Atom: Relationship Therapist and Plushy fort builder.
Forty five minutes. That's how long it took to finally get out of that darn hospital. Judy had spent a majority of it arguing with her parents and mentally cursing Tammy for letting slip she had been in a shootout.
She hadn't told her parents about the event because it had only just happened. She had intended to wait till the case had been solved or some other later date to come up before telling them about the events at Melvin's shop. Thanks to Tammy however Judy no longer had to figure out how to tell her parents. They were now in the know. The only problem was they were now in the know.
An argument like none Judy had ever had ensued as she spent a good ten minutes trying to calm her parents down. For the first time since Judy had remembered her parents were actually mad at her. They were still glad she was okay. That much was certain as they constantly reminded her of that in-between fits of shouting and disappointed tones.
What had finally saved Judy was Delta wheeling Atom out of the double doors that led inside the hospital. The painted dog was OK, just a little loopy. All attention was suddenly on the detector who thoroughly enjoyed the affection he began to receive.
It got very awkward though when Bonnie asked how Atom had been wounded. A few quick glances between Judy, Nick, and the two painted dogs spelt it out for Tammy and Trisha. Fortunately Stu and Bonnie hadn't noticed the exchange and we're given an excuse of Atom over exerting himself. Judy found out later that Delta used that excuse to get out over certain situations.
Before the Hopps parents could turn their attention back to Judy and her shootout Bogo interrupted. While everyone had been focused on Atom a plan had been formed. Bogo informed Judy that she was to go into a form of temporary on duty protection. She could only return home to gather some of her clothing and the likes but she would be staying at a hotel for the next few days while things got worked out.
This only gave Stu and Bonnie a second wind when it came to their argument about Zootopia not being safe for Judy. The conversation would have to wait as Bogo put on an air of both authority and urgency. Under pressure Bogo proved to be an amazing leader. With the amount of problems stemming from Judy and her parents he thought it would be best to separate them. Before anyone could say otherwise it told Tammy to escort the Hopps to one of the local hotels in the city center. He had arranged for a room there for the bunny family. He then told Delta to escort Judy back to her apartment to retrieve the necessary supplies she may need.
While the Hopps were being shepherd away by a very tired looking cheetah Bogo took a second to lean over to Delta. "Treat it as a hot zone, we don't know if this mad mammal has tried to booby trap her apartment. Have your partner perform a sweep before going too far, he prefers explosives..."
Delta said nothing but gave the buffalo a determined look and a quick nod.
The group met in the parking lot of the hospital before heading out to their separate destinations. Judy gave both her parents a warm and tight hug. Telling them that they could discuss the events of the week later at the hotel. With that Bonnie and Stu loaded up in their light blue pickup truck. The logo to the Hopp's farm fading on the side of the doors. Tammy gave Judy a quick salute and then hoped into her own cruiser so she could give the parents a police escort.
Minutes later Judy found herself sitting in the backseat of the ZPD SUV. She leaned against Nick and would look up at her fox every once and a while. A look of longing in her eyes. She had yet to have a private moment with her partner since they had been rescued. It was constant attention from doctors, officers, her parents, and Trisha. She hoped that she would get a moment to just spend with her fox now that their feelings were out in the open.
When they finally arrived at Judy's apartment the gray doe tried to convince everyone to give her and Nick a second so they could go gather some things for her stay. Delta wouldn't hear it though. The canine reminded Judy they had orders to treat the area as dangerous. Nick however was able to convince Delta to stay with the truck while Atom came along to sweep the building.
Judy saw through Nick's plan but hoped no one else would. Once Atom was done sweeping maybe they could have a few minutes alone while "packing".
The only problem was that Delta ordered Atom to escort Judy back down after the sweep was complete and her bag was packed. Both Judy and Nick had defeated looks on their faces as they got out of the truck. Trisha offered to join the group and Judy happily agreed, deciding that if they weren't going to get any alone time at least Trisha could see the apartment.
Atom began to give off a series of deep sniffs as he thoroughly checked the seams to the door that led into Judy's apartment. The others watching him closely. Judy realized just then that if atom did detect something she wouldn't know exactly what to do. With Delta busy getting her parents to the hotel they had no real way of communicating with the mute mammal.
When they finally reached Judy's floor Atom began his job. The canines nose twitching as he breathed in the different scents that lingered in the hallways. His tail would flick slowly as he moved past all the different closed doors. Every footstep was calculated and cautious. As soon as he reached Judy's door he leaned close.
Atoms tail began to sway as he finished taking in the scents that were seeping from the door. The painted dog looked at Judy and gave her a smile as his paw formed a thumbs up. Judy hadn't noticed but she had been holding her breath the whole time. She let out a sigh of relief as she approached the door, wondering how atom and Delta did this on a daily basis.
"Thanks Atom!" Judy said happily as she smiled back at the painted dog.
"You just detect bombs right? Because I got this one neighbor I swear is a dealer and I have been meaning to bust him!" Trisha teased as she walked towards the now open door, reaching out and giving the canines arm a gentle squeeze. Atom nodded at the question and tilted his head in concern, missing the joke.
Nick followed the two does, giving Atom a grateful nod.
Once inside Judy worked quickly and headed to a small closet near her bed. She opened the door and grabbed a small duffel bag and began to gather a few shirts she would need for work and some for off duty. She remembered Bogo telling her that she would most likely be staying at the hotel for a bit. This wasn't exactly a vacation so she didn't focus on bringing many civilian clothes.
There was a sudden surprised gasp from behind her which nearly caused her to jump. Judy turned in time to see Atom charge at her bed. A second later the painted dog turned around, squeezing a giant stuffed carrot in his large arms. His eyes were closed as a broad smile crossed his lips. The canine began to nuzzle into the plush, his tail wagging happily.
"Oh my gosh I love this guy!" Trisha whispered to Judy as the two does watched the canine happily cuddle with some of Judy's stuffed animals.
Judy returned to the task at hand as she finished gathering her shirts. She then turned to head towards her dresser but stopped mid step when she noticed Nick trying on her meter maid hat. The fox was adjusting the hat on the top of his head and not paying attention to Judy. The gray doe nudged Trisha who turned to look at Nick. With lighting reflexes the brown bunny pulled out her cellphone and snapped a quick picture.
The fox looked at the two doe's, a stun expression on his face. "That's one for the bar I think!" Trisha teased as she looked at her phones screen. Judy came to Trisha's side to examine the picture, her cheek brushing against Trisha's.
Trisha grinned as she raised the phone up and turned the camera on so the screen was filled with the two cute bunny's faces. Without missing a beat Judy beamed at the camera as Trisha put on a happy smile of her own. There was a clicking noise as Trisha snapped a selfie. "That's one for my scrapbook!" Trisha said happily.
Judy took in a happy breath as she looked around the room. Atom was smiling as he sat in Judy's bed, surrounding himself with the many stuffed animals. Nick was putting Judy's hat on her desk as he tried to get a hold of Trisha's phone the brown doe meanwhile was giggling as she held the phone out of the Fox's reach. A few hours ago she was tied to a chair next to a pile of explosives. Now she was in her apartment surrounded by her friends. Life sure was weird in this city but she loved it.
"Nope! Gonna cost ya!" Trisha teased as Nick continued in vain to grab the bunny's cellphone.
"Just add it on my tab!" Nick said as he tried to lunge at the phone.
"Ahh!" Trisha squealed happily as she nearly lost her phone.
A pair of large paws however quickly pulled the phone out of Trisha's paws. Atom smirked as he looked at the phone, studying the screen before looking over at Nick. The painted dog gave the fox a wink and then proceeded to scroll through the different pictures on the brown doe's phone.
"Atom wait!" Trisha blurted out as she tried to grab her phone. Atom however was just tall enough to keep the device away from its owner, his digits sliding over the screen as he scanned the images the doe had taken.
Atoms paws froze as his eyes widened suddenly. A look of surprise on the canines face as he came across a picture. Suddenly the canine began to sway as his eye lids fluttered. He then fell back on the bed, pretending to faint.
"I warned you! Oh geeze!" Trisha said worriedly as she climbed up on the bed and scooped her phone from the defeated canine.
"What other pictures you have on there?" Nick asked curiously. Wondering what images could have warranted such a response from Atom.
"Private kinds!" Trisha said as she stuck out her tongue. Try as she might the doe failed to hide her embarrassment as the inside of her ears turned bright red signaling that she had begun to blush.
"Private….kinds?" Judy asked as she stopped stuffing her ZPD duffel bag with clothing. The gray doe couldn't help be a little curious. She looked over at Trisha and felt something inside her stir. She looked at the brown doe's slender figure and suddenly thoughts filled her mind. She had to admit Trisha was a very pretty specimen and though she had not wondered what the doe looked like underneath her outfit before, she was now.
Tisha smirked at Judy and nodded, "play your cards right and you may get a peak!" Trisha teased, obviously flirting with Judy.
"Standing right here!" Nick said as he waved his good arm in-between the two does.
"Shush! I'm trying to score here!" Trisha teased, sticking her tiny tongue out at Nick.
Nick stepped in between the does and gave Judy a gentle push towards the bathroom, "don't forget your tooth brush carrots!" He said with in a mildly annoyed tone.
Trisha's mouth fell open in surprise as she looked at the fox. Judy had a similarly shocked expression but listened to Nick and trotted over to her small bathroom.
"You know I am just teasing right?" Trisha whispered to Nick, but Judy's large ears managed to pick up the hushed conversation as she rummaged around her bathroom, gathering some supplies for an overnight stay.
"I don't know what you're talking about!" Nick muttered.
"You know playing stupid doesn't fit you Nick, your smarter than that and I think you don't give me enough credit!" Trisha shot back.
"Can we just focus on the task at hand?" Nick said sternly, which was rather unlike him, especially when it came to talking to Trisha.
"I am focused, but not on the task, gotta say I hate seeing her leave but I love watching her walk aw-"
"That's enough!" Nick shot back as quietly as he could so Judy wouldn't hear.
"Knew it!" Trisha whispered sternly. "What is it? Don't you dare say nothing! You say nothing I will walk right into that bathroom and have my way with her!"
"I said that's enough!" Nick actually growled.
"Nick Wilde?! Did you just growl at me?" Trisha asked in a shocked manner. Judy winced as she continued to hear the conversation, wondering if the mammals had forgotten just how small her apartment really was.
"I'm…I'm sorry Trish. I don't know what that was about..."Nick muttered, sounding just as surprised as the brown doe he was speaking to.
"You bared your teeth at me!"
Judy's eyes went wide as she began to hurry in gathering her toiletries. She had to get back in there before something else happened.
"I'm sorry! I just, the thought of losing her."
Judy closed her medicine cabinet when she had finished in the bathroom. Hoping it would be enough of a signal for the two in the other room to understand she was coming back their way.
"Not over!" Trisha shot at Nick.
The mood in the room had changed drastically while Judy had been in the bathroom. When the gray doe emerged she noticed Nick was standing by the bathroom entrance, looking over at Trisha who was now sitting at Judy's desk, fiddling with her phone.
Atom meanwhile was busily putting all of Judy's plush animals around himself as he continued to lay on the bed. Judy bit her lower lip as she looked at Nick and then to Trisha. Apparently things weren't exactly going to transition as well as she had previously hoped. There was still some tension between the brown doe and the fox.
Atom let out a snort from the bed which got everyone's attention. The painted dog was gently tossing up a large carrot plushy as he continued to lay across the bed.
"Think I should bring that too Atom?" Judy asked, trying to bring some warmth back into the rather cold room.
Atom shot up in bed which caused the plushies laying all over the painted dog to fall onto the bed. He caught the carrot plushy mid drop and hugged it.
"You are one strange canine..." Trisha muttered as she walked over to atom. The canine tilted his head as he watched the brown doe approach. Trisha's expression changed however as a bright smile appeared on her face, "Which is why we love you!" She announced as she put her paws on the dogs cheeks and rubbed his face.
Atom snorted happily as Trisha began to giggle. Nick even let out a small chuckle as he watched the interaction between the pred and prey.
Judy let out a soft sigh, hoping it didn't betray the feelings inside her. She was suddenly nervous to find herself here. She was so happy that Nick had finally come round and taken the plunge to start something with her. The only problem it was right after getting so close with Trisha. Obviously there was some kind of animosity between them. Which didn't seem fair since it was Nick who had suggested on waiting in the first place. He had even mentioned she find happiness no matter what. Now that they were together was he jealous of Trisha? Or maybe threatened by the doe?
Nick looked over at Judy and gave her a half smile, something was obviously on his mind. "All set carrots?"
Judy nodded and looked over at Trisha and Atom who were currently sitting on the bed. Atom squeezing the carrot plushy as Trisha took a picture of the canine.
"Yeah, guess this is it..." She said as she looked around the small apartment. Sure it was cramped and had an odd smell about it. It was however the first place she had lived in when moving into the city. It may not be much but it had been home.
A few minutes later the group assembled downstairs at the front of the apartment building. The ZPD SUV idling at the edge of the sidewalk. Delta was leaning against the hood, focused on the conversation he was having on his phone. A look on concentration on his face as he listened to a voice on the other end of the call. His eyes went up to the group as they approached and he held up his finger, signaling he needed a minute. He reached down on his belt and hit a button which cashed a series of clicks to come from the doors of the truck, signaling it was unlocked.
Atom took Judy's duffle bag which was now stuffed with the clothing she may need over the next few days. Bogo had been very clear when explained what would be happening next to just take what she would need. They could always go back for more of Judy's personal effects later, for now it was about speed. Get in and get out.
The painted dog walked around to the back of the vehicle and lifted the back gate. He gently placed the duffle bag in the back storage area. Trisha followed atom to the back of the truck which Judy thought was a little odd.
Nick opened the back door and held it open for Judy, holding out his paw to help her in. A handsome smile on his face.
Judy beamed as she took his paw, "why thank you sir!" she said playfully. She hopped into the center row of seats and schooled to the center as Nick hopped in. The fox looked towards the rear of the truck for Trisha. She had ridden over in the center row with them on the way to the apartment so Nick assumed she would be doing the same. To both Judy and Nicks surprise the door on the other side of Judy opened up and Atom piled into the seat next to Judy, the canines regular smile on his face as he looked over at the couple.
Nick and Judy had a look of surprise on their faces at seeing the canine joining them. Judy was about to ask where Trisha was when the front passenger door opened up. Judy looked ahead and watched as Trisha hopped up into the front seat which was normally designed for Atom. There was a size difference to overcome but it wasn't that much of a differences the truck had been fitted especially for the two canines who normally used it. Most canines were rather large in size compared to bunnies. Nick being a fox fell into a smaller category. Delta and Atom being painted dogs weren't much bigger. Delta had just about a heads height on Nick.
Trisha had some trouble reaching up for the seatbelt but she finally managed. As she clicked the restraint into its clip she looked up. She and Judy's eyes met. Though Trisha had a bright smile for Judy her eyes betrayed her. The bright blues were glossy and shimmering, obviously close to tears.
Judy tilted her head in concern as she looked at Trisha. Just before the brown doe looked away Judy noticed Trisha chance a glance at Nick. It was only a quick one but Judy noticed, and so did Nick.
The tension in the truck was getting rather intense. Everyone remained quiet, except for Atom who took a second to lean up towards the front. His paw tapped at Trisha who turned to look at the canine. Atom nodded towards the front dash. Trisha looked over and then back to the canine. "Whaaaaat?" She asked in confusion. Atom just nodded again and Trisha looked back at the console in front of her. She slowly reached over to the radio dials but Atom stopped her by putting his paw on her shoulder. The brown doe looked back at the canine in mild annoyance. Atom nodded and then pointed slightly to the left of the radio. There was a panel of knobs and switch's that had been added to the truck. These were the law enforcement features of the vehicle. One would turn on the strobes, another switch would turn on the light bar. Trisha's paws paused on the panel and a wicked grin crossed her face as she looked at Atom while her paw pointed to a small switch marked "Siren".
Atom began to nod quickly with a wicked grin of his own as he looked ahead at Delta who was still on the phone.
Trisha adjusted herself so she was mopping right at Delta. Judy couldn't see the expression on her face but she had a feeling it was one of amusement. Normally she would have stopped Trisha. This was definitely going to be abuse of ZPD equipment. She did however want to see the painted dog up front jump.
Trisha flicked on the main siren which let out a deafening sound. All the mammals in the truck began to laugh as they watched Deltas reaction outside of the truck. The canine practically threw his phone in the air while his paws went to the service weapon on his side. He had a startled look on his face and his eyes were wide with panic as he looked around for a threat. His expression changed from one of surprise to annoyance.
Trisha meanwhile had the biggest grin Trisha had ever seen. The brown doe's ears were straight up and she waved quickly to the startled officer outside. Delta put the phone to his head once more, said a few quick words and then hung up. The painted dog then adjusted his belt and brushed off his tactical vest as he took several steps to the driver side of the truck. He flung the door open and climbed into the driver seat and then leaned over to stare Trisha down. The bunny however did not retreat. If anything she looked rather pleased with herself as she put her elbow on the arm rest and rested her chin in her paw.
"You're starting to push my buttons bunny!" Delta let out a playful growl.
"Really? Because I was just trying to turn your switch on!" Trisha flirted as she reached over to the console. Without breaking eye contact with Delta she flipped another switch which turned on a series of white strobes.
"Stop that!" Delta laughed as he flipped the switch off.
"Stop what?" Trisha asked as she flipped another switch which turned on the red and blue light bars.
"Ah women!" Delta blurted out as he scrambled to stop the bunny from causing more chaos on his control panel.
Judy began to giggle as she watched the interaction play out. Trisha turned her head slightly and gave Judy a wink as she stuck her tongue out. Her eyes went up to Nick and her lids drooped slightly, she then looked away from the fox and back to the canine she intended to torture some more.
Judy noticed the look Nick had gotten and looked up at her partner. Nick was resting right against her and had an amused look on his face. Maybe he hadn't noticed Trisha's expression or had just chosen to ignore it. Judy reached over and scooped Nick's large paw in her own small ones and squeezed. Nick looked down at Judy, his emerald eyes had a sort of questioning appearance about them.
Judy nodded over at Trisha, without breaking eye contact with him. Nick let out a sigh and leaned closer to his partner. "I'll explain later..." He mumbled softly as he gave Judy a gentle peck at the base of her ear. The sensation was amazing. He had never kissed her there. Sure in the past he had given her a small peck on the cheek or even a kiss between the ears. The base though was one of those spots she had wanted attention for so long. Now that she had gotten it she felt like all the other problems could wait.
Judy let out a soft pleasure filled sigh as she leaned up slightly. Her ears twitching slightly. Nick chuckled softly as he took a chance and gave her another kiss in the same spot. His lips lingering for a second longer.
Nick pulled away suddenly when he heard Atom start to wheeze. Both Judy and Nick looked over at the painted dog sitting next to them in concern. The dog was leaning against the door as he pressed the window controls. His paws flapping in Judy's direction.
Judy turned beat red as she realized what was happening. Atoms amazing sniffer had picked up something stirring in Judy she had hoped she could hide. Nick's sudden attention had gotten her a little excited and apparently Atom could smell it.
"What are you two doing back there?!" Delta shouted as he angled his rearview mirror down so he could look at the couple in the back seat.
"Nothing!" Judy and Nick shouted simultaneously which gave them away.
Trisha turned around so she could look at Atom. She began to giggle as she looked over at Judy, her smile breaking out into a wide grin.
"Awww, you two are so cute it's gross!" Trisha teased as she stuck out her tongue at Judy who felt her cheeks warm.
Atom made a gagging noise from outside the window he was now hanging out of. Judy couldn't help but feel bad as she looked over at the canine.
"Oh you drama queen!" Delta shouted at his partner whose tail began to wag, giving away his actual status.
Judy then realized she had been played by Atom.
"Get your darn head back in here! You're making a scene!" Delta shouted as he reached into the back seat and grabbed Atoms duty belt and began to pull. Atom struggled slightly as he pretended to escape the back seat. "Judy grab his tail will ya!"
At this suggestion Atom quickly clambered back into his seat and sat down, looking over at Judy and shaking a finger in her direction. He then began to make a series of hand signals which caused Delta to look over at Trisha and then to Nick. A look of slight anger on his face.
Everyone in the truck looked over at delta as they waited for a translation. The dog took a moment before explaining what Atom had said.
"He says he doesn't want to make Nick jealous and get attacked like Trisha did."
"Hey! So where are we staying tonight?" Trisha asked in a failed attempt to change the subject.
"I growled at Trisha when she was flirting with Judy in the apartment," Nick came out and explained in a monotone voice. Almost everyone was now looking at the fox.
Judy was looking up at Nick in concern. Delta was giving the fox a scowl. Atom was nervously eyeing the smaller canine. Trisha however was looking straight ahead at the streets outside of the truck.
"I think we are double parked!" Trisha mumbled as she continued her campaign to get to another topic.
Nick let out a sigh and unblocked his seat belt. He then opened the door at his side before looking at Trisha.
"Trish..."Nick said in a kind tone.
Trisha did not respond as she looked straight ahead.
"Trisha," Nick said again, refusing to look away from the brown doe.
Trisha tilted her head to the side. Judy managed to see one side of Trisha's face and noticed her eyes were watering.
Nick nodded out onto the side walk and then hopped from the truck. Before closing the door he gave Judy a warm smile and a quick wink.
"Keep the meter running there Delta," Nick said quickly before closing the door.
Judy looked to the front of the truck just in time to see Trisha open the passenger door and hop out. She said nothing as she closed the door.
Atom began to reach for his own door handle but Delta stopped him by locking the doors.
"This may be something between them there bud!" Delta muttered as he casually pulled out his cellphone. He then looked back at Judy. "So tell me Hopps, cellphone, any idea what you want to do?" He was referring to the fact that Judy's cellphone had been taken in as evidence since it had been handled by a suspect. Judy had felt a bit odd knowing she didn't have access to her phone. All of her videos, pictures, music were now gone.
"No idea, guess it is time for an upgrade," Judy muttered as she looked out the window in time to see Nick walk towards the back of the truck. Apparently this talk was meant to be private and out of view, even of Judy which caused her to feel a little concerned.
"Well I am sure that fox of yours can help ya out," Delta muttered as he flipped through his phone, "You know you got yourself a good partner there. You should have seen him tonight."
Judy's ears perked up slightly as she looked over at Delta. Her attention now focused on him. She hadn't really heard too much about the events on Nick's end that night.
"Yeah about that," Judy began as she scooted to the edge of her seat. Delta looked up from his phone and slowly turned in his seat so he could look at her properly.
Meanwhile outside of the truck a completely different but just as important conversation was about to take place. Nick finally came around to the rear of the truck to find Trisha waiting. She wasn't looking at him, instead her eyes were staring down the street as she refused to look directly at the fox.
Nick took in a deep breath and then stepped in front of Trisha and took a knee so he was eye level with her. Trisha moved her head slightly so she didn't have to look Nick in the eyes.
"I'm sorry," Nick said simply. Instead of just beating around the topic he decided it would be best for both of them to just hit the problem head on. For Judy.
Trisha's ears twitched slightly. Though her head was still aimed in another direction Nick noticed her bright blue eyes were now focused on him.
"I had no right to be angry with you," Nick began, "And I am not just referring about what just happened in the apartment."
Though Nick normally exuded confidence his tone was different in this conversation. There was a hint of regret mixed with hesitation. Trisha took notice of this.
"I shouldn't have done what I did..." Trisha mumbled softly, feeling she was not exactly complete devoid of guilt.
Nick wouldn't have any of it though. He quickly shook his head and placed a paw on Trisha's shoulder. The brown doe moved her head so she was looking directly at the fox, her eyes shimmering in the low light of the street lamps.
"No, never think that," Nick said firmly. "I was the one being stupid, I was so terrified to mess things up with Judy that I felt the best thing to do was not even take a chance. Turns out I was wrong.."
"The famous Nick Wilde admitting he is wrong…well that's a first," Trisha teased as she tilted her head, causing her cheek to brush the fox's paw.
"You would be surprised, I think Carrots is keeping track!" Nick said playfully.
This earned him a sweet giggle from Trisha. "Still Nick, I should have kept my distance…it's just the way you talked about her. I had seen her on TV, read about her, and even listened to some of those radio interviews after your big case. She is just so…so..."
"Yeah, she is," Nick muttered as his eyes looked up to the back of the truck, as if he could see through it to his gray bunny.
"When you finally brought her to the bar I couldn't help it!" Trisha began to admit, "I mean at first it was just you know..."
"You being the playful doe that we all love," Nick stated, it was actually a rather sweet compliment which earned the fox a smile.
"Then when I found out you know two weren't dating I just thought. Well I am not sure what I thought but it was gonna be super fun!"
"Yeah, I guess I left the door open for you on that one," Nick admitted.
"Then when she told me you were making her wait! Dude what the hell! You know bunnies don't work like that!" Trisha pointed out as she poked Nick in the arm. "We can fall quick and hard but you will never find a mammal more caring!"
"I know I know, I guess it was just the fox in me! Geeze not there! That's where Judy normally pokes, its already bruised!" The fox said as he rubbed his arm.
The two shared a friendly laugh but soon a silence fell between them.
"Listen Nick. I am sorry okay? Just know that I really like her but I really care for both of you! I am not gonna lie to you, I had so much fun with her when we well…you know. But I promise that I wont get between you two!"
"I know. What happened between you two has happened. I am okay with it, I guess I just needed to hear myself say it though."
"You know I am still gonna flirt like crazy right?" Trisha said playfully.
"Oh I was hoping you would, some of my best pick up lines have come from listening to you!" Nick teased.
"So what took you so long? I mean you keep saying you didn't want to risk ruining what you two had. I have known you for a while, that doesn't sound like the Nick I know. You used to take risks daily, it was kinda cute," Trisha pointed out as she reached up and adjusted the collar of his pawaiian shirt.
"Well things kinda changed when this bunny in a meter maid uniform stumbled into my life," Nick chuckled.
"Oh gosh, don't pull that with me!" Trisha said as she put her paws on her hips.
"What? Can't I have a simple reason like that?"
"Nope, there is more to this!" Trisha said quickly.
"Nick!"
"Trisha!" the fox shot back. The brown doe knew it was pointless. Whatever the true reason for him waiting was going to remain locked deep inside. She couldn't blame him, if only he knew her secrets. The doe suddenly got nervous as her mind wandered to her own secrets. She wondered what would happen if Nick knew about-
"So what exactly happened between you two in the restroom anyways?" Nick said, bringing Trisha back to the conversation at hand.
"Nope!" Trisha shot back as she turned to return to the front of the truck. She tried to walk away but Nick put his good arm in Trisha's way.
She looked over at the fox with a smirk as she stopped in her tracks.
"Seriously though Trisha, "Nick began, his tone softening once more, "I am sorry for earlier, I know you and I know that I shouldn't worry."
Trisha closed her eyes and grinned as she began to nod.
"If you do try anything though with her-" Nick began.
Trisha rolled her eyes as she prepared to say Nick didn't have anything to worry about.
"- I get to film it!" The fox finished.
Trisha burst out laughing as she proceeded to slap the fox's arm. The two friends began to laugh for a moment. Trisha finally managed to catch her breath as she wiped a tear of joy from her eye. She looked at the fox for a moment and then stepped towards him. She wrapped her arms around his waist and nuzzled her head into his chest. Giving the fox a warm hug. She closed her eyes and felt a warmth fill her as the fox wrapped his good arm around her.
'If he ever finds out…' Trisha's inner voice muttered sadly. "Shut up..." She thought to herself.
Trisha took a step away from Nick and gave him a happy smile. Her eyes though must have shown something because the fox looked at her curiously. Fortunately the fox was interrupted when the siren to the truck went off. This caused both the fox and brown bunny to jump up. Trisha grasped her chest as she felt her heart race. There was sudden a muffled laughter coming from inside the tactical truck.
Nick and Trisha both peaked around the corner of the driver's side. Delta was leaning out of the driver's window with an evil grin on his face. Judy popped her head out the middle window and soon Atom joined her. All of them had guilty smirks on their faces.
"So it's okay when you do it!?" Trisha asked as she walked towards the front of the truck. Nick shook his head as he trotted over to Judy who gave him a happy smile.
"Well you seem to like surprising me, only fair to return the favor!" Delta said smugly.
"Oh you like surprises huh?" Trisha asked as she jumped up and grabbed Delta's shirt collar and used it to support herself as her feet landed on the door of the truck. "Surprise!" She said quickly. Before Delta could even react Trisha pressed her lips against his and gave him a quick kiss on the lips. The kiss only lasted for a second before Trisha pulled away just an inch to admire her handy work.
Judy, Nick, and Atom's jaws all dropped open at the sudden action from Trisha.
"How was that for a surprise?" Trisha whispered as she began to lower herself back to the pavement. Just before she was out of reach though she gave the canine a sweet peck on the nose. She let go completely and landed triumphantly before strolling around the front of the truck as if nothing had happened.
Delta meanwhile was leaning out the window. A shock but overall pleased look on his face. He slowly looked over at his fellow officers before finally speaking, "I like her kind of surprises! Much better than yours Nick! Hers doesn't involve bombs!"
"The night is still young!" Trisha teased as she got into the passenger seat.
Hope this helps settle any concern about Trisha and Judy! :P
A few quick announcements:
First a big congrats to Zootopia and all who worked on it. You really earned that Oscar! I had no doubts in my mind when they announced it was going!
So on to a less fun announcement. I may not be posting for a little while. I am going to be on medical leave for a bit. Its nothing big or life threatening so no one start panicking and junk! I plan on being back as soon as possible. Just might be a bit before I post anything.
Who knows though, I may find myself with so much down time I end up flooding the story with silly chapters! :P