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Chapter Twelve: Can't You Tell? (The Trip prt. 6)

Nick slowly slumped into the passenger seat of his car. Judy had offered to drive which he excepted with a modest yes. No smart remark or sarcastic comment. This made Judy question if he was feeling fine, but she shrugged it off. The party should make him feel better. Judy thought S she adjusted the seat to her height. She was glad Nick got a "one size fits all" car, only for small size mammals. Which Nick and Judy happened to be.

"So, tell me Judy how's was your life before you got to Zootopia?" Nick asked casually. The question however had a meaning. He wanted to know if she'd ever been interested in another rabbit before or something. He was starting to lose faith in his friend, and after all that they've been through.

"Well... umm.." She was hesitated, trying to remember the daily things that occurred. "Well, I get up in the morning, I would choose my outfit. Then I brushed my teeth." Nicks thoughts cut in to her sentence. Well, that explains her perfect teeth... he joked to himself "Than I took a shower and brushed my fur..." She turned left towards a small island of the bay, they took a bridge over the water. The moon rose above the horizon as Judy thought about her childhood, while Nick patiently waited for her answer.

"Then?" Nick asked, letting his left arm sit out the window of the car. Judy glanced at Nick before answering. Her eyes were that if question, wondering why Nick would ask this now.

"Well usually I would eat breakfast... mostly a form of carrots. Then I would check my phone, if I didn't already when I woke up, and would pack my stuff for school. Hop on a bus and go to school." She finished, stopping at a red light. This is the part Nick wanted to here.

"Did you get good grades?" He asked, looking at Judy. She nodded, Nick asked another question "Any boyfriends, or romantic involvement?" He asked casually. His street sense kicking in, never be ask to many questions. Judy shot him a look, she didn't like the question, but would answer.

"Uhh.. no. Not I had no interest in relationships, only in my grades and my dreams. The boys, however, thought differently. It was kinda annoying... you should know. You have been through high school." Nick nearly chuckled at her statement, he should've guessed that. The car slowed and took a right towards the shoreline, the ocean breeze filled the air and cut through Nick and Judy's fur.

"Anything else? That can't be it... Can it?" Nick asked, using on eye to gaze at Judy. She shrugged, knowing the answer to the question, but Nick wouldn't like it. However Nick still eyed her

"My life wasn't that exciting until just recently, I would assume yours was more adventurous. Unless you know otherwise Nd would like to tell me?" Judy asked as the car stopped informant of a decent sized bar. To Nick it looked more like a pub found on the corner of the street he loved one, but he was more worried about Judy's question.

"That, Judy, is a story for another time." He said, getting outta the car. Deep down he hoped the party would be fun, but his mind told him otherwise. Judy gracefully got out of the driver's seat and skipped to the entrance of the bar, her eyes bright and ears straight up. While Nick casually strolled in with his paws in his pockets. A door bouncer held the door open for Judy and than Nick. Judy didn't beloved her eyes... right in the middle was a huge dance floor, color changing neon lights beaming down on it, just like at weddings. As her gaze drifted around she saw a massive gathering of tables filled with chatting animals. She counties to look in awe, than she stopped a decent sized bar, filled with seats for all type of animals. This was her perfect party..

"Call me if you need anything!" Judy hastily yelled at Nick who was just beginning to stroll up. Nick shrugged as he dashed off, the flashlights reflecting off his green eyes as he made his way to the bar. Before he was even drinking age legal some of his so called "friends" tricked him into going to a no fox bar. The outcome was horrible, Nick never got back at them until he became a cop with Judy and one of their first calls was, besides Flash, to bust someone's "petty" theft business. It was him.

"And what can I get for you sir?" Nick turned to the voice to see a wolf bartender. He sighed and ordered, not caring to look back on the dance floor. He was never the type for dancing, even at prom all those years ago. He turned to the bartender, he was a clouded leopard wearing a green silk like collared shirt with a "Ocean Breeze" bar symbol on it.

"Hello, in would like a cherry margarita on the rocks, but not super rocky, just medium rocky. Also in would like it to have three cherries inside with sugar on the rim." Nick said with a clear tone, he had ordered this before. As a matter of fact Nick was praised at high school parties for his tending skills. The clouds leopard stared..

"Okay fox news.. whatever you say." The leopard began up make his very specific margarita. Nick watched from his eat, eyeing the leopards moves. Nick, having some experience in this field of work, quickly noticed a flaw in the leopards work.

"Hey, sir you're not doing it right." Nick called out leaning one of his arms on the table. The leopard looked up, his hazel eyes showing a glare, he stopped his work to answer Nick.

"Well then fox man, why don't you come do it yourself." The leopard nearly hissed the word "fox". However Nick didn't even flinched, just coolly got up and walked behind the counter, his former self eyes returned along with his con man skills.

"With pleasure." Nick said grabbing some of the materials needed. Then he got a plan, it was his old con self returning to him. "How about we each make someone's order, not mine, and see who does the best. Whoever's the best gets free drinks from the loser." Nick finished, he put on his fox smiled as the leopard looked down.. thinking for a moment he nodded.

"Deal" He said and Nick smiled. It was gonna be an easy fight, the leopard quickly took an animals order while Nick went to find one.

Meanwhile

Allen beckoned Judy up follow. She was grateful that Nick had let her spend some time with Allen, after all Judy could tell they weren't friends, but couldn't tell why. Preferably she thought Allen was great, funny, good looking Allen is even successful in life. Judy followed him to the dance floor, the many animals danced with drinks in their hands, Judy weaved through the crowd looking for Allen. He had found a clear stop somewhat in the middle for dancing. As Judy arrived, she looked around and glanced at Allen as a upbeat song by Gazelle played.

"Care to dance Judy?" Allen asked casually, much like Nick with his paws in his pocket. Judy smiled and nodded, she did like to dance, she loved it whenever a sliding of hears had a dancing time at their litters' birthday party.

"I wouldn't mind.." She said as Allen took her paw and they started to sway to beat, hopefully Allen was as good a dancer as she thought. It was in the back of her head that Nick had seemingly left without a trace. Whatever she didn't care right at the moment. He is probably grabbing a drink.. She thought as she and Allen danced.

-Z-O-O-T-O-P-I-A-

Nick's order was a "Ice River" Cocktail. Apparently it was common order.. So Nick looked it up in the menu as the clouded leopard made his order of "Ice River". When Nick found it, the recipe called for rum, vodka, a touch of watermelon flavoring, a squeeze of lemon and some sugar. A cherry or orange on the rim. With small chunks of ice in the cocktail. Too Nick, it was easy. High school parties came to advantage sometimes. He quickly finished the drink and gave it too the customer. The lamb took a sip, her eyes lit up at the taste.

"Well, who one?" The gruff sounding voice of the leopard asked. The lamb looked up from the two drinks, smiling she glanced at Nick how stood there without a care,. He was almost certain he won

"The fox's one is better." She said taking one more sip. Nick turned to the dumbfounded leopard, he chuckled at his victory

"I guess you can brew up some money as bad as you can drinks because I know quite a few people who would love a free drink.." He pushed turned to the crowded dance floor hoping you find Judy. He did "Hey Jud-" he was cut shot as she spin around revealing an Allen dancing with her. Nick's ears dropped and his tail stopped swishing. He sighed headlong walking out from behind the counter. "Never mind.. deals off." He said, his voice sounding dull and deep. Not his usual. He looked up his phone, clocked it on and gazed at the screen saver. His heart cracked in to a million pieces as he saw him and Judy posing together by their wrecked police vehicle. Why had he thought she believed in him, she only did that so it looked like she actually cared, but sure enough at the first sight of an attractive male rabbit. Boom she was gone. Nick began to grow angry.. why did he believe her? Why did he trust her? Why did it hurt him so much? Why did Allen have to crush all the things he built up. He scrolled through his contacts until he found Judy, on his phone her name was "Officer Fluff". However he didn't laugh, didn't sigh no, he just kept typing his message as he we'd out the door only yo sit in his car, watching the stars twinkle without a care in the world.

10:34: Judy I am leaving.

10:37: Why? Is something wrong?

10:38: Can't you tell?

10:39: Come on Nick, tell me what is it.

10 40: Never let them see that they get too you.

10: 41: Nick, this is serious where are you?

10:42: Be the car fluff... come over if you're not too busy with Allen.

If Judy had checked her phone for the last message maybe she would have figured out why Nick left, but as Judy is very book smart she lacks some common sense. Judy made her way to the exit, she needed to find Nick. Nick usually never did this, only with the press conference had he'd ever seemed this upset, so naturally Judy was concerned. The neon lights stopped flashing as she closed the bar door behind her and headed to the car. The oceans breeze ruffled her fur and made her eyes sway slightly. She approached the car yo find Nick sitting in the passenger seat, reclined all the way back.

"I am surprised you came. Not to busy with Allen right?" Nick sneezed and chuckled as he opened the door to step outside the car, facing Judy he stood there, waiting for a reply to just see I if she knew about why he'd left.

"Nick..." Judy voice was soft and full of concern, her posture showed much of the same. Also her eyes, the ones Nick loved so much also showed concern. "Please tell me what is it?" Nick sighed

"And I thought you knew me well Carrots." He said coldly, his green gaze burning with hurt and sorrow. Judy saw this and her heart crumbked. She had only seen him like this twice.

"I do.." She said trying you step forwards however Nick stopped her with a paw. His gaze turning into a raging fire. Much like his heart was at the moment, nothing could compare to watching a friend, and wife he built fall away like a stone sinking in a murky river.

"Uh, no you don't rabbit. Because if you did off wouldn't be here right now. Neither would you, in fact, Carrots, you hardly know me at all. Not my middle name, not even where I was born." Nicks rant was crushing Judy. It wasn't his plan, but why not bring the captain down with the ship. Judy tried to interrupt, her eyes stating you show hurt with concern.

"Nic-" but Nick's voice quickly silenced her.

"Judy, I hook three bullets for you! Quite my ice to join the police department. I have everything I had into making my life and yours better, and yet you repay me by pulverizing my world by chasing after that Allen Hen-dicks! I love you Judy can't you tell?" His strong voice fading to a more hurt and scared sounding. "And what am I gonna do when you're gone huh?" Nick's last words sank into her skin like a needle. Piercing her heart and mind. Judy's expression changed, all of a sudden she felt like breaking down and falling into Nick's arms. She stood and stared at Nick

"Y-you love me?" Judy stuttered in disbelief. Nick sighed and looked down, the glow form the bar shining on nearby parked cars. Judy's heart fluttered, she felt tears coming on, but pushed those away as Nick still gazed at the ground. Judy took a breath

"Nick, follow me." She simply said before turning around and heading for behind the bar. Nick thought about it for a moment than agreed silently. He quickly caught up to her, she took a left towards this islands beach before walking into the sand. Nick followed without question, the city lights reflected off the shimmering water and off Judy's gray fur. Her eyes seemingly twinkled in the night. Nick inhaled a breath before sitting next to a silent Judy. Her ears were down and she sighed.

"Judy this place is beautiful.." Nick said quietly as she starred at the scene. She turned to Nick using her paw to make him look in her eyes. Judy's smooth, but sympathetic voice cut the silence.

"Listen Nick, I know you may be mad at Allen or me. Thinking we destroyed what you created, and listen, there is no one I would rather want by my side than you. You Nick took three bullets for me. You didn't do it because you were wearing a bullet proof vest. No you did it to save me, and if there is anyway to repay you I wish I could... but you are my best friend. If I ever get married, you can walk me down the aisle.. Nick I love you too, and no one can replace you." Judy finished leaning her head on his arm, nuzzling it affectionately. Nick sighed and smiled

"So, did you ever do anything you'd regret?" He asked simply, his former fox smile and look returning to his face. Judy smiled and playfully hit his arm. Her eyes shined with laughter

"Oh Nick, you already know the answer to that question.." She said nuzzling deeper into his arm. Nick wrapped his once shot arm around her, feeling her breath and her heart beat. Feeling her nice silky fur on his paw. Everything felt truly perfect...

Wow, very long chapter! If you see a "Jim" where there should be a "him" I am typing this on my phone. Well, hope you lied this heart felt chapter. Pleas leave a review. :)