Helping others

I entered the mansion, quickly spotting Hoodie standing around the living room. 'Wow, you look different….' I gasped, Hoodie was wearing a black suit over his hood.

'Well….I….um….' He began, but couldn't say anything. I went over to sit with him before he talked to Masky.

'You're really nervous, aren't you?' I asked, placing my hand on his shoulder.

'Well, I never loved anyone before…. But, he's just so perfect.' He sighed, causing me to smile.

'Yeah…. Same with LJ…'

'What was that?'

'NOTHING!'

'Anyway, I love him. So, can you help me?'

'Of course! So, what was your plan?'

'Well, I was going to give him some flowers and confess before him but I'm just…so shy…'

I hugged him and smiled. 'You know, you should sing your love for him…. That's how most loves work.' I blushed.

'You know, that's a good idea!' Hoodie smiled, dragging me to his room. 'Is this one a good one?' He asked, showing the lyrics to "Everytime we touch".

'Well, yes.' I replied, giving them back to him.

'Sing with me! Please!'

'Um….. I'm neverous…'

'Why? Is it because you don't want LJ to hear you?'

'Yeah….'

'Please! It'll give me the confidence to sing for Masky.'

'Fine.'

I was always neverous with singing, mainly because it was what attracted boys. I didn't really like them, they always seemed too sexual. But these Pastas are so kind to me that I don't know that they're not family. So, while me and Hoodie sang, I saw the lyrics flash before my eyes with me and LJ. Finally, Hoodie was ready and I went to help the others.

"Cause you're the one
For me
For me
And I'm the one
For you
For you
Take the both of us
Of us
And…"

"That's a nice singing voice you got there."

"Oh, hi James."

"So….. You do know, that we can…."

"Stop, you just to have sex with me."

"How'd you ge…"

"ENOUGH! I'M SICK OF GUYS JUST THINKING THAT MY VOICE IS NICE THAT I'M LOOKING FOR A MAN."

"Calm down bitch."

"See, men…. When I find one who really cares for me, I'll be stuck to him like glue."

'Awwww, great! LJ's that one! The one who really cares for me.'

I've been spending the last week collecting things to help the Pasta's with their fears. I found Jeff the biggest water gun from the basement as well as rubber ring for BEN. Once I gave them their gifts, they ran straight for the pool. I rolled my eyes, they were friends and I liked that. Friends…like me and Alice.

I also went on the computers with BEN to find a forest protection charity to please the Slender. We joined one were it included the rainforest. When he found out, he was so pleased that he said that maybe later he would turn me into a proxy. I was excited, but a bit upset. Being that becoming a proxy would mean I would have to kill people, maybe my parents or Alice.

Toby's gift was the hardest but I managed to take a photo of the Slenderman to give to Toby. I explained to him that he should keep the photo tucked in a pocket so the Slenderman will always be with him. Maybe not in a physical way, but it's better than knowing he wasn't there.

Clockwork seemed ok with her fear and even said that she was silly to think that. I asked how she could see with her clock eye, but she just replied with 'The same reason Jeff's still alive or how EJ can see without eyes.' Speaking of EJ, I told him about Pinkiameana's past, when she was Pinkie Pie, and had a friend named Applejack. I told him to remember that and use it to his side. And I gave him an apple.

I sang every night to Sally with Hoodie and Jane. One night however, Jane was busy and Hoodie was on a date with Masky. Yep, I did say that. So, I had to sing to Sally by myself. I was neverous but she seemed tired so I realized that she wanted to have a short lullaby. 'What do you want me to sing?' I asked, stoking her hair.

'Well, that….' Sally replied, pointing at a small box on her dresser. I walked over to it and realized she want me to sing "Pop goes the weasel."

'This?'

'Yes…'

'Wouldn't you prefer a longer song?'

'No thank you….' She sighed, staring at the door. I sighed as I paced back to her bed and placed the box on my lap. I cranked the handle, while keeping my eye on the door to see nothing.

Then the tune came to play, it began causing me to gulp. I began to remember the day when I was taken from my home and forced to live here. But, I brushed it off as I began to sing.

'All around the mulberry bush
The monkey chased the weasel
The monkey thought it was all in fun
Pop goes the weasel~

A penny for a spool of thread
A penny for a needle
That is where the money goes
Pop goes the weasel~

All around the mulberry bush
The monkey chased the weasel
The monkey thought it was all in fun
Pop goes the weasel~'

Once the music box stopped, I saw Sally fast asleep in bed. I kissed her forehead, saying goodnight. I went to place the box back on the dresser when I noticed someone else was behind me. I whimpered as I felt LJ's breath on the back of my neck.

'You should sing more often, it's beautiful….' He then began to play with my hair. 'Like you.'

'Thanks….' I whimpered back, slowly turning to face him. 'Look, will…you…be…oh nuts!' I blushed so much that I couldn't do anything else but run. I took a few breaths and went back to him.

'Are you ok?' He asked, placing his hands on my shoulders.

'Well, maybe…' I closed my eyes and moved closer and closer to his face until our lips connected. My head began to spin and my heart began to fill with mini hearts, I grasped his shoulders as he kindly returned the kiss. That's when I noticed his lips were as soft as silk and were as warm as a human's skin. I would go in more detail when I heard that cheeky young female voice.

'Kathryn and Jackie
Sitting in a tree'

'Sally, stop….' I groaned, but she kept on going.

'K-I-S-S-I-N-G
That's not all
That's not all
I saw them kissing in the swimming pool!'

Laughing Jack chuckled at her little song, giving me a hug. 'Awwww, come on Kathryn, let the girl have her fun.

'Took her to the sweet shop
Brought her bubble gum
And when she wasn't looking
He stuck it up her..'

I knew the last lyric but thank god LJ quickly placed his hand on her mouth. 'Thanks LJ…' I winked.

'Where did you learn that rude and gross song?' LJ asked Sally, Sally stared at him and then at the door. Me and LJ turned to see Jeff and Grossman.

'So, did they do it?' Jeff asked, giving a devilish smile.

'Yep! It was so cute!' Sally giggled.

'I taught her that song, in case you were wondering.' Grossman chuckled. LJ growled, picking me up and taking me back to his room.

'Who do those guys think they are?' LJ grumbled as we entered our room.

'LJ…?'

'Yes kiddo?'

'Kiss me again!'

'Sure!'

'Step one: Become friends, COMPLETE. Step two: Fall for him, COMPLETE. Step three: Kiss on lips, COMPLETE. Step four: Become a couple, INCOMPLETE. Do'h!'