Chapter 179: Shoulder Massage

Hermione's words suddenly made John remember the Quidditch World Cup, where he had indeed made a bet with Hermione to see which team would win in the end.

He lost the bet, so he promised Hermione a condition.

But later, because they encountered the Death Eater attack, they both forgot about it.

He didn't expect Hermione to remember it now.

"Uh... there is such a thing, but we agreed at the time that you couldn't make any embarrassing requests, okay."

John tried to take precautions in advance, staring at Hermione with vigilant eyes and said.

At that time, they were in an ambiguous stage, so even if she made a request, it would probably be some small request with probing or ambiguity.

But now they were lovers, so those small requests could be realized without conditions.

So John was really afraid that Hermione would make some shameful requests.

"Unhuh~ really? My memory isn't very good, I forgot~"

To his surprise, Hermione blinked playfully and started playing dumb.

John's eyelids twitched, and his heart started beating like a drum. This girl clearly remembered, and she must be trying to mess with him now.

"Hmm... but it seems there's nothing I want you to do right now..."

Hermione continued, these words seemingly letting John off the hook for the time being.

But the deliberately drawn-out tone made John clear that this girl definitely didn't have good intentions.

Sure enough, Hermione changed the subject, the corners of her lips curling into a sly arc.

"However, don't you think you should correct your attitude toward me?"

"After all, if I'm in a bad mood one day, I might make some embarrassing conditions."

Hearing these words, John was stunned for a moment, then reacted, sitting up abruptly.

"No way! Are you planning to hold me hostage with one condition for the rest of my life?"

This girl's heart was too dirty.

She actually wanted to play the trick of holding the emperor to command the princes.

John still wanted to continue protesting, but Hermione held up a finger.

"Eh, why don't we go out and announce it to everyone now, our parents were both there just now, my father will definitely be very happy to know this news~"

Hermione deliberately enunciated the words "my father" very clearly.

Hearing Hermione's words, John immediately lost his fire.

Mr. Granger's look of wanting to strangle him just now was still fresh in his memory.

John stiffened his neck, pursed his lips tightly, held his breath for a long time, and finally sighed.

"Fine, you win."

It wasn't that he was really afraid of being discovered by Mr. Granger; after all, it was only a matter of time before they knew.

It was mainly because it really wasn't appropriate right now.

He was still too young, and the stereotypes were right there.

He could play around and be intimate with Hermione, and the parents would only think that the two children had a good relationship and might really be together in the future.

But if he were to make a serious official announcement with his immature appearance now, it would make them feel it was too much of a child's play, and his evaluation would be greatly reduced.

Only when they had settled down for a few years and truly matured, and still maintained this relationship, could they make their parents recognize the weight of this relationship.

This relationship, which had come naturally, was worthy of a serious announcement.

Even if he took ten thousand steps back, even if they really made it in the end, it would lead to excessive restrictions and interference in their relationship.

And conversely.

Agreeing to Hermione, although he would be manipulated by her, Hermione definitely wouldn't make things difficult for him, and this matter would instead add some different interest between them.

So after weighing the pros and cons, John chose to listen obediently.

Hermione obviously understood this, which was why she had grasped it just right.

If John had really lost his mind and agreed to the official announcement, she would probably be the one in a hurry.

After all, she still wanted to experience the excitement of dating secretly behind her parents' backs and enjoy this little secret that belonged only to the two of them.

She gently shook John's wrist, smiling and leaning closer, "I knew you were smart and wouldn't do anything stupid."

Her voice was extremely low, like sharing a joke that only they understood.

Then she let go of his hand, cleared her throat, and entered the state.

"Oh my, sitting on the train all day, my shoulders are a bit sore."

As she spoke, Hermione rubbed her shoulders and neck, taking the opportunity to brush all her hair to her chest, revealing her fair back of the neck.

What John should do was self-evident.

Looking at Hermione's cute, pretentious appearance, John rolled his eyes.

But he had no choice but to obediently come behind Hermione and start massaging her shoulders.

"Is this pressure okay, dear~"

After entering the state, John changed into a flattering and funny tone, diligently massaging Hermione's shoulders.

Hermione squinted her eyes comfortably and hummed.

"Hmm... a little more force on the left."

John nodded, then used more force with his right hand.

"?"

"No, you can't tell left from right, can you."

Hermione immediately turned her head and glared at him angrily.

John blinked and said solemnly.

"My left hand has no strength."

"How about this, I'll use my right hand to press your left shoulder."

Hearing this, Hermione was stunned.

Using the right hand to press the left shoulder, then the left hand has to press the right shoulder, isn't it awkward to cross them?

She was just about to question him.

John suddenly got off the bed, brought a chair in front of her, and sat down.

Then he naturally brushed her long hair from her chest to her back.

His hands landed on her shoulders, and he started massaging her shoulders.

Hermione was confused throughout this process, and only realized it when they were face to face.

There was no such thing as the left hand having no strength; he had clearly planned to move to the front long ago.

Looking at John, who was close at hand, with a smile on the corner of his mouth, and eyes full of her.

Hermione's face turned red visibly, and she couldn't help but turn her head away, snorting softly, pretending to be calm: "Just playing little tricks."

But the upward arc of her lips had already betrayed her mood.

John didn't expose her, looking at her cute appearance amusingly.

Little thing, I can't handle you?

Thinking this way, John leaned in again.

His breath hit Hermione's neck, causing her to tremble slightly, and her ear tips quickly stained with crimson.

"What... what are you doing..."

Hermione protested with a weak voice, her face blushing.

"Nothing, just want to see if your shoulders are still sore."

"... How can you tell that, why don't you just ask me directly..."

Hermione said weakly.

"No, hearing is false, seeing is believing, I have to confirm it myself~"

As he spoke, John's fingers moved slowly upward, gently pinching her earlobe, causing Hermione to tremble all over, and even her breathing lost its rhythm.

No, you're checking if my shoulders are sore, why are you touching my face!

"Fine, fine, my shoulders aren't sore anymore..."

Hermione really couldn't stand John's teasing, and quickly said with a blushing face.

John was satisfied and withdrew his hand, a triumphant smile rising at the corner of his mouth.

"How about it, are you satisfied with my service?"

John sat beside Hermione and bumped her shoulder with a smile.

Hermione pursed her lips tightly, her face flushed, and said angrily.

"You just wait."

Seeing this, John smiled triumphantly, not afraid at all.

Ever since he forcibly kissed Hermione on the corridor bridge last time, once their awkwardness passed, John became more and more handy at dealing with Hermione.

Hermione was the kind of awkward person who eats soft but not hard, looking cold and rational on the surface, but actually blushing easily when teased, and warmer than anyone inside.

The more this was the case, the more John loved to provoke her. ===== CHAPTER 180 =====