A/N: I just have to ask, is my writing that good or were you all just hard up for some straight up fluff? This story is dominating in popularity it looks like.

Disclaimer: Disney owns Zootopia. I own Zootopia. Therefore logic dictates that I am Disney and apparently I am suing myself. Hope I win.

Chapter 25 - Heroes? Really?

The fox and bunny duo sat in one of the booths on the window side of the diner, waiting for Mrs. Wilde to join them for lunch. For once it was Judy who was the patient one whereas Nick was getting very jittery, although this could be due to the overabundance of coffee he was drinking.

"Slow down, Nick. That's your 7th cup in the last 30 minutes." She reached out a paw and placed it on his arm.

"I'm fine, Carrots," he snapped.

Taken aback, she retracted her paw before scowling. "Fine, but don't come crying to me when your stomach is killing you later." She crossed her arms and sat silently.

Nick looked over at her, seeing her foot beginning to thump against the seat. "I'm sorry, Carrots. I'm a bit on edge, partially due to the coffee, partially due to my mom being so late. But I shouldn't have snapped at you. I was out of line."

Judy stared at Nick. He had never been like this in all the time she had known him. The last two weeks had brought such a change in him it was unbelievable. He was more open to her, more trusting, more polite. Even his normal pranks and tricks had become gentler around her. She raised her eyebrow. "I really messed you up, huh?"

Nick let out a barking laugh. "That's exactly what Finnick asked me last week. Yes. Yes you did. But I'll let you in on a secret. It's only for you." Judy's cheeks blushed.

The bell above the door had them whipping around to see an older vixen walk into the diner. Clad in a simple green business suit and skirt, she was clutching a purple handbag looking a bit flustered. Looking around, she saw them and raised her paw in greeting. Walking up, she grabbed the seat across from them. "Nicholas. Judy. I'm so glad to see you. Have you been waiting long?"

"Not too-" Judy began before Nick cut her off.

"We've been here for 45 minutes, mom. It's our last day off and I'm not thrilled to have been sitting here waiting."

"Nick!" Judy elbowed him in the side. "First of all, we didn't get a 'day off', we were suspended. Second, your mom is probably juggling a lot with her new promotion. Now are you going to behave?" Nick nodded glumly. "Good. Now give me a kiss and apologize to your mother."

Nick pecked her lips before turning back to his mother. "Sorry mom."

Glancing back and forth between the two of them, her face was rather confused. Judy held her breath, expecting maybe another problem like she had seen with her father before seeing Mrs. Wilde's face explode into a grin. Throwing back her head, she laughed joyfully. "You really have him wrangled, don't you Judy?"

The couple looked over at her, surprised by the unexpected outburst. Nick swallowed hard. "You're not...mad?"

The vixen scowled at her son. "Why would I be mad, Nicholas? You found a great female who keeps you on your toes and on a short leash. It's everything I could want in a daughter-in-law."

"But Mrs. Wilde, how-" Judy began before she was cut off.

"Judy, how many times do I have to say it? Call me Celia. And now that you're my son's mate it's even more important to do so."

Judy blushed before continuing. "Okay Celia. How did you even know about us? You weren't shocked by our little PDA a few minutes ago?"

Celia was confused. "Haven't you seen it all plastered on the net?"

Judy and Nick both slapped paws to their faces. Of course. After spending 4 days on a farm with no technology, they had forgotten all about Clawhauser's little faux pas. "Well, what's it say, Ma? Are we being demonized? Is there a petition to tar and feather us?"

Celia looked even more shocked. "You two really don't know? You two have been turned into idols!"

Judy's jaw dropped. "WHAT?!"

The older vixen nodded enthusiastically. "The 'Heroes of Zootopia' became the 'heroes for everyone.' If a fox and a bunny could become friends, partners, and even mates, then there is no limit to how our society can grow. You two have become the epitome of the Zootopian dream."

The fox and bunny looked at each other, beaming with happiness. "You always said it, Fluff. 'Anyone can be anything.' Looks like we just turned that from a bumper sticker into a monument." Nick grabbed his menu and started browsing. "Seriously though, I am starving and experiencing some pain from too much coffee on an empty stomach. I need sustenance!" Judy and Celia both laughed before grabbing their own menus.

Back at the apartment, the 'heroes of Zootopia' decided that a light dinner and cuddling up with a movie would be a great end to the day. Judy was snuggled into her fox's side while his arm encircled her waist, bringing her closer into him. "Nick?"

"Yeah Carrots?"

"Did you ever think that us admitting our feelings would work out like this?"

"Not at all. To be honest I was so scared I'd ruin our friendship I didn't think I would ever say anything. The thought of losing you was unbearable but I just had to know. I'm really glad I did though."

Judy sighed as snuggled in closer. "Me too." She thought about what he had said, realizing a lot of mirrored truths in her own actions as well. The only difference being that she couldn't bring herself to be brave enough to say anything. Luckily her big, bad fox was there to save the day, she smiled. "Hey Nick?" He looked down at her. "Take me to bed."

Post A/N: Short chapter to introduce you to Nick's mom in this story. Next chapter will be all about the ZPD shakeup! Remember, authors love reviews!