She began giggling nervously and I couldn't blame her.
While I had always tried to be sly as could be, I had never tried to openly 'sweep her off her feet.'
I felt like the biggest idiot around. I could tell her family was watching me, a fox, trying to coax Judy into loving me.
"Um, Nick, I have a question..." She said, her voice wavering.
My heart skipped as many beats as was possible for a fox such as myself.
"Do you have a little bit of a crush on me?" She inquired, her face seemingly unreadable.
I gave her an extremely nervous smile and got up from the ground. I gave her one last look before I turned and began dashing towards the guesthouse.
Thoughts came rushing through my thick head.
Why was I so stupid?
Why was I running away from my problems?
What if she didn't love me back?
What if I messed up everything?
What if..?
I reached the guesthouse and practically tumbled inside.
I ran to my corner and began slamming my head into the wall.
Lo and behold, Judy entered in.
"Nick, What's wrong?" She asked, her voice shaky.
I didn't respond.
"Nick, if its about what I asked, I'm sorry" She said, clearly on the verge of tears.
"Judy, I do. I do." I said, my voice strained.
"I do too." She said, coming closer to me.
"Then what are you waiting for?" I asked.
"For you to turn your fat head around"
I turned around.
She pulled me down and kissed me.
I closed my eyes and pulled her close.
What a beautiful day to be alive.