Like I'm gonna lose you (Clawen)

New Years Eve Special

It's been just over a year since the accident. Owen and Claire are have been privately dating for while and only a few people know that their relationship is more than just friends. - (Not part of main story line)

CLAIRE'S POV

"Hey" I called out to Owen as I heard him come in through the door. We had given each other keys to our apartments. However I hardly use mine because 9 times out of 10 Owen's place is unlocked and because he is nearly always at mine. "Honey I'm home" Owen sang as he slid into the living room. I rolled my eyes at him. "Claire" he whined as he sat down next to me. "Do you need something?" I asked, still engrossed in the television. "I was wondering, if maybe, it would be possible. If I could move in, y'know officially?" Owen winced a little bit. I paused the t.v, there was no way I was missing Grey's Anatomy. "Owen, we've talked about this but you this means we will have to tell people about us first" I explained. I wasn't too keen on telling people because that means that, I will have to introduce Owen to my father. It's not that I'm ashamed of Owen or anything. It's just after our horrific first date at Isla Nublar, my Mother skyped, eager to hear how it went. Stupidly enough I poured my heart out and ended up in tears, and that had upset my father. He swore to me that if he ever met Owen, he would take care of him. "Claire, I love you. I really do. I know you told me about your Dad but I'm a pretty likeable guy. After the incident I thought I had lost you forever but then I found you again. Your Dad is not going to scare me away, I will tell him tonight at Karen's house. Whether he likes me or not." Owen's voice was slightly uncertain. I was a little shocked to be honest, Owen had never told that he thought he had lost me after Jurassic World. "Okay, we can tell both my parents together. And I love you too but right now I need to find out what happens to George in Grey's Anatomy" I replied as I felt a smile creep on my face. Owen pecked my lips gently and chuckled at my reply, "You and Grey's Anatomy. I'm sure you've seen every season more than enough times". I rolled my eyes and pressed play.

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"Claire, it's 6:30! You have just over an hour to get ready for Karen's" Owen said as he came in with damp hair, whilst buttoning a shirt. "But I need to know what happens next" I pouted. "You know what happens next! And I don't think you heard me. You have just over an HOUR to get ready" Owen stressed. "Sh!t" I cursed under my breath. Some major stuff was going on at the hospital. I need at least 1 and a half hours to get ready but I just ignored Owen. "Earth to Dr. Dearing, Seatttle Grace Hospital is now close" Owen's voice echoed as he stood in front of the t.v. "Owenn!!!" I cried at the top of my lungs about to break down. "Whoops" Owen's voice was full of sarcasm as he switched the t.v off. I jump off the sofa like a rocket, it was the most I had moved all day. My eyes drifted to the clock as I came out of the hospital drama mode. "Holy Crap! Owen! Why didn't you tell me the time?!?" I frantically spoke to him. "I did!" Owen defended himself. I ran out of the room into the shower. Once I had finished in the shower, I decided to let my hair dry naturally to please both my parents and Owen. I put on a black "party" dress that wasn't to revelling also to meet the demands of my parents. Unfortunately for Owen, I didn't managed to get ready in under an hour. Which meant we would be fashionably late.

Owen and I got a taxi to Karen's, because both of us would be drinking. "Aunt Claire is here" I heard Zach call out before he opened the door. Loads of people had already arrived, which didn't surprise me. "You're the last here what took you guys so long?" Gray questioned. "Your Aunt Claire, forgot we were coming" Owen blamed me. "I didn't forget, I lost track of time and Owen didn't remind me" I defended. The boys took our coats, so we could go join the party. I wove in and out the crowd in an attempt to find Karen and avoid my parents. I had no idea how my Dad would react to meeting Owen and finding out that we're dating. "Hey Claire, you made it" Karen called to me over the blaring music. "Sorry, I'm late. Do you know if Mum and Dad are hear yet?" I asked after we pulled away from our hug. "Yeah they're in the back r... Wait are you gonna tell them about you and Owen?!?" She practically squealed. "Sshh Sshh" I waved my arms around in a pathetic attempt to quieten her. "No, well yes. Owen wants to tell them but I'm not to keen. Y'know what Dad is gonna be like" I continued. "It will be fine" Karen tried to reassure me, but I'm not entirely sure if it helped. I helped myself to a drink and decided mingle among the people.

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Before I knew we were counting down to New Years. Much to my relief Owen and I hadn't collided with my parents. However I felt a bit guilty about hiding my relationship from them and not talking to them all night. "5 4 3 2 1" everyone chanted in unison. "Happy New Y..." I was cut off by Owen crashing his lips into mine. They tasted like tequila but I didn't care because his lips were soft against mine. The kiss made me melt, but not enough to drown out the party chaos. "Who's Claire kissing" I hear someone ask. "WAIT! WHAT!?! THAT'S OWEN GRADY!!" I instantly recognised the voice as my Dad's and snapped my head from Owen's. I watched as my Dad pushed past people to get closer to us; not caring if he was the cause of people's split drinks. "Dad, calm down" I said after a deep breath. "I promised you if I every laid eyes on Owen Grady, that would be the last of him" I could see the anger building up inside of him. Owen gulped nervously behind before speaking. "Mr Dearing, I know what you've heard about me is bad. However I have changed and would never do anything to hurt Claire. I love her." Owen spoke calmly and wrapped his hand around mine. I was a little worried that my hand would be sweaty as I was anxious because a few people were staring. I shouldn't be that nervous as I know pretty much all of these people but this scene is so embarrassing for me. "We have been dating for a few months. Please don't be mad at Claire for not telling you. She was afraid of your reaction, as your approval of me is important to her" Owen handing the situation very well.

My Dad was bewildered but managed to string a few words together after my mum appeared. "It's gonna take more than speech to win me over, but as long as Claire is happy. But I'm warning you now, if you hurt her or pull anything like before you have me to answer to" thankfully my Dad had quieten his voice but was still scowling at Owen. Owen shifted uncomfortably on spot before my mother decided to make me cringe. "Ron, Claire knows what she wants so trust her" she spoke gently to my father to try and calm him. "Claire. You should of told us you were in a relationship, especially with someone as handsome as him" My mum was obviously drunk as she squeezed Owen's cheeks. "Aunt Claire, your taxi is here", saved by the bell. "Thanks Gray, tell him we will be 2 minutes. "Sorry, I didn't tell you. I promise I will speak to you soon, bye." I rushed out before dragging Owen to our taxi. I let out a sigh of relief as I got in the cab. "I'm so so sorry about that. My parents are so embarrassing" I said to Owen. "Don't be, I think your Dad really likes me" he joked back. "Ha ha ha" I said through a yawn. "Try and sleep, that was exhausting for both of us" Owen spoke softly as he let me snuggle into him. I willing closed my eyes in an attempt to fall asleep. 10 minutes later, I think Owen thought I was asleep. "I love you so much" he said before kissing my forehead.

A/N: HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Hope you guys liked it, I know it was a bit crap. I went to a New Year's Eve party. I was dreading it but I met this 5 year who was so sweet. By the end of it I was pretty sure he fancied me as he invited to his birthday party in March. He was so cute it's unbelievable. Anyway hears to better year that lasts. 366 days (this year is a leap year).
Peace out❤️