Pendent
"Alana, are you awake?"
"Yeah, I'm awake."
"May I come in?"
"Sure."
Without a further word, the door to the bedroom opened; revealing the man who had been moments ago been behind it. If he could even be called a man, that is. Clearly the creature resembled a male of humanoid structure but with two key differences; the stark white skin and his head being deprived entirely of both a face or hair. His height, which stood well above the above-average human, was also a noticeable difference but, despite all these, the moment Alana looked up from her book she smiled at him.
"Hey, did you need me for something, or did you just want to talk?" She asked, closing her book over her fingers so the page was saved but also so she could give the creature her full attention.
"A bit of both, actually." He replied and made his way towards the bed in long strides. As he walked Alana took notice to something in one of his white hands and blinked, her smile falling to a curious stare.
"Does it have to do with what's in your hand?" She asked, pointing out she could see it; if he was even trying to hide it in the first place. Probably not since, as he reached the bed, the girl noticed it was a small black box.
"It does." The creature confirmed calmly, lowering himself onto his knees so they could be more at eye level with on another. Alana blinked, her curious expression slipping into one of confusion as he stretched out his arm and held the box out to her.
"Um... Slender, was today my birthday and I didn't notice or something?" the girl asked uncertainly, staring at the box for a moment before looking up to his smooth face. To her surprise the creature, now known as Slender, chuckled and if he had lips she's sure he'd be smiling. Maybe even grinning at her.
"No, it's nothing like that, but please open it." He urged softly, his finger tips twitching as if to further urge her to take it. Alana continued to look a bit uncertain but, after a seconds more hesitation, slowly reached out her free hand and took the box from his; to which he then returned to his side.
To further the girl's confusion and surprise the box was surprisingly light. Practically weightless, in fact. Yet, when Alana moved it, she could hear something slide around inside of it. Curiosity growing, the girl returned her gaze to Slender, who was watching her patiently yet what she felt was also eagerly, before returning it to the box. Well, she supposed there was only one way to find out what it was. So, without further delay, Alana pulled her other hand from her book, allowing it to close, and used it to open the top of the box; revealing a beautiful hand crafted chain necklace. More amazingly was the pendent that was attached to it. A silver circle with an X going through it; the most popular symbol known to Slenderman.
"This is-" Alana started, eyes wide as she tenderly took the necklace from the box by the chain. It jingled a little as the metal hit each other, and felt as light as it did in the box, but felt as sturdy as it was beautiful.
"Slender, you made this?" She asked, turning her attention towards him. Though it was nearly impossible to tell due do his featureless face, it was clear that the man was smiling, even as he shook his head.
"It was my idea but Trender was the one that made it. I know that jewelry isn't really something you care too much about but was hoping you'd wear that." He replied, gently reaching out so he could take it from her. Alana allowed this and scooted closer to him.
"Why wouldn't I wear it? It's beautiful and you had it specifically made for me." She answered, turning her back on him as she moved her hair out of the way to give him better room. She then chuckled a little sheepishly, peeking behind her shoulder as Slender leaned forwards to put it on for her. "Besides, Trender might get upset if I didn't at least wear it once."
"Yes." Slender agreed with a small chuckle of his own. "He probably would. He worked pretty hard on it, and I'm pleased that you like it."
Clicking the attachments in place, Slender pulled his hands away and Alana lowered her arms as she turned around. Not giving the slender creature a chance to react, she leaned forwards and placed a small kiss on his cheek. He tensed ever so slightly at the gesture but fought against raising a hand to touch the spot as Alana leaned back with a sweet smile.
"Thank you, I'll wear it as much as I can." She said, gently grasping the pendent between her fingers. Slender's invisible expression softened and he nodded once as he stood up, placing a hand affectionately on top of the girl's head.
"I'm pleased that you like it." He said, ruffling her hair ever so slightly but pulls away after a second to prevent from accidentally causing her a headache. Slowly turning around Slender made his way back to the door but stopped before he left, hand grasping the door frame as he looked over his shoulder. "Goodnight, Alana."
"Goodnight, Slender." Alana called back, continuing to play with the pendent and Slender left the room, once again leaving the girl alone as her book went ignored next to her.
