Something has changed in the way Jim views Ryan after the test store incident, and he really wishes he could get a grip on his mouth. And now that even included wanting to prove he was the superior basketball player. Everyone in her art class seemed to be sick at the moment, but nobody wanted to sacrifice valuable class time with their first exhibition coming up next month, so it was easily making its way around everybody. Jim bit down hard on the inside of his bottom lip and nodded, forcing a small smile for her. Maybe its how , Lets do the movie. I honestly dont know why I do it. Its funny, Pam thinks to herself later, the things that transpire to gently tip her little world off its too-comfortable axis and help her rediscover the full spectrum of color, one flash, one swatch, at a time. Roy and Pam are at a coffee shop. Like over priced cologne and real leather. Jim had made his peace with the idea of them being over by the time she strode back in, back straight, with intent in her eyes, beckoning him to grab his stuff and follow her out. I really liked your fanfiction as it was good to see a refreshing adaptation to the late series. He blinked slowly, fighting against the urge to turn around. Are you okay. Then part B will be post-merger. jenna fischer. And who in the Hell is Dr. McPerfectIndian, and who does he think he is? Wonderfully written and as someone who's on season 3 of a re watch of the series myself I thought it was wonderful! 3. She swats his arm with a scoff, Youre so mean about your own nose!. now she's back and so much has changed. hH-huh? Later, after briefly falling back to sleep wrapped up in each other for a little while longer (because why not? It was nice to see him smile, he barely had done all day, even if the moment of reprieve was quickly interrupted by his cold. Ryan has been appointed the new Manager of Sales at Dunder Mifflin. and there she was, kelly, the sweetest girl he'd ever known, at the I get a message on my computer. How one piece of advice saw Jim Halpert through the most painful time in his life. It wouldnt matter if they were. Maybe riding home with Ryan wasn't a good idea after all. So I suppose this will have to do. Meanwhile, Dwight and Karen strike up an unlikely alliance, Pam gets herself into a hairy situation with Roy, Creed gives some sound advice for possibly the first time ever in his very long life, Kevin gambles with the wrong customer, and Michael learns that his relationship with Jan really sucks. Please consider turning it on! The crew always tells me Yo, its funny and classic. I was heartbroken when the series ended, but thankfully, there's fan fiction. Jim just shoots her a questioning glance, and all of a sudden shes very distracted by whatever is displayed on her computer screen and so doesnt meet his eye. (Y/n) (L/n) is a saleswoman at the Dunder Mifflin paper company. Alright, I know what Im doing. As soon as the words left his lips he already knew what her response was going to be, fear and apology briefly flashing in her eyes in equal measure. Sitting at his desk, back in Scranton, fighting every instinct screaming at him that it was his job in life to take care of Pam Beesly. has no one seen how cute they are together? They quickly return to what she assumes is the closing of a sale, and so Pam forces her (visual) attention back to her riveting, formerly abandoned game of solitaire.. Enjoy reading! The only obstacle Id have to get past is Dwight. Oh. Hope you enjoy , Conference room, five seconds! Jim and Pam have never had a good Valentine's Day, until now, Jim's worn a lot of clothes, but these are Pam's favourites. Seeing her youngest boy grow up with two older brothers who were admittedly a little rough around the edges compared to his more sensitive nature, she was well acquainted at this point with Jims tendency to play off his feelings and mask them with jokes and deflections. I would also just like to say a huge thank-you if you've left a comment or any feedback/support, it's been so so encouraging and you're all beyond lovely. Warm. His eyes follow Pam as she leaves, and hes infinitely glad he does when she turns back around just as she reaches the doorframe, one more silent note of communication passing between them in her small, bitten-back smile. It was on the booze cruise. Pam, Dwight and company scramble to uncover what happened to Jim, while Jim engages in mind games with his reluctant but unstable captor in hopes of being found alive. She hadnt been able to wipe the smile off her face for the rest of the day. Her hand finds his hair (and, He chuckles, delightfully caught off-guard that shed remembered him telling her about both instances. It is set to The Fray's How to save a life. Theyd gone on a few dates in and around the time Jim got back from his interview in New York for the corporate position, before settling into this natural rhythm of companionship quickly after. New jobs, new cities, new relationships, and yet they cannot seem to escape one another. absolutely looove this! jimandpam theoffice drama +1 more # 13 PB & J by Bethany Jane 302 15 1 It's Jim Halpert's first day at Dunder Mifflin, and he has no idea what to expect. So whats the damage if the terms of said contract are not upheld?. Like, hes genuinely excited to see her and it hasnt even been two days. Jim and Pam, All or Nothing, an office fanfic | FanFiction Michael was screaming. Her chest felt lighter (ironically, given her current circumstances) and that would have to learn to be enough in itself. jim. peter macari age. Work Search: Always in the bullpen, always seemingly at Jims desk, right by reception. Ryan takes his desk. She was born and raised in Idaho, and had moved to Massachusetts for college. Im almost there when I hear exasperated shouting from behind me. She never looked at him like that, never so closed devoid of emotion or expression or, Jim disregards how her hands, soft and welcoming and begging to be held just a little longer, linger in the palm of his own where they so perfectly fit as he begins to pull away. Pam Beesly/Karen Filippelli. No, thats definitely Vanessa. No, hes ndot in yet.. Says here he has a dentist appointment scheduled this mborning. He's sitting there sad and believing h i loved you as a best friend, and i still love you. Hes cheating! Shh- sorryhheH?hhuhEDTSSSCHuh!. See, this- he indicates towards her with his free hand -is what happens when you prefer the red and purple colour. Hed been so psyched, and so genuine about it she couldnt help but feel psyched for him. Which shes aware could seem hard to believe given all the ridiculousness the documentary crew mustve picked up by this point. Or maybe it was the stroking. You sound very healthy indeed he says, adopting his usual position of leaning on crossed arms on top of her desk. Hope you enjoy! I must really be drunk. tip: "uchiha sasuke/uzumaki naruto" angst kudos>10, "He knows my favorite yogurt flavor. Jim x Reader x Dwight But at least back then shed at least been his friend and been privy to that information as things were developing. This theory reflects observations I've made before on both r/FanTheories and r/DunderMifflin, but I wanted to formalize it. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. It was scheduled for this Saturday and Jim had gotten an invite, Pam hadnt. it was a miserable, never-ending walk. Very early dating life shenanigans. It wasnt her fault, okay? Since the weathers been so nice lately. And for Pam, the ways of love are about to be made clear. Heres 4A! To take Pam's mind off Jim, Dwight invites her to Schrute Farms, where she gets to find out more about Dwight, including how he's still not over Angela. Jim Saves Pam's Job - The Office The Office 3.01M subscribers Subscribe 77K Share 3.4M views 2 years ago #TheOffice #USA #nbc Jim (John Krasinski) pretends to be Michael (Steve Carell) to. She looked like she was just holding it together; her nose, shiny and red, buried in a handful of tissues and the corners of her eyes damp from the overspilling of irritated tears. Their fingers brush, like the two protagonists at the start of some cheesy romcom, but Jim cant deny the jolt he feels from the contact and how it does nothing to calm his already elevated heart rate. When he finished one of her sentences, or picked her brain about anything from her art, to movies, to literature, genuinely interested in what she had to say. Its okay She replies with her own, using his shoulder as support to pull herself up onto her tiptoes, and press a light kiss to his cheek that really kick starts his heart rate. And did not do that. His eyebrows pull downwards, and it takes all she has not to giggle at his exaggerated, goofy little expression. His stomach sinks with the realisation as the whole weekend recontextualises itself in his head, and he moves closer to her, wanting to reach out but at the same time painfully aware of where they are. Which come to think of it is rather unfortunate when your name is Pam and you answer the phones for a company called Dunder Mifflin. So fuck it right? As soon as the words left his lips he already knew what her response was going to be, fear and apology briefly flashing in her eyes in equal measure. If the feelings he has now will eventually dissipate with time. Pam, Unsurprisingly, this was something they wanted to experience, Jims gaze trails over to the window, taking stock of how gorgeously bright the sun is shining. Not realising that his boyfriend was watching the whole thing. Because she had no right to be bothered. In different places and different times, Pam meets Jim, and these meetings change both their lives. Therefore, for no other narrative reason other than that, Ill probably divide the next couple of chapters into two parts each as well. I can tell Michael is frustrated with Dwights interlude taking up a sliver of his own stage time, but he ignores it for the sake of the act at hand. But for some reason for the last couple of months or so, Jims been noticing a lot more tension between them than what was there before. it was easy with jim. Jim runs into the opportunity to bring his office body count to 3 and hes willing to pay for it. Pam. She tries not to search for hidden meaning in the curves of his ys or his weird as that he writes the non-traditional way they would appear on a computer. They just didnt do that. Jim go home or you're fired," Dwight said and started packing up Jim's stuff.You cant fire me!Michael! Jim go home or i have to fire you! Michael repeated what Dwight threatened Jim a few seconds earlier. THIEF! I think it was Jim. Andy said, pointing at the conference room Jim was in. When she arrives back at her desk, however, focused on nothing more than simply making it through the rest of the day she does a double-take. The Office: When Pam Met Jim By: Donnamour1969 My AU version of Pam and Jim's first meeting. Dwight clambers off of Jim after shooting him an intense look that screams "I am onto you", but Jim ignores it and gets up. Roy was her lot in life, and she could be content with that. Unsurprisingly, this was something they wanted to experience without the awkward interference of their nosey co-workers, and so they were keeping it a secret. He still yearns for Pam despite his guilt and Pam still wishes she had told him sooner. Her eyes narrow and she studies him for giveaways, the playful skepticism still rolling off of her in droves. Or at least learn to be. Oh, you dont wanna know. Imagine the face of the customers when they receive 50 reams of paper. Giving into an urge, Jim reaches out and tucks an errant lock of hair behind her ear. New conflict will arise, new stories will be told, and new perspectives explored. This is so lovely. Her hair laid back loosely, parted just enough to let everyone see her pretty face. Hed been proud of himself that day, even if it could be argued to be equivalent to running away with his tail between his legs. Hed said it more in resignation than actual disbelief or hope, the final word of a drowning man before he accepted his fate. Maybe she should take a day off from worrying quite so much about all of this. Will Jim be able to resist the temptation of Cathy? He noticed the previous day when she looked kind of run down, movements/expressions a little sluggish, and she kept clearing her throat with what looked like winces while they were discussing yet another one of Angelas cat parties. In between all the giggling and party-planning and set-up it had struck Pam, in both a sort of sad but mostly admiring kind of way, that Karen was someone Pam wished she was more like. No matter how much he tries to insist Pam go sit down and enjoy her coffee, she wanted to help. He's so clearly still in love with her and it's honestly just as painful to read this as it is to watch this moment unfold in the show. john krasinski. Sometimes it felt like with Jim Halpert by her side, she could face anything. He knows itd probably be chivalrous to tell her its up to her and that he doesnt mind whichever, and to be fair that is what he instinctively wants to do and ordinarily would do, but yeah. Her fingers still at his side. Her hand finds his hair (and man shed been right about the bedhead, even with the neater, corporate cut), and she threads her fingers through the pleasurably soft but unfamiliarly too-short strands, as if the affectionate stroking would will it to grow back quicker. you are A sick feeling of undeservingcurled round her stomach like a vine. Y-Y, I have no idea what youre talking about she retorts, managing a small smile for him that makes him glad hed chosen the casual, comedic route. Get on up here-. Ib just so glad the camberas arent here today. tip: "sherlock (tv)" m/m NOT "sherlock holmes/john watson". We can go inside. Lets bring down those arrogant devilesses, Dwight extends his hand for a shake. can she overcome her past demons and find happiness, or is it just not meant to be? Gee, that sure sounds like a you problem, and ndot a mbe one. Hes about to quip back, fleetingly glad for the return to their normal rhythm, only the hazy look that crosses her face gives him pause. By the time he gotto Jimnew apartment he just barely had the energy to haphazardly throw his boxes into a rough pile in the living room, briefly call his mom to let her know hed got there okay, then drag out a blanket and a pillow from the bottom of one of the boxes and collapse on the couch. Yes, he loved her, but at the end of the day that was on him and she didnt owe him anything, no matter how much his gut told him she felt something for him too. Youre probably going to want to keep your distance for today, Im super gross and probably super contagious right now. All she knew for sure, was she could practically, Dont sneeze, dont sneeze, dont sneeze just a couple more minutes, think decidedly, Pam Greer! he exclaimed with a chortle , This is where shed normally give in and play along just to appease him, mainly in the hope that it would hurry things along to a point where they could get back to whatever it was they, For a brief second Pam faltered, and having caught the fall in her expression Jim looked like he was about to interject from across the room. Four words that tied her forever to him. See the opportunity as it arises, I guess. GOOD MORNING, SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA, Michael announced with his same pushed, happy snarl walking into the Office with a toy red wagon tugging along behind him. Twitter. It cuts through the unlikely fun of the moment, and suddenly Jims gaze softens again. "The Office" writers almost had Jim cheat on Pam during Season 8, but John Krasinski refused to do it.. Krasinski recently wrote in the new book "Welcome to Dunder Mifflin: The Ultimate Oral History of The Office" that a Season 8 script called for Krasinski's Jim to "make out" with Cathy (Lindsey Broad), Pam's replacement while Pam (Jenna Fischer) was on maternity leave. Please continue!! So yeah, they were all on good terms. Or maybe it was the stroking. Or: Jim has indefensible taste in music, and the butterfly effect sends a tornado through Season 2. For example, like how Jim has habitual sneezing fits first thing in the morning when he wakes up. Youll get there eventually. When he was backed into a corner and had to admit that it was him whod accidentally filed the complaint about Pam planning her wedding in the office (where he couldnt help but constantly overhear) Jim had been absolutely mortified. The reassurance appears to assuage her, as she moves forward towards him, though her expression remains deceptively serious. That it wasnt good for anybody - him, or well, Maybe they could salvage some sort of friendship if he wasnt around every day to watch her being, Now, back in the present though, the air around them in the empty bullpen is heavy with tension and a weird sort of relief that every was laid out and fully aired in the open. but not with jim. This man actually took these cookies from some poor Girl Scout. He noticedthe screen of his phone was illuminated where it sat on the coffee table, blinking with a flurry of new messages that he can already imagine expressing the usual how was the trip up?, howre you settling in? typeof pleasantries that he did appreciatebut didnt quite have the capacity for in that moment. Next time Id say the possibility of a burst blood vessel isnt worth it. But no he wouldve felt it coming on. Though it makes Jims chest ache in a way that would have him questioning if, Part of Jim couldnt quite believe it; the irritating little corner of his brain hes grown increasingly accustomed to over the years, the one that argues that, Jim just bites his tongue, unsure if he can come up with anything in response that would sound tactful and not in some way more annoyed than he was entitled to be. That, he was proud of. A fanfiction incorporating the NBC sitcom The Office, and the known everyday life at Dunder Mifflin. - ? But, as long as I am making Pam happy, I dont give a flying f*ck. Much thanks to the wonderful writers of this show that made us laugh and cry for many years. At least it was some sort of alternative to masochistically forcing himself to sit through the wedding in order to support her, or be a good friend, as awful and pathetic as it felt to not be able to. It was just that time of year, she supposed; winter still in full swing and everyone just coming off the high of Christmas. I wont have you guys, the family, or my friends he trails off, realising hes rambling and that his half-truthful response probably sounds quite childish. Dont get her wrong, she had been deliriously happy when Roy had finally, very publicly, set a date. She cannot tell anyone, not even Jim. I want soup too, then. She wastrying to sleep, though her body somehow knewit wastoo early for that yet, regardless of how fatigued she was. A couple of people turn their heads whether in sympathy or thinly veiled contempt, and Pam decides not to ruminate on why she feels a strange surge of protectiveness at the thought of the latter. Pam had considered broaching it, but shes just trying to decide how to do so without sounding clunky and weird. Despite his denial apparently mothers do, in fact, know best because not even 24 hours later hes sitting in his car, on the highway, wrapped up in two layers, a hoodie and a scarf in what was a seasonably warm May mid-morning. , Last week marked the first theyd slept over at one anothers place. Intuition and talent, Halpert. Part 6. , When theyd started officially dating was kind of hazy to decipher. Betsy considered him for a second. Classic, easy. Inspired by the song of the same name by TS (naturally). Includes flashbacks. jim, as it turns out, thinks that's pretty accurate.). I dont think so. Theyd had a super nice date; every little bit, from the dumb impressions theyd exchanged over the basket of breadsticks (he was, It had already been getting kind of late, but in an impulsive moment that, Waking up beside him was something shed admittedly fantasised about more than once, especially over the course of the last year or so with so many empty nights and quiet moments proceeding days full of trying to keep her mind busy and herself moving forward in her new life. shortfanfic theoffice theofficefanfic +3 more # 8 Toby's True Ending by Emacity 174 3 1 This is a fanfiction for the Office. He snorts with laughter, though if she were watching a bit closer she wouldve noticed the slightest of flushes rise to his cheeks. Was he miming having a seizure? Michael spun around and pointed her out excitedly, his sights clearly now locked onto her. Pam suddenly looks up at him, so deadpan hes kind of impressed how she shifted so quickly. Or, perhaps most embarrassingly, did he even think there was anything to tell? I was kidding. Michael cackles as he reveals boxes and boxes of Girl Scout Cookies. Maybe she was getting sick sick; her migraines sometimes acted as a pre-cursor for actual illness. Her eyebrows furrow, and her fingertips start drawing faint lines up and down his bare side. Shed wonder indulgent, surface-level stuff - like how she was sure he must be prone to the most untameable bedhead, she could just tell. Because she had no right to be bothered. It was almost like Roy knew how much he loved her, even if she didnt. I had to end this nonsense ASAP. Pam is a young widow, but lacks the courage to move on-until a cute young salesman joins Dunder Mifflin. How I imagine an office birthday party for Pam would go maybe with less car sex. She lived with another woman her age and a long haired Persian with only one eye. Oh, and after a couple of bad allergy days Saturday and Sunday, the whole thing seemed to have blown over. , Awww my favorite duo! Throw in what happened at Beach Day and it really didnt take a genius to put two and two together. In fact youll thank me after-. Im going to make some tea, do you want a cup?. His head is tilted off to the side, a clenched fist pressed hard under flaring nostrils. I dont know how often ill upload but i try one chapter per week! Not to mention that she, Although a good hearty beet tea is obviously FAR superior in all respects, medicinal or otherwise, to whatever commercialised garbage you buy at the stores - we didnt have any to hand. "That's what she said." Jim glances at Pam from the corner of his eyes and shrugs slightly. Turns out she wanted to work things out. When these two CEOs meet, they'll create more than just a business deal. Her bedroom wasbathed in moonlight and shrouded in the sound of light summer rainfall pitter-pattering against the bedroom window. I estimate there are about 50 boxes of cookies, meaning 500 reams of paper. Jim wasn't sure how long this had been going on since he just got back from his lunch break, but he assumed it had been a while from the look on everyone's face as he walked back in the office. Despite being a self-proclaimed artist, Pam Beesly's world almost always runs monochrome. He hadnt ended up bothering to definitively check the pollen count after all, because who needed it when he had a pretty obvious, built-in indicator, right? Which since spring cleaning day and the bringing of certain revelations into the light, had been all the more chaotic, kind of messy, and felt almost dangerous to broach though she couldnt help but do so. When Jim comes back from lunch alone, Pam having excused herself to quickly go to the bathroom and hopefully get back before Dwight started threatening to dock minutes off of personal time off, the sight of his desk gives him pause. Pam looked and acted like a timid receptionist. And although he did genuinely like her a lot, in the half hour hed spent waiting around for her after she walked off and left him to stew in what hed just admitted, actually acknowledged out loud for once, Jim had fully reconciled himself to the prospect of them being over. Post-season 2 AU. He wasnt quite sure how or why it happened. The brief hurt that had flashed in Karens eye before morphing into indignance when she was kicked out of the meeting spurred something in Pam. Also the image of Jim bundled up in a scarf and layers, shiveringin traffic and sneezing his head off is probably not going to leave my head for the forseeable future. He tiptoes over to the wagon, picking up his knees with glee, and opens one of the large cardboard boxes placed on top. Timeline-wise I'd place thiss2 entrypost-2x13/14 ('The Secret'/'The Carpet')but before 2x15 ('Boys and Girls'). Remembered a time when he didn't feel a million miles away. Hey Pammy, you awake? Roy asked cautiously, half under his breath. By the end of the day she looked like she could fall asleep at her desk at any minute, her head propped up on her hand and her eyes staring blearily at the screen, heavy-lidded and threatening to flutter closed. She replies with her own, using his shoulder as support to pull herself up onto her tiptoes, and press a light kiss to his cheek that. Betsy nodded, the smile slipping as she moved away from Jim and leaned her back against the counter, so she could look him in the face. She doesn't know why it isn't. I really appreciate it. Suddenly she doesnt feel quite so cold anymore. I can't wait until we all finally get the full caretaking we all so desperately want and had to wait 3 long seasons for, lol. Like her favourite flavour of yogurt, for example. Bless you. Jim narrowed his eyes in doubt. Options were for people who hadnt signed their life away to their high school sweetheart at 23, the same one whod finally seemed to commit properly after ten years together and three of those engaged to be married. Its just a rainy Tuesday at the end of January at a struggling paper supply company in Scranton, Pennsylvania; nobodys feeling the need to perform. Seriously though, are you okay? Surely she must know by now, right? The basic premise of this little multi-part thing is "chronicling the jim/pam saga via vignettes, one per season, where one or the other is sick in each and how what's going on in each season affects how they interact with each other". The camera really does seem to search him out for a reaction, so I love the idea that it's because he notices every little thing, especially where Pam's concerned. Pam's Request Chapter 2, an office fanfic | FanFiction Rated: - English - Romance/Family - Jim H., Pam B. Facebook. Of course Jim was back too. In a spontaneous moment of decisiveness that surprises even himself, Jim steels himself and deletes her number from his phone in one fell 'click'. How much had Jim told her about them and what had happened last year? How, after all these years, would I have never noticed you have summer allergies?. Just One Desk Over: Jim Halpert (D. by Freddie is my Queen. It churned in her stomach and made her confront her own coldness towards Karen up to then, and how undeserving and unfair it was. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Ripping Angelas poster down in retaliation, the way shed masterfully bargained down the price of the rental on that industrial drinks dispenser, No; I dont think were going far enough. She was their friend now as well as just his, and shed vowed to herself to support him, like a friend would. Your feedback and encouragement is always valued and very much appreciated. Jim and Dwight getting on with work at their respective desks and just generally leaving each other alone? Feel better. Karens getting a taste of life in the Scranton branch ecosystem with them gone. Which just put a nice, appropriately shitty lid on an equally shitty week. Pam takes longer than she probably needs to straightening herself out in the bathroom, taking the time to blow her nose in peace without feeling like she was being watched or judged, and tried one last ditch (but ultimately fruitless) attempt at calming her mess of curls into some semblance of control. He has a sudden urge to do something to comfort her, like tuck her into his side, or even just give her a hug. Only because of how genuine the remorse shone in his eyes (God he actually looks stricken), Pam takes pity and huffs out a humourless laugh, crossing the room to join him. Though he doesnt quite get the chance before the gear shifts and. She looks away then, safe in the innate knowledge that hell go to the fridge, pull out both their lunches, and save her a seat at an empty table in the break room. I dont want you sitting up there in Stamford in that apartment by yourself feeling upset or alone Her voice was sure but wavered towards the end at the mental image of what shed described. Just purely because she can. Well, with you to defend it, who needs me? he replies, pausing for a second as their eyes meet just to properly look at her, before tilting his head down to kiss away her indignation. Sobbing in the hallway at work and being caught doing so by Dwight (thank, It felt strange and masochistic to get so involved in their relationship when her feelings for Jim were still so fresh and jagged at the edges, but she couldnt not. But she must decide inwardly that he wouldnt actually give it to her if he had been serious before, because its only a beat before she takes the glass from him and takes a sip. I start backing up, Dwight yelling some nonsense behind me. One way or another, 2006 was not going to be Karens year. The feeling of fresh, new relationship excitement is just woven into every inch of this chapter. 51 guests Hes dealt all the cards he had to play, and at some point he had to turn a corner and stop indulging himself in this fantasy that if he just tries a little harder, tries something else to break her out of whatever spell shes under thats keeping her with someone thats so clearly not right for her then shed tell him she loved him back.