Chapter 13

Nick

She said yes.

I was on my way to her place. I had already gotten ready at my apartment and set up everything for dinner. Lucky for me, I had some contacts and had managed to made a reservation at a very nice place.

I sent her a text message to let her know I was going to be there in a few minutes, just in case she needed more time but her response was just an 'OK' and a smiley face.

While walking, I started thinking about how I haven't dated anyone in a long time. I was always focused on my 'businesses'. I guessed I was kind of a workaholic. I always thought I had time for dating later. I wondered if Judy had any experience dating other bucks or even outside her species.

Before I knew it, I was knocking on her door. When she opened it and I saw her, I lost track of time.

How can she look even more beautiful?

She was wearing a short navy blue dress that hugged her curves in all the right places. I just stared at her like the idiot I am while she was reaching for a beige coat that was on a hanger next to her door.

I saw her lips moving and that brought me back to reality.

"Hi," I managed. "You look beautiful."

She returned the compliment.

We decided to walk. The restaurant was not far away and I thought I could use the fresh air to cool off. We were walking by a smoothie establishment when I felt my phone vibrating in my coat and saw that Finnick was calling me. I excused myself and took the call.

Finnick just wanted to let me know he was going to be picking up some of his stuff from my place. I didn't know why he was calling me instead of texting me. I got a little annoyed.

While I was on the phone I saw Judy chatting to a hare who looked like he had come from inside the smoothie business. Apparently he thought she was alone.

The buck was telling Judy how nice she looked and that he hadn't seen her for a while. Judy just said she had been busy.

"So, what happened with your mystery crush?" He asked, though it sounded like he really didn't care. "Did you finally asked him out?"

Before Judy could answer, he got closer to her and continued.

"Because, I'm still interested, you know?" I frowned and felt a groan form in my throat. "Or are you afraid of dating outside your species?"

"Well, thank you, but my answer is still no." She then smiled. "Actually, he asked me out and we are on our way to get dinner."

I took that as my cue to join her and stood next to her wearing my sly smile. I pretended I hadn't listened to their conversation.

"Ready to go, Sweetheart?"

The hare's face was priceless.