This time the judges were kind enough to inform the champions about the last challenge. A maze. It seems that the level of dangerous creatures they will have to face just keeps rising. There must have been a safety law that prevented them from doing such absurd tasks, although the favorite sport in England was Quidditch… yup they clearly don't care about security at all.

Although the last challenge was approaching Fleur was worrying very little about it. Not because she was the first placed and was overconfident. She wasn't. The reason for worrying so little was simply for the simplest and most stressful reason of all. The girl needed to graduate.

It seems that everyone forgot while judging her for being chosen champion, but the blonde was in her last year and had to pass exams if she wanted a chance to get a decent job. Her career depended on it, her future with Hermione depended on it. Worrying about personal safety was the last of her problems.

Can shouting in the shower because of stress be considered a breakdown?

Fortunately, she had the best girlfriend in the world.

"Fleur I hope you understand that I love you when I say this but woman you are all tight." That was the first thing Hermione noticed while cuddling in Fleur's room.

"I've been under a lot of stress lately." Fleur said as she buried her face in the brunette's neck even more.

"Is there anything I can do to help?" The girl asked sweetly as she ran her fingers over her girlfriend's blond curls.

"You already help just by being here, honestly this is the calmest moment I have in days."

Biting her lip Hermione decided that due to the current circumstances it would be appropriate to make a... proposal.

"I have a counteroffer, you can say no by the way."

"I'm listening." said in a sleepy voice.

"I could give you a massage."

Fleur immediately woke up.

"A massage?" her voice almost crack saying that.

"I see you liked my suggestion." Hermione was grinning.

You have no idea how much and you haven't even touched me yet!

"Will Diana take long to come back?" It was a pertinent question given that Diana was Fleur's roommate.

What? Did you all think that just because there is magic to increase rooms they would not make students share bedrooms? Naivety at the very least.

"She's been fixing a suit, believe me, she won't be back before dinner time."

"She really likes styling clothes." Hermione headed for the bathroom "Would you have any body lotion I can use?"

"Yes, in the lower cabin the green tube." Fleur straightened up on the bed "Diana wants to become a stylist when she graduates, dreams of creating a more modern witch clothing line, she likes to mix muggle fashion with that."

"That's good to hear, she looks very passionate about it."

Hermione appeared back in the room holding the lotion. Setting the bottle on the desk, she turned her back on Fleur and said.

"Ok, Take off your shirt and lie on your back please."

"You know, I don't mind if you take a look at me." I would actually love it if you look.

"Nope, just lie your back love."

What a shame.

Fleur obeyed the command. Hermione rubbed some of the lotion on her hands and started rubbing the blonde shoulders.

"Wow, you're tenser than I thought." said while doing pressure on a knot.

Fleur held back a moan of satisfaction. Fuck, that's good.

"Where did you learn to do that?"

"My grandmother has a lot of back pain." replied while taking more lotion "I always offered to massage on her bad days, It was nice she usually read to me while I worked." applying pressure with the tip of her elbow, she managed to get a groan from Fleur.

"Sorry," she said, embarrassed to let the sound out.

"Don't be, it's a body natural reaction and there's just me here." Even though she couldn't see her girlfriend's face, Fleur could feel the smug grin directly at her "You don't need to hold love, I want to hear you."

With permission so kindly granted, Fleur had no reason to restrain herself anymore. With each knot, Hermione undid it seemed that the blonde moaned louder and louder. Merlin, this is heaven.

"Want to talk about what has been stressing you out?"

"Wasn't… Right there please... that supposed to help me relax?"

"Venting is a way to relieve the soul."

"Hum… well incredibly it is not the tournament that has occupied my head." the blonde started "I just want to finish my exams and graduate soon."

"What would you like to do after finishing school?" her voice followed the smooth movements of her hands.

"Honestly? I have a strange interest in curses… Fuck."

"Oh, I could notice it."

"Shut up… Hum... Anyway, I love learning how they work and handle them properly, I have been thinking about looking for a job in the Cursebreaker area for a while."

"It is a very interesting field, there is always something new to learn."

"Yes… Yes, It is." Fleur bit her lip "I've been thinking about sending some applications to some places here in London."

Hermione stopped moving.

"Would you move to London?" Her voice was almost a whisper.

Fleur turned, she put her hand delicately on the girl's cheek. Looking at hopeful brown eyes she said.

"I already told you I want a future with you, I know those distance relationships are difficult but I thought it wouldn't hurt to stay in the same country at least." removing a hair from Hermione's face she continued "Besides, it's a great opportunity for me to practice my English more." her smile was genuinely happy.

She was embraced shortly after uttering those words. Her arms closed holding Hermione, as inhaled the scent of her shampoo quick murmurs of I love you could be headed.

Did you think that I would abandon you? You are my sunshine.

"Hey Fleur, do you think you can try on this vest for… What the fuck! My poor eyes! put a sock on the door next time your jerk!" Diana shouted and left with a bang.

It took that interruption to make Hermione realize something very important that she had neglected.

"Fleur... you are naked." Okay, not that she didn't know that before but now she could see the entire front of the blonde. It was very distracting.

"Do you want me to put my shirt back on?"

Taking a last look and looking for any signs of discomfort from the veela and finding none she said.

"No need, can you pass me your sock please?"

"Are you sure?" She said as she took off her sock and handed it to Hermione "We don't need to rush mon amour."

"Believe, you're not rushing me but If you don't want to..."

"I want!" Fleur coughed "I would be extremely happy to share this moment with you."

"Good." She put the sock outside the door "Good, we agree, guaranteed consent on both parts to continue."

Fleur couldn't contain her smile. She is so cute.

"I love you."

"I love you more."

"Prove it."

They did not reach a consensus after that, but one thing was certain these two loved each other.