Author's note : Hi you guys! Sorry sorry sorry. I know how late this update is, forgive this not so studious helpless fangirl. 😅😅

Let's just get on with the chapter then.

~That night in Goldstein residence~

Queenie shrieked in delight, "It's him again! You hung out with that library guy Scamander… Oohh Teenie, way to go…"

"Oh shut up. We're friends, besides.. His name is Newt." Tina said, frustrated but flushed.

"Newt huh? A magizoologist? Sounds cool. Oh he is sweet…" Queenie continued reading Tina's mind about all the conversation she shared with Newt.

"Stop reading my mind!" Tina snapped and hurriedly went into her room. She was happy about everything that happened today, but her legilimens sister won't stop teasing. Tina stripped off from her outdoor outfit, took a quick bath and changed into a simple housecoat.

Today Tina had to go to a secret project that her boss at MACUSA doesn't know about. Seraphina Picquery, Tina's boss and the president of Magical congress of the United States of America; is very particular about nomaj(muggle) people's relation with wizards and witches. She wants every wizard and witch to stay away from nomajs and not to get friendly with them.

Tina, although, found a loophole to that. If she changed into believable nomaj attire, left her wand at home and behaved like a non magical person all along; she could mix into the crowd without causing any suspicion. The reason why she had to be in a nomaj crowd was NSPS.

The New Salem Philanthropic Society (NSPS) and also known as the Second Salem Preservation Society or simply the Second Salemers, was a fanatical American No-Maj group which sought to expose and destroy wizards and witches. NSPS was the real reason why Tina wanted to go for this secret mission of hers.

She hated the leader of NSPS, Mary Lou Barebone. Not only because she was the enemy of the wizardkind, but also because she beats the children she adopts! What kind of a mother beats a child, own or not? Tina despised her personally and she also had the right to be against her professionally, she was one of the best Aurors of MACUSA after all! So she sets off for her secret mission without her wand.

Although leaving the wand was a fact Tina was fidgeting, she thanked herself later for it. Because the words that were coming out of Mary's mouth, could cause Tina to hex her, had she possessed her wand at the moment. She was warning everyone against witches! "When have witches hurt you people huh? Why on earth would you hate us? You're the one that hunted us!" Tina thought.

~Time skip~

Sun was about to set, but there was still sunlight outside. Tina's visit to the second Salem was over as she could successfully get as much information about the adopted kids, their background and position there, the treatment being done to them by Mary Lou Barebone - she covered everything.

Upon returning to MACUSA at her own office, she gave these reports to one of her senior colleagues, who was unofficially supporting Tina in this mission against NSPS. After a whole day's work, she decided to leave. She had personally requested this office in the deserted ground floor, so she could leave early after being done, without interruption.

She opened the door lightly and stepped outside. She didn't even get the chance to switch the light off as a strong arm grabbed both her arms and trusted her inside.

With a flick of his wand, the man turned the light off, increased his grip on Tina's arms and pressed her against the wall with a thud. Tina shivered, her wand was at home! But the man made no attempt to let her go or jinx her, he just stood there with Tina pressed against him.

Tina couldn't see his face, as unclear was his intentions. He had closed the door, placed a silencing charm in the room, so she couldn't hear what was going outside. They were standing in the darkest corner of her office, a place so familiar yet strange right now.

Tina opened her mouth, "Wha-", the man lifted his hands and pressed his palm against Tina's mouth, silencing her completely.

Now Tina saw his fierce eyes.

Newt!

Her eyes widened at shock and disbelief. This is not the Newt she knew. Who is this wild looking person? What was he going to do? Force her? Tina shivered.

From the corner of her eyes over Newt's broad shoulders, she saw the doorknob turning. She somewhat sighed in relief, hoping that someone could save her from this situation and from this wild, fierce and dangerous-looking Newt. But Newt followed her eyes, saw it open and in the blink of an eyes, everything around went black.

Newt apparated them to the rooftop of some old house, with nothing but trees, jungles and fields around. As soon as Tina got the equilibrium and sense back, she jerked off Newt's hands and gave him a burning look of anger.

"How dare you? What the hell did you think you were doing?" Tina asked, utter disbelief, fear and hurt in her voice.

She expected Newt to give a thousand explanations as to how he was maybe working against MACUSA, or he was a spy, or he was simply going to force her into a physical relation, knowing that she didn't have a wand. But his response was not what she anticipated.

"I'm .sorry." was what all Newt could say, eyes fixed at the ground.

"What?" Tina's fear was decreasing, but concern and astonishment was rising. Did she guess absolutely wrong then?

Tina was still so mad and on the edge that she yelled, "You forced me and pinned me against a wall Mr. Scamander! Explain yourselves! Where am I and why…."

"I'm so sorry Tina...Miss Goldstein. I….did I hurt you?" He stepped forward cautiously, one hand reached out so slowly as if he was going to break her. She stood transfixed, as Newt took both her arms where he had grabbed earlier.

Tina managed to reply sternly, despite the softness she felt towards him, "I'm an Auror for your information. Holding my arms isn't enough to hurt me. Go on please, explain. Now!" She demanded.

Newt let go of her hands instantly, ashamed, "Of-of course. I didn't mean to imply that you- you're not strong. I just….well…. I'm sorry. I came looking for you in your office."

"I was passing pike street, when I heard someone say 'Auror Goldstein.' I stopped and eavesdropped on them. They were wizards, who were trying to expose your secret mission against second salemers to President Picquery. They were simply jealous of your high position and were planning to get you demoted.

I followed them to MACUSA headquarters. They were planning to give you veritaserum once you stepped outside your office. I confunded one of them and let the others think that you left. You must change your office to the first floor Tina. So… That's why I had to hide ourselves and keep you quiet. I'm sorry if it seemed vulgar." Newt finished, all the while talking to his shoes.

Tina was gaping. When she didn't emit any sound for a long time, Newt looked up to check if she was still there. He saw her staring.

"P-please say something?" Newt pleaded.

Tina cleared her throat and managed, "Why on earth would you do all of that, look out for me, save me and then apologize?"

Newt looked down again, "Oh. That? Uhm…. That's because..err…. I c-care for you Tina." He nervously smiled at the floor.

Tina finally gained her sense and abruptly ran for it. She threw herself at Newt and blurted out a little too loudly, "Thank you! I should be sorry, I misunderstood you."

Newt was going off balance, but he caught her and held her in a tight hug. "No matter. I did pin you to the wall, how rude of me."

They pulled after a moment and awkwardly laughed at the situation. Then Tina sat on the ground, exhausted. Newt sat right beside her, cheeks and ears still pink from the blush that had appeared after her embrace.

Tina looked up at the sky as the sun was setting. This was definitely not New York. No signs of high-rise buildings or smoke or pollution. Villagers were returning from fields and markets, birds were coming back to their nests. Beautiful one storied houses and gardens could be seen from above, from the rooftop where they were standing. The blue sky was filled with orange and yellow sunlight, the sun as dim and orange as a lollipop. It was peaceful.

"Where are we?" Tina asked lazily.

"Greenwich village. I came here a few days ago to roam around the jungles. My erumpent liked a lot here. Do you like it?" Newt asked hopefully.

Tina radiantly smiled at him making his blush reappear, "Oh it's beautiful. We should come here again. I mean… I'd like to visit the jungles. Maybe my sister Queenie didn't come here as well." Tina said.

Tina hesitantly placed her head on Newt's shoulder. She felt him stiffen and was half-expecting him to jerk her off. But after a while he relaxed and nervously wrapped one arm around her shoulder very slowly and lightly, ever the gentleman. None of them looked at each other, just sat next to one another watching the breathtakingly beautiful sunset under the sky.

A/N: Err... Tell me your opinions please? I love you all for sticking to me still 😻😻