HELLOOOO, EVERYONE!

How was your day so far? I hope, for your sake, it was nice.

Bearable, at least. So I have some news!

1. I am a furry, for those who don't know. Obviously. My main fursona is a Fox-Wolf hybrid, and his name is Sretan...

2. I got a boyfriend! Yay! And he is also a furry! And as beautiful as HELL! His main fursona is a Huskey-Feret hybrid. We have been dating for about a week now, and he is just amazing.

And to top it all off, I think I'm falling in love with him...

Anyway, here is the next chapter! Enjoy!

Judy's POV:

When we finally broke away, I saw that his face was wet. As if he had been crying...

Why? I thought. Maybe something happened? Family problems? Or maybe he is still scared because of his dream? It could also be because of me... I shook my head. Nah...

Even with all my suspicions, I kept quiet about his face. If he wants to talk about it, he will.

I reached to pick up my bags, but to my surprise I was interrupted.

"No, I'll take them. You're my guest. And I'll cook. Breakfast, I mean. You go get some sleep. It is still two hours before we need to wake up for work. And I'll even wake you up. Only if you want me to, of course", Nick said, with a smile.

I was shocked. No one has ever volunteered to make me breakfast, never mind take my bags for me!

He better stop being so polite. I subconsciously licked my bunny lips. He's just getting better and better. Soon, I'll be unable to resist his charm, and then...

And then what? I thought. I was raised with the prejudice that interspecies relationships are wrong. And that foxes were cold blooded killers and evil. What will my parents say? What will the community say? The people at the station? The media?

But most importantly, what would he say?

He'll never accept me. Prejudices are just too strong and too much in this city. And he's a fox. I'm a bunny. We are natural predators! And how could a fox ever love a bunny? And I want love. As Nat King Cole said: "If I fall in love, it will be completely. Or I'll never fall in love..." I am already head over heels in love with him, but I don't want him to just like me. I want him to love me. I want him to fall for me, like I fell for him...

But he would never accept me as his girlfriend. Never mind as his mate!

Whoa whoa whoa there! My mate? We're not even dating yet, and we probably never even will! And I'm thinking about marriage? And if we do start to go out, am I sure he's the one? Am I sure that I want to spend the rest of my life with this one Fox?

Sure, he's beautiful and incredibly handsome.

Sure, he can cook.

Sure, he can speak 5 different languages, namely English (the universal language), Bunny, Fox, Feline and Canine.

Sure, he is an excellent cop.

Sure, he can dance really well.

Sure, he is extremely charming and witty.

Sure, he has an eye for fashion.

Sure, he is the most intelligent animal I know.

Sure, he might learn to love me.

Sure, he-

Okay, I have to stop there. This list is getting way too long. But I guess I've made a point. He is really good in pretty much everything he does. Except singing. That he really can't do.

But am I sure? That he's the one? Should I try to kiss him? Tonight?

No. Definitely not. That would be a huge mistake.

I guess I'll wait. And only time will tell then...

"Carrots? Are you okay?"

I looked up to find a worried face in front of me. And incredibly handsome face in front of me, might I add. He is so close.

I could just lean forward and...

No. I thought. Not tonight. Don't ruin tonight.

I'm supposed to help him. Not make out with him.

I snapped out of it, and shook my head a little bit.

"Yeah", I replied, with a small smile. "I zone out all the time like that. Sorry..."

I looked up and he smiled. Suddenly the door next to Nick's apartment flew open.

The biggest, meanest and ugliest looking black jaguar I have ever seen stepped outside. He was wearing nothing but a small tight boxer, with something that looked like little ravioli pictures on them. Weird. Or maybe it isn't ravioli. I don't know. He had a small knife in his hand, and he was busy peeling an apple. My bunny ears twitched. An apple without the skin? I frowned. As a bunny, I feel like he is murdering a perfectly healthy snack. His purple-dyed hair dropped like a curtain in front of his eyes. When he spoke, I expected his voice to be really deep... but it wasn't. And when he said his first word, I immediately knew that he was dangerous. And looking for trouble.

But the thing that scared me most about him is that he didn't say a word. He just stood there, looking at us with narrowed eyes as if to say; "A fox and a bunny? Predator and prey? Not if I can do anything about it!", but he did nothing.

I gave Nick a little shove to indicate for him to go in. Then I realized that he hasn't glanced at the Jaguar. He just looked to the ground, and jumped a little when I pushed against him. He went in, still not looking at the Jaguar. I moved into the apartment bag in the hand. I was about to go back outside to get my other bags, but Nick slammed the door closed.

He looked scared, but his voice was strangely calm when he spoke, "Don't go out there again tonight Judy." He still didn't look at me…

I tried to protest, "But my bags-!"

"I already brought them in", he said, and pointed to the bedroom, where the door stood open. I looked. Sure enough, there they were, neatly stacked.

How did they get there so fast?

I looked back at him, and took a step closer. I looked at him curiously. He wiped his eyes with the back of his right paw, and took a deep breath.

"I know I should explain, but I'm just really tired right now. I promise I'll tell you later, okay?" he said with an apologetic expression on his face.

I decided to drop it. "So where are you going to sleep?" I asked him, tilting my head to the right, being quite curious. He only has one couch, and it is kind of small. And my Nick was incredibly tall.

And handsome.

And just the right size for hugging and cuddling.

And-

Shut up, I thought. Not now.

For fox sake! Why does this enticing beauty have to be on my mind the entire time?

I stole a quick glance at him. Luckily he was yawning, and didn't catch me zoning out. Again.

"I guess I'll just sleep on the couch. You take the bed", he said, offering me a small smile.

I smiled back at him. "Awww! Thanks! And remember, tomorrow we'll talk about your weird neighbor, and your dream. Good Night Nick!"

Before he could say anything, I gave him a big hug, and shut the bedroom door.

Well done Judy. Nothing worse than a rude guest.

I'll have to apologize to him in the morning. I'm just way too tired to do anything else but sleep. I heard him fall down on his couch in the living room.

I went to my bag, took out my uniform to hang up, so it doesn't wrinkle much more. I did that. Then I took out my toothbrush and toothpaste and my carrot-onesie.

I quickly went to his bathroom, pulled on my onesie-pajama and washed my hands. I put away my toiletries, and set my phone on his bedside table. Then I belly flopped into his warm bed.

It felt amazing. It smelt amazing. I couldn't believe how lucky I was. Sleeping in Nick's bed! It would be like sleeping with him next to me. I buried my head deep in his pillow, and inhaled his sweet, sweet scent. God I loved him.

I caught myself, and not for the first time, wishing that Nick was with me right now. I stopped my smelling and thinking, and suddenly lifted my head off his pillow.

Wait a minute! He can be with me!

But what if he doesn't want to?

No, I mustn't give him a choice. Right, that's what I'll do. It's now or never.

I picked up my phone, and sent Chief Bogo a quick message and set my phone back down again. I quickly hopped out of his bed, and opened the bedroom door. I knew that he had probably dozed off by now.

Don't give him a choice! The words echoed through my mind.

"Nick", I called, definitely waking him up.

"Wha-?" he said groggily as I grabbed him by the arm.

"Come", was all I said, but it was enough. "You're sleeping in the same bed with me tonight. I know you don't like being that close to me, but you've had a rough night. You need some sleep. With me." I blushed a bit at that last part. Luckily it was dark. "I sent the Bogo a message. We're not going in tomorrow."

I led him to the bed. The way he fell on the bed told me he was half asleep. I pulled up the covers, and hopped in with him. I pulled my covers up as well.

Then I froze. Because I felt something. Something in my paw.

Was that… another paw?! In mine?

It took me a moment to register what was going on. Physically, I mean. Not mentally. Mentally my mind looked like that moment when you take 70 shades of different colors paint and just throw them together. So messed up. What was he doing?

He was asleep.

Of course. Yeah. That's it! He doesn't know what he's doing! I was relieved for some reason, but also a little bit sad… I gave his paw a quick squeeze, and then let go to turn on my side, with my back to him.

And for the second time in less than 3 minutes, I froze. What was happening tonight?!

I couldn't believe what he did. He scooted until he lay just behind my back, and put his arms over my shoulders, and pulled me close.

More dreaming and sleepiness from his side? I don't think so.

But why make a scene? I relaxed into his safe, warm loving arms.

And then he leaned towards my ear, so close that I could smell his sweet cinnamon breath and feel it blow on my ear as he blew talked.

And what he said, that one small sentence, changed my life forever.

"I think…" He hesitated, took a deep breath, and continued.

"I think I'm falling for you carrots…"

And in my entire life, I don't think there has, or ever will be, a better night than tonight.

Phew! Done! FINALLY, eh? Slightly longer chapter this one, but worth it. I had so much fun writing this one!

They're slowly getting together. Judy and Nick. Quite the move Nick made there. Let's see where this goes. Hmm, I'm quite curious…

Do you think this will last? Or is it just a small, one time cuddly? Let me know in your reviews! Which you'll definitely leave!

RIGHT!

…right?

Anyhow, I hope you enjoyed the story!

So goodbye until next time, all you beautiful people of the internet!