A/N: It's my first time writing a fanfiction. I never read any fanfiction in my life until I watched Zootopia and became interested in it that I started reading people's stories about the movie. Zootopia inspired me to write my own fanfiction because I absolutely love the chemistry between Judy and Nick. Some of the characters in the story are made up from my own imagination that is suitable for the plot.

Just a warning, I think I'm a terrible writer in every way. English is also my second language. If this story sucks, then I suck. I also watched the movie once, so I have no idea if I'm doing this right. I'm doomed!

Chapter 1 - A Rainy Dinner Night

The sky was gray, full of dark clouds covering the sun. It's been a week since this happened, the sun rarely came out. The big city of Zootopia would often rain in every district during this past week, which is an unusual phenomenon to happen in this kind of city. However, even though the city is full of gray sky, the city was still full of brilliant light.

It was 6:00 PM on a Friday night. The night was beginning to fall, the sound of rain droplets began falling gently down in the great city of Zootopia. Mammals were driving or walking outside with their raincoats or umbrella. Some of the smallest animals were being helped by the police or larger civilian animals.

In the Zootopia Police Department (ZPD), Judy and Nick finally got off from work, exhausted from working all day this week. They both head towards the front door. They were both glad that they have a two days weekend off from work this week.

"You know, it never hurts to spend a little for a night out," Nick said while putting on his navy-colored raincoat.

Judy was still frustrated with the case they been working on for the past few days. To hear Nick say something so casually makes her even more stressed. Nick open the front door for Judy and then handed his umbrella to her. "Nick, I just want to solve this case as soon as possible or else this won't get anywhere." Judy said while putting up her yellow raincoat hood on, "Besides, going out in the rain is not my kind of thing." Judy opens the umbrella and hears the raindrops fall on top of it.

"Aww, cheer up Carrots," Nick teased and then grab back his umbrella to hold it for the both of them, "You know what, I'll treat you to dinner."

Judy stops walking and looks up at him. "Really? Can I have anything I want?" Judy asked eagerly.

"Sure, anything you want."

A mischievous grin slides across Judy's face as she started listing all the food she wanted to try and eat. Judy begins to laughed when she saw the expression on Nick's face as the list goes on.

Once they left Savanna Central by train, they arrived at their destination in Sahara Square. After walking for a few minutes, they arrived at a fancy place with the name, 'Bell's Garden', plastered with cursive words that loop together delicately. Judy was awestruck by the look of the restaurant. When Judy look at Nick from her side, she didn't realize how long she stood there, causing her to blush from embarrassment.

"One of my "friends" work there. I mostly come here when I want to eat something fancy for a cheaper price."

One of Judy's eyebrows cocked up before she said, "You sure know your places and mammals."

"What can I say? I know everybody." Nick said before putting away his umbrella.

Once they walk in the restaurant, the smell, and the fancy scenery, made Judy has a surprised look on her face. She was amazed how there are many types of mammals inside the restaurant. They stood near the reception table, looking at a huge aquarium tank full of fishes. A slender arctic fox in a waitress outfit came towards them. She was stunning, with beautiful white fur that looks like soft snow. Some of the animals couldn't help but stare at her with adoring eyes.

"Oh ho! Is that you Nick?" The waitress asked.

"Hey! I haven't seen you in a while, Alice."

Alice gleefully walks towards Nick and gave him a tight hug. Judy couldn't help but felt a hint of jealousy from watching Nick embracing with another fox that happens to be an attractive female fox.

"So, what's the occasion to come here?" Alice asked in a cheerful voice.

"Same reason as usual, but I thought about bringing my partner from work to loosen her up for a bit. You see, we been working almost all week on a case and it's been stressful. So I thought, "Hey, it wouldn't hurt to go out for dinner once in awhile'."

It took a while for Alice to understand what Nick just said. Then she realized that Nick is a police officer now judging from the ZPD uniform Nick is wearing.

"Whoa! You became a police officer?!"

Judy felt impatient and jealous at the same time while watching the two foxes engaging in a conversation that seems like a long time. Judy watched Nick talking to Alice as if she wasn't there until Nick finally introduced Judy to Alice. Alice stop talking and walk towards Judy to shake paws with her, introducing herself to Judy.

"Love to chat but, I have to start working or else I'll get fired," Alice giggled and said in a playful voice to Nick. She was almost close to Nick. Finally, she backs away and looks at both Nick and Judy. "I'll show you guys to your table," Alice said after all the discussion.

Luckily for them, Nick's favorite area was available, so Alice guides them to their table after walking up three steps of stairs towards the corner right of the room. There was a white handrail covering the area near their table. They both sat down while Alice said she will be back later to get their orders.

"I don't think I have to explain why I like sitting here," Nick said while gesturing his paws for Judy to see what he meant.

Judy looks where Nick is trying to show her, then gasped in amazed by the scenery. From where they sit, they had a great view of the restaurant itself. They could see other animals eating and chatting in their own tables. Small animals were sitting on huge dictionary or thesaurus books in their chairs. They see waiters and waitresses walking around the place. They could see almost everything inside the restaurant.

"It's beautiful," Judy said in a low, soft voice. It was quiet enough for her to hear only.

Nick passed out the menu to Judy and said, "Uhh… hello? Earth to Carrots? Are you there?" When Judy wasn't responding since she was looking off into the distance.

Judy snaps back into reality and her face reddened with embarrassment as she takes the menu.

After a few minutes, Alice came back and took their orders. Judy sometimes noticed that Alice kept staring at Nick when Nick was on his phone, unaware that the female fox is looking at him. That made Judy angry for some reason, she doesn't understand why she feels so angry when Nick is just her friend. Judy decided to distract herself by researching her case for more information on her phone. After a while, she found something useful.

"Nick! Let at this!" Judy said, bringing her phone close up to Nick for him to see, "This is huge! This could be a clue!"

Nick observed at the weird image in Judy's phone, it kinda looks like a coat of arms.

"It looks familiar... but I forgot what it is. All I know is that it's something related to a dark organization" Nick said.

"I guess we can start investigating more tomorrow!" Judy exclaimed excitedly.

Alice came back carrying a tray and handed them their food. Alice couldn't help but notice how Judy and Nick look happy and relief from looking at something on Judy's phone. "What are you guys so happy about?" Alice asked while trying to take a peek on Judy's phone.

Judy stared at her with pure dislike, she didn't feel like answering her. In just a few seconds, Alice said something that made Judy not dislike her after all.

"Oh! This is an underground organization that hates unity in Zootopia! They always try all kinds of stuff to separate predators and preys or separate couples who aren't the same species. They called themselves, 'Mammal Justice Division'." Alice said proudly.

"Hmm. No wonder it looks familiar." Nick said to himself.

Alice pet Nick on the head before walking away, making him had a sly grin on his face which makes Judy turns away to her side to face the window. Alice then walks away to take orders from the other tables. Judy and Nick start eating their food, but Judy wasn't hungry. She eats while staring out the window, watching the beautiful bright city while it rains outside.

"Is there something bothering you, Carrots?" Nick asked softly, trying not to make Judy tensed.

"Nothing," Judy mumbled, still staring out the window.

"Oh wait... please don't tell me it's the soup! Does it taste bad? I mean, I don't know if this suits your taste. Sometimes I don't even like this-" Nick said but got interrupted by the bunny's laughter.

"No!" Judy laughed and then look at her carrot soup, "The soup is fine. But it just…" Judy stop for a second before saying something she didn't expect, "Do you like Alice?" And then she quickly covered her mouth.

Oh, sweet cheese n' crackers! Judy thought.

Nick stare at Judy for a second before saying, "Well... I already said, one of my "friends" works here. Therefore, Alice is my friend. But then again... you did ask a good question because Alice used to be one of my ex-girlfriends." Nick said before drinking his carrot soup.

"Girlfrien-"

"Hey, guys!" Alice said loudly which interrupted Judy. "I just- oh. Did I just interrupted something?" Alice said when she saw the look on Judy's face.

"No, go on," Judy said calmly but grew exasperated from Alice's sudden appearance.

"I found more information about the organization from my boss that might help you guys on the case you're working on," Alice said and then give a piece of paper full of information to Nick.

"Thanks, Alice," Nick said, then he put the paper in his raincoat pocket.

After they finished dinner, Nick pays the bills and left some tips on the table. They walk near the front door until Nick stop and said his goodbye to his friend. Alice told him to stop and went up to him to ask him a question that Judy didn't hear clearly because she was holding the front door. All she could hear is the rain. However, Judy could only hear some it until she heard something that was loud and clear.

"Are you dating that bunny by any chance?"

Nick move closer to Alice as if he was about to bend over to kiss her. Judy almost covered her eyes because she didn't want to witness it. However, Nick just whispered something in Alice's ears. Judging from Alice's amused expression, Judy thought she won't like what Nick just said.

"Bye! I can't wait to see you next time, Nick!" Alice said in an optimistic tone while waving before proceeding, "Oh, and you too Judy!" Before the front doors slowly closed behind them.

Judy thought she must be imagining things because she saw the "sneering" look on Alice's face when she mentioned Judy's name. But then again, Nick and Alice often have a mischievous grin on their face. So maybe it's something foxes do. Judy place one of her paws in her head and thought, maybe I'm just tired.

Then it was just Judy and Nick, standing outside next to the restaurant in the rain.

"I guess I'll see you tomorrow morning, Carrots," Nick said nonchalantly before started walking towards the direction where his home is at.

"Wait!" Judy heard herself cried.

Nick stop and look behind to see the lonely bunny wearing her yellow raincoat in the rain. Nick, who was holding his umbrella, walk towards Judy and then give a half smile. His eyebrows were lower as if he was concerned.

"Here," Nick said, handing his umbrella to Judy.

"What? But you'll get sick! Because I only need to take the cab home and you have to walk all the way home!" Judy said in a worried voice.

"Hmm. Good point." Nick said before reaching a conclusion, "I guess you leave me no choice. I'll wait with you until a cab picks you up."

"Really?" Judy said, looking up at Nick who was holding up the umbrella for the both of them.

"Sure, anything for my favorite bunny," Nick said, then he gives a little smile.

When they were waiting for a few minutes that seems like forever, a cab finally pulled over. Judy step in the cab until she stops. Then she turns towards Nick which made Nick confused.

"Uhhh… Is there something wrong?" Nick asked, "Do you still want my umbrella?"

"No… Why don't you… stay over at my place tonight."

"What?!" Nick said. He was surprised that thought he was hearing things wrong because of the rain. "Did I hear you said-"

"Yes, now get in here before I change my mind," Judy said and patted the empty seat next to her.

Nick stood there speechless while holding his umbrella. Only the sound of the busy city and the rain could be heard. The hyena driver got impatiently that he honk his horn at Nick to hurry up. Nick begin to smile, it was close to a real smile but at the same time, it also looks like his usual sly grin.

"Sure, I don't see why not. After all, you left me with no choice." Nick smiled, then he put away his umbrella and got in the cab.

"Good fox," Judy said in a teasing way.

It was now 9:00 P.M. After they arrive at Judy's apartment, Judy paid the driver her money and got off the cab. Nick was standing outside watching her coming towards him. The sound of rain continues to fall, and then thunder begins to show itself. The both of them begin to walk inside the apartment and into Judy's room.