Underneath My Tough Cop Facade

Late is the afternoon here as a young rabbit doe is busy at Grand Pangolin Arms

Getting prepared for something big as her heart pounds like the loudest of drums

Love is in the air, since Valentine´s Day is here at last

Yet for the first time in my life, it´s filling me with excitement

For many years, I used to think that holiday was not really my cup of tea

No significant other for me either, for my studies and career were all that used to matter to me

But today, for the first time, I´m enjoying it to its fullest extent

With someone I´ve been dating for half a year already, someone very dear to me and important

I can´t stop thinking of that sweet fox as I´m combing my fur and applying makeup in front of my mirror

So many fond memories of how we first met and how he eventually became my soulmate and partner

Nick encouraged, comforted and supported me, but also made me a better mammal than I´ve ever been

Not to mention letting me show the side in me that not many mammals see that often

When a lot of my colleagues and friends think of me, they think of a tough, no-nonsense police bunny

Beneath all of that, though, is a mountain full of sensitiveness and femininity

Pink is still my favorite color, I´m sweet to kids and I still cry at sentimental movies

Nick in particular has noticed all of this

I may feel shy about all of that and many more, but with him, I never hesitate to show that side

Always willing to show all of my feelings for you, my foxy sweetie pie

As I´m done combing, I get out of my pants and blouse

Right before slipping into a cozy, dark pink dress

You gave me that last Christmas and I´ve loved to wear it ever since just as much as my uniform

I close my eyes, feeling good and full of joy already as I hear the sound of the doorbell of my home

Opening the door eagerly, I see my favorite hustler there, smiling handsomely

In your black Hawaiian shirt and matching pants and full of warmth, saying “Happy Valentine´s Day, Judy!”

As I thank you, you hand me a cheap plastic toy teddybear holding a heart

I´m a little shocked and disappointed as you say that’s the only gift you could afford at Targoat

Yet my face turns into grin as you say “Hustled you again, sweetheart!”

You were just joking, handing me my real gift

I gasp in amazement as you hand me a gold and amethyst necklace, so beautiful, expensive and shiny

It´s during moments like this that I can´t help but blush and even feel a bit misty

The fearless cop turns into a hopeless romantic rabbit

Almost like an alter ego for me that only a certain former conman fox can bring out

All my life I´ve wanted to wear something as fancy as that on an occasion like this

In the most heartfelt of way, I thank you with a nose rub and a sweet little kiss

You kiss me back and flatter me dramatically, like in the cheesiest of love poems imaginable

Not that I mind it at all, in fact I think it´s really cute when someone like you says stuff like that to me

Handing me roses too, you´re also delighted for a new tie that I gave you for your gift previously that day

A darling silly fox like you can surely expect nice gifts from your very own honeybunny

Just like me with you, you are never afraid to show your soft and sentimental side too

Whether you´re worried, afraid, or want to talk about things people like Finnick wouldn´t expect from you

No other mammal means as much to me as you and our friendship does

You and I learn something more from each other every day while facing all the odds

Giving me a playful noogie, you tell me what´s in store for us tonight

A romantic dinner at Bella Notte, a five star restaurant

So excited for it, for I´ve heard nothing but good stuff from the place

They praise it´s red velvet cakes a lot, and they play Jerry Vole´s best music there

Being the gentlemammal you are, you promise to be the one who pays

Nick, I really appreciate all you´ve done today for both of us

Whether we´re goofing around on a big case or having a night out, the two of us are inseparable

It´s the kind of relationship any good mammal deserves to have in his or her life

As I take my carrot purse and prepare to go, you give me one more show of affection

Touching my fluffy tail softly while kissing the cheek of your beloved bun

There´s no kisser as sweet as you in the town, Mr. Wilde

It´s no wonder why we´ve gotten a reputation as lovebirds in the ZPD

A great romantic dinner is at hand, but what I´m even more excited for is what will happen late at night

I´ve built a pillow fort with candles where we´ll share a moment most intimate and passionate

Can´t wait for you to see me in my new lingerie I bought for this occasion

You deserve the best for being so good for your bunny valentine

As we´re ready to go, you lift me up and carry me on your shoulders

It´s not hard for you to do that when your bunny girlfriend is smaller in size

Not a bad start at all for my first Valentine´s Day with you, I must say

With you, I´d love to share every important date as well as holiday

I never feel like myself as much as I do in your company, my beloved fox

It still amazes me what a relationship this has become and how well it works

Here´s to hoping the future has more moments like these in store for both of us

My heart keeps on beating softly as I keep on looking at your handsome face

You´re great at making your girlfriend one happy doe

No wonder you got to discover her heart underneath my tough cop façade.