Unexpected Privilege | Clawen

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Author's POV

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Claire's breathing became shaky. Her heart rate was increasing. The air became thick and warm. She had been having all the symptoms, but part of her was hoping it wasn't true.

However, it was. She's pregnant.
She was really overcome with joy. She had always wanted a kid.

Claire couldn't even think about her joy at the moment.

Joy wasn't even on her radar of emotions when she found out. All she could think about was how she was going to tell Owen and how he'd react.

Would he leave her? Would he be angry? Would she have to raise the baby alone ?

How would she run the park when she had a baby to take care of on her own ?

He was going to leave her. She convinced herself of it. Claire refused to see any good in this situation. She went into a full blown panic attack in her bathroom, door locked.

Owen was just on the other side of that door in her living room. She was going to have to find a way to compose herself before she walked back into that room.

One problem, he could read her like an open book. Claire tried her best to close up all of these emotions. That was only making it worse. She was bound to explode at some point.

All of a sudden without another thought she stormed out of the bathroom. They had intended to watch a movie that night. Claire couldn't even imagine that happening anymore. Her anxiety was coming across as anger.

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Claire's POV

"I think you should leave" She snapped out of no where.

It took Owen by surprise, he didn't even know she came out of the bathroom.
His smile degraded. He furrowed his brows in confusion "Is everything okay?"

"It's fine!" She snapped again. "I'm just tired Owen"

"Claire, I know you." He stood up, slowly walking to her.

"Open up, it's just you and me" Owen gently reached out to cup her cheek.

Claire let herself lean into his hand for a second. Her eyes locked with his and she started melting. He was starting to read her. She had to slam that book shut.

As soon as Owen thought he had calmed her down he spoke again "Now, what's wron-"
Claire jerked away from his reach and started storming towards her bedroom.

"I told you Owen! I'm tired!" her back was to him so she let her tears release finally. "Go home!" She said before reaching her room and slamming the door shut.

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Owen's POV

Owen sighed to himself. "When will she understand, she's my home." He thought.

Owen stares at the wall for a second, slightly shocked. Another random mood swing. Those had been happening a lot with Claire lately.

He shakes his head to bring himself back to reality. He blinks a few times and turns to head for the door.

Owen wanted to stay, but he knew Claire needed her space.

He eventually made it out and the crisp evening air hit his skin. He let out a deep sigh.