Author's note: I don't own the characters of Hayate the combat butler.
The capitals- when characters are shouting out. Asterisk around sentence, represents actions. This is my second shot at fanfiction. Sentences in italic are thoughts or narrator's witty comments.
I would love to get your feedback; any constructive criticism to make it better is appreciated!
INTRODUCTION
It was a white Christmas, but for our protagonist it was a battle for survival. Hayate Ayasaki, a "normal" 16 year old, was trying to escape some loan sharks, wanting to extort 150 million yen from him. It was an IOU from his parents, on this joyous occasion of giving.
Hayate was able to dodge them for a while and ended up in Loser's park. At his wits end he decided he will kidnap or steal; so naturally he saw a little blonde sassing the vending machine for not accepting her credit cards. Technology fails you when you need it the most.
Hayate thinks it's his lucky day, and just as he was going to do as he planned, two boys were trying to take the girl away. Hayate saves the girl; so she offers to do something for him; ergo, just like any professional kidnapper would, he asks her to run away with him, but Nagi takes it as a confession. That silly girl!
He saves her from some kidnappers yet again, on the same night. Apparently, Nagi was a magnet for kidnappers. Nagi hires him as a butler to show her gratitude. Later, she also pays off his debt to the loan sharks. A lot happens after this, and during one school competition Hayate wins the prize of 150 million and pays off most of his debt to her, but decides to continue, being her butler.
This fanfic starts a month after the trip on November 10th.
Chapter 1: gift
"It is November 10th!" The little blonde exclaimed under her blanket. She was noticeably tensed or else she won't be up during such an ungodly hour; it was 06:45 am.
"A whole month passed since that school trip. The trip was terrible, but it is now a good memory for me. I always felt Hayate did not love me because of his formal behavior but his decision to stay even after the debt was cleared gave me more reassurance than the debt which I once felt was the only thing between us. Tomorrow is Hayate's birthday. I promised to give him a watch, but I still have not bought it yet. I can't go with him to buy his present, and he will not let me go alone. What should I do? It is really annoying he does not let me go by myself or with special police bodyguards. Well, the bodyguards are useless, but I am pretty reliable."
Says the girl who does not know whereabouts of her clothes. *cough* Unfounded confidence.
"What was that? Maybe i am just getting too worked up over this."
Stop ignoring the narrator! There is a knock on the door; Hayate enters Nagi's room to wake her.
"Ojousama you woke up on your own! I am going to set the breakfast table. Please come down in an hour. We have school today. So, please come quickly."
It is not a silly cartoon show, or else there would be a light bulb over Nagi's head, because it looks like she has an idea. She was brimming with excitement when she told Hayate, "I will not go to school today." I have to buy Hayate a present, and I can do that while he will be in school. Perfect-she thought.
Hayate countered, he said, "milady please you should not miss school. Why are you always seeking excuses to skip school? Don't you enjoy the time you spend together with your friends there?" He was very sincerely looking at Nagi in the eye.
Hayate you are so good at this! I can never say no to that face. But I have to. For Hayate, and the promise I made to him. Look forward to this butler boy."Hayate I am busy with my manga. I have to finish it today for peace of my mind. I am going to pour my true feelings into them. Besides I am feeling ill so..."
Hayate has a concerned look, he said, " ojousama, are you feverish"? He was checking the temperature by pressing his forehead against hers. He then said, "The weather has changed abruptly so this would explain..."
Nagi was red like a tomato, and had started speaking a language that had words like aa-ahh-ha-hayy-uum. She invented it just then and there.
She pushed Hayate, and exclaimed, "bah! I am not feverish you idiot! It's just…my….my head! It is aching. Yeah! She then added, "This manga drawing thing is very strenuous; so you have to go to school by yourself today."
Maria came up to see why was Hayate taking so long, and was not happy to hear this. She asked, "what is the matter today Nagi? I thought you were over being a truant."
Nagi felt her words like a harpoon across her heart and it was appalling to Nagi. She said, in shock, "what? I am not… okay sometimes I am skipping school but it does not affect my grades. But today am not going."
Maria rolled her eyes, she thought if only she felt so strongly about things those are good for her. But there is some reason behind her stout demeanor. Maria said, "Hayate at least you should go to school."
"But miss Maria.." Hayate protested. He was surprised that maria was fine with Nagi skipping school; even for a day.
Maria said, "It is fine. Like she said it is just for today." Nagi was happy to hear this.
The protagonist butler leaves the scene, reluctantly.
Maria wanted to know her reason. She asked, "Has this something to do with you having to buy a present for certain 'someone'?"
Nagi is amazed. She exclaimed, "you can read my mind!"
Maria said, "Not quite! You are not that discreet, always trying to keep Hayate busy so that you may go alone to buy him his present. Your search history on internet has mostly watches, store location, echhi mangas (erotic comics) and such."
Nagi gets flustered, and says, " y-you still do that. N-never mind. The present, shall we go together."
Maria was now enjoying this. She said, "I do mind your deviant interests. But you are right, so let's go BUT this discussion is not over."
Nagi thinks maria is over doing it. She says, "oh come on I was just taking a peek. I was not even..wa.. wait! I did my search incognito." Maria is a genius so Nagi is doomed. Nagi thinks Maria is so good that it is scary. Nagi said, "le-let us hurry!"
They go to a mall, near the mansion. Nagi is happy to know there are so many options offline, but she has a budget for once. "I would have managed to buy a more expensive watch if I had bought it online with all my coupons, but buying it in person makes it more special."
Maria is happy to see the positive change in Nagi. "You understand the value of money now. You worked hard to earn money to buy him his present. I am so proud of you."
Nagi picks a silver band watch which is not so unique, but is the best she could find in her budget. Maria says "I am sure Hayate will treasure it."
Nagi asked, "Maria, what about you? What will you give him?"
Maria said, "I will make him a special cake."
Nagi said, cheerfully, "I am sure it will mean a lot to him. You make delicious cakes!" She then said, "Let us go back and make preparations for the party!"
A/N: I decided to change the fanfic a bit so please read from here on. I am trying to make it better for my readers.
