Genre : comedy, romance
Film : Off timeline (Newt is back in New York, Tina hasn't read her book yet, Jacob and Queenie are here)
Disclaimer : I don't own the characters and I don't get anything for writing this =)
Author's Note : Translated into English for the #TinaGoldsteinMonth2022 - Day 8 - What's my favorite moment between Newt and Tina ? Definitely this one if it existed !
And thanks to my friend Lise, sooo much, for her proofreading The English language not being my mother tongue...
HAVE A GOOD READING
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Tina had just fed the Jobberknolls on Newt's recommendation, and it had to be said, she loved it ! Once her task was completed, she grabbed the "Fantastic Beasts and where to find them" book. The day before, she had stopped at the page about the Erklings and she couldn't wait to get back to it. Sitting down on one of the chairs of Newt's suitcase, she opened her book on the first page. Since she had started reading it, she always opened it there before resuming her reading. She read and reread the dedication that Newt had made to her.
For Tina Goldstein,
A wonderful and precious ally.
Here is the very first print of Fantastic Beasts and where to find them.
With my deep and sincere friendship which, I hope, will never fade,
Newt Scamander
She smiled again at the note then she turned the pages until she came to where her bookmark was.
After a few minutes, her reading was interrupted by an incessant hubbub that could be heard at the other side of the suitcase. Tina looked up slightly from her book and saw Newt, Queenie and Jacob chatting remotely. She tried to focus on her book but when she heard her name, her curiosity was piqued, and she listened. However, she could only catch a few words such as "Tina", "come on", "love it" or even "no way", as well as a few muffled laughs. As silence returned, she looked up again and saw her sister and her two friends staring at her. When they saw this, they turned around and started talking together again. She then had the unpleasant feeling of being judged and she hated it. Damn, what the hell was wrong with them ? This was not their style of behavior !
Tina shook her head to clear her unpleasant thoughts and forced herself to go back to her book.
A few minutes later, her gaze was drawn to a pair of feet in front of her. She sighed. Couldn't she be quiet for just an hour ? Tina raised her head and met Newt's gaze, he seemed terrified.
- Newt, are you alright ? she asked slightly worried
- Well, I… I…
And without another word, Newt bent forward and cried out.
- Newt ?! Tina insisted, raising an eyebrow.
But the young magizoologist wasn't listening and continued with a few piggy grunts and stepped forward.
Tina didn't understand anything. Her friend could indeed be surprising but there, it looked more like madness !
Newt continued his ride under the incredulous eyes of the young auror and traced a wave with his right foot bringing it back to him. Tina let out a little cry of surprise when Newt turned around and presented her with his behind. It was getting really awkward, and the blush started appearing on her face.
- Mercy Lewis, what's wrong with you ?! Tina panicked.
Still no answer, Newt seemed in a trance.
When he started to grunt again, Tina heard Queenie and Jacob laughing in the distance. She leaned down and glared at them. Tina still didn't understand what was going on but she now knew that her sister and her friend were behind it all ! She jumped to her feet, dropping her book without bothering to mark her page, and walked steadily towards them as Newt rolled on the floor.
- You are going to explain to me immediately what is happening ! Tina blurted out at her comrades.
Caught in the act, Jacob stared up as Queenie stared down at her feet wiggling her fingers.
- Queenie ! Tina insisted, rolling wide eyes at her sister.
- Well, well ! resigned the young blonde woman. It's Jacob...
The interested party looked at her astonished by placing his hands on his chest, feeling falsely outraged to be accused of being at the origin of the situation.
- He told me what Newt had done to catch the Erumpent, she continued without looking her sister in the eyes. And… And I thought it would be fun if he did the same with you, she added before looking up.
- And why the hell would Newt have wanted to do that ? Tina asked.
- Well… You see ? replied the young blonde woman in a thin voice.
- No, I don't see Queenie !
Tina crossed her arms over her chest, waiting for an answer.
Jacob, who until then had not wanted to intervene between the two sisters, ventured to give a detail.
- This is a dance… of seduction, Tina, he says hesitantly.
- That still doesn't explain why Newt would want to do this in front of me !
Tina uncrossed her arms and held them up in confusion. But when she met her sister's insistent gaze again, she understood.
- Oh… was the only word that came out of her mouth as her cheeks flushed red, which made her younger sister laugh.
Tina thought she should quickly apologize to Newt, but looking behind her, she saw that the Magizoologist had disappeared. She sighed as she glared one last time at Queenie and Jacob before heading off to find Newt.
It was only after a few minutes that she found him sitting in the Puffskein enclosure. The image of Newt cuddling it made her smile and she enjoyed the scene for a few moments before speaking.
- I was looking for you, she said softly.
Newt turned his head slightly, not looking at her.
- I'm sorry about earlier, I shouldn't have.
- I'm sorry, she repeated, sitting down next to him. Queenie and Jacob explained to me.
Newt froze, and the Puffskein moved over Tina's lap, seeking further caresses.
- I should have known that… that you wouldn't be receptive, said Newt softly.
Tina gave a small laugh then tried to catch her friend's eye but without success.
- You know, maybe I was not because we are not Erumpent, she announced smiling. We, humans, are receptive to… other kinds of things.
The last remark made Newt react, who looked up at Tina.
- I can show you, continued the young woman softly, taking Newt's hand in hers.
She felt the young man tense at her touch before softening a few seconds later. Tina took the opportunity to rest her head on her friend's shoulder, closing her eyes, enjoying the present moment.
The Puffskein, feeling that it was no longer the center of attention, went in search of some spiders to devour.
After a few minutes of not moving, Tina felt Newt stir beneath her before a soft and warm mass stuck to her lips. Surprised by this initiative but delighted, she responded to the young man's kiss, then she walked away smiling.
- You see, you learn very quickly, Tina added before kissing Newt again.
THE END
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