Nick pulled up his convertible up to Precinct 1 as the sun began to set in the sky. He stared out the window contently, waiting for a certain someone. It had been nearly two years now since he met Judy now, although it felt like he knew her his whole life. He looked over at the passenger seat, seeing his gifts sitting there for her, and checked his pocket for the “secret gift.” He smiled, thinking of her reaction. Ever since the two met, he’d been letting his emotions flow a lot more than before. He looked out the window again to see his partner walking out the doors of the precinct. Quickly, he opened the door to the vehicle and stepped outside, leaning up against the car to look “cool.” Judy walked up to him and smiled. Nick spoke up:



“Happy Valentine’s Day sweetheart.” He gave her a little smooch on the cheek.



“Happy Valentine’s Day Nick.”



“Look, I’m sorry we couldn’t spend the day at work together. Some stuff came up, you know?”



“It’s fine Nick. Stuff happens with my family all the time.”



She walked over to the passenger door and opened it, letting out a shriek of joy



“Oh my God, Thank you Nick!”



“You’re welcome Carrots.” He stood there for a moment, looking at his empty seat before speaking up again. “Come on, nothing for me?” He said playfully.



Judy smiled to herself before talking to her boyfriend. “Just get in the car Nick.”



He got back in to the car and saw Judy holding the flowers he bought for her. They were the same color as her eyes, making her look even more beautiful than before. A warm smile filled his face.



“Do you have anything else planned for us Slick?”



“Yeah, we got a dinner reservation in about half an hour, so you better get changed.”



“Alright, let’s go!”



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Judy happily ate through her food with vigorous speed. Nick was eating much slower, taking his time to maintain eye contact with his bun. He hoped she liked what he had planned. Suddenly, Nick heard a ding from his pocket. He pulled his phone out and looked at it. Jack Savage had sent him a message.



‘U ask her yet?’



Nick quickly typed a response



‘No’



‘Y not?’



‘I’m nervous’



‘Don’t worry, she’ll totally say yes’



‘What if she doesn’t?’



‘Then you’ll still be friends at least. Go for it.’



‘Okay, if you say so...’



Nick put down his phone, took a few deep breaths and spoke up



“Hey Judy, I need to tell you something. It’s rather important.”



“Sure, what is it?” She put down her fork and gave the fox her full attention



He sighed. “It’s been nearly two years now since we first met. When we first bumped into each other I was nothing more than an untrustworthy hustler on the streets, afraid to even show my emotions. You changed all that, and at your side I became the first fox cop the ZPD has ever had and a partner by your side. I was no longer afraid to hide behind the facade of an untrustworthy jerk, and through your compassion I could truly be myself. Something else also bloomed inside me, genuine love. Whenever I’m around you I feel like the happiest mammal on this planet. So I have something to ask of you.” He pulled a heart-shaped box from his pocket and got down on a knee. He opened the box, revealing an engagement ring.



“Judy, would you be my valentine forever?”



Judy gasped, and stood there for a moment, her ears perked up in shock. Tears welled up in her eyes as everyone who had heard his speech began to look at him. Fear began to slowly seep in as Nick feared he overdid it. He had always tried too hard to be romantic, and maybe this was too much for her little bunny heart to handle. Before long however, he felt the familiar embrace of his girlfriend.



“Of course Nick! I love you too!” Tears of joy streamed down her face as she said these words. Nick returned the embrace as their mouths met in a kiss. Around them, the other patrons began to clap and cheer for the newly engaged couple. This was one of the happiest moments of both their lives.