Nick's apartment was really the disused basement of a large mammal building, he'd apparently worked out some kind of deal with the owner a few years back, and Judy still got jealous when she saw how much space he had. And the best part was he had no crazy neighbors or paper-thin walls to hear them constantly yelling at each other through. His bed alone was probably the size of her whole place, since it was in the bottom drawer of an old rhino-sized dresser, and while he didn't get the hot water the other tenants did, he at least had his own bathroom, even if his shower was a repurposed 'chemical emergency wash-down' station. His kitchen was also little more than a microwave on a mini-fridge next to a large camping stove, and he got most of his heat from a rusted old radiator in the corner, but it was still a lot more than she had.

I have to find out what kind of deal he made, she thought. I can still barely afford the hat box I'm stuck in!

He'd texted her just as she'd left, asking if she could give him another hour before coming over. She'd taken the time to whip up a simple broccoli casserole in her floor's communal kitchen, pulling it from the oven just as he'd messaged her again, saying he'd sent a Zuber to pick her up. He hadn't let her turn it down, either, saying it was part of what he'd wanted to talk to her about. As little sense as that made.

At least I didn't have to take the subway and walk eight blocks while carrying this thing, she shifted the pan in her grip, hoping she hadn't damaged the faux-leather interior of the mammal's car when she'd left it on the seat next to her. Nick had been waiting on the stoop like always when she came over, this time bending down to brush a kiss against her lips, the first time he'd done so in public without trying to hide it. She'd been speechless as he'd led her downstairs, an arm wrapped around her shoulders. She didn't question it, just savored the touch for as long as she could.

"Love what you've done with the place, Slick," she said. His little area took up the only clear part of the floor, the rest of the huge room filled with all kinds of clutter, some of it so broken down and dusty it had likely been there for decades. The table and chairs across from his dresser-bed were new; she recognized it as the set they'd seen in a second-paw shop a few weeks back. She set the pan down, Nick stopping her before she could peel off the foil.

"I-I was kinda hoping we could talk first, Carrots," his fingers twitched around her paw. He cleared his throat. "But we can eat now, if that's what you want."

She looked up at him, taking in his splayed back ears, the way he frowned as he stared at the floor, how his tail was tucked in close to his legs. It was so different from how she was used to seeing him. What could it be that had him so worried?

"This could use a few more minutes to cool off, anyway," she peeled back part of the foil, hissing a bit in pain when the steam hit her paw. "Carrot sticks, that's hot…"

He chuckled a bit, leading her over to the dresser and helping her into the bottom drawer. It was packed with blankets, creating a cozy little nest that was perfect for sleeping, cuddling, or wild late night romps. He sat back against the side, his heart pounding hard as she settled into her customary spot against his chest. He stared at the pipe-obscured ceiling, dragging in a breath before slowly letting it out.

"I figured you'd be the best mammal to talk about this to, Carrots," he still sounded nervous. "There's this girl I've been seeing for a while, and I thought I was finally ready to tell her how much she meant to me, but…"

He paused, swallowing hard.

"The more I thought about telling her, the more freaked out I got about it. I mean, she's just so much better than me, and I…" he sighed, slowly shaking his head. She pushed gently away from him, hoping the pain that had started coursing through her chest wasn't showing on her face. So that's what all this was about.

"Why don't you just tell me what she's like, Slick?" she asked, forcing her ears to stay perked. "It might help you calm down."

He nodded, pulling in another breath.

"Well, she's smart, she's brave," he focused on her, reaching forward to touch her cheek. "She's gorgeous…"

She gasped softly, his gaze darting down to trace over her parted lips.

"She's also patient, dependable, and a lot more than I deserve," he started leaning forward. "But I'm completely in love with her, and I hope she'll never leave my side."

He brushed his lips against hers, guiding her gently back into his lap.

"And I realized I haven't been fair to her," he went on, slipping a warm paw beneath her shirt. "So tonight, I'm going to give her everything she wants."

He kissed her again, her pain fading into the sweetest bliss as his arms slipped around her, his tongue gently tracing the seam of her lips. She gripped his shirt, her low moan hitching when his claws combed through the sensitive fur of her tail. She whimpered as he squeezed her butt, her toes curling when it sent a whole new sensation bolting through her. Pushing harder into the kiss, she started on his buttons, fumbling blindly with them as his long tongue started to tangle with hers.

"You were right, Nick," she panted, moaning again as he began peppering her neck with licks and nips. "She's completely in love with you, too…"

His tail wagged brief and crazy, and he pressed his lips back against hers, By the time he pulled back, she was already lying beneath him, his eyes glowing in the shadows as he leaned closer, dragging his sharp teeth down her stomach before gripping the hem of her shirt. He tugged it impatiently over her head, his expression as he tossed it aside making her giggle.

"You said…you'd do whatever I wanted tonight," she rubbed her thighs together as he went for her skirt, pulling her leggings off one leg at a time, sending them both flying to join her shirt. She bucked her hips toward him, spreading her legs to reveal flushed, glistening pink skin, the white fur surrounding it already damp. She just knew her eyes had darkened with need. "Y-You know what I like…"

He licked his lips, his teeth faintly glistening as he parted his jaws, a savage fire catching in his eyes as he leaned closer, his tongue snaking out to quickly lap against her. His hot breath huffing across her belly, igniting sensations she knew she would never tire of. She didn't protest the paw that clamped down on her mouth, trapping her wispy moans beneath a rough pad, her nose twitching as he used the hold to press her down, roughly pulling her hips until her back was arched. She was trapped, completely at his mercy, and she loved every second of it.

"You know the rules, sweetheart," Nick growled against her, his nose all but buried within her. "You move, you lose."

All she could do was moan in response, her breath hitching when his claws dug deeper, scraping her burning flesh. He pulled back, parting his jaws as wide as they could go, his fangs pressing through her fur as he snapped them closed, his nose pressing against her chin. The pricks of pain drawing her even closer to the edge, just short of drawing blood. Her legs burned, her stomach clenching when she finally felt his tongue again, spearing her straight to the core. He pulled his paw away, using it to brace himself against the wall of the drawer. She dragged in a breath flooded with his scent, the dizzying stars in her eyes refusing to fade as he kept up his delicious, wicked torture.

"Mmm, Nick…" her fingers twitched on the blanket beneath her, but she dared not grab on to it, aware of the lust-clouded eyes watching her, daring her to disobey. He growled again as he drew his tongue back, getting visibly drunk on the flavor of her. "A-Ahh…Nick, please!"

He licked her one last time, long and slow as he straightened, smirking down at her at he reached for his zipper, taking his sweet, sweet time as she lay there trembling, her feet starting to slip on the blanket, damp with sweat and the juices beginning to leak down her legs. Forced to watch as he peeled out of his slacks, kicking them and his briefs away, as he stood there with his paws on his hips, smirking down at her as she stared helplessly at his pulsing scarlet length, the same she'd had buried within her so many times, the small swell at the base telling her how much more there was to do.

"You know what I'm waiting for," his voice was low, husky silk, one dark paw drifting slowly down. "You want this, you gotta beg for it, sweetheart."

She could only whimper in response, barely able to keep her toes from curling as he traced a claw around the head, groaning as he trailed lightly to the base. Her lips trembled, her mouth watering when he went back, letting that clear fluid soak his fingertip, moaning out loud when he slipped it in his mouth to suck it clean.

"I-I give up," she managed, her strong legs finally giving out. "P-Please, Nick, I'm begging you!"

He flashed a smug, triumphant smile, his tail flicking through the smoldering air as he lowered himself to all fours, baring those dangerous teeth as he stalked toward his prey, a firm bite to her calf making her squeal.

"I should make you finish yourself off while I watch," he stood over her, his nose barely an inch away. "But you've been such a good little bunny tonight, I think I can make an exception."

He kissed her, the flavor of their mixed juices exploding on her tongue, her paws flying up to clutch at his back as he entered, her inner muscles clamping down on him. This was always her favorite part, her reward for letting him have his way with her, the only male she'd ever allowed to do so. Her next cry bled into his mouth, her grasping fingers tangled in his fur, her legs clenching around his lean hips. It had taken some time to get used to his strength, and his size, but she'd never let him be gentle with her. She'd always loved it more when it left her sore.

She gasped as she ended the kiss, her back arching again as he hit her sweet spot, pushing deeper than any buck ever could. He stretched her to her very limit, the bliss hot and blinding, beyond anything she'd experienced. He groaned as he trusted into her again, his ragged pants further heating the air between them.

"I love you, Judy," he peppered her mouth with kisses, catching her swollen lip between his teeth, her blood roaring in her ears as he reached above her to stroke one. He wasn't the first male to say that to her, but he was the first to truly mean it, and the first she could truly say it back to.

"I love you too, Nick," she threw her head to the side, her toes curling as he nuzzled a trail down her neck, the coil of passion that had been tightening in her finally snapping when he bit down, her pulse pounding away between his teeth. "O-Oh, yes, oh God, yes!"

She raked her claws down his back, drawing a sharp breath from him, one that only increased in pitch when she grabbed his knot, massaging and kneading as she tried to bring him to his own release. His hips jolted, his thrusts becoming short and frantic, low whines leaking from his muzzle. She kept going, her fingers tightening when she felt it swell further, her vision melting into white fire when he finally forced it inside her, shuddering as each new wave spurted through her, even as he all but collapsed on top of her.

"Y-You're…going to be the death of me, Carrots," he murmured, cupping her damp face. His breath steadied, and he kissed her deeply, exploring her mouth as she did his. A pleased, exhausted smile graced his lips. "But I can't think of a better way to go."

She giggled breathlessly, wrapping her arms around his neck when he slipped his paws beneath her, picking her up as he laid back on the oversized pillow.

"Neither can I, Slick," she cuddled further into his chest, grinding lightly against him when he pulsed again within her. She could already feel the tendrils of sleep starting to claim her. "Neither can I."