Chapter 3: Would you like Blueberries with that?
0315
POV (Nick)
*Moment before
"What?! Pillows don't talk... Oh no."
I looked down, snuggled between my arms, in a perfect little spoon with my tail wrapped around us both was the "pillow". Hurriedly, I surveyed the sight in front of me, while trying to simultaneously fight the voice in my head telling me how right this felt, and the rising fear in my gut. Her long black-tipped ears, peaceful angelic face, soft gray fur, that little patch of white on her chest, and her perfect breast in my hand. I froze, "Judy. Wait, breast in my hand?! Why am I holding her boob?! And why doesn't she have a shirt on? Great…. things were on the way to being fixed from yesterday, and this happens. I just can't catch a break." As if to illustrate my point, Judy pulled me tighter to her. I frantically tried to find a way out of this predicament.Not seeing any good options, I gently tried to untangle myself from the sleeping bunny in my arms. I was terrified of waking her and having to try to explain the situation. "If I can just get away, I can go to my bedroom and at least pretend that nothing happened." Though, I wasn't even sure if something happened.
The last thing I remembered was Judy holding me, then falling asleep. That was it. How did we go from that, to being half naked spooning? I really couldn't come up with a good answer. The best I could think of, was that we both passed out and just ended up innocently cuddling. Well mostly innocently. But that still didn't explain Judy being half naked. I really hoped I hadn't done it. That would be inexcusable. "Oh no, I didn't take advantage of her did I?" Despite that particular event being extremely unlikely, it still worried me. After all I wasn't that kind of guy. However, I would be lying if I said I didn't enjoy feeling her warm fur on mine. "But how did the shirt come off?" Glancing around, I also noticed her duty belt and bra on the floor. "Now I know I didn't take those off." I thought. "First the duty belt is difficult enough to get off fully awake, and the bra is damn near impossible under the best of circumstances." I relaxed a bit as I came to the conclusion that she must have removed them sometime in the night to get more comfortable.
By now, I had almost escaped from the clutches of my sleeping partner. I began silently celebrating, but I guess I tried counting my chickens before they hatched, so to say. Just as I was about to extract my arm from around Judy's body, she grabbed my paw.
"Mmmmm you don't have to let go. I like it when you hold me." She said sleepily as she placed my paw back where it was.
I dared not move. Slowly, Judy began to stir. My effort to get away without waking her failing. Groggily, she began rubbing my paw. "Mmmm morning," she said not rolling over. Suddenly, as if a switch was flipped, the situation dawned on her. She looked down at her naked chest, my paw she had been rubbing, still on her boob where she had placed it, then slowly rolled onto her back to look at me. I sat there looking like a kid getting caught with his hand in the cookie jar. "Very nice cookies." My childish mind added. In the moment, the only reply I could muster was a weak smile and lame wave.
"Uh... morning Hopps," I choked out.
"Aaaaaaahhhhhh!" She screamed, jumping up from the couch grabbing her shirt to cover herself.
"Relax Carrots... no need for modesty now. After all we did make it to second base." I jested. Trying to lighten the mood and defuse the bomb that I was positive was going to go off any second. Plus, despite everything, there was no way I could pass up a chance like that, the joke just wrote itself. It also helped that even with the events last night, laying there with Judy had been the best sleep I had had in years.
"Not the time dumb fox," she retorted buttoning her uniform shirt.
"Dumb fox, huh? That's weird, she only uses that nickname when she is messing with me. And definitely not when she is angry with me." I thought to myself. "You sly bunny!" A smirk spreading on my face as I thought about what that meant. Noticing, Judy just huffed and turned to head to the bathroom.
As she walked away she mumbled, "Boys... Only thinking with their dicks." I couldn't help but burst out laughing. As I waited for her to re-emerge, I continued to give her shit.
"So you know, your bra is still out here. Want me to bring it in to you, or is it a memento for me to remember last night by." I called through the door.
With the mention of last night, my smile turned into a frown and my ears dipped. I remembered why she was here. And I remember what had been said. Instantly, my cheerfulness faded. "She must think that I am a total ass right now. After last night the only thing I can do today is make jokes." I chastised myself. I turned, about to head to the kitchen to make some coffee, when I heard the door crack open. Before I could even react I received a quick one-two punch to the arm. I spun back round and caught a glimpse of Judy's bare shoulder and face peaking around the edge of the door.
"What was that for?" I inquired a bit indignant, only to receive a small impish smile as an answer.
I was about to shake it off and go back to making coffee, when Judy spoke up. "One... I need to go home to shower and change for work so I will get a new bra there. Two, no that bra is not staying with you. And three, those were for last night and the terrible jokes you made this morning. Now go get some coffee made." She ordered as she shut the door again.
I just chuckled to myself as I went to do just that. I wasn't sure what was going on, but I was glad that I didn't seem to be in trouble. My thoughts lingered on Judy as I scooped coffee grounds into the machine, and poured in the water. I was thinking about her laying next to me. I thought of the smell of her shampoo, the light rhythm of her breathing, the feel of her fur, the warmth of her body... and her breasts. Her perfect breasts. Oh god her breasts were something. They were so firm and perky. Sure by fox standards they were a bit on the small side, but for her they were just the right size for her frame. I could see why she wouldn't wear a bra, she didn't need it. And the added discomfort of wearing one was an evil best tolerated only for work, due to it being regulation dress. I stood there practically drooling on myself as I thought about it. To make things even more awkward this morning, I was so lost in my thoughts I didn't notice Judy leave the bathroom.
"Hey dumdum, are you just going to stand there looking brain dead, or are you going to get ready?" She asked me, snapping me from my thought.
"Umm yeah, I just need to take a quick shower and get dressed then we can go." I said embarrassed. "If you are hungry, I have some plain bagels in the pantry, toaster is under the counter. Oh! I have fresh blueberries in the fridge." With that I left to take a shower. My head swimming with all sorts of wonderful thoughts.
Entering the bathroom, I turned on the shower and stripped out of my remaining clothes from the day before, which wasn't much since I had deemed it necessary to throw my uniform all over the other room last night. However, I still had my white T-shirt and boxers on. It was only then that it dawned on me that I was in my underwear the whole time Judy was here. Sure last night things were more heated and dress code was probably last on everyone mind, but it still was amazing that nothing was said once. Thinking about it, I had to give Judy props for not reacting at all. "Carrots, you missed a golden opportunity." Stepping into the shower, I moved into the warm water and started lathering myself with soap. The whole time thinking about Judy; her cuddled up against me. Her boobs. "mmm yeah her boobs."
"Hey! You drown in there?" Judy shouted through the door startling me.
"No, sorry... Spaced out a bit. I'm getting out now." I replied. It was only at that moment, that I realized I had been absentmindedly stroking my penis as I daydreamed about that gray bunny. Quickly, I climbed out of the shower and started to dry off. "Fuck! I didn't grab any clothes!"
I wrapped the towel around myself and prepared to open the door. I just had to make it across the living room and to my bedroom, then I'd be safe. As I readied myself to go, I was painfully aware that my dick was still at half-mast from my earlier escapades, making a noticeable bulge in the front of my towel. I really hoped that Judy was still in the kitchen. I swung the door open and ran out... Smacking right into Judy almost knocking her over.
She regained her balance quickly and I watched as she took stock of my new attire. I saw her eyes travel down over my exposed chest, passed my waist and to the towel. I was positive she noticed the bulge. My suspicions confirmed, as the insides of her ears turned a deep red. Her face darkening as the blush even became visible through her fur. Quickly she turned away, using her hand to shield her eyes from my indecency.
"Umm... Sorry," I offered as I scurried to my room and shut the door. As I moved about getting dressed, I could still hear Judy in the other room, even with the door closed. At First she gave a gasp, as she let out a breath she had evidently been holding, only to follow it with giggling. I wasn't sure how to take it. Why was she laughing? Was it at my expense? Laughing at the embarrassment, or was she laughing at, you know, "me". My paranoia coming out a bit. "Stop it Nick. You are the only pervert here. She is your partner, and just laughing at the funny situation." I shook my head thinking I was probably right. Taking a deep breath to clam myself, I stepped out of my bedroom.
"Ready?" I asked.
0330
Pov (Judy)
"Hehe... Nick stop. You are such a pervert"
"Mmmmm you don't have to let go. I like it when you hold me." I said sleepily, my dream still fresh in my mind. "Hold on"... I looked down, my bare chest greeting me. And "why was there a red paw groping my left boob!?" Quickly I glanced back over my shoulder only to be greeted by Nick grinning stupidly, wearing just his white t-shirt and a pair of boxers.
"Uh... Morning Hopps," he said.
"Ahhhhhhhh," I screamed freaking out. Quickly throwing off his arm and jumping off the couch. I grabbed my shirt and started putting it on, trying to make myself respectable in front of my partner.
"Relax Carrots... no need for modesty now. After all we did make it to second base together." He stated in a mocking tone.
"Not the time dumb fox," I retorted buttoning my uniform shirt and trying not to laugh. I mean yeah he saw me half naked and I was a bit mortified, but it wasn't his fault. And his reactions to the whole thing were pretty hysterical. When I jumped off the couch, he looked so guilty and worried. It was actually adorable. I knew the truth though. Nothing really happened. We had been talking when we fell asleep on his couch. Then, in the middle of the night, I had woken up and in a half-conscious state I took my clothes off in an attempt to be more comfortable. But, that didn't mean I couldn't "not" tell him and enjoy the cute faces he was making.
I knew it was still quite early, but I checked the time regardless. We weren't behind but neither of us were planning on waking up here like this, so I knew we had to get going. Nick had to dress and I had to get to my place to shower and get ready for work. So with that in mind, I headed to the bathroom. On my way I couldn't help but have a bit of fun, at Nick's expense of course, commenting about how boys only think with their dicks. He laughed so I know he heard me.
After I shut the bathroom door, I quickly took my shirt back off. I stared at myself in the mirror, remembering the last fleeting moments of my dream... my face becoming warm as I became flush. My thoughts then drifted and lingered on the feeling of Nick caressing my body. It had felt so good... so natural, like we were meant to be. As I started freshening up a bit, Nick was busy making jokes about my bra and our situation. I just shook my head ignoring him. I was glad that whatever was bothering him last night seems to have been forgotten. I still wanted to talk to him about it, but he needed some time. I chuckled to myself as he asked if he was to keep my bra, but there was no way I was going to let him have all the fun.
Quickly I opened the door and caught him turning to leave. I gave him a quick one-two before I remembered I was topless and ducked back behind the door. Standing there, half naked and seeing the way he stared, I couldn't help but have a small devilish grin. So many devious thoughts dancing through my brain. I could just swing the door open... tease him a little. "No! Work first play later" I scolded myself. Instead I sent Nick off to start coffee and went back to freshening up.
A few minutes later, I emerged from the bathroom. Having used the toilet and washed my face, I was feeling a little better. A real shower was much preferred, but I felt I was at least presentable. The inviting smell of coffee hit my nose as I walked into the kitchen, a small giggle escaping my lips as I saw Nick standing there. He looked stoned, completely spacing. I had a pretty good idea of what he was thinking about as he stood there absentmindedly stroking his chest. I should have been offended, but I found myself to be oddly flattered.
"Hey dumdum, are you just going to stand there, or are you going to get ready?" I asked startling him.
I started walking to him, as he blundered his way through offering me breakfast. "Hehe... he is cute when embarrassed." I thought. A wicked smile spread across my face as I watched him walk away. "And he has such a cute butt!" As he turned the corner, I turned around and began getting some food.
I grabbed a cup of coffee and elected to take Nick's off and have a bagel with blueberries. I even found some honey and cream cheese for the bagel, but decided to just leave it plain. Once everything was prepared, I sat down at the table to wait while I ate. After finishing my second cup of coffee, I decided to see what was taking Nick so long in the shower. It was already0425 and we still had to make it to my place. As I approached the bathroom door, my sensitive ears picked up a slight moan... and "was that my name?" My heart skipped a beat or two and my face burned as a heat spread through my body. I began to feel a familiar itch between my legs and I had to use all my will power to not react to it. "Oh my god... Is he masturbating to the thought of me?" I was many things, shocked, intrigued, turned on, but not upset. The heat between my legs grew, begging me to touch myself, to relieve the urge. If it wasn't for the pressing need to get to work, so I wouldn't get chewed out again, I would have played with myself right then. With a sigh, I pushed those thoughts from my mind and called out to Nick, helping to light a fire under his ass. When he didn't respond, I sat there a moment trying to hear what he was doing. Secretly hoping I could hear him moan my name again. When I didn't hear anything, I turned to leave.
I was about to walk back to the kitchen when the bathroom door flew open and Nick walked right into me. In his surprise he just froze. I on the other hand couldn't help but start examining his body. Trying to soak in all the detail I could. Slowly, my eyes stared traveling down his body. I was able to see his broad muscular shoulders, well foamed chest and flat abs... covered by lush red fur that I just wanted to get lost in. I had never really thought of it before, but he was sexy. I wanted to see more of him, like his butt, but Nick had wrapped a white towel around his lower half, blocking my view. I was slightly disappointed, but only slightly, as a fairly visible bulge was sticking out from the front. "Hmmmm..." I thought, fixated on the shape. I heard Nick say something before scampering to his room, but in my haze I couldn't make out what it was. I returned to the kitchen as I heard the door shut. "Mmmmm I wonder what was hidden under that towel." I asked myself rhetorically. "I bet I could have a lot of fun with that." I giggled as my mind started to fill in the blanks, creating all sorts of fun fantasies.
After about five minutes, Nick re-emerged from the bedroom. "Ready?" he asked. I just shook my head and stood up. On my way I stopped to pick up my bra and duty belt, taking the opportunity to bend slowly at the waist to tease a bit more. I was almost out the door, when I remember my pistol was on the shelf. I quickly grabbed it and set off down the hall leaving him to lock the door. As I walked away, I threw my bra over my shoulder and shook my butt a little more than usual... all by accident of course.
As we drove back to my place, silence had again set in. I was getting nervous. I hated silence, as it usually meant something was wrong. And silence in a car with Nick was almost unbearable. He isn't one to stay silent for long, especially around me. As I drove, I kept stealing glances at my partner. Every now and then, I would catch him glancing at me. When our gaze would meet, he would smile softly but no words were ever spoken. There was something different about him today. Eventually, I couldn't stand the silence any longer. I was about to speak, only to have Nick beat me to it.
"Listen, Hopps, I wanted to apologize for everything that happened this morning. I didn't know what I was doing. I didn't mean to grope you or look at you naked or anything. I am not that type of guy, and I don't want you to think I am. I definitely wouldn't try to take advantage of you. Are we good?" He asked, genuinely concerned. I looked over into his eyes.
I just giggled. "Yeah we are good, none of that was your fault. Besides, I think we both got a pretty good show. After all, what is a little skin between friends?" I said, giving him a wink.
He looked at me with complete shock on his face. His mouth hung open and I swear the red fur on his face got even darker. "Man! I wonder if he knows he is this cute!" After a minute or two, he seemed to grasp what I said. A smirk over took his face.
"That was your plan all along wasn't it, come over to my place when I'm all vulnerable, chat me up, and then get into my pants." he said. "Well, if I had known, then I would have made more of an effort to drop the towel. But, Fluff, if you are that hard up for sexual release I am sure there are plenty of male bunnies at the bar that would be glad to help."
"Eeepp!" I squeaked. It was my turn to blush furiously. He just laughed. The hardest laugh I had heard from him in a while. "Oh shut up! Asshole!" I teased back.
"Oh come on now fluff, you know you love me." He said bating me.
"Do I know that? Yes...Yes I do." I said back, giving him a little smile. "I really do." I thought.
"Fluff, I'm glad we are back to normal. I was afraid yesterday had ruined that." He stated. I could tell he meant it. But I couldn't help but feel a little hurt by his words. Was this normal? Is this open flirting thing just a game for him? It hadn't felt that way, but I honestly wasn't sure. "What if normal isn't what I want? I love him more than a partner don't I? Maybe he doesn't feel the same." Sure he seemed to enjoy my flirting and body earlier when he saw them, but he was a guy after all, so that could just be natural. The rest of the ride had my lost in my own head. In the end, though, it didn't matter...I pushed my thoughts aside as we pulled up to my apartment building. "0445. Plenty of time." I turned off the car and went to hop out as Nick spoke again.
"Should I just stay here Carrots?" He asked.
"No, dumb fox, you can come in." I replied as I started to head inside, I was determined to make Nick see me as more than a partner.
POV (Nick)
"No, dumb fox, you can come in," I heard her say as she walked away. I got out of the car and hurried to catch up to her. Naturally I fell into step beside her. I sighed in content. This is where I was meant to be. It felt good to be close to my partner again. Joking, having fun, enjoying each others company. "Come on Nick, you know the flirting was more than that." my mind reminded me. "We may be partners and best friends, but Judy would never be interested in a fox. Would she?" I thought about that for a minute. Sure inter-species couples were not that uncommon in Zootopia, granted some were more rare than others, such as predator-prey couples, but they happened. However, Judy just never struck me as one to be into that sort of thing. I always pictured her dating another bunny, not that there was anything wrong with that. I just shrugged off my thoughts as we walked in the front door. I wasn't going to worry about the what-ifs and the could-be's. I was just happy that Judy and I were good and I wasn't going to push it.
As I entered the apartment building, I looked around at the lobby. Saying this place was nicer than the old building, would have been an understatement. Almost anything would have been an improvement over that place. Comparing the two was like comparing a cottage to a castle. This place was amazing. It was clean, well lit, and had the appearance of a hotel. It even had what looked like a check in desk with an attendant. Rich dark wood furnishing lined the lobby. A small coffee shop graced the corner next to a small reading nook. A rather impressive library available for those inclined to take advantage. Everywhere I looked, polished brass accents. I was aw struck. "How could she afford this," I wondered as we crossed the lobby headed to, I figured, the elevators. Instead, we walked right by them to the stair case.
"Why aren't we taking the elevator?" I asked.
"Aw, whats the matter? The poor fox too lazy to climb a few flights of stairs?" She teased. "I always walk the stairs, its good for you. Besides I'm just on the fourth floor."
I Just shrugged. It really didn't make any difference to me. I had just assumed the elevators were the way to go. Judy started up the stairs, as I followed a few steps behind. After a few steps, I was glad that we hadn't gone the easy way. I was enjoys watching Judy's ass going up the stairs way too much. "The stairs have really been good for her." I thought.
"You will have to excuse the mess a bit," she warned me as we reached the landing of her floor.
For my part I just shrugged. How bad could it be? I mean she had seen my place and it wasn't exactly the poster child of cleanliness. And after all, she was just a tiny bunny, how big of a mess could a bunny make?
"So where is your place? I asked.
"End of the hall. That way, 434." she replied pointing to her left.
As we started that way, I couldn't hold my curiosity at bay any longer. "You would think this place was a five star hotel," I started, "how can you afford this with your salary?"
Judy just laughed. "I can't." She stated as a matter of fact.
The care free tone in her voice worried me a bit. I must have had a look of concern on my face because she just grinned before continuing. "Don't worry. I pay the same rent I paid at my last place. The rest is picked up by the city. The mayor put it in the city budget as a thank you for the nighthowler case. I guess being a hero has its perks."
I began to chuckle until a thought crossed my mind. "Wait, I helped with that case too." I said, "And I am just as much of a hero for it as you are. Where is my luxury apartment?" I finished a bit annoyed. Then cringing as I heard how petty I sounded.
"Or you are, are you?" Judy said mockingly with a smirk, clearly trying to push my buttons. "You were rewarded too, just not the same way. How do you think you got on the force?"
"Uh... I applied and passed the academy." I said not following, feeling slightly hurt at what I thought she was implying. That I was "helped" through.
"Haha," she giggled, "Yes, that is true, but how do you think you were able to even apply to the program? Haven't you ever wondered how I was able to corner you with that tax evasion scheme? The department had a file on you. We knew about the scams, your connections with the mob and other various criminals, but never moved on you because you were considered small time. Plus the department criminologist and psychologist flagged you as a potential mark for becoming an informant. I guess they were right, in a way at least." She said giving me an ironic smile before continuing. "I convinced the mayor and chief to make that file go away and give you a chance. They agreed." She finished beaming.
I couldn't help but stare at her in disbelief. I had always thought I was incredibly clever. I always checked and rechecked my footprints, so to speak, to make sure I was covered. Now, I find out that I was being watched the whole time? Though having been with the ZPD for a bit I could understand it. The department as a whole was much craftier than I ever gave them credit for.
Judy laughed again. "It's called a hustle sweetheart," she said taking the same stance she had when she first confronted me.
My eyes nearly popped out at the sight. "Man she looks hot!" I gawked for just a second before looking away. "You need to stop thinking these things, or you are going to get into trouble." I shook my head clearing my thoughts as I countered. "So this whole time... I have been on my best behavior, so the chief and IA wouldn't dig into my past and find that, and they already knew?" Judy just beamed. Her eyes sparkling.
"Thanks, Carrots. That is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for me." I said affectionately as we arrived at her place.
She unlocked the door and let me inside. Upon entering, I saw that "a bit messy" was an enormous understatement. Her living room looked like it had been hit by a tornado. Actually, I would say it was more like someone had placed a bomb in her dresser. Clothes were everywhere. As I began picking my way through the wreckage, I looked closer at the garments laying around. As I snooped, it seemed as if her mysterious bomber, had only targeted her underwear drawer. Piles of bras and panties lay heaped on every surface. Picking up a cute purple pair I turned and snickered, "Hot date?"
Judy's ears where redder than any tomato I had ever seen. She looked at her feet in embarrassment mumbling, trying desperately to avoid eye contact. "What was that?" I teased twirling the panties with my finger, "I couldn't quite hear."
"I said I couldn't find my favorite pair! I told you my place was messy! Stop playing with my underwear!" She screamed at me. Embarrassment all over her face. "I need to go get ready."
I just laughed as she walked away. She gathered up some things and disappeared into the bathroom. I checked my watch 0500. "Cool. Roll call is at 0600 so, no rush." I thought to myself. I heard the shower start running and decided to have a look around. The place was very nice, and much bigger than her old place. It was set up in the standard apartment style, huge living area, kitchen/dining room, small hall with the bathroom, and the bedroom. As I explored, I noticed she had decided to use the living room as her bedroom and living room, very much in the fashion of a studio apartment. Her bedroom in turn was used as an office. As I walked in I was confronted with a wall of missing mammals, suspects, and other elements of cases that Judy and I were working. "She sure didn't have this at her old place. That girl needs to get out and have some fun." I just shook my head and went back to the living room. Moving a pile of Judy's clothes, I sat down on the couch. Looking for something to keep me occupied, I searched for the remote for the TV, but to no avail. So, with nothing to keep my attention, I started going through the pile of clothes beside me. A shirt, pair of pants... My breath caught in my throat. A very sexy, all lace, black thong. I held the little piece of fabric in my hand as I felt my pulse quicken and my face burn as an image of Judy in nothing but this garment, if it could even be called that. "Oh... She would look so amazing in this. It would compliment the tips of her ears and look so good on her pale gray fur, the fabric clinging tightly to her firm round butt. Perhaps bent over the edge of the couch, looking over her shoulder at me, teasing, as she beckoned me forward." I opened my eyes and shivered. I had to get my mind out of the gutter. She was a friend, my partner, not some piece of meat. Besides, if I got excited here, there would be no way of hiding it. Especially, with these uniform pants on. "I need a distraction."
"Hey Nick?" Judy called from the bathroom.
"Oh perfect timing," I thought, glad to be doing anything at the moment.
"I left my brush on the bed side table, would you mind bringing it to me?" she asked cracking the door open.
"Sure," I replied jumping up to grab the brush. I crossed the room quickly, brush in paw.
"Here you are." I said reaching my paw in the door. I expected her to just take the brush and close the door, but to my surprise the door opened more. To my utter delight, standing in the door frame, was a damp Judy, a pink towel wrapped around her body. I was stunned. She looked perfect. I couldn't help give her a slow head to toe glance, not even hiding the fact that I was checking her out. She clearly noticed, giving a small bashful smile as her cheeks and inner ears got a slight shade of pink.
"Ummm... Can I have my brush?" She asked with a flirtatious giggle.
"Yeah, sorry. Here you go Carrots." I replied, eyes still locked on her.
"Thanks, silly fox." She said turning and starting to close the door.
"Hey Judy?!" I hastily called, before she could shut the door..
"Hmmm?" Judy paused, her back still to me.
"You... You're beautiful Carrots." I said in a near whisper. I meant it. Her small frame, lovely amethyst eyes, cute ears, towel wrapped around her, her firm slender legs. She was an angel. Judy looked back over her shoulder, her blush deepening, and looked right into my eyes. She was beaming, a small gentle smile on her face. She seemed happier than ever before. Seeing her there, like that... I wanted to melt. As our eye lock continued, a small smile spread on my lips too. That moment, she wasn't just some lust filled fantasy anymore. She was so much more. I just knew that if I could I would have that moment last forever.
"Thanks, you aren't too bad either," She replied with a twinkle in her eye. With that, she looked away and turned back to close the door. I continued looking at the closed door for a moment, savoring the moment a little longer before I turned and shuffled back to the couch. After a minute, I glanced back at the bathroom and my heart practically stopped. Judy hadn't shut the door all the way like I had thought; a crack wide enough to see through remained. I had a perfect view of the mirror, and therefore everything that was going on inside.
I sat transfixed. I knew it was wrong, but I couldn't turn away. I could see Judy's reflection, as she began to get ready for work. She had her back turned to the mirror as she dropped the towel. The soft, smooth fur of her shoulders came into view. Hungrily, I dropped my gaze, taking in the curves of her slender, athletic body. I swooned over her smooth back, slender waste, the flare of her hips and her soft, delicate looking tail. As if it was mocking me, the mirror was just at the right angle where I could just see the top curve of her ass. I was in agony. "Why couldn't she be just a bit taller!" I thought. The truth though, was at 3'8", she was just the right height, at least for someone like me coming in at an even 4'. She was a goddess. I watched as she slowly brushed her fur, making her body shine. When she finished, she put the brush down before she slowly bent over and stood back up pulling on a pair of plain blue panties. I couldn't help but think how great of a color that was on her. My eyes locked on her. Her movements had me enraptured. She moved with such grace and femininity.
As she put on her bra, she slightly turned. Not much, but it was enough for me to catch another glimpse of her perfect breasts, her tight stomach, just the top of her most intimate of areas. I swallowed hard. The sight only reminding me of how I woke a few hours before. The memory of feeling her in my paws still fresh in my mind. I looked down at my paws as I thought about it. To my disappointment, when I looked back up, Judy had disappeared from sight. I sighed as I thought my impromptu peep show was over. However, after what seemed like an eternity, she came back into view. When she did, I noticed she had put on a white T-shirt and her uniform pants and was now working on buttoning her uniform blouse.
When Judy finished, she approached the door and fully shut it. As she closed it though, her eyes locked right on me, and she gave a little wink. "Did she purposefully leave the door open so I could see?" I wondered. "Does my partner have a thing for me?" I was thoroughly confused. I mean sure we had been a bit flirty with each other this morning, but that isn't that unusual. We are close and often behave that way. I wasn't sure if I trusted myself to read the situation properly. My emotions had been all over lately, and I didn't want to do anything rash.
My thoughts were only broken when I heard the sound of a flushing toilet and the door opening a minute later. My partner stepped out of the bathroom, looking sharp in her uniform. "Ready to go make the world a better place?" she asked happily.
"Well not if you are going to be little miss sunshine all day," I replied sarcastically, busting her chops a bit.
She feigned a scowl as she led me from her apartment. I checked the time. "0530. Wow... Amazing how much can happen in so little time." I thought. "Well time for my game face."
Pov (Judy)
I stepped into the shower and sighed. "What is up with me? Yesterday, I'm terrified I'm losing my best friend, ready to kill him for the way he acted, and today I'm flirting like a school girl." I pondered, lathering my favorite soap into my fur. "I mean, sure I like him. He is my best friend after all and he is a natural flirt but I don't know. Today feels different. I feel different." I thought back to when I woke up next to him this morning. Sure at first I was surprised, but I also felt happy, safe. The way I seemed to fit perfectly into his body just felt right. "Could that be it. Am I just confusing physical attraction for love?" I asked my self. "No. That's not it." I thought of the way he held me, firm but not possessive or overbearing. It was so gentle, so caring... a side of him I hadn't seen before. I wanted nothing more than to climb back into his arms and lay there all day as his little spoon. Then there was him coming out of the bathroom in that towel. "Ugh... now that was definitely a physical attraction!" I thought, giggling to myself.
Lost is my thoughts, I moved my paws up my chest and began lathering my boobs. A small moan escaped my lips, as I massaged my sensitive flesh. The thought of Nick caressing my body, touching me, exploring every curve and dip of my form was consuming my mind. "Oh... Nick... what are you doing to me?" I purred. It took all of my will power, but I forced myself out of my reverie. After all, I had work to do.
When I was finished lathering myself, I quickly rinsed the soap from my body and turned off the shower. I grabbed my towel from the rack and began drying, mentally going through a checklist of what I needed to do to be ready for the day. "Ok," I said to myself. "Panties, bra, undershirt. Check. Uniform pants, and blouse. Check. Duty belt, tie, hat. Check. Ok, five minutes to finish drying, five minutes to brush my fur, and five minutes to dress. Two minutes down to the car and then a ten minute drive to the station. Ok half an hour tops... no problem."
I finished drying myself, threw the towel onto the counter and stepped over in front of the mirror to begin brushing out my fur. I always loved this part of my morning. Not really a vain bunny by nature, I nonetheless really enjoyed looking at myself naked as I brushed my fur. I took great pride in the way I kept myself in shape. And I was sure my fellow officers appreciated it as well. Sure on the professional side it meant I was less of a liability, but I had caught more than a few officers, including my partner, giving me lingering glances as I walked by. The thought always brought a smile, and what is a better confidence booster and way to start the day than knowing you look good enough to turn heads. I reached down to grab my brush, but came up empty.
"Shit," I thought, remembering I had used it the night before and it was on the table by my bed. Not having any other choice, I called out to Nick.
"Hey Nick? I left my brush on the bed side table, would you mind bringing it to me?" I said cracking the door. It dawned on me when I heard him respond, that I was still naked. I quickly grabbed my towel and wrapped it tightly around my body. The soft pink material hugging me like a second skin. I knew it was provocative, starting just above my breasts and ending just below my butt, but it was decent enough I thought. Besides, it was only Nick, and I trusted him. "And what would it hurt to tease him a little." I thought devilishly. "Stop it! Not now! Focus!
I had just finished wrapping myself when Nick's paw appeared through the door. As I approached, a devious idea crossed my mind. Instead of reaching for the brush, I reached out and grabbed the door handle. I took a breath to steady my nerves, then opened the door wide. I presented my barely covered self to Nick's gaze, much to his surprise.
At first Nick just stood there like a Deer in the headlights. I was slightly offended that he didn't even try to look away, but it made me feel incredibly sexy knowing he couldn't take his eyes off me. Besides this was just something that I could use to tease him later. He continued to just stare at me, his expression blank and mouth slightly open. I felt myself start to get flushed as he continued to openly stare at me. Only getting worse when he finally moved and slowly gave my body a once over, taking in all the detail he could.
I wanted to see where this was going, I had to know how he felt, but time wasn't my friend. Not wanting to stop, but aware time was short, I interrupted his thoughts. "Ummm... Can I have my brush?" I asked. I couldn't help but giggle a bit, he was just so damn cute standing there.
I grabbed my brush and turned to finishing getting ready. Chuckling lightly at the fox standing in the doorway.
"Hey Judy?!" he called after me.
Playing coy, I didn't turn back, just answering him softly, "Hmmm?"
"You... You're beautiful Carrots." he continued in a soft voice.
My heart leapt for joy. I knew it! I looked back over my shoulder and our eyes met. I could see his sincerity, affection and warmth in his eyes. I was just beside myself. The fact that he thought that of me, and the way that he said it so sweetly meant more to me than anything in the world. His opinion was everything to me, I realized. I felt like I was ready to take on the city by myself. I was flying. His soft expression, his gentle smile, sent shivers up my spine. I felt myself getting lost in his dreamy gaze. "Not now, but soon" I thought, ending the moment. I was about to go back to readying myself when I realized I hadn't replied to his compliment. Not vocally at least.
Beaming, I replied, "Thanks, you aren't too bad either." Immediately, I regretted my choice of words. I sounded like some cheesy character from a terrible teen romance movie. At the same time, flashes of his broad shoulders, well-formed chest, and flat abs danced in front of my eyes. I wasn't lying, he did look good, and I was definitely attracted to him. It just sounded stupid.
I turned to go back to the bathroom as I felt my face heat up again, this time from embarrassment. I slowly closed the door as he just stood there. Once it was shut, I bit my lip as I had an idea. After I heard him move back to the couch to wait, I quietly opened the door just a few inches. I left it open just enough that I was sure he would be able to see in if wanted to. After his flattering comment, I wanted nothing more than for him to be able to see me in all my glory. I secretly hoped he would, and that he would come back to the bathroom and make me his... I couldn't deny that there was a growing sexual tension between us. With my thoughts keeping me company, I returned to the task of getting ready.
I knew it wouldn't take me long to get ready, so I made sure to put on as good of a show as I could. I nick to enjoy this, so I tried my best to make sure that my movements provided the best angles for him to see. At the same time, however, I was careful not to reveal everything. Though I wanted him, wanted him to see me, wanted him to know that I appreciated his kind words, I didn't want to throw everything at him. I wanted there to still be some mystery for later, a line that had to be crossed when we were ready. As I finished the last button on my uniform blouse though, I couldn't help be feel a little down. Nick hadn't come back to the bathroom, like I had hoped. "Naughty bunny... you wanted him to do more than come back. But you know he is too much of a gentleman to do that." A whimsical smile appearing on my face as I thought. "It's true, though, and that is one of the reasons why I love him." My paw lingered on the last button as my mind and mouth mulled over the thought. I liked the way it sounded, and tasted in my mouth. I really did love him. I loved him more than a friend, more than a partner. Something had woken in me last night and I am glad it had. "I just wonder if he will make a move." I pushed the thought aside. I was determined to make it known to him that I was his if he wanted. But I had time for that. There was no need to rush things. I knew he was in a fragile place right now, and the last thing I wanted to do was complicate things.
I turned to leave, but decided that I should go to the bathroom before we left. The coffee was starting to work its unfortunate magic. As I approached the door to close it, I saw Nick staring right at me. "He had been looking!" I screamed in my head. Ecstatic, I did the only rational thing I could think of. I gave him a seductive wink and shut the door.
After I finished, I stepped out beaming. I was ready to face the day, and the thought that I would be spending it next to that sexy fox had my spirits higher than I could ever remember. "Ready to go make the world a better place?" I asked happily.
"Well not if you are going to be little miss sunshine all day," He replied sarcastically, busting my chops a bit. That was the fox I knew.
I tried my best to give him a disapproving scowl but failed pretty miserably. I was just in too good a mood to be able to pull that off. Plus that was the type of witty, sarcastic remark of his I loved. I opened the door and led him from the apartment and soon found ourselves back in the car.
The drive to the station was pretty uneventful. We shared some light banter, wondered what Chief Bogo had in store for us, what our assignments would be, the usual work talk. But for the most part we rode in silence. It was a comfortable silence. I was so happy to just be sitting next to Nick.
"What has you so happy today Fluff?" Nick suddenly asked looking straight at me.
"Oh, I don't know. No reason I guess." I said back smiling, avoiding answering his question a bit.
Nick just chuckled and turned to look back out the window. "Sly bunny." he whispered.
"Dumb fox," I whispered back accompanied by a small giggle.
Today was going to be good. I knew it.