Nick woke up in his scruffy bed, scratching his head. He slammed the blaring alarm clock and got to his feet. Today was the day where Judy meets Nick's family. He never told her that his father was a complete whore, and left the family after getting a job offer. Just thinking of him made Nick bring up emotions of anger and sadness. He saw the pain his mother wore when she realised her lover left her. Nick also remembered how much his mother loved him- buying him clothes, food, and even the scouts uniform. He was on the verge of crying when his phone suddenly rang.
"Hello? Is this my little fluff?"
"Hey, Nick! I'm like at your place already, so you wanna come already?"
"Yeah, just hold on a second. I'll get changed."
"Alright. See you downstairs!"
Nick put his phone down and rummaged through his closet (again) and found a nice yellow shirt, the one he wore when he last met his mother. It's not that he didn't love his mother, he just didn't have time. He had work and money issues, and his mother is retired.
Judy saw Nick coming down and rushed to him. Giving him a big hug, Judy looked up and smiled.
"Ready to go you dumb fox?"
"Yep."
They flagged a taxi and got in...
When they got to Nick's apartment, Judy immediately realised how simple Nick's mother had lived. When they entered, all she noticed was a table, two chairs, a kitchen and a bed. No TVs, paintings or whatsoever.
Clanging was heard from the kitchen.
"Oh hello my little boy scout!" Nick mother came, hugging his dear son.
"Hi, mom." Nick blushed.
"Ah! You must be Judy! Nick has been always talking about y-"
"Hehe. Ignore her..." Nick was now as red as a tomato.
Judy just smiled. She knew Nick cared for her and she cared for him as well.
"Ah! Judy, my dear. It's nice to meet you! My name is Mary." Mary said, paws out.
Judy shook her hand. "Nice to meet you too, Mary. My full name is actually Judith Hopps. Everyone calls me Judy."
Mary smiled. "What would you like? Do you like tea?"
"Personally, I prefer coffee," Judy said with a smile.
"I see, I assume you want the same, Nick?"
"Yes please."
Mary smiled and walked into the kitchen. Nick's face suddenly turned dark.
"What's wrong?" Judy asked with a concerned look.
"I've never seen her smile ever since my father left..." Nick said with a quiver in his tone. He was about to cry. Judy was concerned, very concerned. She had never imagined that a sly, outgoing fox like Nick would cry. Taking advantage of the time, Judy pulled Nick in for a kiss. Nick was surprised but soon gave in.
"Oooh! So you guys are dating!" Mary said, appearing seemingly out of nowhere.
Nick pulled away from the kiss quickly but also kind of reluctantly.
"Heh... Yeah. I hope you don't mind it." Nick said, with hope in his eyes.
"Are you kidding? Of course, I'm okay with that! Look at my son, he's in love!" Mary teased.
"Mom..." Nick blushed.
"Nick is in llloooove!" Mary teased, making the both of them blush.
"Mom, you are still sly as ever," Nick said, breaking a smile. He was actually glad that his mother got her happiness back.
They sat down in the living room and talked for about an hour. They talked about their adventure, and how they saved each other's butt.
"Alright guys, it's almost lunchtime! You two lovebirds should go out for lunch!" Mary said.
"Mary, do you want to come with us?" Judy asked.
"Oh no! It's rude to interfere someone's date!" Mary teased, chuckling.
"Well if that's the case, we'll see you again soon mom," Nick said, giving his mother a hug and a kiss.
"I can't thank you enough for changing my son's life around, Judy," Mary smiled, giving Judy a hug.
As the duo left, Mary locked the door and sighed. She was happy that Judy was there for Nick, but she was still very sad that her lover, Smith Wilde, left her without a warning. She looked at the picture of her and Nick when he was young. She smiled. Maybe it was time for a change and to accept the truth.
HEY GUYS! I'M SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SORRY FOR NOT UPLOADING LIKE IN A MONTH! I had my violin exam and the next thing I know, I have my piano exam in 1 week. So I will be posting regularly after my piano exam. AT LEAST once a week. I promise the next few chapters will be action packed and not boring ol' meet the parents and stuff like that. Yeah, see you guys! :D
-SGJun
aka Junyi
