Deathtouched – Chapter 8
A few days had passed when Edgar visited and told Zoe that they had found where Gary had been staying in the old mine. They had found an old still that Gary was using to make liquor and destroyed it, along with jars of the finished product. He also told her that they were keeping a close eye on the Grey's place in case he showed up there.
Other than school and chores, Zoe now had to coordinate with Bonnie and Judy about the wedding. Plus, Judy's 16th birthday was quickly approaching and Zoe wanted to do something special for her. She had an idea, but she'd need to talk with Candace again and who knew what she'd demand this time. After a rather heavy make out session, Zoe had the information she needed, as well as a renewed determination to carry through with her birthday surprise.
The day before Zoe was ready to utilize the information that Candace had imparted to her, both Walter and Edgar showed up with huge grins on their faces. Happiness flooded Zoe as she inferred the reason for the grins.
"You got him!" Zoe exclaimed, her ears rising in her excitement.
"That we did!" Edgar said, "Walked right into the station this morning, suffering from Delirium Tremens. We had destroyed his stash and he knew that we were after him, so coming in to town to buy some wasn't possible, and with a patrol car outside the Grey residence, that was out too. Right now, he's pawcuffed to a bed at Tri-Burrows Hospital, being treated for his addiction."
"And you told Gideon and his mom this?" She asked enthusiastically.
"They were the first one's we told. Zoe, we'd like to thank you for your help. It would probably have taken us much longer to catch him. With what you can do, you'd make a great cop!"
Zoe grinned, "Judy said the same thing, I'm considering it."
She hugged Edgar goodbye and he took his leave. Later, when she told Judy, the other doe was happy as well. Both of them were buoyant that he'd been caught, if for slightly different reasons. Zoe was just happy he couldn't hurt Darla or Gideon any more and, while Judy felt the same, she also felt the pride that the ZPD was able to do their job.
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Zoe was nervously pacing back and forth on the sidewalk, trying to work up the courage to enter the store that was just down the block. Taking Candace's advice, she was wearing a pair of stylish sunglasses. A green t-shirt, a pair of blue jean shorts, and her small, black purse completed her ensemble.
There weren't many mammals in the area, but even one made her hesitant to go into the store in question. She watched as a cougar and then a ram enter the store she wanted to shop in, but it made her even more nervous thinking about going in there while other mammals were in the place.
She'd taken the train in to Zootopia on Candace's advice. The drive would have been longer, and she'd need more experience driving before braving the city streets. She'd taken a cab and had them drop her off just down the street, not wanting the cab driver, a bison, to know what she was looking for.
Between one step and the next, she felt it, the nudge. And it was pushing her to go into the store in question. Zoe looked up to the sky and said "Seriously!?, are you trying to run my life now?" Several mammals who were nearby looked curiously at this bunny talking to herself in the middle of the sidewalk. No matter how she felt, when the nudge spoke, it behooved her to listen. The last time she decided to ignore it, it didn't end very well. So, plucking up her courage, and with a mumbled "I love you Judy" on her lips, she traversed the hundred or so feet until she was standing right in front of the shop with the red neon sign that said 'Bunny Hearts'.
The display in the store window had various female rabbit mannequins, one of which had a band around it's throat, along with a female wolf and cougar, each one wearing extremely skimpy, see through, negligees. Writing on the window advertised that, if they didn't have an item in stock, they could order it.
When she entered, she noticed that there were rows of shelves with an expansive amount of products, almost none of which Zoe knew what they were used for. There were many items attached to the walls as well. Straight across from the entrance was a doorway covered by a black curtain. The sign above the door said 'Peep Show' and underneath that, 'Movie Rooms'. Zoe just shook her head.
In the far left corner of the store was a raised cashier area that was currently occupied by a doe with pure white fur. Surely not, Zoe thought as she approached the bunny, while looking at the shelves to see if what she wanted was there. The snow colored rabbit seemed to be taking notes from a book on the podium in front of her. Zoe felt the nudge again, pushing her toward the cashier. Zoe felt her ears rise and begin to tingle as she walked towards the bunny.
"Excuse me." Zoe said softly, trying to get the rabbit's attention. When the bunny didn't respond, Zoe repeated herself a little louder. The first thing that Zoe noticed when the doe raised her head, was that the bunnies eyes were red; the bunny was an albino. Now Zoe understood other's reaction to her own eyes.
Zoe gasped, and immediately apologized. "I'm sorry, I don't mean to offend."
"No problem, I get it a lot." The albino bunny said as she shrugged.
"Yeah, I can relate."
"You can?" The albino bunny asked in a curious way without a hint of her trying to be glib.
In response, Zoe took off her sunglasses and peered up at the bunny. The other doe didn't even flinch, simply stating, "Whoa. I guess you can!"
"What are you studying?" Zoe asked.
"Nursing, I'm a first year nursing student. I just work here to help pay the bills." The doe explained, and then she shrugged. "This was the only job I could get because of, well, you know."
Zoe felt sympathetic to the albino rabbit since she knew what it was like to look different than others.
"I'm Zoe." She said as she looked the bunny over. She seemed about Judy's age, but appeared to be the same size as her. Zoe felt a warmth begin to flow through her. She wanted this bunny, just not quite the way she wanted Judy. With Judy, she wanted to let Judy take control, with this doe, Zoe wanted to be the one in control. Zoe could see the other doe checking her out at the same time, her little pink tongue poking out of her mouth just far enough that Zoe could see it. The white furred bunny's own ears began to get stiffer as they too rose to their full height.
"Abigail, but people just call me Abby." Abby could see the way that Zoe was looking at her, and it was getting her excited. She just had to check on one thing.
"I'm sorry Zoe, but I need some ID to confirm you can be in here, much less buy anything." She gave Zoe her best apologetic expression. And, while she did have to make sure that Zoe was of age, she had an ulterior motive in finding out. Zoe smiled as she pulled her ID out of her purse and handed it to Abby. She had to get one to register for school, but this was the first time she'd had to use it.
As Abby took her ID, she let her finger slide along one of Abby's. Zoe watched as Abby's eyes widened slightly and swallow hard. Abby's nose was twitching and her ears were almost vibrating, making Zoe smile even more. Oh, yes, she wanted this bunny! Zoe almost snorted when she realized that she was acting a lot like Candace, and was enjoying it.
Abby felt her libido jolt when Zoe ran her finger over hers when grabbing the ID. A quick glance was all it took for Abby to know that it had been no accident, this doe was flirting with her! She'd been flirted with by members of different species, and both sexes, but there was something about this doe that did things to her. She swallowed hard and really hoped that Zoe was legal. A strong sense of relief swam though Abby when she saw that Zoe was of age. That relief was accompanied with a spike of desire and lust, her ears tingling as well as her crotch.
Handing the ID back to Zoe, Abby let her paw grasp Zoe's for a few seconds longer than what was called for while gazing into Zoe's eyes, trying to let the doe know that she was interested in Zoe as well. Still holding Zoe's paw, she asked, her voice a little husky, "Is there anything I can help you with, Zoe?"
Uncharacteristically, Zoe answered, her eyelids half closing, "I can think of a lot of things you could help me with Abby." Which caused the other doe to blush and start breathing faster, her heart rate keeping pace.
"But," Zoe continued, "I came in to buy my fiancé a gift. Perhaps you can help me with that... first?"
Near breathless, Abby nodded and said "I'd love to help you out Zoe... with anything."
Reluctantly releasing Zoe's paw, Abby headed for the steps down from the raised cashier area on surprisingly wobbly legs. Bracing herself on the railing while stepping down made her realize that she was also trembling slightly, all over.
Zoe watched as Abby slowly walked toward her. She noticed how the other doe was shaking slightly, which made her feel good inside. Zoe was also pleased to note that Abby was almost identical in height to her, with Abby having maybe a half inch advantage.
"H... How can I help you?"
Zoe bit her lower lip as she looked at Abby, the albino doe's blush deepening. Releasing her lip Zoe replied, "My fiancé is into BDSM and I thought I'd get some stuff for us to... experiment with."
Abby's breath shook, "Is.. is he, um, dominant, or uh, submissive?"
Zoe noted how she seemed to stress the word 'dominant' slightly. "I think both, we haven't done anything yet. And my fiancé is a doe."
"No?" Abby was surprised that Zoe and her fiancé hadn't had sex yet, but was oddly gratified that Zoe was engaged to a doe.
"No. It's my fault, I haven't felt ready."
The nudge had never been wrong before, but Zoe had to make sure. She didn't want to get involved with Abby and then find out it wasn't going to go anywhere.
"I'm an Entry." Zoe continued. "Where I'm from, I wouldn't be of age for five more years."
Abby inhaled sharply, An Entry! Oh my gods! Maybe that's why her eyes are that way! "Oh, so that means..."
Zoe grinned, "Yeah, hence the surprise."
"So, does that mean that you're dominant, submissive, or both?"
Looking deep into Abby's eyes, Zoe said "Well, I feel submissive with Judy," Zoe took a stepped forward until she was right in front of Abby. The sense of being in control was a heady feeling. "But, I'm kinda feeling dominant at the moment."
Abby was breathing a little hard, and licked her suddenly dry lips before replying. "Do you have... permission?"
Zoe frowned, she had started getting carried away and now she felt bad. She was going to have to do something nice for Abby to make up for it.
"I'm sorry, I don't right now. I promised Judy I'd be with her first."
To say that Abby was disappointed was an understatement. This doe was making her feel things that no other mammal had ever done before. Just talking to Zoe was making her feel wanted, much different than the few times she'd had sex. Even then it felt more like they were with her because they pitied her. Her head hung down slightly and her ears drooped so far they were laying against her back as she said "I understand. That's the way it should be."
Now Zoe felt really bad, she hadn't meant to lead the doe on. She reached out and cupped the red eyed doe's lower jaw and raised her head until they could look each other in the eye.
"Hey, listen, I'm sorry if I led you on, I didn't mean to. I am interested in you and would like to see where this goes. Can I take you out to dinner after you get off work? We can call it a date and get to know each other. And, after Judy's birthday, I can come back and we can spend some... time... together?"
Abby felt elated, her ears once more fully erect. She grinned and said "I'd like that! I get off at 5!"
Grabbing Zoe's paw in her excitement, Abby pulled her to the BDSM section of the store. Zoe's mind reeled as Abby explained what each item was and how it was used. Abby admitted that she had to be told most of the information since she hadn't used almost any of the items... yet. The last was mentioned as she peered at Zoe.
Zoe remembered what Judy had said about trust, and understood that Abby hadn't met anyone who she trusted enough to do that with, until, maybe, now. Showing Zoe the restraints, Abby explained "These cuffs have slots in the tabs that fit over the metal loop on the restraint itself. You put the loop in the slot that is the most comfortable, but prevents you from twisting out of them. Then, if you prefer, you can use a small lock to prevent the removal of the cuff by the submissive. They also have these metal 'D' rings that allow for the attachment of ropes or chains. This kit comes with four cuffs, but not the locks, those are extra. And, if I can recommend, I'd suggest a collar that works the same way. This one has three 'D' rings, one in the front, and one on each side. And, if you really want to make an impression, we have several styles of tags that can be personalized that can be attached to the front 'D' ring."
Zoe was astonished, and very turned on. "Do you recommend anything else?"
Abby had gotten caught up in her description of the items so the question made her pause for a few seconds before she was able to gather her thoughts again. "If I may? You may want to get a chain lead. It could make a powerful statement if you were kneeling in front of her with all the gear on with the lead attached and handed the grip to her."
Zoe nodded, thinking that it probably would. "May I suggest one more thing?" Abby asked hesitantly.
"Absolutely. You've made good sense to me so far."
Abby smiled "We have various colors of the cuffs in stock, so I would recommend you keep away from the traditional black restraints. I would suggest that you use the red. The contrast between your beautiful fur and red would be stunning!"
Zoe peered over at Abby who was so into her spiel that her ears and nose was twitching. Zoe couldn't help herself, she had to flirt just a little more. "And what color would you suggest for white fur?"
Abby thought of the buck dildo in the top drawer of her nightstand and how much use it was going to get tonight as she answered. "If... if you would like, maybe the black. It would b... be a major contrast to my fur."
Zoe nodded, smiling. "I'll take all that you suggested in red. And when I come back to visit maybe I could get the black."
Abby felt a little bit dizzy. Zoe had said that she was interested in her and wanted to develop a relationship. Now teasing her about restraints. It was now imperative that she go to the bathroom after Zoe left.
"I'd like that." She whispered.
Zoe didn't want to lead her on, so she asked first "Like I said earlier, I don't want to lead you on, but I would really, really, like to kiss you right now."
Abby's breath left her in a rush, and she was just able to gasp "O... okay."
Zoe leaned in and saw Abby's eyes close as their lips neared each other. The kiss was gentle and languid, pressing their lips together and moving them against each other. No tongue was used, but the kiss still spoke of their desire for each other. When Zoe slowly, and reluctantly, broke the kiss, she had to grab Abby's arm when the doe stumbled. Abby had never, ever, had a kiss that was so simple, yet so intense. She knew that, wherever Zoe wanted to lead her, she'd follow. She thrust her head forward and snatched another quick kiss from Zoe.
"I'll be back at five to pick you up for dinner okay? We'll have to take a cab since I rode the train in."
Abby was still recovering from that amazing kiss as she cashed Zoe out, images of black cuffs on her wrists and ankles invading her mind as she did so. Abby stared at Zoe as the black furred doe left, who turned several times to look back at her as she walked out of the store.
As soon as Zoe left, Abby placed the placard on the counter next to the register saying 'Be back in 5 minutes' and then raced to the employee's bathroom. She quickly dropped her pants, and when she went to pull her panties down she realized exactly how wet she was. Abby knew her panties were wet, but pulling them down, she saw clear strings of her fluids running from her vagina to her panties. She was beyond wet, she was soaked. Even her thighs were covered in her fluids, which had never happened before. She had to quickly check her pants to make sure none had leaked through and left telltale signs of her arousal.
Her panties joining her pants on the floor, Abby spread her legs and put her paw between them and on her center. She moaned, and when she moved her paw over her hardened bud, she cried out Zoe's name as she came harder and more rapidly than she ever had before, every nerve feeling like it was dipped in liquid delight.
It was a while before coherent thought returned, but when it did, she thought about how much trouble she was in. She was super attracted to Zoe, a doe who was about to get married, and may not be back to Zootopia for months. It hurt thinking about it, so Abby decided to concentrate on the positives.
Abby had a rather naughty thought as she reached for her panties. They were too wet to wear, so she just wiped her fur down the best she could with them, thoroughly soaking every inch of the fabric. She cleaned herself up the best she could in the sink before putting on her pants again. After leaving the bathroom, she found a self sealing plastic bag to stuff her panties into, and then placed them in a paper bag. She hoped that they would make a good first gift for Zoe.
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Just after leaving Bunny Hearts, Zoe pulled out her phone and called Judy. She was nervous, but she had promised herself she'd never hide anything from her fiance, Judy was too important to her.
"Hey beautiful! How's my Z doing?" Judy answered after the second ring.
"Well, I got your birthday gift, I think you'll really like it."
"I'd love anything my future wife would like to give me."
"Did you just make a double entendre?"
"Yes." Judy breathed.
"You're bad."
"Baby, you have no idea, at least, not yet."
"Gods Judy! Stop! I'm on the sidewalk with lots of other mammals around and you're making me wet."
"Good! That means you still love me!"
"Always Judy, you know that. But I called you for a reason other than to flirt with my fiancé."
"What's that Z?"
"I met someone." Zoe waited, but only heard silence on the other side.
"Judy?" she prompted.
"I'm here love, just a bit shocked."
"I know, I'm sorry. I didn't intend for it to happen, I felt the nudge to go into the store I had intended to go into anyway, and it turned out to be the cashier in the store. Her name is Abigail. Judy, she's an albino bunny. She has pretty red eyes, like ruby's, the most beautiful white fur, and she's studying to be a nurse. She's super sweet and I'd like you to meet her."
"So you like her?"
"I do. Not the same as you though. With you, I like to just go along with whatever you want to do..."
"Submissive." Judy purred as she interrupted Zoe.
Zoe felt her face heat up "Well, yeah. But with Abby, I feel... well, I feel... let's just say that I started channeling my inner Candace." There was silence on the other end for a second before Zoe heard Judy burst out laughing. Zoe heard the laughter last for several seconds before Judy calmed down enough to start talking again.
"So, let's review. This doe, Abigail, you like her."
"Yes."
"And the nudge pushed you toward her."
"Yes."
"Anything else I should know?"
"Well, I may have kissed her. No tongue, I promise! But it was still a very good kiss if Abby's reaction was any indication."
"Oh, color me curious, what reaction did someone kissing my Z have."
"She almost fell over after I broke off the kiss."
"Mmmmm. I know how potent your kisses are Love."
"You do the same to me Judy, you know you do."
"Of course, heady feeling isn't it?"
"Oh yes!" Zoe sighed.
"Is that all?"
"No, I kinda felt like I was leading her on when she asked if I had permission and I felt bad about it. I may have asked her out on a date after she gets off, so I will be in later than I expected to be." The phone was quiet and Zoe started to get nervous.
"Okay Z, here's what we're going to do. This doe is obviously going to be important to you, if not to us, so go on your date. While you are on this date, you need to ask her to be your girlfriend, let her know that you want something more than just an encounter or one night stand. If things work out, and after I meet her, we may make her our third. BUT, I have to meet her first. It's possible her and I won't get along. And Zoe?"
Zoe was happy that Judy didn't mind what had transpired with her and Abby so, in good spirits, replied "Yes, my Love?"
"No sex. Making out is okay, but no sex until I've had you first."
"I know, and I want it to be the same way Love."
"Good. So go out, have fun, and get home soon, I want my Z cuddles tonight."
"I want cuddles too!"
"See you tonight Z."
"See you tonight Baby." Zoe closed her phone after Judy hung up and put it back in her pocket. With not having anything else to do, Zoe walked around and took in the sights of Zootopia. While she liked the diversity of the different districts, it all seemed too crowded and messy. The sheer number of mammals of all different species that lived and worked in the city astounded her. She knew Judy wanted to be a cop here, and wanted Zoe to come with her. Since they were to be married soon, Zoe could understand that, but she felt she would always prefer being home in Bunnyburrow. Or, better yet, their spot by the lake.
As she walked, Zoe began to feel the presence of a spirit, and it seemed to be following her. As she glanced around, she noticed a bobcat standing across the street. That wouldn't normally be anything unusual, except for when people would walk through him. Zoe noticed that his pleading eyes never left her.
Carefully crossing the road, Zoe approached him. She moved off the sidewalk, out of the way, and gestured the bobcat to come to her. The bobcat's whisker's flared as he swiftly walked over to her.
You can see me! Please tell me you can see me! I need you to help me!
Zoe nodded and said "Yes, I can see you, hear you too. I'm Zoe, how can I help you Mr...?"
Bryce, Larry Bryce. I was killed two days ago when I was crossing the street. A large mammal vehicle went through the stop light and ran over me. I have a large life insurance policy in a safe deposit box at our bank, but my wife doesn't know about it. I left the key in the top drawer of my desk.
"And you want me to pass that information on to your wife?"
Yes please! I need to know that she's going to be taken care of!
"Okay, take me to where you used to live."
The apartment wasn't too far from where Zoe and Mr. Bryce met. The spirit looked nervous as Zoe knocked on the apartment door. Zoe had to knock twice before the door was opened by a young bobcat, the fur on her face was matted by dried tears. Her expression was so forlorn that it made Zoe's heart clench.
"Can I help you?" The queens voice was rough from having cried so much.
"Mrs. Bryce? My name is Zoe. I know you don't know me, but I have some important information to give you. Your husband, Larry, has a life insurance policy naming you as the beneficiary at your bank. He says the key is in the top drawer of his desk."
Instantly suspicious Mrs. Bryce snapped "What do you mean 'says'? My husband died two days ago because a moose couldn't put his damn phone down!"
Zoe put her paws up in a placating gesture. "Ma'am, I know it's hard to believe, but I can see spirits and I see your husband's. How else would I know about the policy and where the key is?"
"It could be a scam of some sort! Someone put you up to this, toying with my grief!" Mrs. Bryce snapped angrily.
Tell her about the time when I tried to ask her out and she dumped a carafe of iced sweet tea on me.
"He says that you dumped a carafe of iced sweet tea on him when he tried to ask you out."
"Someone could have told you that story!" Mrs. Bryce stated defensively.
Zoe looked over at Larry, who took a deep breath that he didn't need and said Okay, this is something that no one else knows. Tell her how sorry I was that, on our wedding night, when we went to consummate our marriage, I... missed.
Zoe looked a bit embarrassed as she began relating that information. "Mrs. Bryce, Larry said to tell you about how sorry he was when he... missed... on your wedding night."
Mrs. Bryce's expression changed from one of anger to one of hope. "He's here? Right now?"
"Yes ma'am. He can hear you, but you can't hear him."
"Then how come you can?" Mrs. Bryce asked, still a little suspicious of this doe that had shown up on her doorstep.
Not wanting to, but knowing that it would cut through a lot of explanation, Zoe took off her sunglasses. Mrs. Bryce gasped loudly and leaned away from her. "Mrs. Bryce, I'm an Entry. We are mammals that have died and woken up here in Zootopia. Each one of us seems to have certain... skills, abilities, that Zootopia needs. I've always been able to see those that have remained after death."
Mrs. Bryce reversed course again and said excitedly "Tell him I love him, how much I miss him!"
Oh Snuggums, I love and miss you too! I wish I could hold you again, but I can't!
"Larry says he loves you and misses you to, that he wishes he could hold you again. He also called you 'Snuggums'."
Mrs. Bryce gasped and brought her paws up to her chest "That's his little nickname for me!"
Trying to get back on topic, Zoe re-interatted "Mrs. Bryce, Larry can't move on until he knows that you're going to be taken care of. I have to go now."
"No! Don't go! There's so many things I want to say to him!"
"Mrs. Bryce, like I said before, he can hear you, you just can't hear him. I'm sorry for your loss."
Zoe hated leaving the widowed bobcat like that, but she couldn't stay and translate everything. She had other's that would need her help and she had a life to lead. Speaking of which, Zoe checked her watch and saw that she had 30 minutes to get to Bunny Hearts to pick up Abby for their date.
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Zoe had seen the nice looking ocelot as he approached the shop. As he got closer, she could tell that he was checking her out and, by the slight grin and and wiggled eyebrows he gave her, liked what he saw. Zoe gave him a slight smile while wondering if mixed species relationships were more accepted here.
A few minutes after the ocelot had entered, Abby exited carrying a small, brown paper bag. Even though it had only been a few hours, Zoe felt an almost overwhelming need to be next to the the albino bunny. Stepping up to her, Zoe grabbed the back of Abby's head and pulled her muzzle until it met hers, Abby's arms snaking around Zoe's neck while pulling her close. Zoe pressed her tongue against Abby's teeth until the startled doe opened her mouth, letting Zoe's tongue in. Zoe happily twisted her tongue around Abby's while slowly pushing the other doe back until Abby's back hit the wall next to the door.
Ignoring the various mammals that walked by sneaking a glance, or even openly staring at the two does kissing, Zoe deepened the kiss hungrily. Zoe once more broke the kiss, placing her forehead against Abby's, the two of them breathing hard. Zoe took one of Abby's paws from around her neck and kissed the knuckles before doing the same to the other paw. This paw, however, she didn't release. Instead, she held it, which thrilled Abby to no end.
"I don't know Zootopia that well, so I'll leave it up to you where we go for dinner." Zoe said as she kissed Abby's knuckles again. She wanted to make sure Abby knew that she wanted her. Abby was still trying to catch her breath, and was a little worried that she had no panties that could hide the wetness she could feel forming again. She felt like she'd been swept off of her feet by this wonderful bunny and with whom she seemed to be falling for, hard and fast.
"I... ah... maybe a diner I like to go to? It's called Good Eats and it's not to far from here, we could walk and talk maybe?"
Zoe grinned, "I like that idea, let's go."
Abby started heading them down the street toward the diner while she asked Zoe questions about being an Entry. The story seemed fantastical, but Abby had learned about Entry's as part of a History seminar that had been taught by the grandson of an Entry. Zoe learned that Abby had been born and raised in Zootopia, in the Meadowlands District to be exact.
Abby explained how she grew up with kids making fun of her because she was an albino, never trying to get to know her. Her albinism causing her to never be asked out in school, or turned down, or even being laughed at when she got enough nerve up to ask out one of the bucks that she liked. As Abby relayed her past, Zoe felt a strong need to gather Abby in her arms, love her, and protect her from all of the mean things that she'd faced so far in her life.
They entered the diner, which Zoe was happy to note seemed very clean and the smells coming from the kitchen made her stomach growl. Zoe finally released Abby's paw when they got to a rabbit sized booth at the back of the diner and let Abby slide in before she slid into the opposite seat. They had just gotten comfortable when the waitress, a honey badger whose name tag said 'Tammy' walked up.
"Hey Abby! Who's your friend?"
Abby perked up, her ears at full mast, betraying her excitement. "This is my friend Zoe, we're on a date!" Tammy's eyebrows rose at that statement and she turned her gaze to Zoe.
"Has she been treating you right?" She asked the question of Abby, but her entire demeanor was focused on Zoe who interpreted the stare as 'she'd better be!'
"She's been great Tammy, so please don't try and intimidate my date."
Zoe caught the honey badger's eye and said "Thank you for watching out for Abby, she's very important to me."
Tammy was taken aback, Abby hadn't had an easy life, accepting whatever scrap of affection she could get because of her affliction. But this bunny? She just shrugged off the not so subtle threat in Tammy's words and body language, instead thanked her for doing so! Trying to maintain her stance, Tammy said "Good! See that she remains so! Abby's been hurt enough for two lifetimes and she still has such a big heart."
Abby stared open mouth at the discussion the two mammals were having about her. That Zoe thought she was important to her made her heart leap, and the protectiveness that Tammy was demonstrating made her feel warm inside as well as making her love her friend even more.
"Okay then, what can I get for you to young ladies?" Tammy asked, all business now.
"What do you recommend Tammy?" Asked Zoe.
"For a date of Abby's? I'd suggest the eggplant parmesan."
"Ooo! I'd like that too please! Zoe, the eggplant parmesan here is stupendous!" Abby interjected.
Zoe smiled to see Abby so excited. "I can't argue against experience and enthusiasm, so I'll take it. Could I get that with sweet tea?"
"Of course. What would you like to drink Abby?"
"Lemon water please Tammy."
"You got it Hun! You're orders will be up soon!" Tammy said as she left.
Now the two bunnies were alone and looking at one another. Zoe took off her sunglasses and was trying to gather her thoughts while Abby was happy with her date so far. Every other date she'd had, all three of them, had either sat stiffly and didn't try to start any conversation, or squirmed in their seat in discomfort. Zoe seemed relaxed and happy with her company.
Decision made, Zoe reached across the table and laid her paw near Abby, pad side up. Accepting the gesture, Abby gladly placed her paw in Zoe's, marveling at the disparity in their fur color.
Zoe began "I want you to know that I called my fiance and told her what had happened between you and me."
Abby's face and ears fell and she felt a little sick at her stomach.
"Was she mad?" She whispered.
"No. She knows that I'm very attracted to you. And she says I should make sure you know that I don't see this as a short term thing. But there's some things you need to know about me before we go any further. You know I'm an Entry. Well, I have certain... abilities, let's say. Now, I don't want to freak you out but I will be honest with you, always. First, I tend to get these... feelings... about things. I can usually tell where something is like lost keys. I can touch things and get impressions from them. And I can see and communicate with... spirits."
Abby sat there dazed. She didn't think that Zoe would lie to her, and it didn't seem like Zoe was trying to impress her. Abby didn't think that Zoe would go through some elaborate ruse to bring her on a date to just try and make Abby want to reject her. So what Zoe was saying could be true, couldn't it?
"Y... you can?" Abby stuttered.
Zoe nodded in affirmation, she knew that Abby was almost convinced, so Zoe opened herself up and let in the impressions that constantly battered at her. Sifting through the myriad images and feelings she was receiving until she found one dealing with Abby. Zoe closed her eyes to help her concentrate,
"I know that the little brown bag is for me, you wanted to give me something... personal. It's a piece of clothing."
Abby's jaw dropped, there was no way she could know about her panties!
Zoe had a flash of an image, almost like a gif file, of Abby on the toilet masturbating and crying out Zoe's name when she came, then using the panties to clean herself before packing the panties up. Zoe gasped and opened her eyes. She grinned at Abby and bent over the table, lifted Abby's paw, and kissed her knuckles. Zoe's heart rate skyrocketed. Zoe sat and gave the frost-colored doe a smoldering look.
"I'm rather pleased that I had left you with such a great impression Abby. Would it be bad of me to take pride in the fact that you called out my name while cumming?"
Abby's jaw hung open and she simply gurgled. There was no way Zoe could have known about that! Unless, what she had been telling her was true! As she was recovering, Tammy brought their meal over, set it in front of them, wished them happy eating, and left, not commenting on the bright blush highlighting Abby's cheeks. It wasn't until after Zoe had taken a bite of her meal, closed her eyes, and let out a noise of contentment, that Abby was able to recover.
"You can really do that." She stated.
Swallowing, Zoe nodded. "Yeah, even before I came to Zootopia."
Abby exhaled loudly. She started eating her own meal. They were about halfway done when Zoe asked, "Do you believe me Abby?" Zoe really hoped that she did.
"How can I deny it? No one else could have known what happened, unless you were able to secretly put cameras in the bathroom!" Abby said that last part jokingly.
"So, you're okay with everything I told you?" Zoe asked.
"Well, I assume that you told your fiancé, Judy, was it? About these things you can do?"
Zoe nodded "Yep, and she even helped me out with the first spirit I encountered back in Bunnyburrow."
More settled in spirit now, Abby said "Well, if she can accept that part of you then so can I!"
Zoe sighed in relief. "I should also let you know that I was walking back and forth down the block from your store, embarrassed to be going into a store like that, when I had one of those feelings, what I like to call 'the nudge', pushing me to go into the store. I'm so glad I listened to it! So, even though we've only known each other for a few hours, I'd like to ask you... Abby, would you be my girlfriend?"
Abby felt like her heart had stopped and she forgot to breathe. Some little part of her was still afraid that this was some elaborate prank.
"Zoe, I need to tell you a little about myself. I've only had sex a few times, both times with bucks. But they didn't make me feel anywhere near how good you make me feel just by kissing me. I always felt like they only did it because they pitied me or they were desperate, especially because they never came back, never called. I've never been in a relationship before, with anyone. Some small part of me is afraid this is some horrible prank and I'm going to be left alone again. If that's what you intend, please tell me now."
Zoe's heart went out of her, "Abby, I don't know how to prove to you that I mean it. The only way is for me to keep coming back, dating you, as often as I can. Here," Zoe said, "Let me do this."
At that, she pulled out her phone and pushed the button for Judy. She put the phone to her ear and waited for Judy to answer.
"Hey Z. I thought you were on a date?"
"I am Love, but I asked her and she's a little hesitant given her past experiences. Can you talk to her?"
"Sure, put her on!" Zoe handed the phone to a wide-eyed Abigail. She took the phone and pressed it against her ear.
"Hello?" With her rabbit hearing, Zoe had no problem hearing Judy's side of the conversation.
"I'm Judy, Zoe's fiancé, you're Abby right?"
"Abigail, Abby for short."
"She's treating you good? She asked you to be her girlfriend?"
"Yes, she is. Yes, she did."
"And you haven't said 'yes' yet? Why?"
"I've had some bad experiences. You know I'm albino right?"
"Doesn't matter to us, you've seen Zoe's eyes?"
"Oh, okay. Yeah, she told me she's an Entry."
"She is, and yes, if she told you what she can do, it's all true. I was a little skeptical at first, but she's proved her abilities to not just me, but to the local law enforcement as well. So, to prove to you she's serious and not playing you, I'm going to give you my oath. 'I, Judith Laverne Hopps, swear upon my family line that what I say is true."
Zoe saw Abby's widen at that statement. Zoe had no idea what it meant but it seemed to have made a big impression on Abby.
"Abby, Zoe is truly attracted to you. She feels that you are going to be important to not just her, but to me as well. So I told her to ask you to be her girlfriend. If you accept, once you and I meet, you will be our girlfriend and, later, if you accept, the third in our marriage. I know it's sudden, but I've learned to trust these feelings of Zoe's. You don't have to answer right now. And if you don't want to that's okay. We'll both be a little disappointed, but we're not going to force you into anything. Now, was this enough to convince you?"
"Y... yes." Abby breathed.
"Good. I hope to see you soon, Zoe has said a lot of good things about you."
Still a bit in shock, Abby handed the phone back to Zoe who pocketed it once more. Tammy picked that moment to walk back to the table to ask if they wanted dessert, but stopped when she saw the look on Abby's face.
"Abby?" Tammy said, "Are you okay?"
She turned to glare at Zoe but stopped when she saw Zoe's white on white eyes and thought she didn't act like she was blind.
She was about to ask about Zoe's sight when Abby spoke up in a shocked whisper "She asked me to be her girlfriend."
Tammy stood up straight. Zoe wanted Abby to be her girlfriend? "Is that a good thing?"
Abby slowly turned her head to Tammy, with a dazed expression, and nodded.
"Have you answered her yet?" Tammy asked as she looked over at a nervous Zoe.
Abby's head slowly moved back and forth in a 'no', the dazed expression still on her face.
"Why ever not girl?" Tammy seemed incredulous, someone wanted a relationship with her and Abby hadn't said 'yes' yet? Was there something wrong with the other bunny besides white eyes?
"She asked me to be her girlfriend." Abby repeated.
"You said that already, you need to answer her Abby." Tammy prompted. Abby was trying to process the potential in the simple question that Zoe had asked. Having not just one, but two doe's wanting to be with her for real. Having actual girlfriends, and, maybe, wives eventually. To always have someone, to never be alone again. This is more than she'd ever dreamed possible. There was only one answer she could give.
"Zoe, I would love to be your girlfriend!"
A/N: I was going to add more and continue the chapter all the way up to where Zoe gets home and discusses things with Judy, but with this chapter over 7600 words, I'll just add it in to the next chapter.
I know that this moved extremely fast, but you shouldn't ignore the promptings of Fate, right? Besides, it's a set up for further in the story. I don't want to spoil the surprise.
Also, I decided not to post warnings at the beginning of chapters with lemons or whatnot. The fic is labeled mature for a reason, and I've already mentioned that it's going to be a poly fic so you should know what to expect.