Chapter 2 - 'It has to be now...'

Clara's PoV

'Shit. Being in labour is not good' I said to Nina and she laughed. 'Well if you didn't have one night stands then there really wouldn't be a problem.' She aaid.

'I told you. We slept together more than once. It was just the first time we did it that I got pregnant. It was over a month before he ran away... And I had no idea.' I said and cried in agony as another contraction came over me.

'Right Clara Oswald yes?' A nurse said and I nodded. 'Correct and present- oh my god this hurts' where the hell is the gas and air. I thought to myself.

'This baby is definitely ready to make an appearance and we'll be ready for it. Only thing is, it can't be natural.

It's too breach and doesn't want to move. And it's ready so we might have to do this here and now' she said. I was shocked and stunned and slightly confused.

'But it's not due until December 20th' I said pointing out the fact that it's very clearly the beginning of November. 'Is there anyone you want us to call?' She asked. I shook my head. There really is only one person but he's paid no attention to me for the last 8 months... Why would he come back now?.

'I'll leave you to prep with your friend here, but be warned, your having this baby today if you want it to stand any chance' she said and there were nurses and all sorts of people surrounding me.

'Clara your gonna be a mum today' Nina said excited. I've been shitting myself already so this really isn't going to help.

There's so much stuff that I haven't got and haven't been able to sort out. The only good news about this is I suppose I won't get to leave the hospital today. The nurse came back and ushered me out of the room.

'You'll be okay Clara. I promise' Nina said to me. 'Right lets go and have a baby then Clara' my Doctor Louise said.

I woke up the following morning and was really happy as I saw the sun beaming in the hotel room through the window.

What I wasn't surprised by is the fact that I was in the bed alone. I rolled over to my left and saw a note and a tray on the table in the middle of the room. I waited a good 10 more minutes before jumping out of bed and analysing the note.

"Morning

Here's some breakfast. Don't worry bills been paid. See you later x

-The Doctor"

I was kind of annoyed in a way that he had left, but maybe he hasn't had much practise at the whole relationship thing and just needs some help along the way.

I did eat the breakfast and seeing as he had paid for the hotel, put it to good use, by having a shower and watching the telly. Also to spite him, swings as he had put it all on his card, I watched a film that he would have to pay for.

You might think that's a bit pathetic, but I don't want this to be some kind of one night stand and that's what it seems to be.

I walked quickly down the street in the cold London March air, after having checked out of the hotel and went back to my flat. I wasn't to surprised to find that the Tardis was parked in my living room.

I picked up the post and thew my keys down loudly on the table so that he could hear me. I heard him hit his head, in the kitchen in one of my cupboard doors.

I have to say that startled me because I thought and assumed that he was in the Tardis. 'Morning' he said appearing round the corner of the kitchen with two cups of tea in his hand.

'Why did you leave?' I asked and sat down on the sofa. 'Clara I've never woken up in the bed next to a girl before, let alone when they know I'm there... It's been a long time since I've done that kind of thing.

You know... I was a bit worried I didn't do it... Well' he said a bit embarrassed and out his head down to hide his blushing.

'Well how about me. It's been some time for me too. But I wouldn't just ditch someone. I thought it was more than that' I said slightly annoyed but went towards him and took the cup of tea. I went back into the lounge and sat next to him where he was sitting. I popped out to tablets from the silver packet and swallowed them with my tea.

'Headache?' He asked. 'Hangover actually' I responded silently. It was silent between us then for a couple of minutes until I decided to break it. 'Doctor? Was last night real to you?' I asked. He didn't answer for a moment.

'If by real did it happen, then yes we did actually have sex last night Clara' he said and smirked a little bit.

'I know. I'm not crazy. I couldn't make something like that up. Especially in that much detail. It's just you left me. Like did you want that to happen?' I asked. He sighed.

'Clara, I've wanted to do that since the day I met you. It was like an immediate attraction. The only reason I never acted on it before was because I wasn't sure how you felt. I broke the first rule of having a companion last night Clara' he said but he didn't say it regretfully.

'What was that?' I asked confused. 'Having sex' he said. Then he went into a speech.

'Clara I do love you. I need you to know that. No matter what you decide comes next.

I love you and if you decide on just us being friends, nothing's going to change that' he said and I smiled. 'I just want you to be aware of all of your options' he said.

'You have no idea how long I've waited to hear you say those three words chin boy' I said leaning upwards.

I went back towards his face to kiss him but he kissed me first. The kiss was simple. Sensual. 'I just don't like being left. Please don't leave me again' I said slumping back down on the sofa away from his face and cried.

'Oh god, Clara I won't. I can't. Not after that. I don't think you'll ever get rid of me again' he said to me and I smiled. 'Are you sure?' I asked back and he smirked. 'Positive' (What I didn't know then)

You'd think we would have some self control but we really don't. It's like a new hobby that I've found myself.

We continued kissing passionately until I had shifted myself into his lap, and it started to become rough again. 'Clara' he whispered in a low arroused groan.

'Ummm?' I said back not wanting to move my lips from his neck. He seemed to be enjoying it, because I could feel his trousers becoming tighter underneath me.

'Do you wanna be my girlfriend?' He asked subtly and I let go smirking looking down on him.

'I wouldn't be about to do this, if I didn't' I said and he looked confused but he immediately understood when I started removing his clothes again.

We were like sexual animals, except this time we were going to have sex, I would be far more aware of what's going on. His mouth tasted so sensual and his approach hadn't changed at all.

He allowed me entrance to his mouth after having teased me as I bit on his bottom lip, for what felt like ages but was seconds.

He shrugged his shirt and waistcoat off as I reached for his trouser button.

Nothing needed to be said between us this time. No permission, no questions we just went for it.

We didn't stay on the sofa though, as soon as we were down to literally our underwear he lifted me up as I jumped onto his waist and we moved to my bedroom.

It was weird this time. Doing this kind of thing in my bed. My bedroom is somewhere that he had never found himself before, so it's new to him although he didn't stop for a second to explore the scenery, we just continued making out.

It's like we just knew this time how to meet each other's needs. Simple or not.

After, I was ready to curl up and sleep then (even though it was 12.30 in the afternoon, but whatever) but he didn't allow it. I was finished and laid flat on the bed in a daydream until he leant over me and kissed me.

It's like my stomach knew what was coming because it started to grow tight as his hand made its way over me. I couldn't help but whimper his name, in sheer pleasure and agony at the same time.

Thank god we moved to the bedroom, because if we hadn't I wouldn't have had anywhere to cling onto. I felt the pressure mount and he seemed somewhat ecstatic when it happened again.

I couldn't control myself as I cried in pleasure and arched my back in whimpers. He came back over the top of me as I was squirming uncontrollably underneath him, and he kissed me sensually as I started to calm down from my experience.

He fell next to me on the bed and smiled, whilst it took me a further couple of minutes to calm down and contain myself. When I had I found that I felt really sad.

Not sad as in upset, sad as in happy. I know that doesn't really make much sense, but before now I didn't know that sex could be this way. That I could actually get something from it myself.

'Oh crap, Clara are you alright? Did I do something wrong?' He asked worried as he jumped off the bed pulling on his underwear.

'No, no I promise you didn't' I cried sitting up, but it came out in gasps of nerves and happiness. 'Your crying' he said and pushed his left hand through his hair nervously.

'Seriously, I'm fine. You did everything right, it's just me being an idiot' I admitted and he sat on the bed. 'Clara, what's wrong?' He asked.

'Perhaps it was too soon to go again' he said and I looked at him. 'Doctor it's nothing bad... It's just it's embarrassing. I never knew that sex could be that way' I said and left it at a dead end.

'What do you mean?' He asked confused. 'I've only had sex with a few other guys, and it was nothing like what I've just had with you' I admitted.

'That was supposed to happen Clara, the guys you've been with clearly weren't in it for you' he said.

'What do you mean?' I asked and put my pyjamas on still snivelling. 'I wanted that to happen, I wanted to make sure you got what you needed because I certainly got mine' he said and I trusted every word that was coming out of his mouth.

'Doctor?' I asked and he looked straight at me. He had redressed himself completely now and looked at me.

'Yeah?' He asked. 'Could I like, have a hug?' I asked him upset still. 'Course you can' He responded. He laid down and he let me curl up in his arms.

It's only early afternoon but I was so ready for bed. Although I have so much else to do before that can happen.

'I like your room Clara. It's nice' he said. He's never been in my room here, he comes to the flat, but I suppose there was never a need for the bedroom before.

'It's okay. I never really got around to redecorating to be honest' I admitted.

'So where does this leave us?' I asked after about half an hours comfortable silence of me listening to his double heart beat.

'Where do you want it to leave us?' He asked and I shrugged my shoulders. 'I love you' I said into his chest and I felt him smile.

'So will you be my girlfriend then?' He said. 'Yeah, I suppose so' I said. He had his hands behind his head and then sat up. 'I love you too' he said.

'You realise though Clara... A relationship with me, it could and might get complicated. I'm an alien for gods sake. Anything could happen to you' he said and I smiled.

'Doctor, if I cared about the fact that you are an alien, do you think I would travel with you. If I cared I wouldn't have slept with you' I said and then carried on:

'I never knew that sex could be like that Doctor... You did everything right. I want to be with you, and I am ready for anything that might come our way. I love you and that's that' I said. He had stiffened beside me, but then relaxed.

'I love you too' he said and kissed my forehead.

'Okay Clara. It's just the way this has to be. Do you want anyone in here with you?' Louise asked and I shook my head.

'No but could someone please ring my dad and let him know where I am. I mean he knows... But he doesn't know' I said.

I could feel everything from my stomach downwards becoming numb and she said that this would happen.

'You shouldn't be going through this on your own Clara' she said to me but I shook my head in adamance.

'I'll be fine' I said with a light tear falling down my cheek. I wanted so much for him to be here, help me through this.

The only thing I am slightly worried about is if this baby will have two hearts. I hope it doesn't because of it does then I'll never see it again.

Before I knew it there was a blue sheet of paper placed in front of me so I couldn't see anything, but I was insistent on being awake.

I want to hear my baby's first cry. Everything I've been through to get to today. I will be given that. Louise sat with me by my head and all I could hear was the sound of crunching and the scalpel.

I felt tugging as they were working on delivery. 'What's the date today?' I asked trying to wipe away some tears, but Louise beat me to it.

'November 10th' she said and then one of the a Doctors said: 'Remember that date Clara... 11:41pm and you have a beautiful baby girl' she said.

I was in a state of shock when they said it, and was even more hormonal when I heard it.

The tiny cry. It started off faint and weak, but once she had taken her first proper gasps of air, she definitely had a pair of lungs to her.

'Oh my God' I said and she was whisked away quickly. I saw her briefly for a moment but I was told that she had to be checked and weighed.

'She's only 7 and a half months developed... Is she okay?' I asked really tired. I have been awake now for over 20 hours, and could really do with some sleep.

'She seems okay. Only weighs 5 pounds and 5 ounces but she looks pretty healthy' Louise said. She left the room while they stitched me up, and she came back with a picture of her in the incubator.

'Don't worry, she's not staying in there. As soon as I left, they were taking her out and moving her to a cot. They've gone with Baby Oswald... Is that alright?' She asked.

First off he's not here and he doesn't have a second name I could use anyway. Before I knew it I was back in my room and trying to curl up on the bed. I so desperately wanted to sleep, but I don't think that is going to happen.

'Do you want to see her?' Louise asked and I nodded. Louise came in holding a tiny looking baby in her arms, wrapped in a white baby grow and pink blanket. 'The blanket is just so that know she's a girl' Louise said and I laughed.

'Yeah. It's like that' I said and tried sitting up.

'Careful. Don't want to strain yourself Clara.' She said but I managed anyway. She slipped the tiny baby into my arms and I looked at my little girl. 'Stupid question but she does only have one heart beat right?' I asked.

Louise looked at me like I was crazy, but answered anyway. 'Yep. A healthy one. For only being 7 and a half months developed she's doing exceptionally well' she said to me.

I stroked her little cheek and looked at her. I could tell already who she looked like. And unfortunately it wasn't me.

Her face was perfectly proportioned and she had my crappy nose definitely. She however had his hair. It was a brown Autumn kind of colour. I liked it.