(Time for Day 5 now. And this time, we're in the AU based on Disney's Zootopia. As we get a glimpse into a moment from this Ben's life. Kind of a surprise to see it's just Ben this time though. Maybe he'll find and make a special friend among others.)

Day 4: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/59059266/

We dive into the world of Zootopia, as we see a cheetah and Eastern Barred Bandicoot cuddling together in an apartment. The latter is surprisingly this AU's version of Ben Fuller.

Ben Fuller like many animals in this world is 100% pure animal acting like a pure human. In fact, he even has a job as a store assistant in a store that allows diversity to all species for both its employees and customers. Having to move from his original home in a small village to an apartment in the big city was nerve wrecking for his very first time, but he's managed to make due. Especially thanks to people being so welcoming and helpful to the bandicoot.

One day during his job, he was doing his usual tasks when a customer came in... A chubby cheetah, who saw the bandicoot and instantly thought of him as adorable enough to pick up and cuddle! Which did surprise Ben, but also felt nice as well. Of course, it turned out that the cheetah was Benjamin Clawhauser himself from the Zootopia Police Department! After the bandicoot was gently put down, he was able to help Clawhauser with his directions and questions. But that one moment ultimately caused a friendship to form once they were able to get into contact and hang out whenever they weren't working, or could visit whoever was on break at work.

Eventually once December rolled around and holiday preperations were made, Clawhauser asked Ben if he wanted to spend the night with the former in his apartment one day since the bandicoot wouldn't be working the next day. Which the latter agreed to, getting some stuff to bring over. Including a present for the cheetah.

Once Ben arrived later that evening, Clawhauser picked him up and gave him a cuddle. Before bringing him into his simple, but cosy looking apartment. And as the night progressed, they did some fun things like having cookies, watching movies and etc. But soon, the two of them were cosy as the latter was sat down on the floor, holding the former close to him on his belly.

While neither of them said anything, their body language spoke for them. Being very grateful to have made such a wonderful friend in their life, that any presents they'd get would pale in comparison to the memories they would make.

While the two of them continued cuddling, a big star shone a bright light from outside of the apartment window. While it seemed innocent enough to ignore, it was important to others for a reason.

Ben Fuller (Zootopia AU) & short story by  BenSullicoot

Art by  AnonymousKat

Benjamin Clawhauser, and elements related to Zootopia mentioned belong to Disney's Zootopia