Flowers

Nick looked very grumpy as he and Judy walked towards the police station, a bouquet of roses in his hand. Judy's smug expression was practically radiating. "You're happy about this, aren't you?" Nick asked.

"Soooo much!" Judy confirmed. It was a sunny day, rather hot for Nick's taste, and after they had kindly paid for the damages at the restaurant yesterday they'd said goodbye and both gone to their homes. Nick had spent most of the sleepless night contemplating how fun rolling around and playing with Judy was and maybe thought about how much more fun it would've been if kisses had been thrown to the mix.

As they slowly entered the police station, several whispers echoed, Nick not missing Clawhauser's implying grin. "I'll go get chief Bogo." Judy said happily.

"Hey, it wasn't part of the deal for me to do this in front of everyone!" Nick hissed.

"It is now!" Judy said and disappeared.

"So you finally summed up the courage to ask her out huh?" Clawhauser said.

"No…" Nick groaned, "These are for Chief Bogo."

Clawhauser snorted. "Lost a bet?"

"Yeah, something like that." Nick muttered. At that moment, Judy was seen, followed by Chief Bogo, coming towards them.

"Officer Wilde, Officer Hopps said you requested me." Chief Bogo said.

"Er… yes." Nick said, putting on a mask. "These are for you, sir." He showed Chief Bogo the flowers. "For… um… for being an outstanding Chief of Police."

Now everyone was whispering rather indiscreetly. Bogo raised an eyebrow and lowered his glasses. "Nick… I'm flattered but… not only am I married but I also… don't swing that way." Bogo said awkwardly.

Suddenly, Nick's fur went rocket-high. "What? NO! That's not what I meant. I- I just!" He turned to Judy. "YOU! YOU KNEW THIS WOULD HAPPEN." Judy was laughing so hard on the floor she was unable to utter coherent words. Nick growled. "I'm going to Barbeque a bunny today." He lunged to attack her as Judy hopped on her feet and dodged him, going behind Clawhauser's desk.

"Hey, you're supposed to be nice!" Judy said.

"Not to you, it wasn't part of the deal!" Nick jumped over the desk intending to get a grip on her but she is such a sly little bunny she dove under him and Damn why is she so fast?

"But this nice sweet old lady is!" Judy said, going behind an elderly woman. Nick arrived before her and composed himself. There was no way he wouldn't uphold his end of the deal. Mostly because, if he did, he had to buy flowers to Clawhauser next and he was not going there.

He coughed and fixed his composure. "Hello, ma'am. ZPD, how may I help you?"

The lady just looked at him with wonder as Judy smiled deviously behind her.

"Excuse me, where is the nearest train station?" A sheep asked Nick as he groaned silently and turned around, flashing a smile.

"Just round the corner, Ma'am." How can she not see it? It's right damn there!

"Oh! Thank you!" She said, smiling at him and leaving. As soon as she was at a distance, Nick really groaned.

"I hate mammals. In fact, I hate everyone! Every living breathing being out there – I hate it." He grumbled.

"When you're pissed off, your ears lower in the most adorable kind of way." Judy said easily. Nick's fur spiked. Damn you, Carrots. "Okay, I'm starting to worry. Your fur spikes up a lot lately."

"It's common for foxes. We have a keen sense of smell and that's a way we react to it. It's either that or allergies, anyway." Nick was an expert when it came to lying.

"Anyway, don't be so negative, Nick. Tomorrow, it's our day off. Do you want to do anything fun?" Judy asked.

"Hmmm. Actually, I thought about it. How would you like to go see the one and only," Nick dramatically drummed his thighs, "Gazelle!" He pulled out two tickets.

"Seriously? Oh, Nick, you're the best!" Judy said, grabbing one of the tickets as she hugged him. "Seriously, you're the best friend I could ever ask for. Thanks, Nick." She nuzzled her face onto his chest before she pulled back, looking very pleased.

Part of him wanted to complain because that was supposed to sound like asking her out. It did not. But… he felt pretty good that Judy had hugged him. "You're too physical." Nick mumbled.

"Awh, you love it." Judy mused.

You bet I do. "Whatever, Carrots. Let's go home, it's been a long day and I'm tired of being nice."

"Mhm… I bet you feel really happy." Judy said.

"As if." Nick muttered. He did feel very happy. Not because of what Judy thought though.

Nick was lying on his bed, staring at his ceiling. He let out a sigh. "Why do we live in this society? Why can't predator and prey be considered normal together…" He flipped around, his ears falling on his pillow.

Okay. I'm going mad. I close my eyes and all I can think of is her. I see her in my sleep. I need help. He groaned as he turned over. Still couldn't sleep. What the hell is wrong with me?

He flipped over again and started hitting his head against the pillow, each time speaking another word. "Why. Am. I. In. Love. With. A. Stupid. Bunny!" At the word Bunny he hit the pillow hard enough for his head to hurt and for dizziness to catch him.

"Ugh." He grunted and buried his face into his pillow. He slowly remembered the warm-spreading sensation of having Judy's face on his chest, her arms around him… and before he knew it he was soundly asleep, a rather stupid grin Nick would've hated staining his face.

"Oh I'm so excited. Try Everything is my favourite song! Gazelle's a really talented singer." Judy said happily. Nick and Judy were using the Police Car to go. It really wasn't legal, but… well, they were the two most appreciated people in Zootopia. It came with privileges.

"Yeah, it's nice." Nick said, peaking at her. He didn't want to admit it but… he didn't know how to drive.

"How come you never drive?" Judy asked. Are you kidding me?

"Idono." Nick mumbled quickly.

"What?" Judy asked.

"I don't know, okay? I never got my driver's license." Nick said, refusing to look at her.

"Awh, that's just adorable." Judy mocked. I bet it is. "One day, that grumpy attitude and shiny red fur is going to make a lady fox very happy. Or man fox. I don't judge." She said, humour tainting her voice.

Nick rolled his eyes, but his fur spiked nonetheless. "Sure it will." It's not a fox I've got on my mind. "Judy?"

"Hm?" She said, not taking her eyes off the car.

His fur spiked. "What's your opinion about mixed couples? I mean, prey and predator?"

"Oh, um… I've never really given it much thought. I guess if the couple is happy… I don't mind. I mean, who am I to judge the happiness of others." She said, really contemplating it.

"What would you say if, I don't know, a tiger or something hit on you?" Nick asked, pushing his luck.

"I don't know. I'd probably get freaked out. But I like to keep an open mind. What about you?" She said, still looking straight ahead as she drove.

Nick's fur spiked more. "If… if I really loved her, why not?"

"Or him." Judy added, humour tainting her voice.

"Oh, shut up." He said. Judy laughed.

"Welcome, the one and only, Gazelle!" The voice echoed through the speakers as Gazelle's voice followed after it.

"Oh, oh, oh, oh!" She said, appearing with the usual tiger-dancers following behind her. Her red outfit sparkled through the entire stadium. Nick could almost hear Clawhauser screaming. "I messed up tonight, I lost another fight…" and Gazelle sang on.

Nick couldn't help but look over at Judy as she danced to the song. Yep, pretty good song. She nudged at him with her butt, shoving him a bit. "Can you not dance as well, foxy? C'mon, shake that tail of yours!"

Nick rolled his eyes but he started dancing with her nonetheless. He didn't know what to do. Judy was just completely oblivious to any hints he threw at her! It was insanity, like there was a wall between them that clearly said "OTHER SPECIES – DO NOT FLIRT" and Nick just couldn't get past it.

"Let's go over there, I want a drink." She said. "This song always exhausts me. They started walking towards the vending machine when Judy notice it. "Nick! What's that?" Judy said, pointing at the vending machine. Nick lifted an eyebrow and tried to supress (and failed) his fur from spiking up as Judy bent down to investigate. Just there, underneath the beautiful Vending Machine covered in sparkling glitter, was a rainbow-coloured feather.

"Oh, no…" Judy said. She gulped, searching for her pockets. "Shit, I don't have my badge!"

"It's okay, everyone knows you, anyway." Nicks said, really starting to worry. If the one that had gotten the lucky soda was in that crowd, things were going to be dangerous. Judy quickly ran over to the stage and grabbed the microphone from Gazelle's hands before she had a chance to stop her.

"Um, hello?" Gazelle asked.

"Hi, how're you, love you, love your music, love your shoes – not the point. Everyone! ZPD, you must evacuate this building. We have firm reason to believe that…" She cut herself. Animals going savage was supposed to be a secret. "A gas leak!"

"Oh… that must've been me. Sorry." Said somebody from the crowd.

Judy slapped her forehead. "No. A real gas leak. As in, big dangerous explosion will happen."

Instantly boos echoed from the crowd and people were thumb-downing Judy. Gazelle grabbed the microphone. "Please, if everyone could just kindly form a line and exit politely. Your tickets will be fully refunded, what's more, everyone here gets a picture with me after the concert. Let's not put our lives in danger. This Bunny saved Zootopia. We all owe her."

Suddenly the boos stopped and everyone started walking calmly towards the exit. "Thank you." Judy told Gazelle. Then she hugged her. "OOOH I'm so excited to meet you!"

"For somebody who alerted everyone of a gas leak, you certainly don't look scared." Gazelle mused.

Judy pulled back. "That's… um… because…"

Nick appeared behind her. "We're trained policemen ma'am. We're especially advised to keep calm under pressure."

Judy's ears fell in guilty gratitude. "Uh-huh." Gazelle repeated. "This entire Stadium is under strict surveillance, not to mention brand new laser technology that makes sure things like Gas Leaks don't occur. And should such an incident happen, I would be the first one alerted. There's no police here, beats me how you two figured it out."

Nick's mouth fell open. "You sure are smart for a singer."

"Hey, I can sing, doesn't mean I can't use my brain." Gazelle humoured. Then her expression took a serious turn. "I'm sure whatever's wrong is serious. I trust you. The building will be evacuated as you instructed."

"Thank you." Judy said. Gazelle nodded and she left.

"I called the ZPD." Nick told her. "Back up's coming." Judy nodded.

"Damn it, Nick. What're we going to do?" Judy asked.

"I don't know…" Nick muttered. Nick heard a slurping noise. He turned around. "Sir, everyone is to evacuate the build- Clawhauser?" Nick asked.

At that moment, Clawhauser dropped the can of soda and when he turned around, his eyes were green. "Run." Said Nick. "RUN!"

He and Judy turned around and ran as they heard Clawhauser's growls. "HOW THE HELL IS HE SO FAST?" Nick practically screamed as the ran into the pool that surrounded Gazelle's stage. Clawhauser, on his fours, eyes green and lethal was circling them. "Cats hate water, right?"

"Not anymore!" Judy said. "They swim now. Why did we get in this freaking pool?"

"Yeah, they can… but he's gone savage." Nick said.

Judy gulped as a large net was thrown over Clawhauser and he was roughly electrocuted before he fell unconscious. Chief Bogo was looking at Clawhauser's unconscious body sadly. "This can no longer remain hidden. The public must know."

Nick gulped.

"I can't believe it… Clawhauser…" Judy thought sadly. "He wouldn't hurt a fly!" She took a sip from her hot cocoa and sighed as Nick sat next to her and put an arm around her shoulder, pulling her close.

"That… that wasn't Clawhauser, Judy. That was… animal instincts." Nick said.

"At least," Judy said, turning to him. "We know it's not only predators. I'm sorry I ever said that, Nick."

Nick sighed. "You bunnies are so emotional. Don't worry about it." He let out a happy sigh as Judy completely hugged him.

=Author's Notes=

I bitched to a friend of mine for HOURS to convince him to have his father drive us to ANOTHER city just so I could watch this movie in English. (I had watched it online before.) Because, yes, I refuse to watch it in anything other than English, and I wanted to see it at the movies. So I did, and it gave me inspiration to write. But you know, I've been so busy! (I've not, I've just been playing Tomb Raider) and I'm terribly sick (Barely), all I do is stay in bed, slowly dying (I'm catching up on my TV Shows). *Cough*

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