Chapter 14
A/N: Starting to get to the nitty gritty again in this chapter! Nick does something that ultimately changes the way that him and Judy look at each other again!
"Wanna get a coffee or something first?" asked Nick, straightening his tie. "Yeah, why not? It will make the time go by whilst we wait for the Züber to get here." agreed Judy. They walked over to a whirring machine that invited both of them over with the warm colours that emitted from it. "So... what do you want?" asked Nick as he scanned through the different options. "Hmm..." hummed Judy as her eyes followed Nick's. She stopped for a second as she saw something that she liked the look of. The label read 'Organic carrot tea'. A bell seemed to have rang in the bunny's head as her eyes were fixed on the option. 'Oh yeah! That was some good stuff! I think I might hav-' "I'm having the carrot tea. What would you like, whiskers?" Nick blurted out, interrupting her thoughts as he placed his finger on the picture. Judy looked and felt surprised. She turned to the red fox. "R- really? I thought you didn't like stuff like that!" Nick shrugged his shoulders. "Eh, I thought I would try it. I'm fond of black coffee, but I feel like trying something different." Judy could not help but just let out a snort and a laugh. "You? Try something different? Like you would try different clothes!" Nick frowned and slugged her on the arm gently. "Hah hah." Judy grinned and slugged him back, harder than he punched her. "I think I'll have the same, foxy." said Judy has she fumbled around her pockets and pulled out a dollar. She was about to insert it into the slot but was blocked by a a tangerine coloured paw. She looked towards Nick who was smiling. "Please, carrots. Allow me to. I'm buying." Judy looked to Nick arching an eyebrow. "Are you sure, Nick? You don't have to. Really!" Nick put his paw on Judy's shoulder, which made her freeze. "I'm sure. It's my treat to you after coming over here for all these days." Judy felt cheap that she was not paying for her own drink, but she didn't want Nick to feel disappointed, so she shrugged and looked at him from the corner of her eyes. "Okay then. If you insist." Nick inserted a five dollar bill into the slot. "Oh, I insist, carrots." he said calmly as he punched the button with his thumb.
The machine became louder as a cup appeared from a doorway and the machine started to heat up as the liquid fell from the nozzle and steam started to pour out with it. "Hey carrots. There's a New Years festival happening downtown on New Year's Eve, and I was wondering if you wanna come with me. It will be awesome!" Judy had heard about the Zootropolis New Year festival when she was a little bunny. She would always read the brochure that she picked up from one of the stalls during the Bunnyburrow Festival and look at the pictures. She always wanted to go, but her parents were too busy with the family business and were short on funds to take the whole family on the train. This was a dream come true for the bunny. She squealed and jumped in the air "Why yes Nick! I would love to! I always wanted to go since I was a little one!" She then looked around to see a few animals look strangely towards her. She started to blush and looked away. Nick chuckled. "Awkward..."
The two mammals waited outside for their Züber. They chatted and laughed whilst sipping their hot beverages. Five minutes later, a black Cattlelac pulled up from the main road and parked next to them. Nick looked at the palm of his wrist and tossed his cup into a trash bin. "Hello guv. Hows your day been?" A badger climbed out of the cab and went towards them. "Oh, it's been great! May I take your bag sir?" Nick handed his bag filled with his other clothes, along with his uniform which possibly is all scrunched and screwed up. Nick opened the passenger door and put out his paw towards the entrance. "After you, Miss. Hopps." Judy giggled and bowed to Nick. "Why thank you kind sir. Such a gentleman!" She complemented as she jumped into the door. Nick followed in suite and closed the door with a thud. "You still wanna come to my apartment?" asked Nick. "Of course! You said seven right?" said Judy smiling. Nick nodded in reply. "Sounds good!" The badger opened the door and climbed into his seat. "You heading to 17 St. James' Avenue?" Nick replied "Yep! That's right." The badger started to drive slowly out of the hospital parking lot. As soon as he went past the barriers, Nick closed his eyes smiling and did a fist pump. "Finally! I'm outta here!" Judy looked out of the window and took in the bustling activity of the town centre. All of a sudden the bustling roads vanished and now she was glancing upon the huge river that divided Savanna Central and the bustling city. She gazed upon the light reflecting off the turquoise colour of the water.
"Wow." she said to herself "It- it's so beautiful!" Nick looked through his window and looked upon the natural beauty. "I know. It's one thing that I would look at every day and wonder to myself, can this day get any better when I look at this lovely sight." They were so concentrated at the sight that their paws were so close to each other as they rested on the leather seats. "There are the days that the skies are grey, but the water still manages to keep that love inducing colour." Nick looked behind him and noticed how close his paw was to her own. He inched a bit closer towards it and his heart started to thump rapidly. He looked towards the window again. "It- it made me wonder what would be better than this sight. Then one day, something, or someone, made that happen." Judy wanted to melt away because of Nick's sentences. They were so beautiful that she wanted to cry. "What was it?" Nick was starting to feel really worried. He thought to himself; 'Alright Wilde. This is it. Go for the kill. Your hand is like another fox. Creep up on it's prey and claim it. Don't mess it up!' Nick's rough, itchy paw started to shake as he lifted it up and slowly moved it above Judy's soft, delicate paw. Slowly, but surely, he placed his hand upon Judy's and rested there. Nick and Judy's eyes both widened as their hearts nearly exploded at the same time as a connection was made. They both sharply turned around to look at their paws, then they both faced each other. Nick was breathing heavily as he tightened his paw around Judy's. "Y- you were. You were the person that is better than anything..." Judy looked directly into Nick's emerald pools. "You are a smart, beautiful and determined mammal that I- I..." Nick gulped and he really did the final blow. "I love you, Judy. I have waited for a long time to tell you how I really feel about you, and this is how I really feel. My emotions have been bottled up for too long and I was about to burst..."
Judy's mouth dropped. This was really happening. Nick loved her. She felt like just hugging the hell out of him but decided to keep her cool. She placed her other free paw on top of Nick's and smiled to him. "I love you too Nicholas Wilde... you may be a sly, scruffy, dumb fox, but I love you for that alone. You are beautiful the way you are." Nick's ears pointed up. He could not believe what his lugholes have heard. The mammal that he so dearly loved also feels the same for him. He felt light headed and wanted to pass out. But no. He didn't want to go back. Judy's gem purple eyes stared into Nick's emerald green eyes the remaining 4 minutes of the journey, but it felt like forever. "Is this the spot?" called the badger. Nick blinked and shook his head, breaking free from the hypnotizing moment. He saw the knackered out front door with the number seventeen on it in bronze. "Y- yes, this is it. Thanks for the ride." He opened the door and climbed out, gasping for some air. He could not believe he done it. He was so happy that Judy loved him too! Nick looked back to Judy. "Well, I guess I will see you at seven then... carrots." Judy giggled and put her paw on her mouth. "Yes... I can't wait, Nick. C'ya!" Nick waved back as Judy walked down the road towards her road. Nick started to walk up the stone stairs and put his paw on the door knob. All of a sudden his jumped in the air in glee and threw his fist in the air. "WAHOO!" he screamed. "Hey shut up, down there!" a voice was heard shouting. Nick looked around. "Yeah!" he said quietly. Judy started to skip down the pavement whilst singing a happy tune. They both disappeared at the same time.
A/N: Yes, there is going to be a New Years special that will be released on New Years Day. I hope you liked the chapter! All reviews, i'm grateful for! Hope you all have a great new year! Bring on 2017! Cheers! :-D -RetractedEmotions