day 2 - blowing a kiss (Newtina)
In retrospect, Tina should have gone for a kiss on the cheek like she had wanted but felt too shy for it in the moment, still dazed from Newt's soft brush on her hair.
It’s only as Newt takes those steps to leave that she suddenly finds the courage to call him and—unable to deliver that kiss with this distance—touch a hand to her mouth before presenting it towards him. She doesn’t blow on it because the abrupt embarrassment that wells within from the action makes her bite on her lip.
Except, Newt who sees everything turns unbelievably red in response and fumbles his step, nearly tripping and surprising them both.
“Oh—” Tina exclaims.
Newt quickly rights himself and waves frantically to signal he’s alright. They’re close enough that Tina can see how he mouths a 'thank you' with a crooked smile, and she waves back, watches him disappear into the crowd.
Never again, she thinks, as funny as that was, and walks home with her head ducked until the blush goes away.