I've gotten a few messages to include the minions; which makes sense. They are a big part of Gru's life too. Plus they are adorable. I still wanted a fluffy story though. =3
Anniversary
Using the key Gru gave her, Lucy unlocked the front door of his house and slipped inside. Her partner invited her over, most likely just to have some quality time while the girls were at school. When she closed the door she headed for the stairs, Gru had informed her he'd be in his study. Halfway down the hall however she stopped when she heard something behind her.
Lucy could hear the sound of dozens of minions running up the stairs. She was used to their speech, even if she didn't understand it fully. A few words were easy enough, but at times she had to really focus on what they were trying to get across.
She paused in the hallway as they all rushed past her, a few giving her a wave and smile as they did. With a hand raised to wave back she noticed what was in their hands, various model rockets and bombs.
Without a knock they filed in Gru's office. Faintly Lucy could hear her partner's voice commenting on something, and then a loud bang was heard.
"Oh come on, dat wasn't even loaded how on de earth did- Kevin! Don't put it back in- uuuah!"
Lucy poked her head around the corner. She saw a few minions with smoke still coming off their yellow skin; others were busy slapping one tall guy who seemed embarrassed. Gru was rubbing his temple, making him look adorable to her. He got agitated quickly and it made it fun to tease him.
"Now dat you got my office a mess, go with those." He pointed to one minion who was holding up a large rocket of some sort.
They filed back out, leaving Lucy smiling as they once again headed back downstairs. When she slipped in the room she crossed her arms. "So, guessing you are planning something?"
Gru bent down to pick up some splintered wood, it looked like his desk was out of commission for a while. "Yes I am. De same thing I do every year."
"Try to take over the world?"
His glance to her just made Lucy giggle. "It's de anniversary with de gurls."
Tilting her head, Lucy watched him walk around the desk to toss the broken materials in the large wastebasket. "The girls?"
"It's de anniversary of when I adopted dem. It's sort of..." He rolled his wrist, his fingers curling after the wave. "Tradition now?"
Lucy felt her heart beat faster. They had been seeing each other for a few months now and still he surprised her. "That was an adorable thing for you to say."
Gru shook his head. "Stop with dat. It was the most important day of my life, dats all."
"That's all!" Lucy moved closer, leaning in to give him a kiss on the cheek. "What did you have planned for them?"
"I usually do some fireworks... I was thinking outside dis time." Gru slipped a hand around her waist.
With him holding her waist it was easier for her to just lean against his frame. "I forget just how large your lab is."
The two just stared at each other for a moment; Lucy loved it when his eyes seemed to soften and often she found herself lost in his stare. The smell of burnt wood was lingering in his office, she noticed. Almost like they had a fire going in a hearth close by.
"Do you have time between decisions for a make out session?"
He shifted a bit, his brows raised as he spoke. "I suppose I could take a-"
Taking it as an immediate yes Lucy leaned in to snag his lips with her own. Fingers that had just been pressed up against him curled around his scarf to draw him in. Gru responded easily, the hand pressed on her lower back keeping her as close as possible.
When she felt his other hand cup her cheek, thumb resting under her jaw to tilt her head up further Lucy tugged at his lips to taste him. The kiss was soft, loving and made her slightly weak in the knees. It always seemed to do that when she kissed him, making her want more.
Drawing back her eyes opened to look at him, happily receiving a wide grin from him. "How about you make me lunch big guy."
"If you insist." His fingers caressed her cheek, and then paused around her neck. His eyes glanced behind her for a moment- then did a double take.
Lucy drew away from him to see a crowd of his little munchkins staring at the couple. They were holding some brightly colored wrapping paper- but how they were looking at the two with wide grins and smooching their lips made Lucy giggle.
"I'm busy! All of you! Take five, geeze."
"Aww." They all seemed to say, filing out of the room. Gru closed his eyes, once again annoyed. When Lucy gave him another quick kiss he snapped out of it.
"Lunch! And you can talk to me about the plans for the girls."
The moon was full, which was fitting for the occasion. Gru spared no expense to set up a huge carnival type set up in the backyard, including various games and tall slides. The family had been out there since the girls got home; Lucy included. She felt honored to be invited when this was certainly an event for Gru and his daughters.
They ate hot dogs, cotton candy and nachos, rode on the slides and even played some of the easily won games. After what felt like hours of fun they all crashed on a large blanket, staring up at the moon.
It touched Lucy's heart as she looked over at Gru; the girls were glued to his side. "Thanks for inviting me." She managed to say.
He had his arms full of half-asleep girls but shifting his arm closest to her he kept it open for her to take. Lucy obliged, letting her fingers become intertwined with his.
Suddenly the lights around them seemed to shut down and with a roaring sound fireworks started to burst in the sky. Lucy had to wonder what the neighbors would think; but that was quickly dismissed.
"Oooooh." All the girls were sleepy, but now awake to watch the show. Lucy felt herself drawn in like the other girls. It was after a minute she realized there was a new crowd around them- those adorable minions filled in to watch as well.
After all their hard work the deserved to watch and relax. So she reached over and pat a little ones head, making him look at her. "Tulaliloo.." he chuckled. She swore she saw him blush.
If you saw the minion mayhem ride you know where the inspiration came from. :D
