Say Something I'm Giving Up On You

13: Love or Duty?

A/N: One of the saddest and most dramatic chapters..... :'(

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"Alay? Is that you?"

Alay closed Nick's apartment door behind her as she walked into it. She had just finished talking with Judy and she was still shocked from Judy's last words. Would Judy really get revenge? Why and how?

Alay met Nick in his kitchen and gave him a small peck on the cheek.

"Who else?" Alay asked, setting herself on Nick's counter.

Nick smiled. "How did your talk with Judy go?"

"You weren't listening, were you?" Alay wondered, giving him an uneasy look.

"Of course not," Nick said. "I was making popcorn. Why would you think that?"

Alay shrugged. "I just wanted to make sure. Everyone goes against their word sometimes. Plus, we were talking about girl stuff."

"Okay, Sweetheart," Nick winked. "I understand."

Nick grabbed Alay's paw and helped her to the ground. "Ready to start the movie?"

Alay nodded. "Yeah, I am. What movie is it?"

"Some comedy. I bet that it's cheesy too," Nick chuckled.

"It sounds awesome," Alay replied, snuggling her head beneath Nick's chin. Nick kissed the top of her head and led her down to his couch. They sat down and snuggled as the movie played. Nick was right. It WAS really cheesy. But it had an interesting plot to it.

More towards the end of the movie, when it was starting to get a little boring, Alay grabbed Nick's hand and squeezed it. Nick looked down at her and looked into her crystal blue eyes. Alay opened her mouth to speak some shocking words.

"I love you, Nick Wilde," she said with honesty. Nick felt choked up. Alay had just admitted that she truly loved him. Of course he knew that she did before, but hearing her say those words made him know that she truly meant it. Everything that Judy had said about her was a lie. Alay wouldn't hurt him, especially if she just said sincerely that she loved him.

"I-I love you too," Nick replied, swallowing the lump in his throat. He leaned down to place a kiss on Alay's lips. He endured that moment and it felt like it lasted for an eternity. But however, it didn't.

"Nick," Alay mumbled, pulling away. "We're gonna miss that ending of the movie if you don't stop kissing me."

Nick grinned. "Whatever, Sweetheart." He put his arm around her and held him to close to her. At last, Alay was truly his. Nothing could ever separate them. Ever.

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"Nick Wilde, where are you taking me?" Alay giggled, confused. Nick had adored last night so much that he decided to bring Alay somewhere. It was going to be a little surprise for her.

Nick held onto Alay's paw tightly and looked back at her. "Oh, just a little fun place. You'll enjoy it, Girl."

Alay let a cute, excited squeal escape from her lips. "I can't wait to see what it is! Are we going out to dinner? Maybe a romantic picnic? Or a movie? Perhaps..."

"Alay, if you don't stop talking, then you'll never know," Nick chuckled. Alay dramatically clapped her free paw over her mouth and laughed.

"Mr. Wilde, you can't speak to a lady like that."

"Well, this fox can. And he does," Nick replied, smoothly. "Now stop slowing down. We're almost there."

Nick ran down the sidewalk in the Sahara Square, clutching onto Alay's paw. Alay kept up the best that she could. She was excited to see where Nick was taking her.