Jealousy Part 2
Classical music echoed in the parent's waiting room, from the adjoining dance hall. Gru was slumped on the bench, arms cradling the three girl's usual bags and clothes. While he had become accustomed to this life, it didn't mean he didn't grow bored once in a while. Heaving a loud sigh he straightened himself and looked up at the clock. Just twenty more minutes, he could handle that right?
"You look frustrated."
A woman at his side spoke, one Gru had never seen before at these classes. "Just thinking of all de things I need to do, dat's all. Laundry, cooking, shopping."
"Which is your little one?" Her well-manicured hand motioned to the dancing girls.
Gru glanced over to the dancers, smiling as he saw Agnes wave her tiny hand. "The three in the middle."
The lady with a blonde bob haircut leaned in, giving him a smile. "Must be hard, being a single dad and all."
Lucy came to mind; after all he was ready to pop the question to her soon. At least if he could just work up the courage to. "It's not so hard." Shrugging it off, Gru thought that would be the end of the conversation.
But the woman wasn't quite done. "If you'd like we could arrange something. I could cook up a dinner. My niece is the one on the end there; I could bring her by also."
A realization hit him; this woman was hitting on him. Gru suddenly stiffened; after all he wasn't really one to be regularly flirted with. Women never seemed to care nor did he. And there was Lucy to think about, his captivating Lucy. "I can't." He stared forward, eyes narrowed.
Personal boundaries broken, the woman slipped her arm around the crook of his arm. He glanced at her, looking baffled. She sensed his shock, using this to lean in and prominently make her intentions known. "I promise it will be fun. After the girls sleep, I am sure we could think of something to do…" The tone of her voice made him give a tiny gulp. "Oh I'm Tiffani by the way."
"Oh hi Tiffani, I am Lucy. Lucy Wilde."
Gru jumped up to his feet, the woman letting him go as he did. Low and behold there was his redheaded partner, one hand on her hip, the other on her purse. She seemed at ease, giving the blonde woman a smile. "Lucy… it-it's not-"
"Sorry I'm late." Without warning she leaned in close to Gru, swung her arms around his neck and planted a very soft (and to Gru very long) kiss on his lips. It surprised him enough to make him silent, even a bit dumbfounded as his girlfriend pulled away and took a few things he had been holding. It made it easier for her to force his arm around her waist.
Tiffani was staring up at the two with a very odd smirk. "I take it this is your girlfriend?"
"That's right." Lucy chimed in. "We're very much in love, isn't that right?"
With mouth open in bewilderment Gru glanced between the two ladies. "So much. Like the peanut butter and jelly we are."
Lucy gave a giggle at his words. Which was little odd for her, seeing how he made the worst kind of reference. Without warning the class of girls came running in the waiting room; one small blond coming to Tiffani. "It was lovely to meet you." With a wink, the woman left the couple. Lucy was at Gru's side up until the moment Tiffani strode out; then huffed.
Gru watched her face turn from pleasant to annoyed. "What kind of lady does that? Desperate I tell you."
She was jealous. Lucy was standing there, eyes narrowed at the door and all Gru could do was laugh. It started with a chuckle, growing louder until her was folded over and practically dropping the items in his arms. Lucy put her focus on him, blinking. "What is so funny?"
Catching his breath he lifted himself, shaking his head. "I cannot believe you are jealous."
Her face flushed. "I am not! She just was pushing the limits! You can't just put an arm around someone!"
"Admit it. Jea-lous." He grinned, even as she looked ready to punch him. She shoved the bag she took back in his arms, just as the girls came up to them. Agnes jumped up so Lucy could hold her and the redhead did so with a smile.
"Come on girls, your dad is taking us all out to dinner."
Gru tucked in the girls like he did every night, then headed back downstairs. Lucy was relaxing on the couch, legs tucked under her as the TV was going on some news network. The sound was turned down to not wake the children, and Lucy wasn't even paying attention. It was like any other of their dates where she ended up staying over; the duo would usually watch a movie or just talk before retiring to his bedroom. So when he settled down next to her, he was a little surprised when she stood up right after.
"Lucy?"
The agent walked a few feet, before turning to look at him. "I admit it."
He gave a look of confusion.
"I was jealous."
The look of triumph on his face was little exaggerated. "Well yes, it was pretty obvious you know."
"Gru..." She gave him a look that was crossed between happiness and worry. "I jumped out of a plane for you. You're the only one I can honestly say that I love with all my heart. When I think about you I'm just so happy, you know? And thinking about you… leaving or going to someone else gets me worked up. I had to fight back the urge to taser that lady."
Her words made his stomach flip in a fantastic way. "Don't be so silly, Lucy." He motioned with his hand, beckoning her closer. When she approached him his hands took hers. Staring up into her eyes he smiled. "You don't worry about that. I swear you are the one for me."
Returning the smile, she bent down to kiss his cheek. "Let's skip the movie and go upstairs."
Gru was happy to oblige.