Right Time, Right Place

Part 1

AMELIA'S POV: 

"You can't expect me to put my life on hold for you Owen!" I yell at him from across our apartment. We have been living together the past few years during our time at med school.

"I never told you too! I just don't understand why you are mad at me for wanting to follow my childhood dream Amelia." He does his classic head tilt at me then walks towards me trying to grab my hand. "I love you Amelia, I will be fine."

"Owen the army is terrifying! I can't stand the thought of trying to work while I know you are getting shot at." I pull my hands back from him and wrap my arms around my body. 

He sighs, "Then what do we do? I already told them I was coming." 

Tears start to fill my eyes and I look back up at him, "We break up." I whisper. His expression changes completely and he stares at me, looking hurt. 

"Amelia...." He pauses for a few minutes and then looks at me again, "I do not want to leave you, I was never lying when I said I saw a future for you and I."

"I know Owen, I know. We just want different things. I do not know where I am working yet, but I know for sure I can't put finding a job on hold while you are in the army. So we break up. Who knows if we will ever see each other again." 

I let him take me into his arms now. I lean into him and start crying and I hear him clear his throat also trying not to cry.

"I will never love another woman Amelia." He talks into my hair and kisses the top of my head. 

I wipe my eyes with my sleeve and look up at him, "You have to Owen. You are a great guy and any girl would be lucky to have you. Maybe you can have that family you have always dreamt of."

He shakes his head, "I don't want a family with anyone but you. Who knows what will happen. I will probably be serving in the army for a few years so I won't be with anyone anyways." 

I nod a bit, "Alright. I guess this is it then huh?"

"I guess so. We graduate tomorrow and then I leave the next day." 

I take a deep breath, "Goodbye Owen. I wish you the best of luck." I fight back tears and try not to look at him. 

He puts his hands on my face, forcing my eyes onto him, I notice his cheeks are stained with tears and his eyes full. He kisses me and I never want this moment to end. "I love you Amelia, so much. You are going to be the best damn neurosurgeon there is." 

"I love you too Owen, please be careful." I walk him to the door and watch him leave. I shut the door and slide down it, not being able to control my tears anymore. 

Owen's POV: 

That was the hardest thing that I have ever had to do. Life is going to be so different without Amelia Shepherd in it. One day I might see her again, that is my only hope. That is the thing that is keeping me going. 

5 YEARS LATER....

Authors POV: Owen and Amelia had both moved on with their lives. It was not easy for either of them however. Owen went to Iraq and served for 5 years. Amelia got a job at Seattle Grace with her brother. She has dated people, no one has ever compared to Owen though. Owen has gone through various injuries and hardships during his time in Iraq.  He has been serving with his sister, Megan Hunt. She is dating his best friend, Nathan Riggs. Owen's best friend is also Teddy Altman. Though, he does not see a future with her. She is not Amelia by any means. Owen decided to move back in with his mom in Seattle. Megan & Nathan decided to do another army tour. Teddy finished too, but she went to Germany for bigger and better things. Owen and Amelia currently have no idea that they are both living in Seattle, they do not talk. They are afraid that the other one has moved on, perhaps even started a family. This all changes today...

Owen's POV: 

I am driving around Seattle running errands for my mom until I roll up on an accident. I jump out of my car and run over. I have all my army doctor training, so I am the best option these people have until I can get an ambulance here. The driver needs a tracheotomy but all I have is a pen. I shrug, it is what needs to happen. I perform it in the middle of the road and then insist I am riding with this person to the hospital when the paramedics arrive. 

"This guy lost a lot of blood, and his pupils are not reactive so you might want to call the neuro surgeon ahead of time." I tell the paramedic while I sit on top of the patient on the gurney in the back of the ambulance. He nods and makes the call. 

We arrive at the hospital and surgeons fling the ambulance doors open. A woman speaks first, "a pen for a tracheotomy!?" I look up quickly. Its a voice I haven't heard in 5 years, a voice I remember so well. 

"Amelia"

"Owen"

Author's Note:

WELL THAT IS IT. this is my first time writing in a long timeeee so please let me know of any suggestions for things you want to happen. 

I hope you enjoy this!