Arise from the dead! So did you guys hear that they have confirmed season 3 of "Hayate No Gotoku?" I really hope they cover the "vacation arc" and the "end of the world" arc. So in preperation for writing this I've started to reread the manga and rewatch the second season of the anime. And I got to say, Hinagiku really is a tease. Well on with the story...
Chapter 8 Part 2: You can find flags all around if you try!
It wasn't long before Hayate needed to isolate himself into his room. The trio of friends appeared quickly and secluded themselves into Hinagiku's Room. Although occasional fits of laughter and yelling could be heard from her room, Hayate decided to ignore it and prepare for the impending battle tomorrow afternoon. 'It's not like they could be talking about me,' He thought. He would not let Hinagiku and His efforts go to waste, even if he spent a majority of their study time reminding himself not to stare at her.
It wasn't long before the sun began to set and its light would no longer be his ally in studying. Without hesitating Hayate stood up and switched his light from the off position to the on, and continued his mental training. It also wasn't long before someone noticed a light on in a room that was supposed to be uninhabited.
"Hina-chan, why is the light on in your spare bedroom?" Asked Izumi, as she clichely held a peace of pocky in her mouth.
"The light?" Said Hina, "Oh, I think Onee-Chan was there earlier, she must have forgot to turn it off. I'll be right back." Without even a second Hina was able to masterfully cover up the whole situation.
"She probably went back to see if she left any booze." Risa added jokingly.
"That, or to check if she had left any money in her sheets... to buy booze." Said Miki as the trio laughed together. Not too far away a teacher sneezed, thinking that her students were speaking of her fondly.
Hina quickly walked down the stairs not minding that her three friends were constantly insulting her older sister. But before leaving the kitchen she quickly grabbed an apple making sure they Hayate could make it to dinner. She nonchalantly walked to Hayate's room and made sure to open the door without knocking, in case someone was looking at her.
"Hayate~?" She cutely said his name as she slid in, but much to both parties dismay Hina was greeted by Hayate, shirtless, and in the process of removing his pants. The apple which was intended to provide sustenance to Hayate soon did the opposite as it thrusted into his abdomen.
"W-What are you doing! Why are you taking your clothes off, what if someone else opened the door!" Hinagiku's wild blush began to blend in with her hair as her aura was set a blaze.
"S-Sorry, It just got a bit colder and I was changing into some fluffier clothes." Hayate was leaning over with one hand on his trembling stomach. "I-It's still winter you know." He began to put on the rest of his clothes. Hinagiku rubbed the back of her head as she began regret her actions.
"So, what are you doing here Hinagiku? Your friends still haven't left yet, right?"
"They were asking why the light was on in a room that was supposed to be empty? Also," Hinagiku looked around a bit and retrieved her ammunition, "I was seeing if you were hungry." She dusted it off on her shirt and triumphantly held out the apple.
"T-Thanks." He cautiously accepted her gift and set it on the table. Hinagiku glanced over at his table, it had three notebooks on top next to the study guide for Hakuou.
"By the way, how far are you with your studying?" She began to flip through his books. Every page was filled with writing and math equations. In fact all three notebooks were the same. He eyes fixated on Hayate.
"D-Did you finish the study guide!" Her mouth slightly agape.
"Well... actually I finished it 3 times."
"Three times!" Awestruck, Hinagiku eyes were wide she and thrusted her arms downward. "It somewhat challenging just to do it once." Hayate like always just rubbed the back of his head as she complimented him. "Oh, but this one right here is wrong." She circled the part and held it up to his eye level.
"What, but I even used the reference-" Somewhere far off a door slam interrupted them. Without even blinking Hinagiku rushed forward into Hayate knocking them both into the closet. She quickly turned around and shut the door.
"H-Hinagiku-" Her hand covered his mouth as she shushed his stammering.
"They're coming." She whispered. Just as she slid the door open slightly to see the door opened and the three girls came shuffling in.
"Hmm... Hina's not here?" Izumi said as she took a seat on the bed.
"Maybe her mom sent her on an errand or something." Miki joined her on the bed.
"You know, this really doesn't seem like sensei's room. It's too clean." Risa completed the trio.
"Wow these girls really don't mind making themselves comfortable." Hayate whispered to Hinagku, who at the moment was angrily glaring at her friends were shamelessly walking about her house.
"Why are they still here?" She whispered back.
"I guess we should just wait back in her room then." Risa said, although her actions did not match her words as she began to rummage through Hayate's desk. Her brow raised as held up a box with a ribbon on it. "Oh, what is this." She turned and showed the box to her two companions.
"An old christmas gift? Oh what's inside it? Is it Katsura-Chan's?" Izumi's eyes lit up.
"She probably bought it for some crush she had, but couldn't give it to him when he rejected her." Said Miki slowly opening the box. Again, a certain teacher sneezed and thought fondly of the students that were talking to her.
"He-" Hayate began to yell but was quickly silenced by Hinagiku placing both of her hands over his mouth from behind.
"What are you doing!" She grabbed his mouth and pulled the back of his head into her chest. Hayate could not describe glorious feeling going down the back of his head and neck, for a moment he was at bliss. At the same time he was adamant about not letting anyone see the contents of the box, especially Hinagiku.
"Stop struggling, They're right about to leave." Despite her warning Hayate still struggled forward, at least far enough so Hinagiku couldn't see outside the closet.
"Well this doesn't seem like the thing to get a boy, unless it was a very feminine one." Miki said, putting the box back in the drawer. "We can always ask her tomorrow." The trio opened the door and proceeded out of the room. As if connected by wire, the instant the door closed Hinagiku and Hayate fell out of the closet, Hayate chest down with Hinagiku right on top of him. He exhaled a sigh of relief as the box was put back into its original place. But his relief quickly disappeared as he turned around his eyes were met with Hinagiku's glare. Again the two mimicked a mother scolding a child who had done something wrong. But it wasn't long before her glare melted into a smile and then into a fit of laughter.
"We always get caught in these situations." She said in between fits of laughs. Hayate couldn't help joining her.
"At least it's never dull." He said smiling ear to ear. The spent a while laughing, forgetting thier troubles.
Eventually the trio of friends went to their respective homes. After dinner the two returned to Hayate's room for studying as part of their routine.
"You should be fine tomorrow as long as you remember to keep calm." Hinagiku said, as she opened the door.
"Thank you, hopefully I won't let you down." Hayate said, shaking his fist upward with confidence. "If anything this might be the easiest thing I've done in a while." His proclamation was accompanied by a nervous laugh as memories of fighting robots and getting chased by the Yukaza flashed into his mind.
"Just keep that confidence up." She winked to him closing the door behind her.
Hayate let out a strong sight as he sat onto his bed. "I just hope nothing bad happen tomorrow." He said to himself, although he knew that hoping may just be useless.
A little short mind you but the next chapter is a long one, and I've written a good chunk of it, and my friend is drawing a drawing for it Huzzah! I'll try getting that out next week. Thank you for everyone that is reading and reviewing and putting up with my lack of update, sorry! Not gonna lie, this chapter isn't that good. But it was somewhat necessary. The next chapter, in terms of plot and fluff, is amazing compared to this one so get hyped.
-Vene
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