a bit of Judy's trust for eavsdropping on them, and that wasn't good for their job, not just the fact that they lived together.

And just as he suspected they went silent. Typical.

Nick poked his head through the door, and saw them working together like they had been partners forever. Nick felt a bit heartbroken, seeing Judy work at ease like this. She didn't seem to value their friendship as much anymore, and that made the fox feel very lonely. Maybe he should go back to being a con-artist. Sure Finnick's friendship wasn't true, but at least it was something.

All these thoughts swirled around his head as he walked up to Marco and handed him the coffee without a world.

"Thanks," was all the brown fuzzball said, without looking up from whatever he was doing on the computer, as he took the coffee and sipped on it.

Nick replied with a casual nod, and tucked his paws in his pockets as he slowly walked back to where he begun his paperwork. No words were spoken, but any animal could feel the tension break through the air.

Paws n' Claws Café.

That was where they were heading.

Please don't ask Nick how he knew, he just did. Let's just say that that something that Marco was researching to intently was where the two were going, and Nick had pretended to go to the bathroom so that he could eavsdrop again. Marco had suggested it.

Once a con-artist always a con-artist.

And it was going to be on Friday afternoon. Since Marco had only been there for four days, and had arrived on Monday, he was going to go out with Judy on Friday.

And today was Friday.

Nick and Judy did the usual routine in the morning, with Judy kicking Nick out of bed (softly, she had said, even if Nick felt like he broke his back) and eating their breakfast, then heading out to work.

At least this was the last day that Marco was working with them.

At least.

Ok, Marco had Judy's number and Judy had his, which spelt trouble. They weren't going to come back home straight away, thy were going to head over to Marco's place. Again, this is a bit to awkward for Nick to explain how he got this information, and let's just say it involved a closet, and a very good escape plan.

So now, all Nick had to do was wait for the afternoon, and lay low. He wondered how Judy was going to tell him, even though he already knew, he was going to pretend he didn't.

Again, awkward reasons why.

2:43 pm.

Nearly time.

Yeah, they were going to leave at 5:00 pm this time. Oh, don't even bother asking abouthow he got this information!

Nick sighed, as he looked back at his paperwork. There hadn't really been a serious case lately. Yesterday there was an elderly otter who had beem robbed, but it turned out it was peti-theft, with only her wallet, ID and five dollars located in it. It was quite annoying, how she seemed to not even are about te five dollars, just the picture of herself inside. She said it was the only picture ever taken of her when she was little.

So, Nick slouched in his seat with pure boredom playing on his face. He was planning to go home and get changed, and act like he was staying there, until Judy left, then he would follow them

Marco wasn't even picking Judy up! What kind of gentlemen did that?! Now now, Nick, let's not get too fiesty about something so small. He may just see Judy as someone too independent to be picked up, and may not want to offend her, the fox thought, glancing at the clock again as he stacked his papers and files.

A twinge of guilt squirmed in his stomach uncomfortably.

Maybe this was a bad idea. Maybe, he was ruining Judy's happiness, and maybe this Marco guy would be a good match for her.

Maybe.

But he was only going to look after her but watching her. He wasn't going to go in and braek up the 'date'. Ok, maybe he would if she seemed uncomfortable or wanted to leave, and Marco forced her to-

Woah, he was getting way too dramatic.

Nick was just going to make sure Judy was safe. That was all.

So when they left at 4:00pm, (since they had an early leave today) they got into th car as usual, gone home as usual. Gotten dressed into casual clothes as usual, and eaten a little afternoon snack, as usual.

But then, as they sat there watching their favourite program, Game of Turtles, Judy suddenly said. "Hey Nick, I'm going to go out to a girls night out with Fru Fru tonight, ok?"

That hurt. A lot. She hadn't even told Nick where she was going, and even lied to him about going out with Marco. Nick's ear flicked as he kept his eyes glued to the TV.

"Yeah, sure, fine with me, Carrots," Nick mumbled in reply, as a thought struck.

"Yeah, I'm also going to go see Finnick tonight, just to catch up with the old fuzz ball. We can have a movie night tomorrow, then?" he said, looking at her in interest. Judy's face lit up in happiness, with tints of relief plastered to it.

"That sounds great!" she said, hugging him. Nick felt a bit relieved himself, to be honest. Judy did still care about him, and the fact that she seemed relieved he wasn't by himself helped a lot. Also, she did wanted to spend time with him like the old times. Maybe it wouldn't be too bad.

"Well, I better get going. I told hi- her I'd be there at five. See ya Nick!" she said, bouncing off, towards the door.

"Can I borrow the ca-?"

"Sure. Just, be careful, Judy. Promise?" Nick asked, looking back to her as he got up from the couch.

"When am I not careful?" she asked in reply. Nick froze a little, remembering the insident. However he shook it off.

"Yeah, right. Have fun, fuzz!" he called after her, as the door shut.

Alright, operation protect Carrots was in go. Nick was planning to go over to Finnick's place, and get the Fenneck Fox to help him spy on Judy. I mean, look after, Judy.

The red fox got out his phone and immediately typed in Finnick's number. A rough voice answered.

" 'ho is it?"

"He, Fin, it's me. Look buddy I need some help tonight on this operation,"

"Oh, hi Nick. What 'bout the fuzz cop?"

"She's, uh, busy. It is kind of about her, actually," Nick swallowed in embarrassment. Dog, it sounded so weird when he said it like that.

"Oh, somethin' tell me she ain't gonna approve of this. Alright, what's the gig?"

"Well, she's going out on this date with a ne-"

" 'Old it right there, Nick. This ain't about breaking her up with someone?"

"What?! Puh, no. It's just about keeping her safe and making sure nothing happens,"

"…"

"Fin?"

"Yo sure yo not jealous?"

"I'm not! Now are you in, or not. Cus I can easily do it myself!"

"Alright, alright, I'm in! What we gonna do?" Nick smiled, as he started explaning the plan. At least he hadn't completley lied to Judy. Just like the old times, just not as illegal.

"Let's get to it then," Finnick said, as Nick hung up.

This was going to be fun.**

The two foxes had met outside the café. Well, more like round the back. Oh well.

"Alright, remember, don't get seen. We don't want Judy to see us, or else she'll get suspicous as to why we are at the same place as her. I told her I was hanging out with you, so if you get caught, just say I'm at the toilet, and I'll do the same. Got it?" Nick whispered to Finnick in the shadows as a car drove by.

"Got it. Yeah and Nick, no I'm your kid thing, 'k? It won't fool 'em," Finnick said as Nick made his way to the window.

"Yeah yeah, I won't. It might have worked on Marco, but Judy knows the whole gug anyways," he peeked through the window, chin resting on the sill.

Nick glanced around the place, making sure no one caught him spying. When he was certain no one had seen him, he started searching for the allocated targets. It was only in the corner of the room where he saw them, just sitting down. Marco pulled a chair out for Judy as she sat herself down, thanking him. Only then did the chocolate bunny sit.

Nick narrowed his eyes as they started talking, probably about what they were going to eat. Judy seemed at quite at ease so far, not to nervous. Maybe he was wrong, maybe they were just going as friends, and it wasn't a date.

Nick's ears sunk back at the thought he may be over reacting. Maybe Judy was right, and Marco was just a nice guy. She did seem to only find it as a get together.

The fox looked down at the thought, and was about to call Finnick off of the spying operation, when out of the corner of his eye he caught Marco leaning in, as Judy continued to stare at her menu.

Wait, lean in?!

Nick's head went up abruptly, all of his previous thoughts leaving his mind in an instant.

Judy looked up, and started. Marco seemed to say something, although the fox wasn't sure what. Whatever it was, Judy didn't seem comfortable with it. Nick's eyes narrowed yet again as he frowned at his friend's discomfort. Marco didn't seem to get the message, though, as he leaned further with his chin on his hand, and that on his elbow.

Only when their noses nearly touch did Judy push his muzzle away playfully, although a bit nervously. Maybe Nick was right after all, and this bunny was just trouble. They were just wearing casual clothes, at least.

Thankfully.

Or else it could defenitly be a serious date.

Nick was thankful at least Judy didn't think that, but Marco started to seem to.

The two then ordered, and started to talk a little. Judy seemed back in control of her emotions, and Marco returned to normal, just casually talking about, something.

Probably of different types of carrots, Nick snickered at the thought.

" 'Ey, what's so fonny?" Finnick asked, crossing his arms as he looked up at Nick impatiantly.

"If it's somethin' good, yo better tell me!" Nick started, looking down at his small friend.

"Oh, no, their just talking. I just thought of something funny,"

"What?"

"They are probably talking about the great assortment of carrots," Nick chuckled again, as Finnick's face lit up a teeny bit. The smaller fox then chuckled along with his friend.

"At least yo 'aven't lost that sense of humor livin' with the fluff,"

"Mhmm," was all Nick said in reply, as he looked back through the window. They had just gotten their dinner. Soup, carrot soup. Of course.

You bunnies, Nick shook his head as a grin spread across his muzzle.

"Hey, Nick. I'm gettin' bored 'ere. Can we, maybe, go somewhere else to spy on 'em?" Finnick said impatiently as he sat down on a nearby crate. Nick sighed as he looked down from the window as his bored friend.

Finnick was right. They couldn't stay here forever.

"Alright, let's go near the front and wait for them there. We can talk along te way,since we have some catching up to do," Nick said, beckoning the fennec fox to follow him.

Finnick sighed, and got up, following his friend.

"So, Weasleton tried to sell 'em to meh, but I knew better. He was an idiot thinkin' I'd believe that they were REAL DVD players, but that guys is dumber than a goat," Finnick cried, as Nick burst out laughing.

"What did you do with the DVD players?" the red fox chuckled.

"Well, when 'e 'anded 'em to meh, I threw 'em into the wall, where they exploded! I'm surprised yo police didn't show up! That weasel still tryin' to fix 'is basement as we speak!" Finnick started to laugh so hard he fell over. The little fox may be the serious kind, but he does have a great sense of humo when it comes to physical things like fights and explosions. It was just his personality, although everyone would expect a tiny fox like him to be more gentle.

Not Finnick. That guy was hardcore, which was partly why Nick loved being his friend.

"An-and what happened to Weaselton?" Nick gasped.

"Le-let's just say 'e's, 'e's in hospital with a couple o' burns!" the fennec fox wheezed as he leaned on his paws. Nick was leaning on his knees as he waited for the two bunnies to come out.

The two foxes had been waiting for thirty minutes, and passed the time updating about their lives. Finnick may still be a slight con-artist, but he still kept in touch with Nick. And Nick did the same. They were waiting outise the main door, near the corner, when Nick's ear twicthed as it caught the sound of a bell tinkling.

"Finnick!" he hissed, covering his friends mouth. The small fox started as Nick picked him up and raced around the corner.

The two instantly heard voices as the two bunnies walked out of the café talking and laughing. Nick breathed a sigh of relief as Judy didn't seem to suspect that the foxes were there, but held his breath again as Marco's ears pricked up, and his nose twicthed.

Judy seemed to realize her companion'schange in demeanor as she stopped.

"What's wrong?" she asked, head tilting slightly.

"Something doesn't feel right. I feel like someone is watching us, although I don't know who," he answered, as he glanced around, throwing a look over his shoulder.

Nick ducked behind the brick wall, as he quickly set Finnick down and ushered the small fox behind him. He put a finger to his lips, as Finnick replied with a slight nod. The two stayed rock still as they waited for a response.

"Nah, I guess I'm just jumpy today," Marco said after a couple of seconds, shrugging it off as Judy accepted his explanation.

"That's fine, I usually am too. I guess it's just a thing you get after working for the police, although hasn't quite seemed to gotten it yet," she chuckled as her thoughts turned to the fox.

Nick's ears perked up. So she hadn't forgotten about him all this time! Although Marco seemed uncomfortable with the change in subject.

"So, umm, how do you fair with being his partner? He seems a bit dodgy," Nick's mouth dropped open at that.

Dodgy?! Dodgy?! I'll give him dodgy! Nick thought as he raised his head, and was about to follow the pair when Finnick dragged him back by the tail. Although the small fox wasn't stronger than Nick, it did hurt to be yanked back by the tail.

"What are yo thinkin'?! Yo said this is an undercover mission, not a break up mission!" Finnick hissed, as Nick looked down at him with slight guilt.

"Hey, you know how defensive I get!" Nick whispered back, as Finnick shook his head in disapproval.

"Look, Nick, as much as I wanna help, I gotta get going. It's late, and I think this is more for you to figure out," Finnick said, shocking the red fox a little.

"So you're leaving me?!"

"No, just helping ya. I gotta go, Nick. Please understand that," the small fox started to walk off, when a though popped into his mind.

He turned back around, and patted Nick on the hand (since that was the only place he could reach).

"Don't do anything stopid, 'k Nick? I know you're prone to it,"

"Thanks, buddy. Yeah, I won't," he said, shaking Finnick's paw. With that, the small fox turned and left, heading towards where his van was stationed. The night seemed to swallow him up, as Nick was left alone with the unsuspecting two bunnies.

"At least, not to me, anyway," Nick whispered to himself as he glanced at the two bunnies. The fox was still behind the building, but since the two were gettig farther and farther, Nick decided to follow them.

So he silently set off, and thankfully the three weren't the only animals out on the street that night. There were a couple of cats, some girraffes. Perfect for cover.

So Nick slide in behind a hippo, as he peeked around the giant animal. Marco still seemed persistant about changing Judy's mind about Nick, it seemed.

"He's fine, really. You just need to get to know him!"

"But why do you let him call you Carrots? Why that? Don't you feel offended?" Marco asked, slightly agitated as they waited for the lights to change.

"It's, a bit more than that, Marco. More personal. It's just Nick's special nickname for me, and I like it. It's unique," Judy responded, her hands clasped in front of her. Marco's ears fell.

"But what about the other nicknames, like fluff? It's real-"

"Marco, I'm fine wiith it! It's just, hard to explain. We are best friends, after all," Judy said, as they crossed the road.

"Alright…" Marco said, as they fell silent.

Nick really hated that guy! He seemed to want to break his and Judy's friendship! This Marco guy was getting even more despecible by the moment.

"Well, I guess I had a lot of fun, Marco. I hope we can do this again sometime," Judy said to break the silence, as they walked down the street. Nick's ear flicked back, as the hippo he was behind suddenly turned round a corner.

The fox started, as his head whipped around, trying to find some sort of shelter. He quickly ducked into an alleyway, as he peered over the edge, looking for the bunnies.

But they were no longer on the street.

What the heck?! Where are they? Nick started to panick a little, as he couldn't hear or see them.

"Marco, wh-what are you doing?" a scared squeak came from a nearby alleyway.

Uh oh.

Nick sprinted over to the corner of where he had heard the echo, and looked in. There was Marco, pinning Judy to a wall as the female bunny struggled to get out. The fox froze to the spot.

I knew it. He is trouble!

"Come on, Judy. You are an amazing bunny, and I really do love you. I have wanted to tell that to you since you graduated as a cop, and know I can finally show you," Marco drawled, his nose brushing against Judy's as she tried to wriggle out.

"Marco, you-you're a nice guy, but I can't return your feelings," she whimpered, as Marco started to kiss her.

"Then I'll have to make you," Judy tried to get out, but was stuck as Marco kept on kissing her, Judy's head against the wall.

Nick's blood boiled, and his eyes narrowed as he stared at them.

"Stop!"

That was the last straw. Nick growled slightly, as he walked up to them, slowly and stealthily. He then stood up to his full height, so Judy could see him as not to get a fright. However, Marco sure would. The fox tucked his paws in his pockets casually.

"Well, what do we have here?" he said it a bit to smugly, but oh well. Judy's eyes lit up as Marco spun around in fear.

"Nick!" Judy cried in relief.

"Nick! I ca-can explain! You see we wer-" Marco stuttered, as Nick raised an eyebrow and cut him off.

"Oh I know. I know what you think, but I don't think Carrots here has said enough," Marco fell silent, his arms hanging limply by his side as Nick looked over at Judy.

"Well, we were out on a little get together," she started guiltily, but Nick kept on a neutral face as she continued, "and then we started walking, and he pulled me in here and started-"

"I know, Carrots. Now Marco, what do you have to say for yourself?"

"I-I didn't, I-" he stuttered nervously, looking from Nick then to Judy, who was tapping her foot on the ground with impatience, not looking impressed.

"Well?"

"I'm sorry, Judy, I didn't mean to- well I-, sorry," he muttered eventually. The fox and rabbit stayed silent as they kept staring at the chocolate unny, who was shuffling his feet in embarassment and guilt.

"I should go, now," he said, after a couple of seconds of no one saying anything.

"Good idea," Nick said, frowning down at Marco, making the bunny's ears drop. Without another word, he sprinted off, out of the dark alleyway.

When he was gone, Judy turned to Nick, her embarassment clearly shown on her face. She also looked a bit guilty, as her ears dropped down a little, too.

"I'm sorry, Nick. I was- it was- dumb to lie to you. I know you probably don't trust me as much, but I'd be willing to make up- make it up to you, if you want. I could do your paper work or something, I mean, well- sorry. I said that already, didn't I?" she stuttered, trying to make out an apology, or at least something close, making Nick chuckle.

"Carrots, don't worry about it. I understand. There have been some times where I haven't been completely honest to you either, so you don't have to make it up to me," Nick said, freeing Judy from her awkward apology.

"Oh, Nick, I can't thank you enough! I didn't know what to do, he just suddenly did that and I couldn't move away! At least you came so I didn't have to go to desperate measures or anything physical to get away, or else it would have ended up so bad!" she cried, hugging Nick tightly around the waist, surprising the fox.

However he quickly recovered, smirking as he returned the hug.

"Well, he just wasn't the one for you," he chuckled, as Judy let go of him.

"Oh, shut up you,"

"Excuse moi, I just saved you from a vicious attack and all you can do is say 'shut up'? Not impressed, Hopps, not impressed!" Nick cried in mock horror, putting a paw to his chest, making Judy laugh as they started walking out of the alleyway.

Nick was never going to change, that's for sure. Oh well, who would want him too? (Seriously, who would want him too?). She was about to say this when athought stopped her.

"How did you know where to find me?" Nick stopped in his tracks, as he tensed slightly, but Judy would never be sure as he quickly recovered his coolness, turning around to face her.

"I have my sources,"

"Ha ha, very funny Mr, Furlock***. But seriously, how did you know? I thought I told you I was going to Fru Fru's?" Judy cried as she ran after the departing fox, who was chuckling at her alarmed behaviour.

"I already told you, I have my sources. Carrots, you can't really think you can hide what your doing from me? I know you too well," Nick said, as he tucked his paws into his pockets.

"Oh Nick. You are so frustrating sometimes,"

"You know you love it," Nick replied smugly, as he pressed the traffic light button. All Judy could do was grin at that as she shook her head.

"Alright, let's make a deal that we won't keep where we're going a secret from each other, deal?" she asked, as they crossed the road. Nick smiled at the proposition.

"Deal, since you wouldn't be able to keep it a secret from me anyway," he said, shaking his friends paw in agreement. Judy smiled as she shook back, and they resumed walking. However, the bunny stopped in her tracks as soon as the words sunk into her head.

"Nick Wilde, was that another propostition?"

"However you take it, sweetheart," he called over his shoulder.

"Come back here!" she yelled after him, giving chase as the fox sped up.

Yep, everything was back to normal, as they would discover the next day when Bogo told them that Marco had withdrawed from the force, taking up a job at Targoat, as a lonely refund animal. The poor bunny may be heartbroken, but don't worry about him. He would find a nice young doe, as white and fluffy as the clouds, and they would live together in happiness.

And Nick and Judy. Well, let's just say that Judy hasn't quite caught up on her friend's jealousy, although she always suspected it.

Hey guys! Here is an EXTRA long fic just for you, all thanks to Protoestrella1. I was quite inspired by that review, and so here it is. BE THANKFUL, THIS IS THE SECOND REQUEST I HAVE TAKEN FROM YOU! Although I have to admit they are good ;)

So, I hope you guys enjoyed it, I had so much freakin' fun writing jealous Nick, like you would NOT believe. It is SO fun, and I hope you enjoyed reading it more than I did writing it.

So anyway, this is all from the hybrid possum, and until next time, Carrots!

*Anyone see this, or remember this? Tell me if you know your Zootopia, and a little info about the situation the two were in ;) oh there's a hint.

**I actually did mean this. I was thinking, this is going to be so fun to write!

***This is the Zootopian version of Sherlock, in case you guys didn't get it.