Continuation of the end of the film. Claire and Owen struggle through the aftermath of the disaster at Jurassic World.
I saw Jurassic world in the cinema over the weekend and loved it! I really like the Owen/Claire relationship (off course it being Chris Pratt helps) and wish there was more of it in the film. I know the film only just came out but I'm already frustrated by the lack of Owen/Claire stories on here (though there are some great ones!) so I decided to give it a go myself. This is only my second story and English is not my first language so I apologise in advance for any mistakes. Tips and feedback are much appreciated!
Btw; I changed the ending a tiny bit, I know it looks nice to have the two of them walking towards the exit but them walking off and leaving the family doesn't make any sense.
And this does not mean I'm abandoning my other story, it's just going to take a little longer.
She stroked Gray's hair soothingly as he lay with his head in her lap. She felt numb as she waited for her sister to arrive and take her nephews back home. Around them people were crying and yells of relief and joy could be heard as families reunited. Owen had left about an hour ago, telling them he was going to see what he could do to help. They'd silently agreed that she would stay with Zach and Gray. Every bone in her body was tired. She felt like she could sleep for a week and still be tired.
When she finally looked up she saw her sister and brother in law running their way. Joy at seeing her sister and apprehension for her reaction filled her as she told the boys their parents had arrived. Gray threw himself in Karen's arms as Claire just stood still, trying to keep it together as the family reunited. They had been her responsibility and she'd almost gotten them killed. She was preparing herself for whatever might happen next as Karen looked up at her. She was surprised to see the relief and love in her eyes and hugged her back as her sisters arms wrapped around her. She felt relief wash over her and couldn't stop the few tears that escaped her eyes.
"Are you okay?" Karen asked.
She nodded and her sister moved away to give Zach a hug. Claire looked at the small family and felt loved and alone at the same time. She realised how much she'd missed out on by working constantly. All of a sudden she wanted a family, she felt like she would never be able to go back to the kind of life she'd had. She thought about Owen and looked up, sweeping her eyes over the crowd trying to find him. She found him in a matter of seconds. He was bent over, talking to an old man. When he straightened up his eyes found hers immediately. The moment their eyes met she let out a breath she hadn't known she'd been holding and immediately she felt safe. That realisation surprised her. He could make her feel safe, just by looking at her from 60 yards away. She didn't notice that she was moving forwards and neither did he. They met at the middle of the pathway and for a second just stood looking at each other.
"What do we do now?"
"Probably stick together." He said.
"For survival."
A small smile appeared on her face and he answered with a soft smile of his own.
"I'd like you to meet my sister and her husband." She said and he gestured for her to lead the way.
As they approached the family still huddled together as Karen kept a close hold on Zach by her side, as if he'd disappear if she'd let go, Gray looked up and spotted them.
"Owen!" He shouted as he sprinted towards them, colliding with Owen.
"Hey bud, I was only gone for about an hour." Owen said smiling, as he held on to Gray.
Gray released him and grabbed his hand, grabbing Claire's with the other and pulling them towards his parents.
"Mum! Dad! This is Owen!" He said enthusiastically.
"Him and aunt Claire saved our lives! Owen had a gun and was shooting pteranodon's and when he got attacked by one Claire shot it! And then"
"That's enough." Claire quickly said, putting her hand over his mouth.
Next to her she could hear Owen snickering softly. She turned towards him tiredly, intending to give him a stern look. Instead, when she looked at him she couldn't stop a soft smile from appearing on her lips. Karen stepped forward and shook hands with Owen.
"I'm Karen, Claire's sister. Thank you so much for looking after our sons."
"No problem, they're great kids." He said, ruffling Grey's hair.
"Thank you" Scott said as he stepped forwards and shook Owen's hand too.
"So what's happening now?" Zach said.
"We've booked the last two rooms at a hotel about 7 miles from here." Replied Karen.
"Most people want to get as far away from here as soon as they can." Added Scott at Claire's surprised look.
(btw; I'm just assuming they're on another island or on shore somewhere close by but at least off of the actual island as everyone was already evacuated towards the end of the film)
"We gathered it'd be better to be able to have a shower and a good night's sleep and leave tomorrow."
Claire heard Karen say as fatigue overtook her at the mention of sleep. She was relieved they wouldn't have to try and get home today. It would take the rest of the day to get everyone away from the place they were currently at and she'd rather have a shower than wait for their turn to leave. She looked up at Owen and saw the same relief in his eyes, although his face was still tense as he tried not to show emotion, making it hard for her to be sure.
She zoned out for a bit, staring into the distance until she felt a rough hand gently take hold of hers. She looked down at the hand en then up until she met Owen's eyes. He tugged her along after her family as they walked towards a small bus. She let him lead her, getting into the bus without protest or conscious thought. The bus was quiet as she sat leaning against the window.
"Owen, why do you smell of gasoline?" Zach's voice suddenly broke the silence.
Claire looked up, she hadn't even really noticed it before but now she could clearly pick up the smell of gasoline through all the other smells of sweat, blood and something burnt. She could see Owen pausing slightly before answering him.
"I was running from the I-Rex and hid under a car. She smelled the guy behind the car next to me."
Claire could see his Adam's apple move up and down as he swallowed and paused for a brief moment. She knew he purposely left information out and hoped Gray wouldn't notice.
"I cut the gas line underneath the car so she wouldn't be able to smell me."
Gray's mouth opened to form an 'o' in wonder and she thought she heard Zach mutter "badass". The rest of the ride was spent in silence.