-The date-
To say the rest of the work week had dragged on was an understatement. After the surprise visit in Tundra Town Judy hadn't seen Trisha at all. She had wanted to go to the 10-7 later that night but Nick advised against it.
When asked why the fox just say to trust him. It would make things a little better in the long run. Nick had never steered Judy wrong before so she trusted the fox. Of course after a day or two she started to grow a little annoyed at him for the advice he gave.
She couldn't explain it but she wanted to see Trisha, even before the date. This was an extremely weird feeling and Judy sat for hours trying to figure out what it all meant. She finally decided it was just the excitement to be going on a date she actually looked forward to for once.
All the other times had been a little nerve wracking for the wrong reasons. Thoughts of how the date could go bad thanks to some dumb buck were always in her mind whenever preparing for a night on the town. Now though she began to wonder something completely different. What if she messed up?
Try as she might Judy couldn't stop the seed of doubt from being planted and it soon sprouted into a tree of hesitation and anxiety.
"What if I don't wear the right outfit? Where will we go? Should I make reservations? What about a movie? Would that be too cheesy? What will she where? What if I overdress? What if I underdress? What if it rains? What if it's too warm out? Should we do something outdoors?"
"OMG! What about at the end of the date?! What happens with two does?! Do I invite her inside? Wait why am I concerned with that? It's not like we are going to go that far right? Is that too far? Is it normal?" All these thoughts and more filled Judy's mind and it started to take its toll on the poor bunny.
Fortunately enough she had a date with Trisha. Who just like Trisha constantly calmed Judy down and made her think of happier things.
Though Judy didn't visit or see the brown bunny, Trisha constantly texted Judy little things. The two does used to text all the time. Sending each other pictures or jokes. Talking about work. Making fun of Nick. Texting reactions of Nick when he found out he was being made fun of.
Now though the texts were different. The little flirtatious moments Judy had taken for granted before stuck out to her even more. Whenever she was called "Cutie" or "Sweetie" she would blush at the names a little more. Sure she experienced a form of happiness from these words before, but now they had a deeper meaning.
The night before the date Judy was lying in bed, having just gotten home from work. Still in her ZPD uniform, her expression was one of deep thought. The two still hadn't made solid plans for the next day. Judy had the whole day off and now so did Trisha.
As the storm in her mind continued to rage Judy heard a sudden phone ringing. She looked down at her phone which was clutched in her paws and noticed it wasn't just a call. It was a video call. Judy smiled happily as she looked at the picture of Trisha. It was an image she had taken a while back when she got a new phone. Trisha was posing in front of the bar over at the 10-7. A playful wink on her face. The bunny looked beautiful in a dark blue shirt and khaki shorts.
Judy noticed the time in the upper right corner of her phone and became somewhat confused. Normally Trisha would be at work right now. Serving drinks to the many patrons of the 10-7. Maybe she was on a break or something and called to confirm the plans for tomorrow.
Judy rolled onto her side so her phone was in-between her and the wall next to her bed. She then pressed a button and answered the video call.
An image that surprised Judy filled the screen. Trisha was smiling as she laid down in her own bed, looking at Judy from her pillow, exactly how Judy was. She felt her heart skip a beat as she took the image of her friend in. It was almost as if the two were laying in the same bed and staring into one another's eyes.
"Hey Trisha. Shouldn't you be at work?" Judy asked, though her words said one thing her bright expression said another. Her purple eyes wide with joy and the smile just screamed happiness.
"Yeah well, slow night. Eddie can handle the bar on his own. Called the boss and asked if I could head home and he gave me the go ahead," Trisha explained, "You just get home?"
Trisha's eyes went to Judy's uniform and then back to the gray bunny's face.
Judy nodded slowly and yawned, "Yeah, just got in a little while ago, was just resting before I get ready for bed."
"Gotta take a nap before you fall asleep?" Trisha teased with a wink.
Oh gosh that wink. It caused Judy to shiver with excitement.
"Well bunnies are closely related to sloths ya know," Judy began to say and then winced, realizing how speciest it sounded.
Trisha however let out a happy giggle which told Judy she was in the clear.
"Gonna be more cheesy jokes like that tomorrow?" Trisha asked as she scooted closer to her phone. Judy's screen filling up with Trisha.
"Oh you know it, Nick has given me some of his best one liners," Judy informed her date.
Trisha rolled her eyes, "Oh good, can't wait for that..."
"So about tomorrow..." Judy said slowly, looking a little nervous. "What are the plans?"
"Well," Trisha had a wicked smile on her face, "Do you like surprises?"
"Nope, hate them," Judy said quickly, but the way her lips curved told Trisha she was being playful.
"Well that's too bad," Trisha said as she stuck out her tongue.
"Awwww come on! Please?" Judy begged.
"Nope," Trisha said as she shook her head. "Just gonna have to Try everything, right?"
"Well, I guess," Judy said with a slight pout. This didn't exactly put the storm in her mind to rest though. There was still so many factors.
"I will pick you up at 5, wear one of your button up plaid shirts, preferably the purple one because it matches those beautiful eyes of yours and some jeans," Trisha said firmly but sweetly. To some this would look like Trisha trying to micromanage. However to Judy this was a godsend. Suddenly knowing what to wear put her mind at ease.
"So there is a dress code?" Judy asked playfully.
Trisha just gave Judy a knowing smile and the gray bunny closed her eyes.
"How much has he told you?" Judy asked, knowing her partner must have spilled the beans about her nerves.
"He said you were nervous, but in a good way. Also said you have been asking him for some fashion tips. As much fun as it would be to see you dressed like Nick, I wanted to be seen with Judy Hopps."
Judy shook her head. Part of her was annoyed with her partner for revealing what she had been feeling to Trisha. The other part though was so grateful to the fox she decided to buy him the largest coffee they could find the next time they were on patrol.
"Yeah, little nervous…this is new to me and I didn't know what to wear," Judy grumbled as she looked down. When her eyes glanced back at the screen Trisha beamed.
"It's kinda sweet, but Judy it's me. Nothing to be nervous about. This will be fun," Trisha promised.
Judy didn't need much convincing and just nodded.
"Can you give me a hint to what we-" Judy began but the wicked smirk from Trisha told her there was no point.
"Take a chance, it will be fun," Trisha said confidently.
Judy just nodded.
"So how was your day?" Trisha asked, her tone made her sound genuinely interested.
Judy took in a deep breath and then began to tell Trisha about the most random call they had had that afternoon. It involved this odd fox who lived in a dark blue lighthouse over in the beach blocks district.
"So a crazy fox in a blue light house was shouting and ranting at some beach goers?" Trisha asked as Judy told the story.
"Yeah, didn't seem all there," Judy admitted as she thought more about the call, "Kept offering Nick and me sundaes whenever we started to ask him if he was feeling okay. He also kept looking at me asking if I was about to go savage."
"So a bunny can go savage now? Some mammals are just weird," Trisha said as she scrunched her nose.
"Tell me about it."
The two does laughed and continued talking about one another's day. Trisha saying her day was boring and seemed more interested in Judy's. Only to have the officer shake her head and request to hear about the other does adventures.
They talked for hours until Judy finally noticed how late it was. Sadly Trisha suggested it was a good time to stop, that they would see each other in the evening.
Judy just nodded, feeling slightly sad to end the call but also happy because just one more sleep stood between her and her date.
The two does wished one another a good night. Trisha blowing a kiss to Judy who blushed before hanging up.
"I have a date…" Judy muttered to herself as she looked at the ceiling, "I have a date with Trisha Rose."
The next day was a blur to Judy. Not that she cared, she was really just concerned with getting to the end of the day when she could finally go on this date. Part of her still couldn't believe she was actually going to go on a date with a doe. Another part of her though just felt this was right and told the other side to shut it.
"4:45...okay," Judy said as she looked at the clock on her desk and then back at the mirror. She examined herself for what must have been the 10th time. She wore the outfit Trisha had suggested. A bright purple and white button up shirt clung to her body while a pair of sun-bleached jeans hugged her legs.
She took in another deep breath, contemplating whether she needed to add more make up. It was a little too late now and she just hoped Trisha would be okay with a more natural looking Judy.
"4:50…okay..." Judy said as she looked back at the mirror.
Judy began to wonder if she should wait outside for Trisha. Or if she should text to ask. Would it be a little to forward? Or just sound stupid? What if she is already waiting downstairs?!
A sudden knock on the door answered all the questions running through Judy's mind. She looked at the door and then the clock which read 5:00.
"Wow, right on the dot." Judy thought as she strolled over to the door. She slowly opened the threshold to her apartment and smiled.
There she was, Judy's date!
Trisha was wearing a button up blue blouse, its dark blue reminding Judy of the ZPD. It went so well with Trisha's eyes that Judy found herself lost for words. The brown doe had decided to go with a pair of tight khaki pants. The outfit, though not very revealing, complimented the doe's curves perfectly.
"This is my date," Judy thought as she stared at Trisha who smiled back.
"Ready?" Trisha asked. There was no need for a formal greeting. This was Trisha after all. The thought calmed Judy as she realized that this was one of her dearest friends. She could be herself around Trisha. Judy did her best to keep that in mind.
"Yeah, finally gonna tell me where we are going?" Judy asked as she stepped out of her apartment. She closed the door behind her and locked up. Once she was sure her apartment was secure she turned to look at Trisha.
Judy took a minute to study the brown bunny before she realized Trisha had taken a step closer. Judy instinctively took a step back and felt herself suddenly pressed against the door.
"So, I have an idea," Trisha began as she bit her lower lip. Judy tilted her head in curiosity.
"Uh oh," Judy teased. Trisha blushed but then returned to the subject at hand.
"I think it's a good idea," Trisha mumbled.
"Well I wouldn't mind hearing it."
"It's more of a show you kind of deal," Trisha said, a slight stutter in her voice.
Is she nervous?
"Well try everything right?" Judy shrugged.
"Promise you won't be mad?" Trisha asked softly.
Judy suddenly had an idea where this was going. But she didn't want to be rash and assume. She looked at the brown does lips, her own mouth opening slowly.
"Promise…" Judy whispered.
No way it was going to happen like this. It couldn't be that easy.
"Okay, good," Trisha said as she took another step forward. The brown bunny placed a paw on the back of Judy's neck while the other went to the gray doe's cheek.
Trisha then pulled Judy forward and pressed her lips against a still rather surprised Judy's. This wasn't like the drunken kiss at the bar. Or the surprise during the Tundra Town operation.
No this was a different kiss entirely. This was the kind of kiss normally reserved for after a date that had gone well. The kind that would lead to passionate gasps and moans in a more private location.
Judy couldn't explain it but she felt herself melt against Trisha. Her own gray arms gently wrapping around the brown bunny's waist as she slowly let her eyes close.
"A doe is kissing you!" Judy's inner voice said in surprise. "No, I am kissing a doe!" She thought back. The words carrying more meaning.
Judy felt Trisha's lips part for a moment. Judy hesitated though, was she ready for all this? She felt her own lips part slightly as the kiss continued. Apparently she was ready for this.
This kiss carried on for a few more seconds before Trisha finally pulled away. Judy felt herself lean forward, catching Trisha's lips one last time before the doe was out of reach.
"So, yeah, wanted to get the awkward part out of the way. No need to worry about what to do at the end of the night, now we just focus on having fun," Trisha explained.
Judy kept her eyes closed a moment longer. The memory of what had just happened played over in her mind.
"Judy?" Trisha asked nervously.
Judy's eyes suddenly snapped open and she looked ahead. A nervous looking doe stood in front of her.
"Was that…too much?" Trisha asked nervously.
Judy shook her head and then pulled Trisha close once more. The brown bunny let out a surprised gasp as she suddenly pressed against Judy's body. The gray doe leaned forward and brought her lips to Trisha's once more. Trisha let out a soft giggle but then was silenced by Judy's next action.
Everything about this felt amazing to Judy, like she had been searching for this for so long. Now that she had found these feelings she wanted to see how good they felt. Without asking any permission or giving Trisha a warning Judy parted her lips and slid her tongue into the kiss.
Trisha let out a surprised noise. Judy suddenly worried she may have gone too…nope never mind. Trisha's lips opened to greet Judy's wandering tongue. The kiss growing more and more heated by the second. As their tongues intertwined Judy suddenly shivered. This wasn't her first kiss. This wasn't her first time making out. This was the first time it had felt so damn good though.
She didn't want it to end but suddenly a pair of paws could be heard coming up the nearby stairs. Like a high schooler about to get caught Judy pulled away and looked nervously down the hall. Trisha let out a giggle as she let go of Judy and stood next to her. Obviously not afraid of being caught. She did however respect Judy's wishes. The brown bunny knowing that since Judy lived here she would have to deal with any repercussions of being caught by the neighbors.
A tired looking wolf in a construction uniform came trotting from the stairs. He noticed the two does and gave them a kind nod. He then turned in the opposite direction and trudged down the hall to his apartment.
Judy watched as the predator strolled away and then looked at Trisha who gave Judy a smug look.
"What?" Judy asked nervously.
"Nothing," Trisha said, the smug look remaining.
"What?" Judy asked a little more firmly.
"You're a really good kisser," Trisha said slyly as she grabbed Judy's paw and started to lead her down the hall.
Had Trisha looked back she would have seen Judy's ears turn bright red as the bunny blushed. Had Trisha stopped however she would have probably been pinned to the wall as Judy had the sudden urge to continue what Trisha had started.
Trisha though seemed to be a doe on a mission as she led Judy down the hall and to the stairs. Her steps were quick and eager which caused Judy to become equally excited.
It only took a few minutes but soon the couple found themselves on the street in front of the apartment building. Judy giggling the whole way as she kept up with her date. Trisha's ears were low as she led Judy along, a sign that she was eager.
There was a vehicle idling in front of the apartment building and Judy recognized the driver.
"Hey Em," Judy said as she hopped into the back seat followed closely by Trisha. Judy was somewhat surprised by Trisha joining her in the back that the brown bunny almost ended up in Judy's lap. "How are you doing?"
The otter who was sporting a bright blue 10-7 shirt beamed at Judy. Her dark green eyes locking with the bunny's.
"Oh I am good. Got tricked into playing driver by your DATE!" Em informed as she gave Judy a wink. "Was wondering when you two would finally get this over with."
"Har har! Shouldn't someone be driving?" Trisha teased. Em though wasn't done.
"What happened to be right back? Been idling here for like 10 minutes," Em said with a smirk.
"The gas is the one on the right," Trisha said nervously.
Em however licked one of her digits as she turned around and reached over to Judy and wiped away some of Trisha's lips gloss from the corner of the gray does lips. Judy blushed as Trisha gasped.
"How did that get there? That is just so weird," Trisha said jokingly.
Em had a knowing look on her face, "thanks by the way!."
"For what?" Trisha and Judy asked simultaneously.
"I had 10 bucks on you two kissing before you even made it to the Boardwalk," Em said playfully.
"Boardwalk?" Judy asked, tilting her head and looking over to Trisha.
"EM! It was supposed to be a surprise," Trisha groaned.
Em winced, "oh, sorry Trish."
"You're lucky I like you," Trisha grumbled.
Her mood suddenly changed though when she felt Judy grab her paw and give it a squeeze. Trisha looked over at Judy who was smiling.
"Boardwalk?" Judy asked excitedly.
"And you're lucky you have such an awesome friend who doesn't mind driving your fluffy butts all over before she goes to work."
"Thanks Em…" Trisha mumbled as she looked at Judy, a smile forming on her face as she started to lean over.
"Ah!" Em shouted from the front as she proceeded to pull the vehicle out into traffic. "Save it for after I drop you off! I ain't playing prom night driver up here!"
Both does giggled and settled with just a simple hand holding session as they were driven through the streets.
The trip to the Beach Blocks district was actually kind of fun. Em and Trisha teasing one another about work. Judy asking Em if she had any good stories about Trisha. The brown bunny practically jumping into the front seat to shut the otter up as Em began to talk about a drinking competition gone wrong from a while back.
"Ah! Don't distract the driver!" Judy shouted as she pulled Trisha to the back seat.
"I wasn't distracting her! I was killing her!" Trisha said as Em chuckled from the front seat.
"Don't make me cuff you!" Judy barked and pointed a finger at Trisha who sat back, her bright blue eyes widening.
"Oh yes please!" Trisha said excitedly as she slid a paw up Judy's leg which caused the gray doe to shiver.
"Oi! No sweating up the back seat!" Em shouted from the front.
The three mammals all began to laugh once more and Judy felt her cheeks starting to get sore. She had been laughing and smiling all day and it started to take its toll on her muscles. It was an amazing feeling as she rubbed her cheek softly, realizing she hadn't had this much fun in a long time.
They finally reached their destination. Em pulling the car up to a set of large wooden pillars that held a sign that read: Boardwalk. The sign was made up of large light bulbs and Judy was reminded of older times. She had seen pictures of places like this. They were always in black and white. She didn't think a place like this still existed. She was very glad she was wrong and even gladder to be here with Trisha.
"Thanks for the ride Em," Judy said as she scooted out of the back seat.
Judy watched as Trisha leaned forward and gave Em a peck on the cheek, "Thanks Em, have fun at work."
"You have fun working it," Em shot back, leaning into the kiss on the cheek and grinning.
Judy watched and felt a little jealous at seeing the affection towards the otter. The feeling passed as quickly as it came. Realizing it was just part of Trisha's personality which was one of the reasons they were on the date in the first place.
Trisha hopped from the car and waved as her friend drove off. She then turned to Judy and smiled. She reached over and grabbed Judy by the paw and led her excitedly under the sign. Before they entered the boardwalk she stopped.
"Oh wait," she said and pulled her phone out. She looked around and saw a large moose waiting by the curb, most likely waiting for his ride. Trisha bounced over before Judy could say anything.
"Excuse me sir," Trisha said happily.
The moose turned and gave Trisha a friendly smile. "Yes ma'am?"
"Would you mind taking a picture of me and my date? Under the sign?"
Judy suddenly blushed. Hearing Trisha say that Judy was her date to a stranger felt kind of fun.
"Wouldn't mind at all." The moose said as he took Trisha's phone and strolled over. Trisha ran back to Judy and put her arm around Judy's waist and held her close. Judy leaned against Trisha and smiled, their cheeks pressed against one another as both their ears raised up.
"Okay! 1,2,3," The moose announced and took a picture.
Both Judy and Trisha beamed at the camera and heard a click.
"One more?" The moose asked kindly.
Trisha beamed and nodded, a wicked smile on her face.
"Okay! 1,2-"
At 3 Trisha turned her head and pressed her lips against Judy's cheek and gave her a loving kiss. Her soft lips felt wonderful to Judy as they brushed against her gray fur.
"Lovely," The moose said as he approached and handed Trisha the phone.
The two does thanked the moose who waved and headed back to the curb.
Trisha and Judy examined the pictures. Judy felt her cheeks warm when she looked at the second one. Her eyes were so bright and her smile held something she had never seen in her own pictures. Trisha of course looked amazing and the image of her kissing Judy's cheek made the gray doe excited.
"Okay ready?" Trisha asked as she put her phone away and grabbed Judy's paw once more.
Judy nodded as she looked around, "So what is there to do?"
"Tons! But there is one thing in particular I really wanna do," Trisha exclaimed as she lead Judy onto the board walk.
The boardwalk was like a mini amusement park on the beach. The old planks of wood were faded and worn which gave everything a very rustic and historic appeal. Judy felt excited as she looked around at all the park had to offer. There were a few wooden rides like roller coasters, nothing too intense mind you. There was a haunted house. And even a small train that had some kits stuffed onboard, all of them screaming with happiness as the train slowly went around the small track.
Judy felt rather nervous though when she spied a ride up ahead. Trisha leading them right towards it.
The Tunnel of Love was a light pink building. Travelers would sit in a small boat and be taken through different scenes of romance. Back drops of beautiful vistas or little rooms filled with hearts. It was very cheesy but still kind of fun. The whole point of the ride though was to get a little cozy with your fellow rider. Judy watched as an eager couple boarded a boat and entered the ride. Both of them acting rather bashful.
Before they reached the Tunnel of Love however Trisha veered to the left toward a different building. The bright sign with letters made of light bulbs read: Arcade.
Judy began to feel a little more at ease as the brown bunny lead Judy into the building. The large room was filled with different noises and happy voices.
Judy looked around and saw different games. None of them very modern though. A lot of carnival like games were set up in the large atrium. Mammals of different sizes trying their luck to win cheap prizes.
Trisha lead her date right up to one and Judy began to understand what was going on. She thought it was actually kind of cute.
"Well well well, look who came back," said a female wolf in a striped shirt. Her dark yellow eyes falling on Trisha who put on a playful scowl.
"I'm here for the big one Ellie," Trisha announced.
"Well hope you plan on dropping a lot of cash, because unless your aim has improved you aren't getting it," The wolf teased as she loaded a rifle with pellets.
"I brought a secret weapon this time," Trisha exclaimed as she got behind Judy and pushed the gray doe forward. Judy began to giggle at her dates antics.
"Come on, win your girl a prize?" Trisha whispered playfully.
"What do I get if I win?" Judy asked playfully as she nuzzled against Trisha.
"Name it, just wipe that smug look off Ellie's face."
Judy grinned evilly as she strolled up to the counter.
"You ever handled one of these?" Ellie asked smugly as she put a pellet rifle on the counter. There were several different sizes of rifles on the counter. Ellie eyed Judy and gave her the best fit.
Judy grinned as she slowly slid her paw down the rifle and then picked it up. Her memories of the academy flooding her mind as she put the butt of the rifle to her shoulder. She slowed her breathing and adjusted her body till she was in a comfortable stance.
Judy took aim at a series of tin cans. Lining up her sights. Trisha tapped Judy on the shoulder and whispered into her ears.
"Smaller ones are more points. Get us 1000 points and we get the big prize," she whispered and then gave Judy a peck on the cheek for luck.
Judy adjusted her aim and zeroed in on a series of very small tins at the top of the range. She stuck her tongue out and took a deep breath.
The poor tins never stood a chance.
Judy knocked over every single small tin with ammo to spare. She then cleaned up the center shelf and a random star that flew over the range.
Ellie sat at one end of the counter. A look of pure shock on her face.
"What the hell?" the wolf muttered.
Trisha squealed happily and wrapped her arms around Judy's neck and planted a series of kisses on the gray doe's cheeks.
"My hero!" Trisha said excitedly.
"That was fun," Judy said as she ensured her rifle was safe and then set it on the counter. She then turned to look at Trisha and beamed, "Your turn."
Trisha froze and began to shake her head, "No. You already won. Plus we should leave on a high note."
"Or we can see what you got," Judy said as she put some money on the counter. Ellie was still in shock as to what she had just witnessed so it took her a moment to realize Judy had paid for another round. The wolf loaded another rifle and put it on the counter.
Judy led Trisha over and the brown doe groaned, looking up at the ceiling as her ears fell to her back.
"This will be fun," Judy said, having a little plan on her mind. "Trust me."
Trisha sighed as she picked up the rifle and began to raise it up.
"No," Judy said quickly. She then stood right being Trisha, her chest pressed against her friends back. Trisha had a somewhat surprised look on her face but remained still.
Judy leaned close and began to whisper into her date's ear. "Hold it close..." she whispered sensually into Trisha's ear which earned a shiver from the brown doe.
Judy slowly reached around Trisha and pulled the rifle close. Her paws slowly gliding down Trisha's arms.
"Turn your hips a little more," She whispered as she put her paws on Trisha's waist and squeezed.
"Don't" Judy began slowly as her paws began to rise.
"Forget" her words lowering even more as her paws left Trisha's waist and glided towards the doe's chest.
"To breath" Judy finished, her paws stopping just underneath Trisha's chest.
The brown doe had her eyes closed and her breathing was somewhat labored.
"Judy..." Trisha moaned softly.
"Open your eyes," Judy instructed. Trisha followed the order and opened her bright blue eyes, her lids drooping slightly.
"Breath slowly..." Judy whispered.
Trisha lined up her sight and squeezed the trigger.
Though not as good as Judy the brown bunny did an amazing job. Only missing once.
Ellie shook her head as she watched the show. "So I'm just gonna say you got all of them."
"But I missed one," Trisha pointed out.
"Yeah but that show just now…wow..." Ellie said as she gave Judy a wink. Trisha growled and put an arm around Judy's waist causing the officer to giggle.
Ellie raised her large paws defensively, "Just saying Trisha, that was hot."
Judy grinned at Trisha who looked over with a nervous smile. Judy actually felt kind of proud of herself. It took a lot to get Trisha flustered so this was quiet the accomplishment.
"So I am guessing you want him?" Ellie asked, bringing Trisha's attention back to the wolf.
Trisha nodded quickly with a smile.
Ellie smirked and strolled over to the other side of the shooting gallery and reached under the counter. Seconds later she produced two items.
Judy began to laugh out loud. Realizing all this was for some toys.
Trisha bounced in play excitedly. "You have no idea how long I have been trying to win these."
"Seriously, you don't," Ellie said jokingly.
"Is that Captain Carrots?" Judy asked as she tried to catch her breath.
Trisha nodded as she took the carrot plushie with a cape and hugged it close to her body. Captain Carrots was an old kit cartoon about a carrot with super powers. The show was very cheesy and no longer on the air. Judy though could remember some of the theme song.
"Don't forget his young ward," Trisha said as she scooped up the other plushie which was a bright blue or with a cape and mask. "Blueberry boy!"
Trisha spun in a circle as she hugged the plushies to her body. She stopped and beamed at Judy who had produced her cellphone when Trisha wasn't looking. Trisha smiled for the camera, unabashed by her own hijinks.
She then looked at Ellie and pulled her cellphone out. "Ellie! Picture!" Trisha said excitedly as she handed the wolf her phone. The predator chuckled and took the device and aimed it at the pair of bunnies.
Trisha handed Captain Carrots to Judy who stood next to Trisha. Ellie counted down before taking the picture. On 3 Trisha turned to give Judy a kiss on the cheek but Judy knew it was coming. Though Trisha's original target was the gray fur on her date's cheek she instead found her lips pressed against Judy's, the gray bunny turning at the right moment to meet Trisha.
They heard the camera click but lingered for a second. It took Ellie coughing before the two does parted. Trisha was speechless as she looked at Judy happily.
After retrieving Trisha's phone and giggling at the picture the does hopped on their way. Once outside Judy noticed the sun had started to set. Trisha noticed this two and suddenly gripped Judy's paw with excitement.
"Sunset spot," Trisha blurted out happily and began to drag Judy through the small crowd of mammals that were wandering the boardwalk.
"What spot?" Judy asked as she was dragged by her date towards one end of the boardwalk.
"You will see," Trisha said excitedly.
It took only a minute or two but soon Judy found herself on the side of an old photo shop. The doors were boarded up. A sign the place had been out of business for a while. Trisha led Judy around the corner of the building.
"Are we supposed to be back here?" Judy asked nervously.
"What are you? A cop?" Trisha asked with a wink as she led the nervous bunny towards a set of stairs on the side of the building. Trisha let go of Judy's paws and moved a gate that blocked the stairs aside.
Trisha then led Judy up the steps to the roof of the building which was actually two stories. Judy kept close to Trisha during the climb up. Looking over the side with some hesitation since there was no guard rail.
It was all worth it though when they reached the top of the building. There was a few chairs here and there. The main attraction though as an old lumpy looking couch that had obviously weathered the elements for a while. It wasn't exactly in the best condition but it still looked like an appealing spot to sit.
Trisha led Judy over to the couch and took a seat. Judy didn't need much prompting as she sat right next to Trisha and scooted close to the brown bunny who rested her head on Judy's shoulder and snuggled up to the doe.
They said nothing as they watched the sun slowly sink into the sea out in the distance.
Judy began to take a mental inventory of sorts of her night. The date, though had just started, had been amazing. Also completely unorthodox. She had thought that Trisha would take her to some club and go dancing or maybe a bar. Instead though the brown bunny had surprised Judy with one of the sweetest dates she had ever been on. There was no pressure, no awkwardness, and just fun times. This was exactly how a date should be.
"I'm so glad you asked me out Judy," Trisha whispered softly, breaking the silence with a sweet sounding sentence.
"Me too," Judy whispered as she leaned over and gave Trisha a small peck on the head between the ears.
The two watched as the last line of orange completely faded from view. The star filled sky illuminated the world around the two does.
Trisha slowly tilted her head so her face was buried into Judy's neck. Judy giggled softly but then suddenly froze when she felt a pair of lips gently press into her fur.
Trisha began to lightly peck at Judy's neck which caused the gray doe to get goose bumps. Trisha continued her handy work and quickly pelted Judy with small pecks till Judy spoke up.
"Slow down," Judy whispered which caused Trisha to freeze and pull away.
"I'm sorry Judy. Too far?" Trisha asked nervously.
"No, slow down so I can enjoy it," Judy whispered.
Trisha gave Judy an odd look which caused Judy to giggle. The gray doe began to blush as she looked at her date. She then took a deep breath and leaned close to Trisha.
"Like this," Judy whispered as she put a paw to Trisha's cheek and tilted the brown bunny's head so her neck was exposed.
Judy couldn't exactly explain what she was doing nor did she know where all this came from. It just felt right though. She gently pressed her lips to the brown fur of Trisha's neck and gave it a light peck.
She smiled as she felt Trisha shake excitedly and let out a soft purr. Judy used the excitement filling her to keep going.
As she pressed her lips to Trisha's neck once more her lips parted slightly as she ran her tongue against Trisha's skin.
"Ohhhhh," Trisha said softly as she began to understand where Judy was going. "I think I got it. But better keep showing me to be sure," Trisha teased.
Judy obliged. She couldn't believe she was actually going through with it though. Her heart was racing as she continued to slowly kiss at Trisha's neck.
The moment was interrupted though by a suddenly buzzing in Judy's pants.
Trisha whined slightly as Judy pulled away. "Sorry, let me just make sure it's not work," Judy apologized, feeling a little guilty for stopping the moment.
Trisha however decided she wasn't done with Judy. As the gray bunny pulled her phone out Trisha leaned over and began to kiss at Judy's neck. Her lips parting slightly as she ran a tongue over Judy's fur.
"Mmmm, there you go," Judy whispered, surprised at her own voice.
Judy looked at the phone and saw it was Nick calling. "It's Nick."
"Answer it," Trisha said, her voice muffled as she nibbled at Judy's neck which earned her a gasp.
"No marks," Judy whispered suddenly.
"You sure? Not even a little one? Something to remember me by?" Trisha teased.
Judy giggled and answered her phone. She put the cell to her ears as Trisha continued her work. With her free paw Judy began to run her digits over Trisha's arm and enjoyed the soft fur.
"Hey Nick."
"Am I interrupting anything?" Nick asked quickly.
"Ummm," Judy began.
"Wow Trisha works fast," Nick teased which made Judy blush.
Trisha began to press her body against Judy. The gray doe gasping and closing her eyes. "Yeah, well bunnies like moving fast. We got things to do."
"Sounds like it. I just wanted me sure she didn't have you tied down somewhere. Glad the date is going well," Nick said happily over the phone.
"It is," Judy said as she bit her lip. She felt very distracted and had troubling focusing on the phone call. "Listen Nick can I-"
"Call me later carrots. Say hi to Trisha for me and have fun," Nick chuckled.
"Thanks, bye," Judy said as she hung up the phone and then turned her attention back to Trisha.
"Was it for me?" Trisha teased as she gave Judy another little nibble.
"Mmmmm, yeah, some fox asking what you were doing to me," Judy teased.
"Hehehe, that's sweet of him, checking up on his partner like that," Trisha whispered as she began to run a paw over Judy's stomach. Trisha had actually been restraining herself the whole time. She would have gladly had the shirt off her date by now but she didn't want to ruin the moment. After all this was a whole new thing for Judy.
"Yeah, he is the best partner ever," Judy mumbled as she let her head fall back.
"Bet I could beat him," Trisha whispered as she nibbled at Judy which caused the gray doe to moan.
"Don't know, he sure has taken to being a police officer..."
"No I mean I bet I could literally beat him, like with a bat," Trisha teased.
Judy had to out a paw to her mouth as her eyes watered with tears. The image of Nick running away from the brown doe welding a bat was such an amusing sight she started to wheeze.
"Oh no," Trisha said playfully as Judy had trouble breathing. "Mouth to mouth!"
Before Judy could respond Trisha put both her paws on Judy's cheeks and pressed her lips to Judy's. She then blew against Judy's lips causing a funny sound to escape from between the two does.
If Judy wasn't laughing hard before she sure was now. The gray doe closed her eyes as she rolled over on the couch. Her laughter filling the area around them.
Trisha sat back on the couch as she stared at Judy. The bunny needing a minute to compose herself. When Judy had finished laughing she slowly sat up and wiped the tears from her eyes.
"Oh my gosh, thanks for the CPR," Judy giggled.
Trisha just grinned and gave Judy a wink.
The two sat in silence for a moment before Trisha stood up. "Come on, I got a lot more games for you to beat and win me prizes at."
Trisha reached her paw out and Judy took it happily. The two collected their plushies and hopped to the stairs that led back to the rest of the boardwalk.
The rest of the night was filled with jokes, laughter, games, prizes, and candy.
Trisha had apparently been to the boardwalk many times before so she was a kind of expert on the different things to try and the stuff to avoid. She knew several of the mammals that worked around the amusement park and received friendly greetings as she led her date around.
When Trisha brought Judy over to one of the many street food vendors the buffalo at the cart greeted Trisha like she was an old friend. He gave them the "Trisha special". It was a set of steamed carrots and a sweet sauce in a sweet bun. At first Judy thought the combination was a bit odd. Until she bit into the food and her taste buds were sent through a loop. The tangy flavor of the sauce mixed into the familiar crunch of the carrot was actually surprisingly good. Trisha paid for their food before Judy could offer. The brown bunny waving her paw about as Judy pleaded to help pay. Turned out Trisha had already gotten a discount on the food and Judy's meal was pretty much free.
A lot of their date was actually free. When Trisha brought Judy into a sweets store the panda at the register handed them a bag of fresh salt water taffy. When Trisha tried to pay the panda waddled away with his large paws to his ears as he started to sing.
"Thanks Po!" Trisha shouted as she was dragged from the shop by Judy.
The pair strolled down the pier as they popped the sweet salt water taffy into their mouths and chewed.
"This is amazing," Judy declared as she chewed at a citrus flavored candy.
"Po is amazing," Trisha admitted. "He and I met at a movie night at an old theater nearby. We are both really into Kung Fu. He is the one that told me about this place."
"I'm glad he did," Judy said happily as the does continued to snack at the candies.
The night was growing late and Judy knew it. She noticed that there were fewer and fewer mammals on the boardwalk and a few of the shops had begun to close up for the night.
Judy felt a sudden dread when she realized what all this meant. Once the boardwalk closed the date would have to come to an end. For the first time in what felt like forever she
"What time do you have work tomorrow?" Trisha asked softly as the pair began to stroll towards the exit of the boardwalk.
"Kind of early..." Judy admitted sadly. Her ears starting to droop. For the first time ever she actually didn't look forward to work.
"Ew," Trisha said playfully. "I hate early. I like nights."
"Kind of goes with being a bartender," Judy pointed out.
"Yeah, It's fun too. Get to see a lot of folks I wouldn't normally get to see," Trisha said as they strolled past the arcade which had begun to shut down for the night. The pair spotted Ellie who waved and smiled in their direction. Trisha held up her blue plushie and waved it about triumphantly which caused Ellie to laugh.
"Only problem is I keep getting hit in by all these mammals," Trisha chuckled.
Judy blushed, "That must be terrible."
"Oh yeah, there is this one doe," Trisha began as she gave Judy's paw a squeeze, "She is so pushy. Wouldn't take no for an answer."
Judy giggled as she rolled her eyes, "Oh I hate those types."
"Yeah, at least she is cute," Trisha said playfully.
The two does began to laugh as they strolled in silence to the edge of the boardwalk. The bright sign was still illuminated and a few mammals were still about.
Trisha reached into her pocket and looked at her phone, "Let me arrange a ride, give me a sec."
Judy stood next to Trisha as the brown bunny began to type into her phone. Judy noticed the bunny had opened a driver request app and was typing in their location.
"Hey there," came a confident voice. Judy's ears twitched. The gray doe turned to look at a pair of bucks who had wandered up to them. The pair both sported dark gray fur and outfits that told Judy these were the type of bucks that would be out late partying.
"Um, hello?" Judy said as she looked around and then back at the bucks. Hoping they were talking to someone else but there wasn't another mammal in the direct vicinity.
"What's a pair of does like yourself a doing out on a night like this?"
Judy didn't need this right now. She didn't need it ever but she especially didn't need it right now. She had already been hit on so much during the community outreach events and during her shifts that she just wanted to pull someone's ears off.
All of this had happened before Trisha had come into the picture though.
"How often does that line actually work?" Trisha asked without looking up from her phone.
"Ask me in the morning," the other buck said as he strolled over to Trisha and brushed a paw against her arm. Something seemed off to Judy. The way the two bucks had just appeared out of nowhere and how they acted. It was all too convenient.
"Listen you two!" Trisha began. As she swatted the bucks paw away. "We aren't interested! So why don't you two go find some nice quiet place and screw off!"
"Aww, come on Trisha don't be that way," the buck closest to Judy said softly.
Trisha froze and her eye twitched as she looked over at the buck next to Judy. Oddly enough the buck closest to Trisha also looked at his friend, his eyes wide in surprise.
"I mean! Random bunny we haven't met before!" the male began to panic as he looked to Trisha and then Judy. When he looked over at his friend the other male shrugged and began to stutter.
"We will fight you!" The buck closest to Trisha shouted quickly as he got into and exaggerated fight stance and began to move his arms about.
"Yes we will fight you for Judy!" The other buck said as he ran to his friend and got into a similar stance.
"Shut up Jerry we aren't supposed to know Trisha's date's name," the first buck said.
"Dude its Judy freaking Hopps! How am I not gonna notice that!"
Trisha put her paw to her forehead and slowly looked at Judy and gave her date a weak smile.
Judy put a paw on her hip and smirked, "Well? Aren't you gonna fight for me?"
Trisha giggled and looked at the two bucks who were obviously friends of Trisha's. She walked over to the two males who remained in position but swayed while making what they felt would be proper karate noises.
Trisha lazily raised a paw and bright it down gently on either of the bucks necks. The two males fell over quickly while making death noises.
"Oh no! Defeated by such a strong and protecting doe!"
"And also very cute and most likely an excellent provider who would be happy to lend a shoulder to rest ones weary head after a long day at the ZPD," the other buck added.
Judy ran over to Trisha and wrapped her arms around her date. "My hero!" she exclaimed as she gave Trisha a peck on the cheek.
Trisha blushed and shook her head. "I should have never listened to that fox..." she grumbled.
"Nick set this up?" Judy asked with a laugh.
"He mentioned you have been getting hit on a lot lately," Trisha explained as she turned to look at Judy, her blue eyes looking to the ground as she shuffled her feet.
"I know I would hit on you," one of the bucks mumbled.
"Dude shut up, we have been defeated by Trisha who would make an awesome girlfriend for any gray doe police lady."
Judy laughed at the two bucks on the ground while Trisha winced. The brown bunny knowing now just how dumb this plan was and secretly planning some way to get back at Nick.
"Do we have to stay dead all night?" came a grumbling from the floor.
"Let's at least wait for their ride, I think we almost have Judy convinced," the other 'body' on the floor suggested.
"This has to be the sweetest thing ever," Judy announced as she gave Trisha another peck on the cheek. Her lips lingering for an extra moment. "Thanks for saving the day."
"Do I get a reward?" Trisha asked playfully as her normal bubbly self returned.
Judy let her eye lids droop as she took a step closer to Trisha. "What were you thinking?"
"Oh well, I bet I can come up with an idea or two," Trisha said as she put her arms around Judy's waist.
"I'm all ears," Judy whispered.
"Well how about another date?"
Judy was a little taken aback. She had thought that Trisha would suggest something a little more risqué. Her personality had always been one of pushing limits and trying new things. This seemed a little unlike her.
"I think that can be arranged," Judy said sweetly. "Anything else?"
"Yeah, softer wood to be laying on," came a disgruntled mumble from the floor.
Both does began to laugh when suddenly a vehicle pulled up at the curb. A female wolf in the driver seat looked around and then pulled her phone up. Trisha heard a chirp on her own phone indicating their ride had arrived.
"That's us," Trisha pointed at the car and grabbed Judy by the paw. She led her date towards the waiting vehicle.
"Nice meeting you two! Sorry you had to be slayed for my honor!" Judy shouted to the two bucks staying laying on the ground.
"Bye Judy!" they both shouted as they raised their arms, only to let them fall back down to the ground.
Once inside the car Judy scooted closer to her date and leaned in and whispered sweetly into Trisha's ear. "So my brave bunny, you got another date, I am pretty sure you earned at least one last thing."
Trisha purred as she leaned against Judy. "And what's that?"
"Do you like surprises?"
"Love them," Trisha said excitedly as the couple was driven off into the night, back to Judy's apartment.
Woot! Finally got to the date!
Thank you all for the continued support! The out pouring of positive vibes have been amazing!
I hope you enjoy this chapter. Now if you excuse me, think Firewatch needs some attention!
Updated 4/8/2019
Few minor edits in here. Forgot how sweet this date was. Rereads can be fun right?