“Have I told you I love you?” Nick voiced out. His gaze was fixated on the night sky; attention split between the nightly dance of the stars above Bunnyburrow, and his beloved wife. It never ceased to amaze him how much more beauty the latter had in her eyes alone then that of the former.Judy spared a glace towards her husband, while leaning on the porch railing. The flutter that rose from her belly caused a soft smile to form over her muzzle, mirroring that of his own. “Yes,” She chuckled “but say it again anyway.”“I love you,” He uttered, three simple yet powerful words. Words that still held the same weight they held the first time he told his doe, and every time he did, it made her heart skip a beat.“I love you too slick,” came her soft reply.Enamored with how the light of the cosmos accentuated his features, her curious eyes could not help but scan his visage, allowing for a comfortable silence to fall between them. His russet fur gently swaying with the zephyr that came through, green eyes that were no longer just literal, but two emerald pools that shimmered with the same glint as the stars above them. The funny way his ears would twitch when the breeze tickled them, and finally his smile. It wasn’t the sly, never-let-them-see-that-they-got-to-you smile he would put on from time to time, but a genuine, warm and infectious one. The entire scene had her mind entertaining the thought that this moment, alongside many others and their whole relationship in general, was something out of a fairy tale.Here they were, of two worlds; a Fox and a Bunny, Predator and Prey, natural born enemies hanging out on the porch of her family’s farm on a winter’s night. Like their differences didn’t matter. Because in truth, to them, they didn’t matter. What did matter was the absolute love the pair held for one another. Not just as friends, not just as mates or Husband and Wife, but as two souls that found each other in the grand scheme of things. Two beacons that were able to brighten the light within one another against the surrounding darkness. Opposing all odds, overcoming life’s barriers and forging their own destinies. Creating their own miracles, as if the universe itself was on their side.It was the last thought that had her subconsciously place her paw over her belly. Mind still wandering, her eyes panned downward, “I’m lucky to have you Nick” she thought out loud.Turning to face her, Nick gave Judy a curious look before taking a step forward, kneeling down in front of her and lifting her chin up so that her gaze met his. “I’m the lucky one” he countered, smile growing further as he placed a kiss on her lips. They stayed this way for spell, until he pulled back only to place his forehead upon hers. “You know...when I was a kit I had it pretty rough,” he began, enjoying the feeling of her smaller paws running through the fur on either side of his muzzle.“...losing my father at a young age...not knowing if mom and I would be able to afford a roof over our heads. Or our next meal for that matter.” Gently, he lowered his head down and rested it on her belly, as if listening for something.“I promise you, with all my heart...I will do everything in my power to never let that happen. I will protect you, always.”“Oh Nick...” she moved her arms to cradle his head “you don’t need to promise me that, you’ve already proven it.” Her heart swelled in a mixture of rueful admiration for her beloved fox. Not only did he come to her defense those few years back when her job was on the line, but most recently he literally saved her life.Memories of that fatal day began to flash forward, causing her chest to tighten and her eyes to mist over. However, before her mind could delve deeper and give rise to the guilt that lay beneath the surface, Nick interrupted. What he said next completely halted that train of thought. “I was talking to both of you Carrots” he looked up at her, that same genuine smile still plastered over his muzzle.Judy couldn’t help but laugh at such a sweet notion. She moved a single paw up and began to stroke the fur between his ears. “I’m not sure our kit can hear you yet slick.”“I get the feeling they can Judy.”================================================================Sooo I did a thing X), originally this was supposed to be a bonus page to “Behind the Christmas” but decided to continue this story (with the support of a few friends and the requests to continue from many of you ^^) with a short written page. Please let me know what you think!I rather like the idea of drawing a scene and writing a snippet about it, it also helps with time management, as I find myself busy with a lot of other things 😭.Anyhow, this doesn’t mean I’ll stop the comics, but I may throw out a few single scenes more often...well if you all like it that is 😋.Also I have to say that I’m a reader not a writer, and though I have written other stuff this is probably my first official page of written content I posted in public 😅. I hope you like it, take care 🤗.