For everyone who asked and even those who didn't 😊 mainly Ella because really wanted another part and for her wig to fly farther away. Also for the rest of the; your skin looks nice gc and anyone else who loves clawen as much as us.

Song: The Other by Lauv

blun·der

noun

1.

a stupid or careless mistake.

"she stopped, finally aware of the terrible blunder she had made"

Like a spotlight the water hits me

Ran it extra cold to shake the words from my mouth

Though I know that no one's listening

I nervously rehearsed for when you're around

Icy droplets roll down his skin. Commencing his morning with much more nervousness than what it usually contains. Owen had just been out for his daily morning run and was washing off the sticky beads of sweat that managed to escape his body, as his mind tried not to over think. Claire had left for work as soon as he got back. Leaving him with a peck on the lips and a promise to be home in time for the special dinner that he had planned. So here he was rehearsing the words he already knew like the creeks of the floorboards in his childhood home. The home a little Owen and Claire spent most of their time in. So many memories. Everything that has happened just seemed so surreal.

It's been just over two years since that night he saw her again in the bar. The night that brought light back to both of their lives. A few weeks were taken for them both to catch up with each other, they took things slowly. Discovering new things about the other and reminiscing on old things. All in all, those few weeks were what they needed to realise that they still wanted to be together. 6 months had past and next thing they knew, without even discussing it at length they were living together.

Tonight, is special though, because tonight is the night that Owen was going to propose. He already had the ring ready, his grandma's. Memories of his grandma are sometimes still too painful for Owen to think about. They were so close.

The day she fell ill was too sudden and he thought too soon for his grandma to leave him. Claire was there by his side. Of course, she was. They were 13 and attached at the hip. Had been ever since that sunny day they met when they were 7 years old. Two anxious 13-year olds willing the old woman to get better. But their prayers weren't answered and the next day Grandma Maggie died. Not before she gave Owen the ring though. With a knowing smirk on her face aimed between the two saddened teenagers. It is a ring he always hoped Claire would receive, he realises now his grandma had the same hopes.

And I keep waiting like you might change my mind

Claire never pictured herself as someone who would ever get married. Of course, she always hoped she would, but she'd always placed herself as someone who was more work orientated. Focused on her job. Ironically, the only person she ever saw herself marrying – even if she was just a teenager- was bent down on one knee in front of her. Declaring his undying love for her. Asking her to spend the rest of her life with him. Willing to spend the rest of his with her.

And she was stood still. Frozen. Panic rose up within her. It's not that she doesn't love him because she does. More than anything she wants to marry him. She wants to say yes so bad. But the panic is too much, and she does what she does best. Runs. The car keys are in her hands as fast as she can blink and the next thing she knows she's sitting in her car at the top of a hill. Her, their, favourite hill and she doesn't even remember driving here. Getting out of the car she gazes up to the sky. Letting her head fall back with a sigh under the glistening stars. She thought she was getting better at facing her problems instead of running away.

Like the time Jerry the rabbit died. Claire found him lifeless in his cage one morning and she was devasted. And she screamed and ran. Owen found her an hour later in their secret place. He held her as she cried over the loss of her dearly beloved pet. It was also made sure that he was the first one to make her laugh after it too. They attended the funeral a couple of days later in Claire's back yard. An extravagant funeral planned for a much-loved rabbit by a couple of eleven-year olds. They were both very upset and each had a eulogy for their late furball. They introduced themselves to their five guests as the parents of Jerry. It makes Claire laugh now as she places her hand on her stomach. What is now flat will soon be growing and gosh is she scared.

Who wrote the book on goodbye?

There's never been a way to make this easy

When there's nothing quite wrong but it don't feel right

Either your head or your heart you set the other on fire

There are a multitude of emotions running through Owen. Shock. That's one of them. out of all the reactions he pictured the one she gave him was not one of them. Not even a word was uttered from her mouth before she bolted out of the door.

Words were never needed with Owen and Claire, though. Just facial expressions and actions. He managed to read her through his desperate eyes before she got away. He saw the fear in her eyes. And then she ran away. An action. Granted, an action she did a lot more when she was younger. But only when she had a problem.

Realisation dawns on Owen; she has a problem.

He is torn then because he's not sure that he could take it if marrying him would be a problem for her. But he also needs to check on Claire because, no matter how hurt he is at the moment, he still loves her. So, he grabs his bike helmet and goes to the only place he thinks she'll be.

Back and forth now I'm feelin' guilty

Cause I just can't stop this pendulum in my head

There's a soft breeze at the top of the hill. One which Claire finds refreshing. When she finally opens her eyes to the view of the peaceful night sky, she picks out the brightest star. The star her eleven-year-old self had deemed as Jerry's star. "No arguments"

Her lips open to say something before she closes them just as fast and wonders if she's insane. She comes to the conclusion that she doesn't care anymore and proceeds to open her mouth once again. Still staring at the brightest star.

"Hey Jerry," she starts cautiously. Scared that someone is watching ; yet fully aware that no one else is around.

"I know it's been a long time since I spoke to you last but that's because I haven't had many problems recently. I promise I didn't forget about you."

She allows herself a small chuckle for her insanity. Talking to her long dead rabbit who she once deemed worthy enough to inhabit the brightest star in the sky. It all just screams sane.

"Anyway, I've encountered a little dilemma and I need your help. I'm, well, I'm pregnant you see and Owen, he doesn't know yet. Then he proposed to me and he was so happy, and I wanted so bad to say yes. But I didn't. I got scared and I ran andnowi'vemessedeverythingup. And I love him I really do "

She stopped.

Taking a deep breath through her lightly falling tears as she finally becomes aware of the terrible blunder she has made.

And as if the God's had heard her, she hears the all too familiar sound of a motorcycle. And she manages a small laugh again because God's aren't the reason he is here. It was inevitable that he'd find her. He always finds her.

She turns, fully aware of the now much larger tears escaping her eyes. He's in front of her in no time at all, sheepish smile on his face as he wipes at her tears.

"Hey," it's quiet and soft but there's enough reassurance behind those three letters that Claire utters to make Owen smile.

"Hey, you okay?"

He's so sure of her answer. I mean she ran out of the house faster than the speed of light and now here she is standing in front of him in tears. So, he's shocked for the second time when she says " 'm fine"

"But you're crying and you, you r- "Claire interrupts him.

"I know I ran. Because I was scared. But I've been speaking to Jerry and he made me realise some things"

A laugh rises in Owens chest, momentarily replacing the anxiousness.

"Jerry the rabbit? You still talk to him?"

Claire smirks. "Sometimes. He helps me with my problems."

"Right, problems."

His face falls at this as he realises why they're here. Claire sees the hurt pass over his features and reaches out her hand to caress his jaw.

"No problems. At least not anymore. But there is something I need to tell you."

Owen places his much larger calloused hand over Claire's delicate touch.

"Yeah?"

"Yeah"

"Go ahead then. I'm all ears"

"Well I'm, I'm" and suddenly an all familiar panic starts to rise within her, but Owen realises this time and places his free hand under her chin, turning her head to face him. She wants the baby, she really does but there's this ongoing fear within her. And this time its manifested into how Owen is going to react. Though she's so sure he'll be ecstatic, she can't help but think the worst.

"It's okay," he reassures, "carry on."

"well I'mkindapregnant" she says it fast as though it will make it easier to say.

For a moment she's scared that she has said it too fast and he didn't hear her properly. That's she'll have to repeat it. But then she is engulfed in a bear hug and he's leaving kisses in her hair, on her face.

"I guess this means you're happy"

He pecks her lips then leaves a soft kiss of her nose.

"Very happy. You could say very very very happy" he shouts the last part, leaving his words to echo down the hill.

"Then I have something else to tell you. Someth-"

"It's not twins is it?" he interrupts her. And he has the look on his face that makes Claire think he probably hopes it is.

"Not to my knowledge," she smiles, "but it is important. Something that will make you very very very very happy"

And he's looking at her with so much love and patience that she almost wants to start crying again. Maybe she could even blame it on the baby.

"Now before I was rudely interrupted," she smirks, "I was going to say yes."

Its takes a moment for Owen's brain to digest the words but when it does his eyes appear wide.

"Yes?"

"Yes. A million times yes Owen. I want to marry you."

In a matter of seconds, she's in his arms again. Twirling underneath the starts, underneath Jerry. Their new, little family. And they couldn't be more excited.

And I keep waiting like you might change my mind

wow this one actually took a while to write and if there's any mistakes I blame it on my nails and tired eyes. thank you for using your precious time reading this. I'm still deciding whether to make another part. also, special mention to Alicia for putting up with all my dumb snapchats and complaints.