The Slenderman has a heart, after all

Christmas Eve Ball

~♥1 hour later♥~

After sitting in the crafting room with Amelia while Trenderman was interrogating us for ideas on what our dresses should look like, he suddenly smiles and says, "I think I've got the perfect dress ideas for you both! I will get to work on them immediately, so I will need you both to leave 'cause I need to concentrate!" I nod and follow Amelia out of the crafting room.

"That was...interesting..." I mutter to her. She hums in agreement.

~♥the night of the ball♥~

After lunch, I went into my room to get myself ready for the ball only to see the most beautiful ball gown I have ever seen. I hear a knock on my door. I answer it to see Sally standing there in an adorable dress and hairstyle.

"Awe, Sally, you look so cute in that!" I coo at her, making her smile shyly.

"Thanks! I did my hair and uncle Trendy made my dress! Would it be okay if I did your makeup and hair?" I smile and nod at her. She takes my hand and leads me over to my vanity before sitting me down on the stool and getting to work.

*15 minutes later*

"Done!" I turn around and look in the mirror before gasping in awe. I looked amazing! I grin and hug Sally before separating from her and saying, "Thank you, Sally! It looks great! Now, I just need to get my gown on, so I'll be right back!" I grab the beautiful dress and walk into my bathroom before closing the door and putting it on. I look in the mirror one last time before smiling to myself and leaving the bathroom.

*In the Ballroom, Slender's POV*

As I waited for Celeste to come down to the ballroom, I see Lord Zalgo approaching me. I bow in respect and say, "Welcome, my lord. I trust everything is to your liking?" He chuckles.

"Of course, old friend...so I hear you have a lover? What's her name?" I smile at the thought of her.

"Her name is Celeste Michaels. She should be..here...soon..." I trail off as soon as I see her; she was stunningly beautiful. Zalgo follows me as I walk over to her and gently take her hand and kiss it. She blushes and smiles.

"Hello, frauléin...you look so beautiful." she smiles wider, saying, "Thank you, Slender...who is this?" looking over my shoulder, I reply, "Celeste, this is Lord Zalgo; my lord, this is my lover, Celeste." Zalgo smiles and bows slightly, stating, "It's a pleasure to meet you, lady Celeste." She turns to him and curtsies before replying, "The pleasure is mine, my lord..." Suddenly some soft, slow classical music begins to play. Zalgo holds out his hand and says, "May I have the pleasure of dancing with you?" She smiles and replies, "Of course, my lord."

~*Celeste's POV*~

As Zalgo leads me to the dance floor, I feel his hand slip around my side and onto my back as we begin to waltz around the room along with some other couples that I've never seen before and some that I do know, like Amelia and Jeff, along with Ticci-Toby and Clockwork.

"So how did you and Slenderman meet, if you don't mind me asking?" Zalgo asks me as we dance. I smile at the memory.

"We met near my old home in the forest four and a half months ago. He and I are both German and we are both fluent in our native language, so we often speak to each other in said language. That's what made us so close; being able to relate to one another." He smiles.

"I see. And you were aware of what he does as a Creepypasta?"

"Yes, I grew up around stories about him throughout my childhood and well into my teenage years."

"And that didn't scare you?"

"Not at all! In fact, it fascinated me more than anything. I know, I'm quite strange." He chuckles.

"You aren't strange, Lady Celeste. You and Slenderman are meant for each other, I can tell just by the way he acts around you." I blush and smile as the melody that was playing ended and he let go of me before bowing to me respectfully, saying, "I hope you and Slenderman have a wonderful life together." I curtsy to him and reply, "Thank you, my lord." I walk back to Slender and smile as he wraps a long arm around me and whispers into my ear, "Meet me at the gazebo in the garden in ten minutes." I look at him confusedly, but nod anyways. Suddenly, I see Amelia and Jeff standing next to each other holding hands at the front of the ballroom.

"Can I have everyone's attention please?" Amelia calls over the crowd. Everyone goes silent and turns their attention to them.

"Jeff and I have a very important announcement to make! As some of you may know, me and Jeff have been together for quite a while. But besides the point, We're gonna be having a baby!" I feel my eyes widen in surprise and happiness for the cute couple as everyone claps for them, me included.