"Jealousy"

He's not the confrontational type.

He's laid back, cool, he could even go as far as to call himself lazy, but he never thought of himself as the jealous type.

He held a scowl as he stared at Judy, who was giving the most dreamy eye stare towards a tall, strong antelope. The antelope was new to the force, filling in for the day and Judy immediately recognized him. Judy knew him from all of his feats in the force. He was known for his amazing foot chases, tracking down and chasing down criminals in the most amazing speed. He had caught over 100 criminals in just one month after going the force and Judy was going gaga over him.

"Wow." She sighed staring up at the antelope. "I can't believe we got you, of all animals, to help us out. Mr. Hoofe."

Anthony Hoofe gave her a kind smile as he filled his cup with coffee from the break room. Nick was watching them from Judy's desk, chewing the inside of his cheek methodically.

"Heh. Thanks umm...uh...sorry I didn't catch your-"

"It's Judy!" She covered her mouth hearing her own outburst. "O-oh sorry- um Judy, it's Judy Hopps." She said blushing, moving back and forth from her heels, with her hands behind her back. Like a schoolgirl talking to her crush. Nick bite hard on his cheek.

Anthony chuckled. "Well, it's nice to meet you, officer Hopps."

"Oh! just call me Judy, please, everyone calls me that." She let out another giggle and Nick tightened his grip on his phone. He saw her grab her ears, running her hands on them nervously. Almost embarrassed. He only seen her grab at her ears when he flirts with her. Only to him. Not to any other animal. It made him writhe in his seat.

"Okay, Judy-" Anthony began making Judy smile widely. Her eyes closing halfway, admiring him silently. "It was nice talking to you, but I really got to get back to my station..."

Her eyes widen and suddenly began to ramble nervously.. "O-oh, I'm so sorry! I was keeping you too long, I really do apologize, I mean you are just so great at your job and you were such an inspiration to me-" Nick's tail slowly puffed up. "During training and I just really admire your work! And, oh my gosh, I'm talking a lot, sorry! B-but they way you catch the bad guys a-and I'm still talking, I-..." Her face immediately turned red, making her cover her face in complete and utter embarrassment. Even more when Anthony let out a hearty laugh.

"Hey, it's alright Judy!" He placed a hand on her shoulder. Nick let out a snarl going to his feet. "You're not the first officer to say those stuff to me."

Judy smiled and put down her hands, twiddling her fingers. "I...I'm so sorry for acting so...giddy." She cringed from the word. "I always wanted to meet you and now that you're here in front of me, I just can't believe it."

He moved his hand away. "It's cool, I'm actually still not used to the attention, I mean I'm just an officer, like you, and I heard of all of your arrests so you could say, I'm a big fan."

"Really?"

"Yeah, say..." Anthony scratched the back of his neck. "are you busy after work? If not, we could go and eat dinner...maybe. If it's not too much trouble, or get a cup of coffee..."

That's it. Nick was making his way towards them now. Seething at the grass-munching, good two shoes, weird hoofed Antelope. Ready to show him that Judy was with him. That should make him run. Then maybe Judy won't bat her eyes at that antelope-jerk.

Judy gave him a smile. "I would love to..." Nick screeched into a stop. His ears lowered. Did he heard her correctly? His arms dropped to his side in disbelief. Did he really lose Judy?

"Great!" Anthony exclaimed. Nick felt as if he was sucker punched in the gut. How could this has happened? He hit himself mentally, no, of course he knows why. He was an irresponsible slacker and facing the facts, not a very good officer. No wonder Judy lost interest.

"But-" she began making Nick's ear pop up. She turned and found Nick standing by the doorway of the break room. Holding a far away glance. She tilted her head and grabbed his arm gently bringing him towards them. "I'm watching a drive-in movie with Nick...my partner...and" she tightened her grip on his arm, making him blink dumbly at the situation. "He's my mate." She said in a low whisper, holding a blush.

Anthony nodded letting out a chuckle.

"Gotcha," he winked. "nice to meet you Nick." He put out his hand toward him, Nick stared at it like it was some foreign object, refusing to move. Judy elbowed him in the ribs. Hard.

"Don't be rude!" She whispered harshly. That jab in the ribs made him snap out of his daze making him shake Anthony's hand.

"Yeah...nice to meet ya." He cleared his throat, his jealous rage dying.

"Well! Back to my station, see you two later." And with a wave Anthony leaves the two alone in the room. Judy looked up at Nick.

"Isn't he nice?"

Nick shrugged. "Eh...he's alright."