Gru's eyes shot open. He could detect movement across his chest, like an intruder marking revenge. Shock always overwhelmed him; denying reactions of any kind for at least five seconds. Adrenaline wasn't exactly a favour to him. Yet, those seconds yanked him back into reality. He detected movements across his chest, slow and steady, however nobody planned to injure him or his family. For once Gru peered downward, he noticed how his heart-rate settled once he found a special someone.
Just one tiny body, and a nest of unkempt, but gorgeous red hair. Snuggled against his flustered chest; blanketed by his thin shirt.
Lucy.
A sleepy smile spread across her cheeks, and Gru couldn't stop analysing how soft her skin was against his own. Silk against rubble. Never would Gru accept this behaviour from another woman. But Lucy seemed different - the appealing different. Something about how her endearing beams and giggles managed to light up an extra cave in his heart. Stroking her soft hair, fingers curling her locks, Gru relaxed and gazed at his wife.
That word was heaven in speech. Wife.
Three years they were married, yet Lucy never ceased to surprise him with her adorable affection. He could've glued himself to the bed. Why should he ruin the perfect moment between them, when he could frame this exact scene and gaze at it forever?
Beep! Beep! Beep!
He recognised that sound. Glancing at the alarm clock, Gru internally groaned as the time blinked, 9:30. The time sneaked into the depths of the morning, ready to wake the world up. Luckily, their daughters could rest on a Saturday, unlike the agents cuddled in bed. No chance would Lucy approve, even if that meant saving the world.
Gru shifted his hands down his wife's back, tapping her delicate skin. He whispered, "Honey...could I...?"
Lucy shifted. Her body wouldn't budge from his shirt. Instead, she shuffled closer towards his neck, pressing her lips across his skin like a feather along the surface. She mumbled, "Mmh, just five more minutes."
Why should he protest? Laying here, squished amongst his beautiful wife, declared more eventful than dragging himself out of bed. At least Lucy lifted her head, connecting her sight with her husband's. Her smile mirrored the shining sun; the corners of his lips upturned.
Like a beautiful angel. His angel.
Her eyelids closed once Gru placed an affectionate kiss on her forehead. Being perched upon his chest advantaged her senses, as Lucy identified the sudden increase of his heart race. Even for an inexperienced man, he always astonished her with romantic surprises or changes in their wonderful relationship. When he first kissed her, she finally understood what living upon cloud nine offered.
"Maybe I should let yu sleep in my shirt more often," Gru muttered. His fingertips curled underneath her chin, gazing into the depths of her emerald eyes, leaning in for a passionate kiss.
Lucy sighed against his lips. Sometimes her husband struggled acclimating towards affection, so their actions inched in order to keep him secure in their moments. Lucky for them, Gru managed to keep in flow with her experienced past; surprising his wife with dominance and endearing affection.
Breaking their lips apart with one last peck, Lucy trailed her lips across his jawline. Marking a treasure line along his face. Her giggles received a similar reaction from Gru - not that he'd admit he was quite ticklish. "I think I'm just insanely attracted to you. Like a magnet."
A few strands from her vibrant hair traced his forehead. Brushing them back, Gru allowed himself to escape inside her beautiful eyes. Gosh. After five minutes, Lucy already managed to grasp his heart and blanket his soothed beat. "Or maybe we're just meant to be close together."
Mirroring his chuckling, Lucy nudged Gru's cheek with her nose and giggled, "Don't be cheesy, big guy."
So, Gru obeyed her command. Another five minutes passed, allowing the couple to embrace and enjoy their private time together. Maybe the girls awakening them once again was a favourable memory. A key turn in their lives, as they realise every day how treasurable their family is. Something unique that only Gru and Lucy could enjoy.
The precious family they protected together.