Return to New York

Unexpected

"Newt," Tina said softly. He looked up to meet her deep, brown eyes. "I love you," she said. "You know that. I love you so much. I'd love to marry you because I can't imagine spending my life with anyone else."

"Really?" Newt asked.

Tina smiled softly. "Of course." She pulled her hands from his and wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him into a kiss. He returned it slowly, unable to believe what had just happened. They pulled apart and stared into each other's eyes.

"I love you," she breathed, running a hand through his soft hair.

"I don't have a ring," he mumbled.

"I didn't think you did."

"Why don't I go buy one?" Newt suggested. "Then I can propose to you properly."

"No," Tina said firmly. "There was nothing wrong with this proposal. I've already told you I want to marry you and it doesn't matter that you weren't kneeling with a ring in your hands."

"I can still buy you a ring though, right?" he asked.

She laughed. "Yes, of course. We need some proof that we're engaged, don't we? Besides, it'll give you something to do."

Newt smiled. "I'll go now, then. Can you watch my case?"

Tina nodded. "It'll be safe here."

Newt pressed another kiss to her lips and left the room. Tina returned to her seat and stared at the papers in front of her. She knew she needed to get back to work but her mind couldn't focus.

I'm engaged, she realized. And it's to Newt. I'm engaged to Newt Scamander. We're going to get married and we'll be together forever.

Newt wandered through the streets of New York, looking for a jewelry store that looked like it would have something nice. Nervous excitement ran through his body as he thought about what just happened. He had finally asked Tina to marry him. It had been an accident at first but he had done it . . . and she had said yes.

Seeing a shop that looked like it had nice jewelry, Newt ducked inside and began looking around. There where hundreds of rings but one stood out to him. It was a thin, wavy band of silver. There were five diamonds on it, each shaped to look like a little leaf. He quickly paid for the ring and went back to MACUSA. Tina was still sitting behind her desk, working slowly. She looked up when he came in.

"Well?"

"I found something," he said shyly. He moved around the desk, pulling his chair to sit beside her. Digging in his pocket, he brought out a small, blue velvet box. He opened it and showed her the ring inside. "Look."

Tina gasped softly. "I love it. It's beautiful."

Newt carefully pulled the metal out of the box. "May I?"

She nodded so he gently took her left hand and slipped the ring on her ring finger.

"You're mine now," he murmured with a soft chuckle.

Tina laughed quietly. "I think I've been yours since we met." She pulled him into a kiss and he kissed her back hungrily.

Newt and Tina arrived home before Queenie. Newt had taken his case into his room but the moment he emerged, Tina pulled him into a kiss. They kissed passionately, completely forgetting their surroundings. They didn't even notice Queenie coming in until she let out an excited shriek. Then they jumped apart, blushing madly.

"I can't believe this!" Queenie squealed. "I knew you'd been thinking about this for weeks but I didn't know you were actually going to do it!" She paused, glancing between the two of them, drinking the story from their minds. "Oh, I see. . ." she giggled. "Come on then, let me see the ring." Tina showed it to her and she squeaked excitedly.

"I'm so happy for the two of you!" Queenie congratulated. "I know you'll be happy together." She moved to begin preparing supper and Tina turned back to Newt.

"I just have one question," she said nervously. "Once we're married, how is it going to work? I mean, I live in New York. You live in London."

"I'm not going to ask you to leave New York, Tina," Newt promised. "I know how much you love your job. My job doesn't require me to stay in any one place. Once the book has been published, I should be able to stay in New York. I'll only have to go back to England for a few business related things."

Tina's face broke into a smile. "I love you so much, Newt."

"I love you too, darling."

A/N: You're welcome! I hope you enjoyed the chapter. Please vote and comment.

Yes, things are moving very fast but that's necessary for my story. 

I'm sorry I didn't put a picture of the ring in the chapter but I didn't want to put it in the top because that would have spoiled the chapter. It is at the top of one of the next chapters so you'll see it soon. It's the one that most people liked of the three I asked people to vote for.

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Bye!

Written January 18, 2019.