Although, admittedly he was weirdly happy she was here if it meant seeing her stand up to Michael like she had. You wont be missed! Dwight yelled after him. 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. Now that hes asserted to her that this is definitely just his allergies playing up (and hes actually pretty sure that it is - its what it feels like, anyway, with the way the itch is burning more than tickling necessarily and making his eyes water) he decides theres nowhere to go but doubling down. She liked him a lot and saw a way forward for them; potential for a future if he felt the same way and wanted to try. Or maybe they were, and just existed in the very worst, ugliest part of his psyche thats hidden away in a box somewhere. I don't watch the show but I love how the characters are portrayed here. Like theyd both unspokenly decided to let the rest of the conversation slide, for the sake of, She studies his face wordlessly for a long few seconds, eyes narrow in skepticism, and he tries to keep his expression as neutral as he can. With a new girlfriend in tow, who had clearly liked him enough that shed taken a job in, Besides the obvious reasons why her stomach may have sunk at the realisation, what hit her harder than expected was the realisation that she truly didnt know what was going on in Jims life anymore, and hadnt for the last few months. Y-Yhheah, Ill take a message and have him call you back. he tries to play it off with a joke. Now it's meddling sisters, co-workers, and mother-in-laws-to-be. Dunder Mbifflin, this is Pam her voice chimes familiarly as he passes by her desk to hang up his coat and bag, tired-sounding and ladden with congestion that rounds out her ms into bs and her ns into ds. She glanced up from her desk in a quiet moment once the office settled into its usual humdrum, eyes settling in their usual spot on the back of Jims neck. And anyway, like I said. Pam looked and acted like a timid receptionist. ryan retorts, rolling his eyes again. Im so sorry, truly, I-I didnt know. Takes part sometime after 3x23 The Job but before 4x01 Fun Run. Which shes aware could seem hard to believe given all the ridiculousness the documentary crew mustve picked up by this point. She glances up curiously from where her head is pillowed on Jims chest, eyes still bleary with sleep. SO GOOD!!! Sometimes it felt like with Jim Halpert by her side, she could face anything. 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. Jims instantly flooded with guilt. They'd call him into the conference room for his little talking heads and know that they were going to hear a rational, more often than not astute (even if sarcastically witty) explanation of whatever strange events were unfolding. 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. 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. Cared about. She also needed to cast aside how shed always been abstractly aware that he was an attractive guy, but recently couldnt seem to shake the realisation that she was to some degree physically attracted to him (which wasnt a crime, she had to remind herself. can she overcome her past demons and find happiness, or is it just not meant to be? Ryan was grinning, bouncing on his toes eagerly. 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. 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. Theres something about his demeanour that strikes her as odd though and Pams about to question him further, only is distracted for a second by how close his body is to hers, a little bare strip of his belly just visible as he strains to reach, and she easily gives into the urge to loop her arms around his waist as he fiddles with the box. "i'm not gonna fucking tell you how to kiss someone, jim, that sounds like the most awkward thing in the world that probably wouldn't even help you." Trying to reconcile a Jim who looked physically unchanged from how he appeared at the start of the day but existed in her mind in a totally new light. Their friendship suddenly existed in this entirely new context with things having actually been expressed out loud, and she kept looking at him. No matter how much he tries to insist Pam go sit down and enjoy her coffee, she wanted to help. Her heart engages quicker than her brain and it knows full well who was behind this, but all the same she slides into her chair with a bitten-back smile and picks up the note sat next to it. He quickly tosses his stuff down and boots up his computer, fielding a firm back-pack pat from Kevin in greeting with a smile as he passes Jims station, before immediately setting off to find her. Hes aware of how much of an asshole this makes him sound, and isnt proud of it in the least, but being with Karen hed grown used to feeling relieved when he found out she was busy and that he got to be by himself for a while with no need to perform this version of himself that was cool, put-together, , Only because of how genuine the remorse shone in his eyes (, Deal Jim says quickly, wishing he could do more in that moment to help, or just like, do. If you really really dont want to go, its never too late to stay she said cautiously, a hand drawing smooth strokes up and down his back. She drops the act quickly however, as if it was tiring just to keep it up. "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. And he never has been able to refuse her anything, so why start now? His mind swam from the gravity shifting the now tightly-packed congestion in his head. Or, five ways Karen Filippelli could have found out about Jim and Pam. Submitted for the More Than That 2021 Secret Santa Fic exchange. What had started as a nagging tickle at the back of her throat all day yesterday that no amount of tea could manage to quash, had gradually over the course of the evening blossomed into what was undoubtedly the beginning of a cold, no matter how much she wanted to deny it to herself (proving to be swiftly impossible when shed sneezed no less than eight times just getting ready that morning). loving someone fully always seemed so hard, so unattainable for him. An uncomfortable thought crossedher mind that she would actually in some guilty way be glad to see him go. 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. David Wallace x OFC On all the days of Christmas, Jim's true love gave to himthe gift of pranking. His head is tilted off to the side, a clenched fist pressed hard under flaring nostrils. Pam Greer! he exclaimed with a chortle You look particularly like you need to be energised this morning. His new living room was dark and bleakly sparse when he wokeup again, the moon outside his window casting the room in an eerie glow. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. Jim rolled his eyes and shook his head at how overdramatic his co-worker was.Uncomfortably he hit his hands to his pounding head and he was in much more pain than before. She even remembered sneaking onto his computer while he was in the bathroom and changing his IM name to UncleJim. But the faint hint of a butterfly in her stomach persists, and she chances a glance his way. Theyre eventually released and Pam escapes back to her desk, heart still beating hard in her chest. In different places and different times, Pam meets Jim, and these meetings change both their lives. Especially when she was sick and had a limited supply of energy to get her through the day as is. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. hybrid. What could've happened if Dwight and Angela had broken up around the same time Jim and Karen started dating. Like her favourite flavour of yogurt, for example. Im good, dont worry about it. She had even done everything she could to get into law school, only to drop out after her ex boyfriend started spreading rumors about her integrity. Hed even done her the honour of choosing to walk right to the edge of her desk before making the announcement, so it was like hed yelled it directly into her ear. He flippedit open and scannedhis inbox. As much as I love the Jim and Pam will they/wont they pining, angsty era with lots of juicy character growth and different dynamics and motivations to delve into, their S4-S6 honeymoon era is unapologetically my sweet spot. and the emotion between both jim and pam broke my heart (in a good way). 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. Jim Saves the Wedding - The Office - NBC He shoots him dirty looks when he walks in on him leaning over Pams desk, chatting before they head out. Jim shrugs, but couldnt help but smile at how offended she sounded on his behalf. Like some sort of mind reader, Jim must sense she was about to speak up, because he jumps in quickly with I gotta ask - how did you get that coffee machine working on the first attempt, with no instructions? Bravo! Jim wouldve stayed, and laid down, and probably wouldve known to gently scratch the back of her head with his fingertips the way she loved when she got like this. And then that pinkie contract (that heunknowingly violates)! Chapter 18 is a sneak peek. They spent most of their free time together, but still hadnt really had the boyfriend/girlfriend talk yet. Other comments circulated throughout the office. Sign up for a new account in our community. The feeling of fresh, new relationship excitement is just woven into every inch of this chapter. and there she was, kelly, the sweetest girl he'd ever known, at the 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. Her efforts seemed to be paying off as well and the feeling seemed to be mutual, as little by little Jim appeared to be opening back up to her again. #5 in the Rejected Cold Openings series. 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. It was a thought that had actually occurred to her a lot over the past couple of years, that Jim deserved someone who was like that. But like always, Jim really didnt want to talk about it. (Uploaded by Punk, from iamsab. Years of desire and yearning were silently communicated back and forth in their kiss, and he even afterwards he could still feel the burning sear of her hands on the back of his neck, his chest, and the palms of his hands (he doesnt know it yet, but hell feel it for days after). I originally planned to do only one S3 chapter (as per the last two chapters/seasons), but I realised that there are so many interesting emotional peaks and valleys in the Jim/Pam story going on in S3, and so I wanted to do one post-CN in the Stamford!Jim era (sort of - it's the s2/3 interim lol), or the beginning of it. His expression falls into one of clear irritation, though he fights through it valiantly as his fingers clatter across the keyboard. They both laugh easily, and a comfortable quiet settles between them. Pam remembered the day she was born a few years ago and Jim got the text about it at work. Uh, no thanks; Im good she replied lightly, without her eyes ever leaving the screen. "Wouldn't want to find out how being staked feels." Michael bursts into giggles. Jim Halpert/Katy Moore; Pam Beesly; Jim Halpert; Michael Scott; Roy Anderson; Katy Moore; dyke!Jim; Bisexual Pam Beesly; Lesbian Jim Halpert; seasons 1&2 but if Jim were a dyke; Summary. All she knew for sure, was she could practically see the twinkle in Michaels eye that told her he was looking for someone to pick on, and that she needed to concentrate on getting through this without sneezing and catching his attention. Its its probably for the best, right? So today, she didnt feel she was doing anything wrong, and reasoned that it was natural to feel sorry for and want to take care of your best friend when its their turn being struck down by a clearly awful cold that was making its way around the office. It took Jim a second to realise hed sat forward in his chair, enough to displace Karens hand from its perch, before he wordlessly sunk back again. 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. Disclaimer: This Michael is shocked to discover that Holly's HR replacement is none other than the loathsome Toby Flenderson. Receptionitis15: Solitaire is no joke, Jim. Or at least learn to be. Hes thrown an old hoodie on and is holding a handful of tissues to his face, a wavering expression telling her hes not quite done yet. Where did you get these, I exclaim and stand between the imbeciles, trying to decide what to do next. Her eyes light up as the ideas for requests start rolling in Ooh - throat candy too. Are you willing pinky promise me, though? Pam asks, holding out her hand. Not to mention that she still couldnt get warmed up for the absolute life of her, and she would go and put her coat on if she didnt think that would come off a tad dramatic. Collection of one-shots. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. He wanted to make Pam laugh more, smile more, be the more responsive person and listen to her more. Today it was worse though, which meant she was only going to do it more. Im having a lot of fun writing this! Heres 4A! it's just more than that now. Everything had started with his hot head and his stabbing headache that woke him up way to early.It hasn't gotten any better since then. When it came to dealing with Michaels, well, general personality the others seemed to know that Pam could be counted upon to just suck it up and take one for the team. How one piece of advice saw Jim Halpert through the most painful time in his life. She never looked at him like that, never so closed devoid of emotion or expression or warmth. Hed talk to her about things (but obviously not, How much had Jim told her about them and what had happened last year? The whole idea of a quiet, sleepy day the office that makes it easy for Pam to dwell on her thoughts and makes itall the more obvious Jim isn't feeling well is perfect. Was he miming having a seizure? mumbled Jim and went back to his desk, shaking his head. Pam's fiance appeared, rather ungracefully, swaggering over to the reception desk and playfully punching Jim in the arm. 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. Something's got to give. Just the idea that he has absolutely no idea he'sfought offa cold until he sees it reflected back, a million times worse thanks to her lacking immune system, is lovely. If Michael or Dwight said something inappropriate or borderline sociopathic, they knew that at the very least Jim would notice the wrongness of it all. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. 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. At the outset of the series, Jim was a hapless salesman at Dunder Mifflin, hopelessly in love with the receptionist Pam. Jim feels like some sort of schoolboy, warmth rushing to his face as hes left with the phantom sensation of her lips on his cheek. # 2. Hey, some people like them!. the office fanfiction jim saves pam. But never bad. Im having a lot of fun writing this! Two more hours, two more hours you can do this. Jim H: Alright, all I can say is, pack up your stuff. Im kind of nervous, I guess. ill give him that. Set during Season 2. Set during Booze Cruise. I split them up into two documents. For all intents and purposes, Jim and Karen seemed rock solid. Hes aware of how much of an asshole this makes him sound, and isnt proud of it in the least, but being with Karen hed grown used to feeling relieved when he found out she was busy and that he got to be by himself for a while with no need to perform this version of himself that was cool, put-together, evolved, and happy to be moving on. Which just put a nice, appropriately shitty lid on an equally shitty week. Its like Michael wants the death of our brain cells and the wasting of precious minutes that could be spent on building a future for our children. Pam just catches sight of him before turning away towards the vending machines, snapping the back of her hand to her (adorably) pink nose. Oh, my, Dwight says sarcastically. So here he was, back where he started. I look at Pam who shares the same confused look like me, and she shrugs and goes back to work. It took me at least three weeks to figure it out. Im so excited for the next installment, season 3 is so rife with tension! There isn't a huge pile of snz but if you're also here for the Emotions you should still be good. jenna fischer. Of course Jim was back too. He mimes a look of shock at the comeback, then nods in concession, and mimes ticking it off a list mid-air. JIM9334: Then I suppose Im glad I can provide some morbid sense of entertainment, weirdo. The rough, deeply masculine sound cuts harshly through the monotonous din of the environment around them, like throwing a rock into an utterly still body of water. So this fic is perfect and I absolutely can't wait to see where it goes. We can go inside. Yeah thats right. Maybe with Pam? At least he had the freedom of knowing that for sure now, having been shot down not once but twice, no matter how much it the knowledge ached in his chest like someone had just gone and stuck a knife in there. An Eagles mug on the draining board, a University of Scranton charity calendar on the wall, a dog-eared, beat-up looking copy of Fahrenheit 451 sitting off to the side on his island. 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. She didnt open a new message or anything bold or daring like that. They were seeing each other, they both mutually knew there wasnt anybody else in the picture, but they were just enjoying this for what it was right now. Michael said indignantly and just a few seconds later confessed: "Yes, he did. Does what it says on the tin. Leave all that, I can handle it she said cautiously, pointing to the dishes in the sink. But in the same token, she couldnt deny the reality of how her stomach sank a little when Jim double - no, practically tripled - down on his assertion earlier that his more than friendship feelings for her were very much in the past. (Y/n)(l/n) just got fired, & is scrambling for a new job. Jim and Pam in the stall after the Dundies, an office fanfic | FanFiction He probably should have just taken a sick day, he used them sparingly enough that it really wouldnt have been an issue. The cute banter, the innocent cuddling, the considerate way they each try to avoid waking the other at different points in the chapter, the thirst Pam has for new information about not-at-work-Jim Utter perfection. Remembered a time when he didn't feel a million miles away. She nods at from behind her screen. Bless you; are they always that bad? she says with mild concern, busying herself with the coffee preparation while he sheepishly wipes at his nose and crosses the room towards her. Work Search: But no he wouldve felt it coming on. Nothing, I I start, but Michael is already up and dancing around our clump of tables, headed toward his trusty steed; Dwight. Because today she had a gross head cold, shed slept through her alarm and so didnt get time to fully dry her hair and it was frizzing particularly impressively, had laddered her tights getting out of her car, and just generally felt frumpy and leaky and swollen and ugh. 51 guests What you dont look like is someone whos got everything going for them right now, which you do as far as we know she said tenderly, silently imploring him to open up to her. And him trying to finish typing, while Pam can tell he needs to sneeze. Four words that tied her forever to him. Hey he spoke quietly, and she acknowledged him quickly before turning back to her computer screen. How did you get along without me, again?. the series of mistakes Shes barely said it however, before hes shaking his head, eyes narrowing and mouth falling open again. When she looked back up from her lap she tried not to double take when she realised that oh - Jim and Karen were sat directly opposite her. As ifdetermined to pull him fully out of unconsciousness itself and remind him of just how gross he felt, the ever-present tickling that had been driving him crazy all day flared dangerously, but slowly as it teased him for a few seconds. Will they be each other's salvation, or each other's downfall? If this thing has a time limit, hes decided hes going to milk every last bit of it while it lasts, even if time edging ever-closer to their wedding date felt like a personal death march. This man actually took these cookies from some poor Girl Scout. Her eyes narrowed and for a second she tried to decipher whether or not he would be proud of her, before quickly chasing the notion away with a little involuntary head shake. Jim runs into the opportunity to bring his office body count to 3 and hes willing to pay for it. After a couple of beats they continued course though, and she feltthe bed dip beside her. I dont think so. tip: arthur merlin words>1000 sort:hits. They were active parts of each others lives regardless and that helped soften the blow. As he turns his back to absorb the information Ive written, I sprint off, pulling the wagon, rush out the door, and escape in the elevator. The Negotiation (The Office) - Wikipedia This is wonderful! She can still feel the heaviness of Roys hand on the side of her body, only now it feels unwelcome. the office fanfiction jim saves pam - velikastrandja.com 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. She pauses for an extra long second in front of the fridge, looking at the picture of Jim and his brothers with one of his little newborn nieces or nephews, a warm smile tugging at the corners of her lips. Her hair laid back loosely, parted just enough to let everyone see her pretty face. They always turned to, In the years since they'd met he'd noticed a whole lot about her. Her eyebrows furrow, and her fingertips start drawing faint lines up and down his bare side. season 1/2/3 a redo of the booze cruise ( s2 e11 ) Jim sets his eyes on someone else after the heart breaking events and regrets from the first booze cruise. Since the weathers been so nice lately. Either way, this meant there was no way productivity would be more than 60% of our usual, slow speed. What do dinner with a tyrant, near parking lot brawls, a missing turkey, and two unhinged littles add up to? Work Search: Hed started playfully teasing her again, and cluing her in on his pranks (like that one at Oscars welcome back party last week. She should be inside learning to embroider instead, but those are still her cookies. To be fair to the people I played basketball with back then though, it, Jim shrugs, but couldnt help but smile at how offended she sounded on his behalf. The Office (US) Relationship: Pam Beesly & Jim Halpert Characters: Jim Halpert Pam Beesly Michael Scott Dwight Schrute Andy Bernard Stanley Hudson Additional Tags: Hurt Jim Hurt/Comfort Angst and Hurt/Comfort concussion Jim Halpert sick Sick Character car crash Jim-centric Hospital Roy beats up Jim Language: 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. The only obstacle Id have to get past is Dwight. Therefore, for no other narrative reason other than that, Ill probably divide the next couple of chapters into two parts each as well. It's beautiful,and, as expected,heart-wrenching. I get it, its ndot a big deal. I finalize and tweak the fake orders and Im off to collect my winnings. Ugh, excuse mbe, sorry about that. Jim nodded and was about to push himself up, when a momentary look passed over Karens face and she jerked her head up to meet his eye. How did I miss this?? JIM IS CHEATING, MICHAEL! He gets up and announces like Ive committed some act of treason. This series is turning into a real labour of love (nearly 12,000words so far eep)but Im actually quite proud of myself that Ive stuck to updating it and Ive committed myself to finishing it. All rights go to the cr A fanfiction incorporating the NBC sitcom The Office, and the known everyday life at Dunder Mifflin. Pam gravitated towards a chair at the end of a row that didnt have anyone already sat in it and gingerly produced one of her hidden tissues, her nose already proving problematic and starting to drip. Part 6. This is a Jim Halpert fanfic His Brothers Picked On Him Upon meeting Jim's older brothers, fans soon realized where Jim's pranking spirit came from. He makes sure to stand extra close to Pam when theyre in Jims company. Surprisingly, after a bit of trial and error in the random button-pushing department it certainly, Jim shakes his head as he twists away, before pitching forward once more into steepled hands, the oncoming sneeze shuddering out of him , Jim reaches for the counter above her head, pulling down a packet of Claritin from the top shelf. THIEF! Hes fine, and shes teasing, but her doubt is just making him overthink it. She was proud. New conflict will arise, new stories will be told, and new perspectives explored. Just, ya know, dont do it all the time. [UPDATE] I'm writing a one-shot sequel to this. Besides Jim. She was born and raised in Idaho, and had moved to Massachusetts for college. I really appreciate it. Honestly, Jim assumed she was going to break up with him. 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, As taken aback as he was, Jim agreed; lured by the continuation of this prospect of evolution and growth, and a clearer path to getting over Pam (and stop pathetically pining after a girl who likely didnt see him as anything more than a friend) than he had without someone who he felt he, 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.