(UNDER EDITING) Not So Secret Admirer (Slenderman X Reader)

Chapter 4 - A Formal Greeting

??? Pov

I watched the two women walk over to the coffee shop I was currently in. At the moment, I was working on assignments that needed to be done. I felt the need to go into town for these things as it's difficult to concentrate in the house. I was also familiar with the Mayor's routine of this. We equally loved this place and it was always a go-to for food or just to hang out.

They walked in and past me and sat at the booth in front of me as if they wanted me to eavesdrop. I looked back down at my laptop, (Y/n) looking around the cafe in my peripheral vision. I didn't want to be noticed as of right now, so I kept my head low.

(Y/n)'s pov

Mayor Waite ordered a coffee, and a cake pop for me. I assumed she got it for me since she didn't know if I drank coffee or not which was really considerate of her. I do like cake pops. The waiter brought over a pitcher of creamer along with her work smile as Mayor Waite carried the conversation again.

"(Y/n), have you ever heard of a story about Slenderman?" Weird way to start I convo I thought.

"Slenderman? Like the tall white guy?" I didn't know if she saw me perk up from this question. I love Slenderman, and all things 'scary' like that.

"I mean, I guess he is tall and white." She picked up her coffee and took a sip. After she said that, the man behind us sneezed. I didn't bother to look at him to avoid possible eye contact or embarrassment. A few others in the building said bless you. How kind.

"Uhm. What about him? Does he live in your forest???" I teased it but she just stared at me blankly, soon a smile creeping up her face. I froze at the realization and she watched me grow pale.

"I wouldn't say I'm proud of such a thing, just wanted to warn you about it. Or him. You seem like a very organized person so I imagine you take walks in your backyard." Weird...

"Are you stalking me?" With the sudden outburst, she laughed and shook her head.

"I take walks so I assumed you did as well."

"Oh. Makes sense." I stared down at the paper bag containing the sweet treat.

"I don't think he is much of a threat. If you see him, there's a good chance you're getting close to his home. He's friendly, I swear. Just not during mating season." I laughed that off sheepishly. I pray she was joking.

"Sounds like a normal animal to me." She smiled before it got wiped off when she drank her coffee. I looked down at the cake pop once more and sighed. "So you can wander as much as you want?"

"What do you mean?"

"Like he won't get tired of you?" She stared at me again and shrugged.

"I suppose. Everyone, well whoever has seen him, was too scared to ever go into the forest again."

"Aww..."

"To be honest, all those who have seen him are the elders of this town now. It's been awhile. Maybe he just got tired. Or retired. I don't know how old he is." I nodded and played with my fingers, looking out the window and seeing children running around in uniforms.

"Has your mother ever seen him?" I looked back at the Mayor as I asked and noticed her french tips as she put her cup back down. "I like your nails, by the way."

"Thank you. But believe me, I asked and she refuses to answer." Waite finished her coffee and sighed. "It's fun to think about and it's the main reason why we get tourists if I'm gonna be honest."

I smiled. Our meeting ended there once she excused herself to finish decorating her town. I didn't know if I should be scared or relieved. I looked at the cake pop, still in front of me, and I ate it in one big bite before throwing away the stick on my way out. I headed back home and took a quick nap, which unfortunately lasted till morning.

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It was now Friday and I was walking home from the bus stop when I looked deep into the trees near my house. They were still green but slowly transitioning to warm colors. It looked like a big salad I thought.

Since it was still pretty early, I decided to get answers from the famous Slenderman himself if I could, doing my routine for exploration and heading out. The sound of crunching underneath my feet filled my ears along with the wind gliding against them. I exhaled and sat against a thicker tree, hoping he would come to me. But after some time, I stood up again and kept walking.

??? Pov

To escape the pressures of my home, I went for a walk. Which turned into a hunt as I saw a vibrant color in the distance, upon further inspection, it being (Y/n). I crept behind as many trees as I could to get to her but the leaves were falling too fast for my liking.

(Y/n)'s pov

I kicked piles of leaves as I walked around, now bored and slowly forgetting my reasons for being outside. Every little sound startled me. I walked in circles around a tree at one point, when I heard a twig crack. Immediately, I whipped my head to look in that direction. The silence became loud as I focused until my eyes saw it. Or him. I couldn't tell if he was trying to be discreet because as soon as I made out his body, he disappeared. I smacked my teeth in frustration, and sat down again before hearing another swoosh.

It was right behind me and I looked up out of curiosity. I thought it was a bird, maybe an owl, but I was greeted with the entity. Now closer than ever before. Just by sitting down, he looked like a building.

I jumped to my feet when I realized who was behind me. My eyes lit with fear and admiration as I stood up. He stood a good 2 feet taller than me. Truthfully, I was too scared to talk or even move the slightest.

"You shouldn't be here." He simply said. Nothing on his face moved, so I looked up to where his eyes should be. His voice was a little deep and stern. Like I was annoying him. I didn't even do anything yet. But with his sudden words, it was like the brick in my throat melted away.

"I know, but I just wanted to ask you something...?"

"Do I look like the type of being to take questions?" Wow. What attitude. With that, he started circling me and I instantly regretted the decision to speak, to even come out there.

"There's nothing to really judge off of you in all honesty. So no." Oops.

He turned his head slowly to look at me and I could finally make out that confusion was visible in the features. He turned his back to you, crossing this hands behind him.

"What was it you wanted to ask me?"