Alright sexy people, I've been away for some time. Why? well, i could come up with an excuse but the truth is rather simple. I didn't care about much after getting out of the hospital. I've been focussing on life, my friends especially. Now, I'm done with all that and I'm back. So lets cut to the chase peeps.

Before I get into the reviews that gravely need answering, or those I simply wish to point out. There's someone I've been neglecting before all of this started.

Lexboss, I don't have access to good internet speed right now. It's a miracle I got this to actually upload to the site. Pm me your idea for chapter two and I'll get to work on it once I get to looking through all those wonderous Pms i dearly need to read through.

LegistativeRights: I think i got what you were trying to say. It looks like you hit the mouse as you were typing and didn't realize it. Happens to me alot when i use my tablet. The touch screen messes with me alot when I do some programming. as for being called sexy, just imagine me whispering it softly in your ear you charming devil you.

DRSDavidSoft: Before i reply to your review, the DRS in your name i shall assume that it means Doctor of Registration Sex. Just because it makes me feel all tingly and warm inside. That sounded creepy, moving on. I know how irritating it is, I know what to and too, both are used for. But when i actually sit down to write, i forget. I gave up on remembering long ago. the same for the verb tenses, i apoligize but i chuck all these errors of to my amazing charm and writing style.

My age, that one's easy to answer. I am twenty two.

jtdarkman: Well let's do some math here. Fluffy, as in Nick and Carrots, plus fluffy, as in the moment. So that's fluffy plus fluffy, and that equals fluffiest. or fluffier? either way, it's a bit much for the faint of heart to handle if said faint of heart is easily affected by such fluffiness.

PotatoShip7: Top two? I'm not jealous, well maybe a little. I'm just curious which one has bested this one. I'd love to read it, because if they are in your opinion better then me when it comes to Zootopia, I have to read it. Not because I'm jealous or anything, I just love to read about friends becoming lovers. So, yeah, who done bested my amazing writing?

Archie: Not saying I despise you or anything, but Xbox? I'm Playstation all the way. I have to point out our little rivalry that Xbox and Playstation users have going. Other then that, love you. I stopped playing destiny, mostly because it just got boring and other games kept coming out.

Stallion: Not saying that your little comment needs answered, but I'm not totally declined to saying that's a very likely, almost a yes, to the very possibility. Ok my brain hurts from trying to figure out what i just typed. But, perhaps, she might kill me for saying it's a possible yes.

That's all the reviews I'm answering, mainly because I'm lazy and this really needs to be posted. As for what will happen next chapter, That's already been planned and I have already started writing it. Half way done, Emma actually came up with the, how should I put it...location. Yeah we'll go with that.

This chapter is basically just a filler, to end things before the finale. We have one more chapter to go. And then, I shall desperately work on my next victims I mean lovers. Damn, still doing that. Not saying which movie it is, but i will say it wont be any where near as good as this. Now as for this chapter, there's something in here i don't really like because it doesn't seem fitting. But, Emma made the decision and i had to allow her one thing in this story. It has to do with Nicks phone, and his passwords on it. It just seems, weird to me. You'll see.

As for my customary little goodbye thing I usually put, I could do things to each of you that you never imagined. Now that's being creepy, and I love it.

On with the reading. Go.

I shook my head as Bonnie and Mom waited for my response. Immediately after coming out onto the porch to enjoy the heavy rain, they asked me if Carrots and I were officially together. I just smiled as I took a drink from my cup of tea. They could wait until Carrots was awake and out here with us.

"Nick, we asked you a question" Mom said.

I looked at her as she put that cigarette to her lips.

"I know, I just don't think you'll like the answer" I said.

Bonnies look became a glare as she munched on a few carrots from the bag on the table in front of her.

"We already know you said yes, don't try to fool us" She said.

I gave her a smile.

"Then why are you asking if you already know?" I asked.

Mom shook her head. Unlike Bonnie, she really did know without a doubt. Like I said before, Mom could always see right through me. So she knew that I did tell Carrots yes, but she also knew I wanted Carrots to tell her mom that fact.

She should be the one to tell her, right? It would mean more to her if she did.

"So you're not going to tell us?" Bonnie asked.

"I'll let Carrots do that. She's the one who's been having trouble with the idea. She'll tell you what we agreed on" I replied.

Bonnie stared at me as Gerald pulled in. Mantha quickly got out of the truck and started running up the stairs. Not liking being in the rain.

"Why can't you just tell me you made my daughter happy? Is that to much to ask from my future son in law?" Bonnie asked.

Mom laughed as Mantha joined us, looking back at her boyfriend. Who simply walked as he carried everything they went to get from the store. I stared at Bonnie, not quite sure how to feel about her sudden use of son in law. Don't get me wrong, marrying Carrots was definitely the goal I would love to achieve. However, Carrots and I just got together this morning.

So I think she's getting ahead of things right now.

"Already talking about marriage Bonnie? You're going to give Stu a heart attack talking like that" Mom said.

"Really? Not even going to help me carry one thing?" Gerald complained.

Mom looked at him as I shook my head, again.

"Not even engaged and you already started thinking about me stealing Carrots last name. Fantastic" I said.

The looks I got from all three girls caught my attention. Mom seemed interested, Bonnie just stared. Mantha, well I'm not sure what she was. Gerald came up the stairs and put the beer, and Rum, on the table. Handing Mom a carton of cigarettes from the bag he was carrying.

"What we miss while we were gone? Anything worth talking about?" Gerald asked.

He handed me a Budweiser, and I took it telling him thanks as I put it in my sling. Letting the cold bottle ease at least little bit of the pain. Bit of advise, don't let a bunny sleep on your arm if it's still recovering from a bullet wound. Terrible idea.

"I think Nick just said he'd take your families name when he and Judy get married" Mantha said, grabbing a beer and sitting in the chair next to me.

Gerald looked at me as Bonnie grabbed a Corona. I smiled at him, before I realized the exact word Mantha used.

"If we marry, it's still not certain. Besides, who said Carrots and I were even dating" I said.

Kind of pointless to keep up this charade, judging from the way Mom rolled her eyes. But I should at least be able to fool Gerald.

"Yeah like that didn't already happen. Let's go back, you would actually take Hopps as your last name?" Gerald asked.

He lit a cigarette as he sat down next to Mantha.

"If I was marrying Carrots, yes" I answered.

Gerald gave a weird look as he blew smoke, Bonnie and Mantha smiled. Bonnie looking rather happy as she leaned back in the chair.

"Why?" Gerald asked.

I held back a smile, already knowing where this might go. I checked the time on my phone, almost two hours since Carrots fell asleep.

"You don't want me to?" I asked

"What's wrong with Nick taking our family name? If Mantha asked you to take hers wouldn't you do just that?" Bonnie asked.

I leaned back in my chair as I text Carrots. Whenever she fell asleep after she had been crying she always woke up two hours later. She would be waking up any minute wondering where everyone's at. So a text telling her we were all on the porch would help her tired bunny mind.

"Wouldn't you?" Mantha asked.

I looked up, realizing Gerald had not answered right away. Also, the question as to if Carrots and I were together was forgotten I think. The way Mantha was looking at her boyfriend, it was that look. Guys you know this look. It's always present when a girl asks a question, and you better say the only correct answer. It's a look that's dangerous if you overlook and intimidating when you don't.

Girls, you don't need me to explain it. You all have the look mastered.

My phone vibrated, surprising me. It was Spots, asking how I was doing. Knowing he would keep texting, thinking the worst, I ignored him. I'll text him back later, when he starts asking if I'm dead. Besides, I have something to reply with that may just make him scream in joy. Like a girl. For those of you that still haven't figured it out. Spots is gay. Better someone told you now, rather then find out like I did.

Not a story I will EVER tell.

"Yes, if you asked but this is Judy. She's going to want to take his last name" Gerald said.

"But the way you asked, it sounded like you didn't agreed with it" Mantha said.

I shook my head as I put my phone down next to the blue folders. I really wanted to at least glance at them. Just so uncle Bogo wouldn't have a reason to yell at me, or say I was being lazy.

"I do, it's a nice thing to do. I just don't think it'll happen that way. That's it" Gerald defended.

Mantha let it go, but that look was still there. Mom grabbed a Corona, which surprised me.

"I thought wildes were Budweiser animals?" I asked.

Mom shrugged as she drank from the bottle.

"Where is Judy anyway?" Mantha asked.

I drank the last of my tea, trying to finish it before I answered her. Bonnie beat me to it.

"Still asleep, in Nicks bed I might add" she answered.

Gerald looked at me, judging from the look. He didn't want to ask whatever question popped up in his mind.

"does that mean two animals got lucky last night?" Mom asked.

Bonnie and Mantha laughed. Gerald, continued to give me that look. I smiled at him.

"Relax little bunny, she has made it perfectly clear it is not happening while we are here. We let her drink that Rum, it may change that" I assured.

Mantha shoved her shoulder against him playfully as I took the beer out of my sling. Any longer and I would start shivering from the cold.

"come on, your sister is going to have sex. You should already be used to the idea by now" she joked.

Bonnie gave a nod as mom blew smoke. I just sat here, waiting for Carrots to appear. Wondering how I managed to be up before her two days in a row. Seriously that never happens.

"I know, its just weird. Speaking of sex, when are we going to do that?" Gerald asked.

I put my paw up, not wanting that to do any further.

"Don't you dare answer that in front of me" I ordered.

"Or me" Bonnie added.

Mom chuckled as Mantha took a drin of her beer. I let out a yawn as I opened my own beer. Alcohol this early was never a good idea. Though with the rain our plans for today were cancelled.

"What, you don't want to hear how good I am in bed?" Gerald asked.

Normally I would have made a comment about his, make believe, skills. However, this was Gerald, Carrots brother. The comments I could respond with were to harsh. Thankfully Bonnie came to my rescue.

"Trust me, if yore anything like your father. It will be a long time before you have those skills" She joked.

That got all of us to laugh, except Gerald. Who just stared at his mom. In complete surprise and shock.

"What the hell was that?" Gerald asked.

I opened my mouth to speak, but once again Bonnie spoke i my stead. Still smiling, but now glaring at her son.

"Did you just cuss at me young man?" she asked.

Geralds shocked look became apologetic as he picked up his beer. I drank from mine, savoring the cold taste, as the door behind Mantha opened.

"Sorry mom, but that wasn't cool" Gerald said.

Mantha realized I was looking at the door, and just as she looked towards it out came Carrots. To say she looked cute when she just woke up was always an understatement. Now, as she came out looking tired while wearing one of my shirts. Well, she looked very good.

"Good morning sweety" Bonnie greeted.

Knowing that all the chairs were occupied I pushed mine away from the table. She took the hint and climbed up into my lap. Not missing the fact that I was wearing my sling again.

"Sleep well Judy?" Mom asked.

Carrots let out a yawn as Mantha held a Corona out to her. I smiled, already knowing that she wouldn't drink this early in the morning.

"As much as I could with Nicks tail getting in my way. No thanks, I don't drink this early" Carrots answered.

Mantha put the beer back as Carrots took a few of Bonnies carrots. Told ya. Mom laughed as she put her cigarette out. Only to light another one. To which Bonnie gave her a glare for. I put an arm around Carrots as she leaned back against me.

"Don't give me tat look, you have a more important question to ask your daughter" Mom stated.

Just like that all eyes fell on Carrots. Whos ears perked up, smacking me in the face.

"What do I need to answer?" She asked.

I shook my head as I reached for my beer. Before I could grab it Carrots grabbed my paw and put it back against her stomach.

"Hey, just because you don't drink in the morning doesn't mean I cant" I complained.

She waved me off as Bonnie leaned closer to Carrots. Giving her a glare. I smiled, guess she needed to know more then I thought.

"Are you two finally together?" Bonnie asked.

Carrots just stared at her mother for a bit. I started to wonder if she was awake enough to understand the question.

"what?" Carrots asked.

Mantha, mom and I laughed. Bonnie appeared to have been annoyed by the question. Gerald, he just drank his beer and watched. I wasn't sure why he had a problem with Carrots and I enjoying each other physically, I mean he did say he approved of us. Then again, this was his sister.

"Are you and nick dating yet?" Bonnie asked.

Carrots looked at me in question.

"You didn't tell them?" she asked me.

I shrugged.

"I thought you should, seeing as most everyone here is your family" I replied.

Carrots looked back at Bonnie Mom, then Gerald, and finally Mantha. Then she got a very familiar smile on her face as she shifted in my lap. Putting her back to the arm of the chair, and looked up at me. I knew that smile, it appeared every time when she got an idea on how to mess with spots.

"what are you thinking Carrots?" I asked, smiling myself.

I was pretty sure tat I knew what she was thinking. Rather then tell them, I think she wanted to show them.

"Is she gonna do what I think she's gonna do?" Gerald asked.

I didn't know the look on his face, or anyone elses actually. Right in that moment, my focus was on the bunny sitting in my lap. I was to busy watching her nose twitch, and those teeth of hers make themselves known as she smiled up at me.

"I thin she-"

Mantha didn't finish, most likely because Carrots chose that moment to grab my collar, pull me closer to her, and kiss me. Just like that all thought left my brain. The feel of her mouth against mine, the soft passion from her, really made it impossible to focus on anything else. By the time I could realize I should be kissing her back, and not let her have all the fun, she pushed me away and I just starred. I don't know at what, I was having trouble thinking right now.

"Yeah, she did what I thought she was going to do"

I recognized that voice as Mantha, and as I realized Mom was looking at m, very proudly I might add, I registered all four were here. And I probably, without a doubt lets be honest here, looked like that quick kiss had stopped all parts of my brain.

"I think tat answeres that question" Carrots said, giggling a bit.

I cleared my throat as I got comfortable in my chair again. I admit, her assertive personality was going to take some getting used to now that she would be kissing me. Usually it's me that does the personal boundry stuff. This was a welcomed change.

"You alright Nickie?" Mom asked.

Mantha, Gerald and Bonnie laughed as Carrots handed my beer to me. I stared at her in question, wondering why she was letting me drink now.

"After that I suppose you deserve one beer" She said.

I took it from her, shaking my head, as i looked at Mom.

"I'm fine, just got to get used to her taking advantage of me like that" I joked.

Bonnie sat back in her chair, taking a drink of her beer and also looking pretty happy.

"Could you two not do that in front of me just yet?" Gerald asked.

I looked at him with a smile.

"What's wrong Gerald, can't handle a little P.D.A?" I asked.

"That's my sister you're touching fox" He replied.

I immediately had a response, in regard to who would be touching who. someone beat me to it however.

"Pretty sure she'll be touching him more then anything else" Bonnie joked.

Save for Gerald and Carrots, we all laughed. Gerald shook his head while Carrots bluched in embarrasment.

"Mom, we don't need to discuss Nick and my sex life" Carrots complained.

I put my beer on the table as Moms phone chimed, so i could scratch Carrots ear.

"Why not? It's not like there's going to be much to talk about" Gerald commented.

I took one of the carrots and threw it at him.

"Hey, there will be plenty to talk about" I defended.

Carrots gave me a warning look as Mom picked up her phone.

"If he's anything like his father, Judy will be the one with much to talk about" Mom supplied.

That caught Carrots attention, as well as Geralds.

"I see how it is, Nick has all the love here" The bunny complained.

Mantha took the oppurtunity to give her boyfriend some reassurence. Kissing him and whispering something to him. I did have a joke about seeing them kissing, but I let it go. We really were picking on him to much.

"Alright, we should stop anyways. I doubt Stu would enjoy hearing it if he comes home early. Who's texting you?" Bonnie asked.

That would be fun, until Stu decided to give me a threat about hurting his daughter. Speaking of Carrots, she seemed to be thinking about something.

"Markus, just asking if i can help with the fundraiser next month"Mom informed.

I stopped scratching her ear, testing how deep in thought she was. The fact that she didn't seem to notice I stopped said very deep. What was she thinking about?

"The one for the school? He's already got the seniors helping out, how much more does he need?" Bonnie asked.

"You know Markus, he likes to have extra paws just in case" Gerald supplied.

Bonnie agreed to that, giving Mom another glare as she put her cigarette out. Just to light another one. Gerald decided to do the same.

"What you thinking about Carrots?" I asked.

She looked at me as Mom put her phone down. She looked like she didn't realized i had been watching her.

"It's, nothing" She answered.

Well that was a terrible attempt at lying.

"Come on, you were thinking pretty hard about it. Just say it" I said.

She looked at Mom as she crossed her arms. Trying to hide the fact she was blushing under her fur. So it was something embarrassing? She's making this to easy for me. I looked at Bonnie.

"Would you like to see a video of your daughter drunk?" I asked.

Bonnie smiled as she shook her head. Gerald was quick to look interested. While Carrots and Mom, gave me dirty looks.

"You said you deleted that" Carrots said.

"That's mean Nickie" Mom said.

I looked at Carrots with a smile. To be honest it was a little mean, but i didn't like not knowing. Especially when she felt the need to try and lie to me when i ask her about it.

"I will if you tell me what you were thinking about" I offered.

She glared harder at me, clearly not happy with my offer. She wouldn't be to mad, once she found out what i was going to let her do with my phone.

"You are going to show me the video first, right?" Gerald asked.

Mantha hit him, saying that wouldn't let me.

"No, it's between Carrots and I. So long as she tells me what's on her mind" I said.

Carrots glared at me for a few more seconds, before she leaned back against me and crossed her arms again.

"Find, Sam it was about Nicks dad and his skills" Carrots informed, angerly.

It got quiet after that. All eyes on Carrots, in suprise. I smiled triumphantly as i pulled my phone out of my pocket and held it in front of Carrots so she could watch what i was about to do. Once they realized what she was asking, all eyes fell to Mom. Who just smiled as she blew smoke.

"I could write a book with all the things he showed me" Mom informed.

I opened my calculator and put the code in three times. Realizing what that code was, Carrots stared at my phone as all my secret files, pictures and videos appeared.

"I think I would read it, to have Stu learn some new things" Bonnie informed.

Mom laughed as i made my way to the video.

"That's a date" Carrots stated.

"Yes, but not just any date" I said.

Finding the video, i opened it and clicked the little trash can. Then gave confirmation to delete it. I looked at Carrots, who was thinking.

"What's so special about the date?" Gerald asked.

"She knows, or at least she should" I answered.

Carrots stared at my phone for a few more seconds. Clearly not able to remember why that date was special to me. I wasn't dissapointed, that day wasn['t exactly a good day for her. Getting stuck in cement and being a meter maid would make anyone want to forget that day.

_ Judy POV

I stared at the screen, trying to remember what happened on that date. To remember why it was important enough for Nick to use it as his passcode. I just couldn't remember what happened on that day. to makie it special for him.

"I don't think she does" Mom stated.

A glance around, yep everyone was watching me. Waiting for me to realize why that date was special. I cursed myself, if it was important to Nick then i should know why. I just couldn't remember what happened that day.

"I don't, I know it's-"

Then i remembered what happened. That was the day i started at the precint.

"Wait, that was my first day as a cop" I said, looking at Nick.

I felt pretty good that i had remembered, until i realized Nick looked like he was expecting more.

"What else makes that day important?" Nick asked.

I quickly played that day in my head. Remembering how frustrated i was at times. Especially when i found out the animal i helped was actually a-

That's why it was special to him? That day was the first time Nick and I met. He tricked me into buying a popsicle for him and Finnick. I smiled at the memory, and he smiled as he realized that i figured it out.

"That's a little cheesy fox" I joked.

"It made you smile, so it's worth it" he stated

There he goes, being sweet again. He has no trouble getting those brownie points.

"Um, excuse me, what's so important about that date?" Gerald asked.

Nick gave me his phone as he sat back in the chair, and i wondered why he left the pictures open for me.

"It's the day was met" Nick answered, grabbing his beer.

"Why do i have this?" I asked.

Sam made a comment about how sweet her sone was. Mom just smiled as she put the last of those carrots in her mouth.

"You have twenty minutes to delete whatever photo or video you don't want me to have. Just don't mark all of them, i have some files in there about a few of our cases" Nick answered.

I looked at the phone, trying to decide which folder i should start with. I should tell you that right now i felt like a cub in a candy store. This was his secret stash, the part of his phone that even i rarely got to see. Let alone be able to get rid of anything.

"You remember the day you met Judy?" Mantha asked.

Nick moved a little, probably giving a shrug. I was to focussed on the pictures i was looking through to really care.

"I knew i would forget if i didn't write it down somewhere, so i decided to make it something i would use on a daily basis" Nick answered.

Like he would forget with his memory, somedays i really wished that memory of his wasn't so goo. I found one picture that i was sprised he had. I felt my cheeks get warm as i stared at myself, in a blue bikini.

I had only worn a bikini once, at Clawhausers party. Judging from the picture, it looked like Nick had put his phone next to him so i wouldn't have noticed it. I quickly deleted the picture.

"Do you remember when we met?" Mantha asked.

I looked up, realizing that question was directed at Gerald. Who loooked sprised at the question.

"Oh this will be good" Mom commented.

Gerald wasn't prepared for that question, i could tell that he didn't remember. Nicks phone vibrated, making me jump a little. To which Nick found funny. Realizing Clawhauser was texting Nick, i handed him the phone. Knowing it would be awhile before i would get to delete anymore pictures.

As Nick text back i looked at my brother, who was staring at his girlfriend.

"You don't, do you?" Mantha accused.

"I bet you ten dollars that Nick knows how you two met" I said.

Mantha looked at Nick, who was unaware he was brought into this conversation.

"Nick" Mantha said.

Mom leaned over and whispered to Sam as Nick looked up from his phone. Whatever was said, Sam found it a little funny.

"What?" Nick asked.

I leaned back against Nick as a yawn forced it's way out. Nick put his arm around me, which let me see what clawhauser and him were texting about. Which didn't make me happy, Clawhauser was asking about a few cases. Giving details and asking who Nick knew that might be able to help. A few texts up I noticed he had asked how Nick was doing. Nick didn't answer that one for some reason.

I hated his text messages, he liked the text really small. It made it hard to read sometimes. I brought it up once, and learned how much i really hated Nick joking about carrots helping with eye sight.

"Do you know when Gerald and I met?" Mantha asked.

Gerald watched Nick as he relit his cigarette, that apparently wnet out. I smiled, knowing that if Nick answered before Gerald, Mantha would not be happy.

"I think i do, but i'll give him a chance to answer first" Nick answered.

Gerald smiled at that, glad Nick wasn't throwing him under a bus. Damn, i was looking forward to seeing Mantha mad at him.

"Thank you, glad to know i am loved at least a little bit. A better question is, do you remember when we first met?" Gerald asked.

Nice, turning it back on her. Though, i doubt she would have asked if she didn't. From the look on her face, that oh that's a cute attempt look, she did know. Nick went back to texting. Finishing the text he started. Telling Clawhauser he had a few animals in mind but needed the actual case files to be sure. Then he told him he was on vacation, and his best chance at solving it before we got back was to ask Finnick.

I laughed at that, Finnick and Clawhauser did not get along. Clawhauser was to nice for Finnick, and Ficnnick was to harsh most of the time for Clawhauser to really handle. Everyone else could deal with how Finnick was, but not Clawhauser. The first time we figured that out, Nick was on the floor laughing and having trouble breathing. It was not a happy day at the precint.

"I don't have to answer that, I asked you first" Mantha stated.

Mom shook her head as she checked her phone, and quickly got up out of her chair.

"Sam, it's almost eleven. We have to meet Natalie remember" Mom said.

Sam got up to, making me wonder where they had to be at eleven.

"What you guys doing with Natalie?" I asked.

Mantha shoved Gerald, who had said something about if remembering was that important.

"We offered to help set up at the legion. A few animals want to sell quilts they made, and she needed some help getting everything ready" Mom informed.

"She dragged me into it, i wanted to go yeard sailing tonight. Though, i guess the rain sort of made that plan out of the question" Sam informed.

She walked over to us to stand behind Nick. Mom stood next to us as Sam bent down and kissed Nicks cheek.

"Behave yourself Nickie" Sam said.

"Always do, see you later. Love you" Nick said.

"Love you to, make sure he takes pills when he's suppossed to Judy" Sam said.

She walked to the door and went inside after i told her that i would. Mom bent down and kissed my head.

"You guys can cook whatever you find in the kitchen. We probably wont be back until it starts getting dark. Don't burn the house down Gerald" Mom said.

She dissapeared into the house as we laughed, and Gerald told her not to tempt him. Nicks phone vibrated, making me look at it as Nick started to text back. Making me wonder how he could have read that small text so quickly. I shook my head as i made out what Clawhauser sent. It was a begging text, asking Nick to give him something so he didn't have to have someone get Fennick. Which was never fun unless Nick and I went and got him. He knew the laws almost as well as Nick did, and hated having cops grab him from his, as he calls it, bussiness.

"You still didn't answer the question" Mantha said.

I glanced at Gerald, who looked at her as he put his cigarette to his mouth. I wasn't really interested in him in trouble anymore. To be honest I was more concerned figuring out what we would do today. With the rain anything outside was out of the question. What could we do to help pass the time, as well as enjoy our vacation.

"Fine, I'm pretty sure the time we met was in third grade" Gerald informed.

right then my stomach growled, I put a paw on it as my cheeks got warm. Mantha and Gerald looked at me as Nick chuckled. I guess food would be a good start before anything else.

"Get up, I'm hungry to. I'll make something for us" Nick offered.

I got off him, and as i looked up at him I noticed he was feeling some pain as he pushed himself up out of the chair.

"What are you making?" Gerald asked.

Nick put his phone in his pocket, then picked up his beer and the case files, and turned towards the door as i took his now empty chair.

"Whatever i feel like making. You have something more important to worry about" Nick said.

I looked at Mantha, who looked confused as she stared at her beer. Nick dissapeared inside as i got comfortable in the chair, a little dissapointed i wasn't in his lap anymore. It always felt nice when i sat in his lap. I felt safe and comfortable for some reason. Don't ask me to explain why, because the only answer i have is that it was Nick.

"Third grade? When did I meet you in third grade?" Mantha asked.

Another yawn forced it's way out, and I thought about getting some more sleep while Nick made us food. Then i remembered the pictures I could get rid of on Nicks phone. Cursing that I would have to get up after I just got comfortable.

"Recess, Martin was teasing you about how you looked with bows tied to your ears. I pushed him to the ground and then threw the kickball I had at his face. Served a few minutes in time out, but it as worth it" Gerald informed.

Knowing I would regret letting the chance to get rid of some pictures, I forced myself to stand up. Not really interested in Gerald and Manthas conversation anymore anyway. I grabbed the small plastic bag that Mom left on the table, as well as Nicks tea glass, as i headed for the door.

"That was you?" Mantha asked.

Gerald said something as he laughed, but I had already closed the door so i didn't know what he said. Walking into the kitchen I found Nick taking a box of waffle mix out of the cabinet. He quickly noticed me as i put the empty glass on the counter next to the sink.

"Come to help me make a dangerous concaction Carrots?" He joked.

I smaked his as I put the plastic bag in the trash can. A little mad at him for taking a picture of me the one time I wore a bikini.

"What was that for?" He asked.

He put the waffle mix next to the waffle maker as I hopped up onto the counter, sitting on it as I watched him.

"That was for that bikini picture i found. Give me your phone, i still have that twenty minutes" I said.

He pulled his phone out of his pocket and handed it to me. Then went to the fridge as I hit the button to turn the screen on. The thing asked for a code, making me realize I had no idea what it was. I probably should know it, but I never had any reason to. Nick always let me have it and unlocked it for me when i asked without a problem.

"What's the code to unlock your phone?" I asked.

He walked back over and put everything on the counter. He had grabbed the blueberries, making me smile as i realized he was going to make blueberry waffles.

"It's another date, and yes it's important to us both. Figure it out" He answered.

I looked at the phone, at the ten numbers on the screen as he looked for something else, wondering what date he used for his passcode. Thinking it was the same date he used for that app to keep some files locked, I typed in the date we met. Only for the phone to tell me i was wrong.

"I'm going to lock you out if I get it wrong to many times" I said.

I kicked my legs back and forth as he smiled at me, a mixing bowl in his paw.

"I'll give you a hint, Jam cams" He said, putting the glass bowl on the counter.

I stared at him, thinking that wasn't really a hint. What did jam cams have to do with a specific date?

"Jam cams?" I asked.

He gave a nod, still smiling as he poured the mix into the bowl.

"Think about it, when was the first time I said jam cams?" he asked.

I thought about those two words, trying to remember when he first said them. Thinking he said them while joking, i recalled times he had joked. One memory caught my attention, and as i played it in my head I remembered that was the first time he said those words. It was also the first time Nick told me something about his past, and the first time he stood up for me. When Bogo tried to take my badge.

I looked down at the phone and put the date in. Not real sure how I felt when the phone unlocked. I just stared at the phone as he made the mix.

Two dates, the day we met and the day after. I could understand the day we met being important, but what about the day after was special to him? it was important to me, not him, right? he stood up for me that day, stopped Bogo from taking my badge. He trusted me with his past, explained something important to me. So why did he think that day, that moment, was important?

I looked up at him, finding him watching me with a smile.

"Why is that date important to you?" I asked.

"I trusted you for the first time, and you never went back on that trust. So it's sort of important" He explained.

I stared at him, a smile coming to my lips. It was really cheesy, using dates as his passcodes. Though, even if i found it silly and a little stupid. I felt happy that he would feel the day we met and the day he first showed me trust were important to remember.

"Isn't that to cheesy for you fox?" I joked.

He shrugged as he turned on the waffle maker.

"Maybe a little, but I don't care. Those two days are important for us. Aren't they?" He asked.

I couldn't disagree, I didn't want to forget the day we met, or when he started trusting me. I would have to remember the two dates, so i could tell him I remembered when he asked me again.

"They are, it just seems wiest to me that you would use those dates" I said, opening up his calculator.

He shrugged again as he got a plate out of the cabinet. I opened on of the many folders and clicked on the first picture. Which it was one where I was sleeping on Nicks chest, with what looked like our couch. It lookedlike we were laying on the floor just in front of it. I swiped across the screen, deciding he could keep that one as he poured the mix in the waffle maker. The next pictures were pretty much the same. Just showing me sleeping on him or on somehting. I continued to scroll, marking just two. Both of which showed me in just my underwear.

I probably shouldn't have been so comfortable with him like that in our apartment, a few of these pictures were bound to be much worse.

Scrolling a little more, I found one that I didn't remember. I tried to remember doing what I clearly did in the picture, but I couldn't. I was sitting on Nick, and I looked mad as i glared at him. He was leaning back against the couch with a smile, with paw on his chest. He looked like he was enjoying himself. While i looked made for some reason. It didn't seem so bad, i was wearing clothes and so was he. Except I felt very embarrassed as i continued to stare at the picture. Why? Because I realized two things about the picture. My face was just centimeters from his, that wasn't really to embarrassing.

The other thing was. I was wearing only a shirt and my underwear. He was just wearing shorts. It didn't sound that bad, if i didn't see myself stradling his lap looking made.

"Don't delete that one"

I jumped, suprised to hear him so close. Looking up at him I realized he was right next to me leaning against the counter.

"When did this happen?" I asked.

He put his arm behind me, leaning on it as he looked closer at the picture. being close to him I could smell his natural scent, and the simple smell made me want to bury my nose in his fur. I didn't of course, because i did have some self control.

For now at least.

"That's the night you broke the toilet. Before you did that you tried getting me in bed. It was pretty funny" He informed.

I looked at the picture as my cheeks got warmer. Really warm, why did i have to get stupid when i drank?

"I didn't?" I asked, not wanting to believe it.

He never told me I had tried to sleep with him before. Though, he probably didn't want to tell me about it for some reason.

"You did, but you were pretty bad at it" He replied.

I bit my lip, not liking what alcohol did to me. Why do I drink to begin with? This may not seem so bad, but Nick wasn't my mate at the time the picture was taken. He was my best friend, and trying to sleep with your best friend, especially drunk, was not something you should do. its just wrong, I mean its your best friend. You love them and cherish that friendship. It just felt wrong.

"I'm deleting it" I stated.

"Come on, that's one of my favorites" he complained.

I shook my head as I clicked on the trash can in the corner.

"Don't care, its to embarrassing to let you keep it. It has to be destroyed" I said.

I smiled up at him as I clicked yes, he faked a glare as he looked at me.

"What am I going to do with you Carrots?" He asked, shaking his head.

I kicked my feet back and forth happily as I looked down at the screen. Back to scrolling through the pictures.

"Love me, that's all you can do" I answered.

I marked another photo, it wasn't to bad. I actually remembered him taking it. It was when I had just got out of the shower. I had a towel around me and was walking to my room, when I heard several clicks. He kept takin pictures as I tried to grab his phone from him. It was pretty funny now, but I was so not happy with him then.

Suddenly I found Nicks face in mine, and before I could realize what he was doing. Hi mouth was on mine, giving me a kiss. I was caught off guard, but I realized I should be kissing him back. He stood up a little, making me lean back so it didn't end. It was soft, but I could feel that need in him. Just like before, it felt like he wasn't going to be satisfied. He put his paw on my neck as I realized I wouldn't be either. I closed my eyes as I felt his claws, and the pull as he gently tried to pull me closer to him.

I could feel the heat from him as we kissed. I could feel the want as his claws made themselves well known on my neck. My heart was beating fast, and I felt his arm snake around me as he pulled against him.

Realizing this might not end soon, I put his phone down and wrapped my arms around his neck. He pulled away as he picked me up off the counter. Just long enough to turn his head and take a quick breath. I took one quickly before I felt his lips meet mine again. I wrapped my legs around him, slightly wondering if holding me like this was hurting him. Then he pushed his tongue into my mouth, and I suddenly couldn't worry about that.

I focused on his claws as they greedily clung to my neck. I focused on his paw, as he rubbed it against my back before it made it to my tail and those claws started touching me. I think a moan came out, but I couldn't really think straight right then. What I did know, was I loved that tongue as it roamed the roof of my mouth.

I felt him pull away, and I found myself trying to follow his mouth. Really not wanting it to end. However, as I opened my eyes I realized I really needed some air. I could feel his breath on my face as we both breathed heavily. He was smiling, but all I could focus on were his eyes staring into mine.

"I can do a lot more then just love you Carrots" he whispered.

It took my brain a little bit to remember what he was talking about. I wanted to say something, but my brain wasn't working right still. He was right though, there was a lot he could do to me. Something vibrated harshly on the counter behind me. He looked down and chuckled. I just stared at him as he put me back on the counter.

"You alright Carrots?" he asked.

He opened the waffle maker, and I just continued to stare at him. Wondering why my brain was having this much trouble. My heart as still beating fast, and I think my breathing had calmed a little

"I think so" I answered.

He chuckled s he went to the cabinet and pulled a plate from it. Finally able to pull myself together, I cleared my throat and looked down at the phone. Only to find my paw empty with no phone. Out of the corner of my eye I found it sitting next to me.

"Don't like me kissing you?" he asked.

I picked up the phone, eager to get my mind off that kiss as much as possible. I didn't like the kiss, and that was the problem. I loved that kiss. I unlocked the phone and reopened that app.

"I loved it, and I agree with you" I said.

My voice sounded weird. He put the waffle on the plate and poured more of the mix into the maker.

"What do you agree with me on?" he asked.

I looked at him, smiling as I wondered why my cheeks were still on fire. Just what did that, very heated, kiss do to me?

"We have to get used to taking advantage of each other like that" I answered.

He laughed as he closed the waffle maker, and i went back to the pictures. Pretty sure he was going to really enjoy suprising me with kisses like that. Actually, that was more of a make out wasn't it?

He made waffles while i deleted each and every picture that embarrassed me. Mostly just the one where I was in my underwear, or mad at Nick for something. He joked while I deleted pictures, telling me why i shouldn't delete certain pictures. It didn't do any good, I deleted them no matter what reasons he had for keeping them.

I stopped at one, suprised that it even existed. It showed me in a dress, one that FruFru managed to talk me into wearing for little Judies second birthday. The dress was big, like poofy. One of those dresses you see in old time movies with kings and queens. Where the rich girls wear dresses with, what I like to call it, a silly bubble around their legs. I haven't seen many of those actually, but i guess that's the type of dress they wear.

Despite how much I hated the dress, i was having a good time. Especially since Nick had dragged me onto the dance floor, forcing me to deal with the stupid dress as we danced. Which is what the picture showed, Nick and I dancing. Me, in a stupid dress, laughing while he spun me around. Somehow he got out of wearing a tuxedo.

Not that i wanted to see him in one that night or anything.

I stared at the photo, wondering who took it and if I really wanted to delete it. As much as i hated proof of me ever being in that dress, i loved how the two of us looked.

"You don't want to delete that one do you?" He asked.

I glanced at him, finding him smiling at the picture. It wasn't his usual smile, it was a smile that said he was remembering the night the picture was taken. He was remembering a good memory that we shared. Looking back at the photo, I just smiled as well. Slightly wondering when he would let me dance with him again. I couldn't delete the picture, as much as i hated that dress i just couldn't. It was one of our rare pictures, where we weren't messing with each other or one of us was mad at the other. It was proof that Nick and I loved each other, meant something to one another. I couldn't delete something that clearly showed how good Nick and I were together.

"I really should, but I can't" I answered.

I knew he would one day show the picture just to embarrass me, but I really didn't want to delete a picture of us in such a good moment.

"But you hate that dress" He stated.

He looked at me in question, I just smiled at him as i poked his big nose.

"But i love the moment it shows us in. Can't get rid of proof that you have a soft side and that you can actually dance" I said.

He pinched my let, laughing a little as i jumped with a squeal.

"Watch it Carrots, I have way more pictures for blackmail then you do" He joked.

I slapped him, laughing a little bit. A little suprised he pinched me, but i enjoyed the playfulness.

"You wouldn't blackmail me, I have something I can keep from you that you really don't want me to keep from you" I joked back.

He looked at me as he checked the waffle, wondering what I was hinting at. The smell of those waffles was getting to me, but I was enjoying this alone time with him.

"What would that be?" He asked.

My smile grew as he stared at me. I'm not sure if I could even play this card yet, or if I even wanted to. I'm pretty sure I wanted it more then he did. So this may come back to bite me later.

"Blackmail me, and you won't be touching any of this any time soon Fox" I threatened.

He stared at me as he put the waffle on the plate. He smiled, which worried me, as he poured the rest of the mix into the waffle maker.

"You threatening me with no sex already Carrots?" He asked.

I glared at him, knowing he was up to something, as he licked some of the mix off his paw.

"Don't test me Fox" I threatened.

I was enjoying this, but that smile told me I would lose. He was much better at this game then i was. Any second now he would show his resolve and win. All I could do was appear to be right where I wanted to be. I had to show that I held all the power here, even if I was putting up a show.

"So I threaten you with a slightly emberrassing picture and you threaten me with sex. Do I understand this correctly?" He asked, closing the waffle maker.

"Yes, and there's nothing you can do about it" I answered.

He looked at me with that smile, making me very worried. What was he thinking of doing to get to me?

"Really want to play this game again? You never win" He asked.

I kept smiling, pretty sure I would regret starting this. There was to much that he could do. With his phone in my paw however, just what could he do?

"I got your phone, you got nothing" I challenged.

Still smiling he reached into his pocket and pulled something out. I stared at it, my smile falling. Right then I realized just how much he could do. He made sure to keep the small object out of my reach as he held it up.

I had his phone, and he had mine. Why do I put muself in these situations with him?

"You wouldn't dare" I challenged.

He unlocked it quickly, tapping the screen a few more times as I glared at him. Curious as to what he planned to do. He typed something on my phone, I only knew that because the keys on my keyboard sounded different then anything else on my phone.

"What are you doing?" I asked.

I admit I was a little worried. There were so many things he could be ding right now. He showed me the screen once he was done, showing me a text to FruFru that he hadn't sent yet. The words in the text, I'm pregnant.

i smiled as I looked back up at his smiling face. FruFru would never believe that, at least not yet she wouldn't.

"That's all you got?" I asked.

Still smiling he typed something on my phone before showing it to me. He didn't add anything to the message, he added more animals for it to be sent to. Among them were Clawhauser and my dad.

Now I was scared.

"OK you win, just don't send that message" I pleaded.

He laughed and handed my phone to me. I took it carefully, almost like it was made of glass, putting his phone down so I could take everyones name off the send list.

"I hate you so much sometimes" I remarked.

He grabbed his phone as I finished getting rid of his little attempt at embarrassing me. I would have to learn how to beat him one day, at least once. Just os I could sai I didn't lose every time. I looked at him, relieved the message didn't get sent. He was typing on his phone. Probably texting Clawhauser again.

"Clawhauser begging for help?" I asked.

He shook his head as I put my phone down. Trying to ignore the need to eat something. The last waffle would be done soon, so I could wait a little longer.

"Finnick and Spots, both saying they hate me" He informed.

Letting out a small laugh, I looked at the waffle maker. The little green light wasn't on, which meant it wasn't done yet.

"Those two are going to have to learn how to get along one of these days" I said.

He handed his phone to me. I went back to deleting pictures, evidence of my embarrassing moments, as he opened the waffle maker.

"That's not done" I informed.

"Yes it is" He stated.

I folled my eyes as I found another picture of me with a towel wrapped around my naked body. I deleted that one.

"The green light says otherwise" I commented.

He put the waffle on the plate, I glanced at it. Suprised that it looked a little burnt.

"You mean the little green light that hasn't worked since your mom dropped it one accident?" He asked.

I looked at him, suddenly remembering when the waffle maker was dropped. I shook my head as I looked back down at the phone. Pretty sure my twenty minutes were up a while ago.

I wasn't going to remind him, and neither are you.

"Forgot about that, nevermind" I said.

He chuckled as he went over to the cabinet and started grabbing plates. I deleted another picture, one where i was getting dressed in the locker room trying to hide my lower half as I tried to get the phone from Nick, he told me he deleted that to. I put the phone in my pocket and jumped off the counter. Deciding I better help him so he didn't drop any plates or anything.

"I got those, just get the waffles and the syrup. I'll get the silverware" I told him.

He handed me the two plates he had before opening another cabinet, doing as he was told as he reached in and pulled out the plastic bottle of syrup.

"Does Gerald or Mantha like butter or anything?" He asked.

I closed the cabinet as I thought, realizing I didn't know if Mantha liked butter or not with her waffles as I put the plates on the island.

"I don't know about Mantha, but I know Gerald hates it. Grab it just in case" I answered.

Opening up the drawer i grabbed forks and knives and set them on top of the plates. The smell of those waffles getting to me as i walked over and picked them up. If i didn't Nick would probably have some difficulty carrying everything. He went to the fridge and grabbed the small tub of butter from inside before closing it. Noticing I had grabbed the waffles he picked up the syrup as I picked up the plates and silverware. We headed out to the porch, finding Gerald and Mantha arguing about when they first met.

Only they would argue about something like that, for this long.

Seeing the food they quickly grabbed a plae as I sat them on the table. Gerald was the first to grab a waffle as Mantha went inside, saying she needed to get somehting as Nick put the butter and syrup on the table.

"Still can't agree on when you two first met?" Nick asked.

Gerald gave a nod as he poured syrup on his waffles. Making sure to fill each little square. Nick and I put waffles on our plates as Mantha came back out. With a jar of peanut butter. Gerald shook his head as she sat down, quickly grabbing her own waffle.

"Still don't see why you like that nasty stuff" Gerald commented.

Mantha waved his words off as he handed Nick the syrup. She opened the jar and began putting a thick layer of peanut butter on her waffle.

"What's wrong with peanut butter?" Nick asked.

That started a discussion about what food went good with other foods.. Nick favored crickets and chocolate. No one supported that match. Gerald and i favored blueberries mixed with caramel. Which mantha seemed to like that idea, Nick voiced his dislike for ruining a good food with caramel. Mantha had the strangest food combination. Peanut butter, Carrots and honey. Nick said no to that immediately, but Gerald and i thought it sounded interesting enough to at least try.

The next two hours we spent on the porch, enjoying the rain, trying weird food and just talking. Gerald joked about being better then Nick on a few things and when Nick said he was dreaming if he thought that. Gerald challenged Nick to prove it.

While they took the oppurtunity to mess around, I went back to deleting pictures while Mantha and I talked about how crazy we were for dating grown animals who acted like children. We did joke about it, but I could tell she was just like me we loved the fact our boyfriends weren't that mature. It was enjoyablehaving some childish joking and antics around.

Though we both agreed it was to much somedays.

While Nick and Gerald messed around in the rain, my brother trying to take Nick to the ground, I enjoyed the rare oppurtunity to sit and talk with Mantha. I showed her the pictures on Nicks phone. Some she found cute, some funny. Others she joked about how easy Nick could see me with very little clothing on, and what he might do to me if i let him.

While it was embarrassing for me to have her joke like that, I enjoyed how easily we got along.

"Hey no fair" Gerald yelled.

we looked up from the phone, finding Gerald picking himself up from the ground. He had landed in the grass so there was some mud on him. Mantha laughed as I looked at Nick, he seemed alright out there but the sight of that sling made me remember he was still recovering.

"Maybe tackling each other isn't such a good idea" I hollered to them.

Gerald said something to Nick and he laughed. Judging from the smirk on my brothers face, I probably wouldn't like hearing what he said.

"It's not like my boy toy can handle your boy toy" Mantha commented.

I shook my head, laughing a little.

"You let my brother rub off on you" I stated.

She gave a shrug as Nick started walking towards the stairs. Saying something to Gerald, who began to follow, as he rubbed his arm.

"I knew it, he was hurting himself" I said.

I knew i shouldn't be this concerned, Nick could take care of himself just fine. I just didn't like him doing something while being in pain. Especially if doing it was the reason he was in pain.

"You're to protective of your mate" Mantha whispered as Nick topped the stairs.

That was a little true, but it would be sometime until I was sure Nick was capable of doing everything without help. Gerald stopped at the top of the stairs as Nick came over and sat next to me. Gerald looked himself over.

"Great, now i need a shower. Why is it everytime you and I mess around, I'm the one that gets dirty?" Gerald said.

He grabbed his cigarrettes and put one in his mouth. Choosing to stand so he didn't get mud on the chair.

"You can do that after we figure out what we're doing today. I don't want to hang around the house all day, just the four of us, with nothing to do" Mantha said.

i gave Nick a glance, wondering if I should make him take some of those pain pills. He was probably putting them off, he didn't really like taking medicine. He prefferred to let his body deal with things on its own. I could see it in his eyes, he was near the point of taking the pills. His arm was bothering him to much.

"School will be over in an hour, so if you don't want to be here when my brothers and sisters show up, better think of something" Gerald informed.

"Nick, where are those pills?" I asked.

He looked at me, shaking his head as Gerald lit his cigarrette.

"It's just a muscle bothering me, I think it didn't want to deal with Gerald and his pretend muscles" Nick joked.

So it wasn't his wounds, but that didn't mean he shouldn't take the pills.

"You're just getting old fox" Gerald joked in return.

Nick waved his words off as I thought about getting Nick to take the pills. He would argue with me, saying the discomfort would go away soon. I really wanted him to take them, just in case. Though he may have already before i woke up. Knowing it would save the arguement he would have with me about taking them.

Nick smiled at me as he put his paw on my head, petting my head. Probably already knowing what i was thinking and how worried I was about him.

"I took them this moring already, I'm fine Carrots" Nick assured.

I smiled, glad that he at least took them already. The feeling of his paw on my head was reason to smile as well. I loved the feeling of him touching me like this.

"Good, at least you're not being subborn about your medicine" I joked.

Nick shoved me playfully as Mantha checked her phone, looking bored. We really should figure out what we wanted to do with the fest of our time. When the bus dropped off my brothers and sisters, we would be watching them. Which i didn't mind, I really enjoyed playing with them when we came to visit.

"What do we want to do with the rest of our time?" I asked.

Nick took my plate and gestrued for the others. Mantha was quick to grab them, eager to have something to do.

"Well, there's not much we can do with just an hour" Gerald said.

Mantha gave Nick the plates and silverware. Before she told Gerald to help him by grabbing everything else.

"Well then, looks like we'll justbe bored until they show up" Mantha stated.

Nick stood from his chair as Gerald picked up the rest of the stuff on the table. Figureing I'd have to help with the dishes, Nick didn't trust the dishwasher, I got up and followed him inside.

"I'm taking a shower, you could join me and enjoy some bit of fun" Gerald suggested.

Mantha hit him, not so gently, in the stomach. Nick laughed as he walked inside, i rolled my eyes with a smile as Mantha followed close behind me. Gerald falling behind in pain.

"He'll learn one of these days" Mantha commented.

She followed Nick and I into the kitchen, and as Nick took off his sling to do the dishes Mantha took the towel from me. Saying she would dry them for me. Not really wanting to say otherwise, I hopped onto the island as Nick began filling the sink with a bit of water. Mantha leaned against the counter as I pulled Nicks phone out of my pocket, ready to see what other pictures I could delete. Gerald came in, saying he would have to learn to keep his mouth shut or he wasn't going to survive dating Mantha.

"You'll get used to the pain before you learn that. Trust me" Nick stated.

I shot him a glare as he smiled at me. Gerald put what he had away before he made his way to the bathroom, taking his shirt off as he walked.

"Nobody wants to see that" Mantha joked.

Nick and i laughed, Gerald just shook his head as he dissapeared into the bathroom.

"So, what you want to talk about?"

I looked up from the phone, finding Mantha had directed that question to Nick as he washed his paws.

"What do you want to talk about?" Nick asked.

I smiled as I went back to the pictures, listening to them talk. Mantha and Nick weren't really close, in fact they never talked unless Gerald and I were around. She probably wanted to change that, figuring she wasn't going anywhere and knew he wasn't either. They would one day be married into my family, I guess that's what her thinking was.

"I don't know, we usually don't talk to eac other unless Judy and Gerald get together. We may become faimly someday, so I figured we should get to know each other" Mantha explained.

Yep, nailed it. Nick gave her a curious look, and she gave him a knowing smile. Oh this was going to be good.

"You want us to get to know each other?" Nick asked, drying his paws off.

I watched them as Mantha shrugged, wondering what Nick would do. He couldn't exactly tell her no, he was to nice for that anyway. Plus he was technically cornered, no avoiding talking to her. He looked at me in question.

"Don't look at me, I've got nothing to do with this" I said.

"This is all me, what's wrong with getting to know each other? Don't like me or something?" Mantha asked.

Nick started on the few dishes, shaking his head with a smile.

"Nothings wrong with is, it just caught me by surprise. Ask away, whatever you want to know" Nick replied.

I glanced at them, surprised Nick was going to answer whatever questions she asked. he must be in a good mood to let her ask him whatever she wanted.

"Ok, favorite color?" Mantha asked.

The questions went like that for awhile, I listened as I went through Nicks pictures. I answered each question Mantha asked in my head, actually surprised that I didn't get any of them wrong. When the plates and silverware were done Nick began washing the waffle maker. By tht time Mantha had started asking more important questions.

I stopped and looked at Nick as he dried off his paws. The dishes done now. I began to wonder what he would say, how he would react at the question she had just asked. Mantha had asked about his dad, wondering about the relationship Nick had with him. Just by the sudden change in him, the fake smile he gave her, Mantha knew he didn't want to talk about it. I could tell she regretted asking about him as she put the waffle maker in the dish rack.

"There's nothing to tell" Nick lied.

Mantha took the hint and told Nick it was hist turn to ask questions. Nick, as he usually does, just shook it off. Not letting the question about his dad bother him. Nick had no problem talking about him, but if you asked what he thought of him or what their relationship was like. That was something Nick would never talk about unless he had to.

They continued to talk, and I continued to look through pictures. Not realy caring about them, I kept glancing at Nick. The last time he talked about his dad, was when he told me what he was like and why he wasn't around when he was growing up. I kept glancing because I was afrraid that what he did back then might happen again. He shut me out, didn't talk about anything, for a few days. Though he talked about his dad for a few hours back then, and Mantha just asked a simple question. Where I had many that I had asked.

I was still afraid he might start shutting animals, me, out again. Even after my brothers and sisters showed up, I was still glancing at him. But he remiained himself, especially when he stole a kiss from me just to mess with Gerald and the rest of my brothers and sisters.

Nick POV

I let out a yawn as I watched a few of Carrots sisters from my spot on the couch. Who were watching T.V., some cartoon about a kid who fixes broken toys who just happen to ceom alive. I wasn't really paying attention to it, alright that's a lie.

Carrots was helping Stu with dishes since we had just got done with dinner. Mantha and Gerald were occupying the rest of the kids on the floor behind me. some of the kids, I think about half, were already in bed or playing in their rooms. The case files were boring, I easily spotted things that were overlooked or knew who did it. Pretending to look through them, I occupied myself by watching the childish show.

In the back of my mind, I knew Carrots had agreed to help with the dishes so she could tell her dad we were together know. Officially. I tried not to think that Stu would threaten me or anything, Stu was an easy going, and emotional, bunny after all. But I was dating his daughter, his favorite daughter. So he may give some hint as to what he would do to me if I hurt Carrots. I would have to keep any jokes about whatever he would say to myself. Joking about something that important to him, not a good idea.

I looked towards the kitchen, looking through the little window to see Carrots talking to Stu as she dried off a plate. I smiled as i watched her, a strange new feeling inside of me.

It wasn't happiness, I knew that feeling because she made me happy every day. This new feeling was weird, but felt good. As i watched her I focussed on this new feeling. I felt a little possessive, because now Carrots was mine. She was my mate, and i was hers. The feeling of knowing she was mine, and no one else had her, felt very good.

I felt like someone had given me the biggest trophy, the most valuable object in the world, or the ket to something worth more then the world. I know she wasn't any of those, she wasn't a prize or some possession. Just knowing that we were no longer driends, and something more importatn though. That's how i felt, because to me she was that important. The most important animal in the entire world.

If you tell Carrots I told you that I will shoot you with my tanquilizer. Can't have her knowing that I'm that soft now can we. Catching Mantha staring at me from her spot on the floor, I looked back to the case file in my paws.

"Not a word" I warned.

The female Bunny gave a small laugh as she went back to playing with the kids. Probably already figuring out how she would use it against me. I wasn't to worried, she was nothing like her boyfriend. Surprisingly.

With nothing else to do, I reviewed the files absent mindedly as I watched the stupid show. Also absent mindedly. The files were pretty straight forward, some things got overlooked or misidentified but not much. I had already started wondering why Uncle Bogo wanted Carrots and I to review these. Long ago.

Beth and Wedny were sitting together in front of the cough, leaning against it with Wendy laying on Beths lap. I glanced down at them, checking on my curiousity. Both still awake, despite how bored they looked.

"You two getting bored of the show?" I asked.

Wendy turned her head to look up at me while Beth just let out a deep sigh.

"There's nothing to do with it still raining outside" Beth answered.

I looked towards the porch, watching the rain come down outside. I sort of agreed with them, I preferred being inside but the rain just kept going. Never letting any sign show of when it might start going away. For a kid, I sppose that's kind of deppressing. Still there must be something that could shove their boredom away that could be done inside.

"There's nothing you want to do? Nothing that might interest you that you can do inside?" I asked.

Beth thought for a few seconds, Wendy suddenly looked like she had an idea.

"We could play truth or dare" She suggested.

The four bunnies infront of the T.V. suddenly looked interested at the mention of the game.

"That's not a game Nick would enjoy. It's a kids game, adults don't play that one" Beth argued.

I had to stops my mouth from saying otherwise. What ever comment I had, was defenetly not kid friendly.

"Well then what do you want to do?" Wendy asked.

Again Beth thought, as her five sisters waited for her to decide on something. I thought to, but i honestly didn't know what might interest them. I must be getting old or something if I can't figure out something for kids to do for fun.

Beths ears stood up, and she looked at me with a look that said she had an idea. I got a little worried, thinking her plan would require me to get up from the couch.

"We can't play in the rain or in the shop can we?" She asked.

I shook my head.

"Your mom would not like you getting muddy and yur dad had made a mess in the shop so no" I answered.

Looking satisfied with my answer, the little bunny pushed her sister off of her and ran straight into the front room and began down the stairs. I was about to ask Wendy what Beth was doing, but the kids took off after her.

"Where you going? We got to build a roof for this cottage" Gerald said.

I glanced over at him as I shook my head with a smile. He was laying on the floor with a small lincoln log house. The only thing missing was the roof.

"I knew it, you're terrible with children" Mantha joked.

That earned a glare from Gerald, who threw a green piece of wood at her. She laughed as she crawled over towards him. I looked back down at the file in my paws, not wanting to see that nasty, and disturbing, sight. Realizing I had looked through the file, I put it back in the bag at my feet only to pull out another one. I really wasn't interested in them, but I didn't have anything else to do. Except watch the childish T.V. show, just because I was curious how they fixed the broken toy.

Come on we've all done it at least once. When the kids leave you don't change the channel because, while you weren't as into it as much as the kids. Your curiousity get the better of you and you watch the show just to say you knew how it ended. So i just layed here on the couch, watching the show. The case file open on my chest, I didn't even bother seeing who's signatures were on the files inside.

Either I was really bored, or I was really interested in how the little girl and all her toys fixed the singing toy. It was boredom, or maybe I was going against the simple fact that I was watching a kids show and wondered if any of the characters in the show actually died. Since it's a kids show, I highly doubt anyone dies.

But you never know.

My phone vibrated, and curiousity made me pick it up from the floor beneath me. Quickly unlocking it i found i had two text messages. One from Finnick, saying spots may not be around when I get back from vacation. I laughed at that one. Those two are going to have to learn how to get along or Spots really will dissapear one day. Don't get me wrong, Spots can do alot of things, but hurt a cute animal like Finnick. Not one of them. I replied to it, telling he wouldn't get away with it because Carrots would ask for us to get the murder case.

The other was from mom, saying Bonnie and her were on the way here and stopped by the store. And bought a box of condoms.

Shaking my head I replied. Telling her thanks, but Carrots made it clear it wasn't happening here. I also added that they might expire before it actually happens and then put my phone down on the floor again.

And that's when i was back to thinking about Carrots and the fact we were together. I should be jumping around, showing how excited, and happy, this change made me. But i didn't feel like it, and it made me wonder why. I mean i was with the most wonderful girl i have ever met. She chose me, not another animal, to share her life with. My best friend, the one that taught me how to trust and be happy again, was now my mate.

Why was i simply content? And not, this is going to sound stupid, exploding or jumping in happiness?

"Move your feet"

Taken from my thoughts, I looked up as someone hit my leg softly. I found Carrots standing infront of me, and a smile made its was onto my face.

"What if i don't want to? I am pretty comfortable right now after all" I asked.

She smiled, trying and failing to glare down at me.

"I want to sit down, I've been standing for almost an hour while dad and I did the dishes" She informed.

Just to mess with her, I stretched my body out. Pretending to get more comfortable as I looked back at the T.V.

"This couch is mine now, sorry Carrots" I said.

I expected her to force me to make room for her, instead she slid herself under my arm and layed on the couch directly infront of me. I had to move my arm, so she didn't lay on it again, and it wasn't uncomfortable for me. Couldn't let her think that though.

"Hey, I was comfortable here by myself" I complained jokingly.

She elbowed my stomach as she put her paw on mine. Wrapping my arm tighter around herself.

"Deal with it, i feel like snuggling right now" She said.

"Annoying bunny" I whispered.

"Handsome fox" She said.

I expected a joking insult in return for my joking insult, but I took the compliment and let her have her way. Even if I couldn't really stop her from doing what she wanted. Besides, I didn't really mind being this close to her.

Going back to my previous thoughts, that she interrupted a minute ago. I wondered why I felt content, and not the overwhelming happiness. Maybe I'm just over thinking how I should feel, maybe I'm just looking for some stupid reason to doubt why I am happy. Or maybe I'm just thinking to think.

"Are you seriously watching this?" She asked.

I smiled, at her question and because I figured out why i was thinking about this stupid question.

"I'm hoping one of the toys dies" I answered.

She laughed a little at my answer, and that laugh reminded me of every reason why she was the perfect animal for me. That's why I was content, why this simple but very important change between us didn't really change anything between us. Sure we would share a bed, a room, and we would definetly be kissing alot. But nothing else had changed.

I've probably already explained this over the course of all this, but I'm going to explain it anyways.

I couldn't be happier then I was before, despite the change i was already where i needed to be with her. She was in my life, we spent almost all of our time together. We went out together, we joked together. We practically did everything together. the important stuff, that made me fall in love with her, wouldn't change. Don't me wrong, I am happy about us being mates. But did my happiness, my joy of having her around, change at all. No, because everything that made her perfect, that made her the bunny that i fell in love wiht was still the same as when we were just friends.

Besides the obvious stuff, how we talked and acted with each other wouldn't change. That's why how I felt about her, about us, didn't change. Because we didn't change, not really anyway.

"You know something Carrots" I said.

She turned her head and look up at me, curious about what i had to say. Her nose twitched, reminding me how cute she really was.

"What?" She asked.

Thinking about what I wanted to say, I loked inot her eyes. Reminded once again just how perfect she really was.

"You're the reason my life is perfect Judy, without you it wouldn't be worth breathing another second" I said.

She stared at me, obviously speechless. We stared into each others eyes, just looking. Eventually she smiled.

"Woah, that was very romantic"

I think that was Mantha, but I couldn't be to sure with Carrots lips on mine. Giving me a very delivious kiss. It was quick, she ended it with a remark about me getting soft on her. Gerald made a comment as she got comfortable again. Putting my paw on her chest this time. I sighed happily, enjoying this moment. I had the rest of our time here to see how much I could mess with her now. For now, I just cuddled with my mate on the couch as we watched a childs T.V. show.

"Nick"

Obviously not alone, sadly.

I looked up, eyes meeting Stus as he stood behind the couch. He didn't look happy, but he didn't look made either. He had a serious look on his face. Realizing what he was abouty to say, I prepared myself. Just in case I had to stop my mouth from saying some stupid joke or comment.

"Sir?" I asked.

Carrots shifted, interested in what her dad had to say most likely. Gerald was sitting in the blue recliner, Mantha sitting on his lap. They also looked interested. Gerald had a smile on his face, for obvious reasons.

"I don't really think this needs to be said, but I'm going to say it just in case you need reminded. Hurt my daughter, and you won't be living past a week" Stu threatened.

The way he looked after he finished, that threatening glare that made me feel like I was staring into the eyes of a very dangerous predator. Well, let's just say I had no trouble keeping myself from making any joked.

"Dad, he's not going to hurt me. It's Nick for crying out loud" Carrots complained.

Finding my voice, not that a bunnies glare would ever make me lose it, I spoke before Stu could.

"No, he's just making a point. Relax Carrots, he has every right to make it. I understand sir" I stated.

Stu gave a nod as he walked away, saying he was going to check on the kids. Shaking off the feeling, not fear, his glare gave me I got comfortable on the couch again. Carrots followed my example.

"That's it? Manthas dad gave me an hour long talk and you give him a little threat?" Gerald complained.

"You needed it, Nick doesn't" Stu hollered back.

Carrots rubbed her paw against mine, making me realize her fur was very soft for some reason. Not really wanting to disturn this moment, I just focussed on the soft fur.

"You wanna know something to?" Carrots whispered.

My curiousity getting the better of me, I went against how relaxed I was and forced myself to answer.

"Got a cheesy thing to tell me Carrots?" I whispered back.

She pushed herself up, putting her head against my neck and jaw. Pushing her leg between my legs.

"You want to know what it is fox?" She asked.

I smiled, finding her small teasing sort of cute.

"Don't test me bunny, say it" I whispered.

She took her time answering, probably choosing the right words. I focussed on the feel of her legs against mine. Enjoying how her soft fuzzy fur felt.

"If you and I hadn't met, or you weren't my partner, there's no way I could ever be as happy as I am with you. As happy as you make me" She whispered.

I wanted to make a comment about her getting soft on me. Hell I should have a comment about both of us getting soft on each other. Instead I decided to move my paw to her neck and scratch gently. She gave a small, quick, gasp at the touch of my claws.

"Like you and I wouldn't have come this far. This is going to sound stupid and sort of cheesy, but you and I are meant to be" I whispered, pretty sure that i've already used that cheesy line somewhere in all this.

She didn't say anything back, she didn't have to. we just enjoyed the silence, the only sound from the T.V. as we layed together on the couch. Even Gerald was quiet, probably because Mantha was keeping him quite most likely. We enjoyed the moment, until someone decided to text my phone and make it go off. Carrots reached down and picked it up. She laughed a little after she unlocked it, maing me look at the screen.

Carrots was already typing a text as i read the text mom sent. Commenting on how Carrots would not be putting it off any more then she had to. Carrots didn't seem to mind the comment, seeing as she answered back saying not one second longer Ms. Wilde. That brought a smile to my face, and I had something to say to as she put the phone down.

"Don't ruin the moment" She whispered.

Closing my mouth, sort of thinking she just put me in my place, I continued to smile as I scratched my mates neck. If it felt this good, this undescribable feeling, just being her mate. If it felt like this, her fuzzy and pleasant fur, her body against me like this just relaxing. If things would be feeling like what I'm feeling now, between us, from now on. I'm never getting away from this amazing, and annoying, bunny. Even if I wanted to.

And with that, I'm gonna end this. Otherwise it would probably never end if Carrots and I just kept having our fun with you. Just know, we made the most of the five days we had left at the Hopps Family Farm.

And I may have enjoyed it a little to much for Stus liking. Gerald certainly didn't like it.

Something about this chapter touches me in all the wrong ways. Ok, moving on. For those of you that hated this long absence, voice your hatred, and need to kill me (lillypop I'm looking at you mainly because of those dangerous and sexy eyes that stare into my soul wonderously) in the reviews. All other emotions and feelings, I don't know just put it all in the reviews.

I'd say pm me, but I have a terrible time looking at those on a regular basis. Kind of like my updates. Fuck it.

Now I have a chapter to write, two actually since I must update The Adventure. Now for some of my pervy sage advice. (Please tell me someone got that reference)

The clitoris is as sensitive as an eye ball.

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That's it?

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That's all I got.

That reference as well, actually it's a quote but whatever, please someone tell me they got who I was quoting. hmm, actually i think i stole the joke but whatever.

Peace out my sexy, luscious, love pandas. Seriously, how can you not love a cute panda? especially one with a body like yours.