Thanks for your comments wry678. I know the chess match was not done in details by me but I tried to describe Hayate's feelings like you requested.

Hope you all like my story so far.

Chapter seven: high seas

Nagi could hear a faint voice, calling, "ojousama! ojousama! ojousama!"

She said, softly, "Hayate," coughing out water, and gasping for air.

It happened twelve hours ago..

Nagi came with Hayate and Maria to the docks at five pm to start the detestable trip. Usui was his usual charming self, gloating about how he bought the yacht at the auction and it was expensive but he did not care, Nagi was peeved. She said she would wait outside with Hayate until he is ready to start the journey. Nagi was trying to talk things out with Hayate when suddenly, she heard sound of the engine running. Hayate and Nagi tried calling out and getting their attention but it was too late. Nagi then called Usui's cell, and he apologized, saying "I am sorry. I thought you were already on board. I should have checked."

Nagi told him to come back to take Hayate and her but He said "There is a boat there. why don't you come in that? It's mine, and there is also a driver there, I will inform him. So come in that boat. Maria and I will be waiting. Bye!"

Nagi was worried for Maria so she decided to go in the boat. The boat was looking like it will give in any time soon. The driver did not look exactly dependable but she and Hayate had to go for Maria's sake; Maria was alone there with Usui.

Their fears were soon realized, and the boat sunk after a few hours. Hayate was able to swim, carrying Nagi with him. He saw land after tirelessly swimming for about twenty minutes, but it was getting dark. He saw Nagi was losing consciousnesses.

He was finally able to reach on dry land along with Nagi. So, now they were stranded on a remote island.

Nagi exclaimed, angrily, "I can't believe that man!" She crossed her hands around her chest, and said "He wanted me to come with him, but he left me there, and went alone with Maria. He left a rusty old boat for us with directions to his villa. That damn thing had holes in it, and it sank."

Hayate was irked to hear this. He said "I am sorry ojousama, you wanted to spend time with Usui kun, but you are stuck with me. I will find a way to get to the island where his villa is located. It is few kilometers away; I will build a raft. There are a lot of wood so it will work out."

Nagi let out a sigh. She said "Geez! Hayate, I am worried for Maria. She is alone with that pervert. Why would I not enjoy time with you?"

Hayate didn't reply; he started gathering wood. Nagi tried to help, but she was mostly in his way. Nagi just helplessly watched him. They were together, in a deserted island, yet it seemed to Nagi that she was alone.

It was evening, Nagi's stomach was rumbling. She was famished; she had not eaten anything since morning. But she did not say anything to Hayate, besides he was not even around since about an hour. He left saying he will look around and see if he can find something useful. When he came back he had something, wrapped, in his napkin, and he handed it to Nagi. There were wild fruits and nuts inside it; like berries, plums, coconut, that he picked from the forest. Nagi was impressed by Hayate's resourcefulness. They sat down, and started eating.

Nagi looked at Hayate for a while, and then said "Hayate you do remember your promise? Well, don't you? You said you will never leave me. I love you. I cannot marry anyone else."

She was feeling helpless. No matter what she says, it had no effect on him.

Hayate saw tears being welled up in her eyes. He just had to break his silence. He said "ojousama, I know that we promised to be together, but.." he paused. Nagi was looking at him, anxiously.

Hayate then continued, "he is rich. I am just your butler-"

Nagi did not let him finish his sentence; she put her hand on his mouth, and said, affectionately, "but I love you, stupid. Do you think I am that shallow? I do not care about money. You are doing an honorable job, and I am proud of that."

Hayate swept her in his embrace, tearing up. He said "ojousama! I love you as well. But I never felt I am worthy of marrying you; someone of such a high stature. But if you accept me the way I am.. I am relieved."

Hayate and Nagi heard cheering sounds all of a sudden. They were startled; it was supposed to be a deserted island.

They were even more surprised to learn that the ones, who were enlivening the quite atmosphere, were none other than Usui, Maria, and Grandfather Mikado.

Nagi exclaimed, fuming, "Usui you jerk! If you have done anything to Maria-"

Usui said nonchalantly, "come on Nagi! You should be a little nice to the guy who united you with your precious Hayate."

Maria interjected, "Nagi calm down. Usui is right. It was his plan. He is that friend that I told you earlier, when you asked me if I am seeing someone."

Maria continued, "Remember once I told you that I am going out to get supplies... It was just few days after your fight with Hayate. I went to see him. I wanted to introduce him to you and Hayate, but I felt it was not the right time. When I met him, I told him about your fight with Hayate. And he decided to get the two of you back together. We made this plan, and included your grandfather."

Nagi and Hayate were still not able to understand, what was happening.

Mikado said "I knew you liked Hayate, which is why I called off your engagement with Wataru. And when Usui told me about his plan, I agreed to play along."

Nagi said, flabbergasted, "t-then let me get this straight, you are not- I mean you were just acting, Usui."

Usui nodded his head in reply. Nagi was a little vexed, but Hayate was finding this whole situation hilarious.

Maria said "Usui is my co-worker. He works as a financial advisor. He was also a student in Hakuo. We get along well."

Nagi said "So he is not a rich-obnoxious guy. He is mostly an obnoxious guy." Nagi was crossed at Usui, in particular, for tricking her.

Usui said "I may not be as rich as I claimed, but I am still doing well," he puts his arms around Maria, and says "I will take good care of Maria."

Nagi looked at Hayate, he was signalling her to calm down. After a short pause, she said, "he is fine I guess."

Mikado said "now all that is left is the wedding. I guess we will talk about this tomorrow. This island belongs to the Sanzenins'. Our villa is on the eastern side. I was worried Hayate might see it." He laughed. He then said " Let us rest for now."

Hayate was getting butterflies in his stomach. He was thinking, marriage huh. I will marry Miss Nagi. He had a soft smile on his lips.