Chapter 9
Judy and Nick were back at Nick's apartment. They had everything set up. Snacks, movies, drinks, and especially seating arrangements. Judy even had a check list ready. While Judy was ready to check things off, she had Nick bouncing back and forth from the kitchen and living room.
"Okay! Food?" Judy prompted Nick to respond.
"Check!" He ran into the living room placing a second bowl of popcorn next to the chips, chocolates, and other snacks that were on the table.
"Movie?"
"Check! Duh!" Nick pointed to the stack of movies on the table.
"-of the correct genre?" Judy raised a brow.
"Yes." Nick nodded and headed back to the kitchen.
"Variety of drinks?"
"Check!" Nick answered as he pour himself a glass of pop.
He walked back to the living room where Judy stood. "Great! That's everything. Oh thank you, I was parched." Judy smiled as she snatched the glass from Nick's paw.
"Aw-what!" Nick whined. "But-but I-"
"Get your own." Judy teased Nick.
Nick pointed to glass that was being gulped down by Judy. "I did!"
"Oh okay, I'll get you yours." Judy laughed and walked to the kitchen.
Knock Knock
Judy and Nick both stared at the door. "Can ya get it? Might be Fred and Clawhauser." Judy asked as she walked around Nick's kitchen.
Nick walked over to the door and opened it, revealing Freddie with box of muffins which he usually brought.
"Hey!" Freddie stepped inside. "Where's Juds?"
"In the kitchen!" Judy shouted.
"Everything is ready, she's getting me my drink." Nick explained.
Freddie shook his head. "Tsk tsk, Nick, relationships are a two way contributions. Who knew you're so stereotypical." Freddie sneered at Nick.
Judy snickered as she walked up to Nick and gave him his drink. "That's what I'm saying." Judy played along.
Nick gasped. "Judy! How dare you side with this buffoon? I have you know, I was quietly and politely drinking my pop-then, Judy yanked it out of my paws!" Nick said tensely.
Nick's story managed to gather a few laughs. "So, where's Clawhauser?" Judy asked.
"He's on his way up. He couldn't bring up his brownies tonight, I was devastated." Freddie frowned.
"I'm sorry Fred, I know how much those brownies mean to you." Nick sarcastically replied.
"Hey! Those brownies are amazing!" Freddie retorted.
"Go on and take a seat. We'll be ready in a minute." Judy smiled.
"Don't sit at the sofa near the window!" Nick shouted as Freddie walked down to the large couch and sat down.
"I guess I should followed that rule." Clawhauser slips in as he walks through the door.
"Hey buddy! You should follow it." Nick tilted his head.
Clawhauser sat at the sofa opposite of the on Nick specified.
"Nick, they're our guests. Don't be rude-"
"Uh uh Juds. This is my request. We share that sofa." Nick wrapped his arm around her as she turned around to look at the empty seat.
"B-but that's going to be so compact." Judy frowned.
Nick smirked. "Exactly." Nick whispered next to Judy's ear.
Judy blushed as Nick walked by her and made his way to the seat.
"Uh-hello? This the right apartment?" A country accent echoed across the room.
Everyone stared at the door, where a fox stood holding a box. Freddie smirked as he noticed Nick's reaction. Nick was frowning at Gideon, he glared at Gideon grumpily.
"Gideon!" Judy smiled as she walked up to him, grabbed his paw and dragged him in. "Everyone, this is Gideon. He's works with my parent's farm and he just moved to Zootopia." Judy introduced him.
"Hello!" Clawhauser waved.
"Hey!" Freddie smirked.
"Hi." Nick said bluntly.
"Judy here invited me to your movie night. I brought my blueberry pie!" He pulled out the pie out of the box.
"Oooh!" Everyone except Nick said in awe.
Nick growled. It's as if he was having a turmoil within himself, between being jealous and having a love for berries.
Judy closed the door and showed Gideon to his seat. He set the pie down onto the table and sat next to Freddie.
Clawhauser sat up in his seat smiling. "Hi, I'm Benjamin Clawhauser. Everyone calls me Clawhauser." He smiled.
Freddie stood up from his seat and shook Gideon's paw. "Freddie Wolfstein, pleasure to meet you."
Gideon smiled and turned to Nick, who was sitting down next to Judy. Judy nudged Nick with her elbow.
"Don't be rude." Judy whispered.
Nick extended his paw and shook Gideon's. "Nick." That was all he said.
Judy glared at him. "Nick, you promised." She whispered once more.
"Ah Nick, Judy has spoken very highly of you." Gideon smirked as he sat down in his seat.
"Yeah, back at you." Nick mumbled.
"Nick. The deal is off." Judy whispered seriously, she was about to leave her seat.
Nick grabbed her by the waist and whispered into her ear, "I'll be nice, but you aren't leaving this spot Whiskers." Nick cooed smoothly.
Judy blushed. "Okay, so I know we said we'd take votes like we usually do but-Nick has to choose the first movie." Judy said embarrassed as she stood up.
"Wait, why?" Clawhauser asked.
Nick smirked and stood up to wrap his arm around Judy's waist.
"Ya see, Judy here has a little promise to keep-"
"Only if you keep your end of the deal!" Judy interrupted Nick.
"I will Whiskers. Anyway, the first movie we're going to watch 'Sleepless in Zootopia'!" Nick smiled.
"Well, before we watch-care to fill us in about this promise?" Freddie smirked.
Nick and Judy both sat down. Nick pulled Judy closer and pecked her cheek. "Explanation: Judy and I are now mates." Nick smirked.
"What!" Clawhauser cheered.
"Well, congratulations Judy." Gideon smiled.
"So how does this relate?" Freddie ignored all the excitement due to the fact he already knew.
"That, is private." Nick smirked at Judy. "I don't want to discuss it now."
Judy snickered. "Smooth."
"Quiet." Nick advised. "Anyway, we're gonna watch Sleepless in Zootopia now. You know the rules, keep talking to a minimum, snacks are free for all, we vote on next movie. BEGIN!" Nick grabbed the remote and played the movie.
Nick had Judy to his left, closer to the TV. She leaned against him smiling, while Nick had the popcorn on his lap. The movie had played for awhile, Gideon seemed to enjoy it, Freddie and Clawhauser still kept up with their shenanigans. They would talk about what might happen next, try to spoil the plot, but Judy and Nick didn't mind it. They enjoyed their time together, the best part? Gideon didn't bother Nick at all.
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