"So Finnick decided to take over the garage?" asked Judy.
Nick nodded. "Yeah, he thought he'd give it a try." They were strolling through the big park down the street from their apartment house and it was getting dark enough for the streetlights to come on. "He's even willing to let you bring a housewarming gift." Judy's nose twitched with excitement and Nick held up a warning paw. "A little one. Maybe a plant. Something that won't die if he forgets to water it."
"I'll get him a Tillandsia Tectorum." Nick just looked at her and Judy smiled to herself. He was so adorable when he was clueless. And Fru Fru was right. He was hot. The bunny shook herself. She couldn't take the risk of trying for something more than friendship with Nick. If it didn't work out, she could lose him, and she knew she could never bear that. Bringing her mind back to the plant, she said nonchalantly, "It's a furry white air plant. As long as he sprays it with water every day, it should be fine."
"Sounds good," said Nick. Judy skipped with delight and his heart turned over. She was the sweetest animal he had ever known and sometimes he wondered if she could ever feel more than just friendship for him, but he always stopped short when his daydreams threatened to take over. Judy's friendship meant far too much to him to risk trying for something more. He could lose her, and he knew he could never bear that. His stomach growled, bringing him back to the present where the night was warm and the stars were brightening the sky and he smiled. "What do you say, Carrots? Want to get some dinner?"