I dont think so. You know that. Maybe they could salvage some sort of friendship if he wasnt around every day to watch her being his wife. I love the setting of this one too, right after all the crush drama, so Pam is thought-spiraling and reading into everything and trying to stop herself from reading into everything. Consider it done-. She looks like shes struggling, her voice wavering a little as she tries to get the words out and get off the phone as quickly (but politely) as possible. You're perfect. Work Search: hestxxh! She hadnt been able to wipe the smile off her face for the rest of the day. I really liked how you kept the characters essence from the original series, despite being written by you. "Thanks," he says to Michael. Was he miming having a seizure? She glances at the door, then puts a comforting hand on his side. Roys right bicep held her feeble reply. Go home and get some sleep.". Toby Flenderson (Paul Lieberstein) and Michael Scott (Steve Carell) fire Roy, and a grateful Jim tries to show his . Jims heart sank into his stomach. To be fair to the people I played basketball with back then though, it is pretty hard to miss. But that was a long time ago, so-, It wasnt that long ago. If Pam didnt know Jim as well as she did she also might not have caught the slight distance between him and herself in the past couple of days specifically. Powered by Invision Community. Later, after briefly falling back to sleep wrapped up in each other for a little while longer (because why not? He makes a subtle eh gesture. Despite being a self-proclaimed artist, Pam Beesly's world almost always runs monochrome. 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. tip: "sherlock (tv)" m/m NOT "sherlock holmes/john watson". Roy was her lot in life, and she could be content with that. Ryan has been appointed the new Manager of Sales at Dunder Mifflin. He must still look somewhat mischievous, given how she eyes him warily. Hes in deep, so much deeper than he realized, and he maybe sort of understands why Halpert fucked off to Connecticut. This man actually took these cookies from some poor Girl Scout. Then, I look at Pam again, remembering how we stayed up all night trying to get CeCe to stop taking Phillips Fubby (an old teddy bear that Phyllis had gifted Philip on his second birthday). 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. The meeting was in full swing now, and Pam was alternating between looking tiredly down at her lap and periodically glancing up at whatever the hell Michael was doing to get them all energised for the day ahead. I love that you can see what drives them both, and the pacing of these vignettes is amazing. Warm. Jim is passed out the whole time Pam p.o.v. 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. Thank-you so much for the feedback, you're all lovely and so encouraging! I am your boss and I will not take no for an answer! He fully understood; even figured he deserved it. 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. He just didnt know until the moment it spilled out of his mouth that it was going to be exactly that. It wasnt her fault, okay? See for yourself! Toby (who somehow just appeared with Gabe stalking not too far behind): Michael, Im not sure thats really allowed under, Oscar: Are you actually referring to adolescent girls as, Erin: Yes! I gotta act fast. It had already been getting kind of late, but in an impulsive moment that in the moment felt sort of like taking a running jump off a cliffs edge, she blurted out if he wanted to stay awhile and maybe watch a movie. Was he miming having a seizure? 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. The prospect of what they had wasnt enough. !Bless you again. Pam said and kissed Jim on the forehead. A cold open set late Season 3. Ryan takes his desk. Ryan just figured out how to use the call forwarding. Leaving no room for 'could have been's or 'maybe if's. 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. But never bad. His expression falls into one of clear irritation, though he fights through it valiantly as his fingers clatter across the keyboard. I dont know? So I suppose this will have to do. He shoots him dirty looks when he walks in on him leaning over Pams desk, chatting before they head out. He didnt know the gravity of that bond. Familiar and safe, and that would be enough. (Uploaded by Punk, from iamsab. All he knew was that his heart stopped within five seconds of meeting her. Hope you enjoy! ill give him that. Or maybe something to do with how new this all still was? Jim and the snowball war. This exactly what I needed it to be and more! Starts in place of season 1 ep 6. I really appreciate it. Jims concerns are vindicated no less than ten seconds after he gets into work the next morning and she very clearly has a cold. Physical touch was one of the biggest, shiniest new elements to what they had now, and it was like now that they could act upon the urges to be physically close to one another, with no fiances or girlfriends muddying the waters, it made them realise just how desperate and touch-starved theyd been before. Believe it or not, I was trying not to wake you, Pam smirks, and briefly presses her lips to his skin. But he just couldn't help it when she was around. jim suggests, and ryan knows he's half-joking, but it's still terrifying to think about. Dwight clambers off of Jim after shooting him an intense look that screams "I am onto you", but Jim ignores it and gets up. no? tip: "uchiha sasuke/uzumaki naruto" angst kudos>10. I start backing up, Dwight yelling some nonsense behind me. It's easy! (LogOut/ Even worse, she landed in Dunder Mifflin Paper Co. as a customer service agent. Pam Beesly/Ryan Howard. Her eyes narrowed and for a second she tried to decipher whether or not, Shed been doing that all day, and he couldnt help but notice others (particularly Angelas) pointed disdain and he felt annoyed on Pams behalf. Jim asked, bored, and returned to his documents. Like a balm for the heartache. 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. Just makes things worse she says, shaking her head. Pam just didnt know where she stood. Roy and Pam are at a coffee shop. He calledin sick both Monday and Tuesday, dialling Tobys extension directly rather than the main reception line. You're scary when you look at me like that?" As shes trying to read him, however, shes plagued with another sneeze, eyes narrowing as they fill with moisture. Studying him, but shining with concern the few times hed accidentally caught her gaze over the dinner table. The walls were bare and bore no indication of anyone having lived here, no assortment of clutter items sitting around that served to differentiatea house from a home. I look at Pam who shares the same confused look like me, and she shrugs and goes back to work. OR a one shot following Jim from the end of season 2 and most of season 3. Summary: Kelly loves Ryan. Not sure I'll be as keen when it's Jim who's sick but I'll definately be checking in with every update. Pam finds herself between a rock and a hard place; Rather, she gets fucked by Jim against a vending machine. The one with the dark makeup, the little skirt, and the needles in her purse. Ugh, excuse mbe, sorry about that. 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 was born and raised in Idaho, and had moved to Massachusetts for college. 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. 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. Jim is Gone! He plays up a look of faux-offence, meeting her gaze so theyre now looking each other directly in the eye, faces almost level with each other as he leans over the desk. Because comparatively Karen was flawlessly beautiful, in a way that seemed effortlessly natural and was always put together. Jim H: Alright, all I can say is, pack up your stuff. He's mine 3. Hi, Im new here. How will it hold when an old friend shows up to say hello? Shes barely said it however, before hes shaking his head, eyes narrowing and mouth falling open again. shit. After a couple of beats they continued course though, and she feltthe bed dip beside her. Being an HR Rep has its own set of challenges. She looks. When she looked back up from her lap she tried not to double take when she realised that, Whether it be Michael having five new pieces of fresh meat (at the start, that is; that number having rapidly dwindled week by week due to Michaels, Of course Jim was back too. But the faint hint of a butterfly in her stomach persists, and she chances a glance his way. It sounded silly; a grown woman being proud of herself for being able to stand up for herself and simply say no to somebody. The Jim/Katy breakup and lots of angst. A girl named Rory Banks is delusional to the idea that her crush, Jim Halpert, has a huge crush on her, as well. 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. Something's got to give. 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. Even worse, she landed in Dunder Mifflin Paper Co. as a customer service agent. One door was closed. Shed honestly tried so hard to avoid it, knowing shed inevitably get the blame for bringing it to the office and all the unwanted attention that it would bring onto her. absolutely looove this! 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. He may not be everything shed ever wanted in a husband when shed dreamed silly daydreams as a little girl. So here he was, back where he started. Rated T/M for some adult content. Im gonna try to get us home early. At lunch the other day hed even called her Beesly again for the first time since getting back, in that silly, affectionate way that always made her feel a little bit special. SO GOOD!!! He lingers as she continues, a scrunched up ball of tissue pressed under her nose with her free hand. Whats up?. reno_leno, Thatcrazyfangirlshiper15, infinite_subconscious, Maranda540, sou_jpg, strxwberrykxsses, peacemaker_what_a_joke, janisisaspacedyke, tiredwatermelon, Huubtxtjuby, FrikiPilot25, Coolestjoy30, Avengers_Initiative, Moon_beam3000, anas_fandom, dreamingofwolves, Neval, Yoonbums_Tiny_Dick, Cosmica_77, Wallycet, cptlars, 97B412, SadRumiHours, flynntodd, lucyyy_writes, MischiefManaged12345, FunBug9731, Chocolatecooky, Jessoc11, Huskhalla, Oliviajane_parker_02, Queerious, bubniaks, celadon06, abbiecarter11, zodiacperalta, Swim1216, SherlockHolmes84, TrueJaruto, and ProfJamie20 he doesnt want jim to see how red his face is, although hes sure jim notices; its too obvious not to. "Wouldn't want to find out how being staked feels." Michael bursts into giggles. Especially when he found out she was spoken for. Best friends knew an abundance of seemingly useless information about each other that makes you feel truly known. The Office: Jim had an affair with Cathy Sims. He has a sudden urge to do something to comfort her, like tuck her into his side, or even just give her a hug. God, she sounded sick, If youre actually serious about us, then out of respect for me, for, Honestly, Jim assumed she was going to break up with him. You wanna tell me what that was about? He whispered, clicking the small lone lightbulb on and squinting in the dull light. He cant sleep once he gets home, sprawling out on the couch and flicking through late night TV, instead. Jims new job has already placed his marriage on thin ice. Her life had gone from this mass of chaos to nothing. Nothing, I I start, but Michael is already up and dancing around our clump of tables, headed toward his trusty steed; Dwight. I just loved seeing Dwight so riled up for competition and defending his title as Assistant to the Regional Manager. This is so lovely. Im sure he intends to somehow gain profit through these cookies while kissing up to Michael and breaking code. He wasnt quite sure how or why it happened. Inspired by the song of the same name by TS (naturally). 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. She lived with another woman her age and a long haired Persian with only one eye. ryan retorts, rolling his eyes again. Tuesday was supposed to have been his last day at Dunder Mifflin Scranton, followed by one more day to pack up the last of his things on Wednesday, drive up to Connecticut on Thursday, unpack and get settled over the weekend, then start afresh as the official Assistant Manager of the Stamford branch on the following Monday. This is wonderful! Why does Jim think thats, like, hopelessly cute? jenna fischer. He starts getting this fire in his eyes and a hint of his infamous mischievous smile. Complete Work. Her eyes narrow and she studies him for giveaways, the playful skepticism still rolling off of her in droves. Or, perhaps most embarrassingly, did he even think there was anything. But Pam knows Jims handwriting, and she knows that he knows that she would know the script anywhere at this stage. They spent most of their free time together, but still hadnt really had the boyfriend/girlfriend talk yet. Ripping Angelas poster down in retaliation, the way shed masterfully bargained down the price of the rental on that industrial drinks dispenser, Of course Karen was physically gorgeous, and clearly clever and good at her job, that was obvious from the get-go. Speaks to Jim (only when he absolutely has to) in this weird, brittle tone that clearly indicates he has very little time for him. She never looked at him like that, never so closed devoid of emotion or expression or warmth. She can still feel the heaviness of Roys hand on the side of her body, only now it feels unwelcome. Jim shrugs, but couldnt help but smile at how offended she sounded on his behalf. Hey! Stuffy and itchy and leaky and just not at all put together in a way that made him feel sluggish. I could see in the smiles of my coworkers that they were remembering the uncanny resemblance, too. But right now she really didnt want to get up and she really wasnt in the mood for whatever silly performance she was being dragged into against her will in front of, well the others. If youre actually serious about us, then out of respect for me, for us, actually, will you at least try?. Best friends had in-depth, interesting conversations with each other. Your feedback and encouragement is always valued and very much appreciated. the series of mistakes Shed wonder indulgent, surface-level stuff - like how she was, They knew each other so well in so many respects, back-to-front like yesterdays newspaper in some cases, but things like this were a whole new hidden, inner world waiting to be discovered now that they were together for, Pam nods, then looks up at him, seemingly contemplative. A closer look at Pams journey through the years. he tries to play it off with a joke. Well, with you to defend it, who needs me? he replies, pausing for a second as their eyes meet just to properly, Later, after briefly falling back to sleep wrapped up in each other for a little while longer (because, No, thats definitely Vanessa. But it struck her that if she was shed be losing hands-down and that was unfamiliar territory. If you have any suggestions, feel free to write them in the comments and ill write it. Gee, that sure sounds like a you problem, and ndot a mbe one. How did I miss this?? They fall into an extended beat of silence, one that was comfortable, but slightly charged with something distinctly unsaid. Now be honest with me, Jimmy she broachesseriously, voice dripping in that 'meaningful mom' toneIs everything okay? Im kind of nervous, I guess. Had found it impossible not to; silly stuff. So instead he smirks, gesturing towards her with the jellybeans still in his hand - one orange, and one green. Sounds kind of cool, ********************************************************************. Title comes from an extremely underappreciated song by Gordon Lightfoot. *********************************************. I can this was staged beforehand as some effort to grab the Offices attention, I have been particularly inclined today to investigate why my beets were found half eaten in the kitchenette, which he shoots me a look it wasnt me this time, probably Creed but I guess I can spare a bit of my precious time to have a gander at your goodies.. She pulled her cardigan closer to her body, having felt uncomfortably chilled ever since taking her coat off at the start of the day. shortfanfic theoffice theofficefanfic +3 more # 8 Toby's True Ending by Emacity 174 3 1 This is a fanfiction for the Office. Her fingers still at his side. But as shed determinedly reasserted to Jim after he did get around to broaching the subject of Karen with her, they were friends. Todd Packer has sex with the lovely ladies of the Office. five years ago Pam left everything she knew behind for a life of adventure in Europe. Set during Booze Cruise. Submitted for the More Than That 2021 Secret Santa Fic exchange. Or the way her nose scrunches up all cutely when she finds something, For a long time Roy had actually been quite cool with he and Pams friendship, which Jim always considered to be one of the only redeeming qualities he had going for him, because not a lot of guys would be. From the minute he walked through the door and his mom clamped eyes on him, Jim couldnt help but feel her eyes constantly on him throughout the rest of the evening. 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. Pams taking a sick day. His hand sneaks sideways towards the dish of jellybeans, and Pam looks up again, eyebrows furrowed. Work Search: john krasinski. 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. ), Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings (2), Jim Halpert/Original Female Character (1), Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence (3), Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Original Female Character/Original Male Character, Wherever You Find Love (It Feels Like Christmas), The rest of the office appears at some point, Warning: Not To Be Used As A Lifesaving Device, Five Things Jim Halpert Really Liked About Katy. 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. She turnedback into her pillow as she heardthe front door slam closed, making her wince. Includes flashbacks. The crew always tells me Yo, its funny and classic. 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. 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. So assertive, and so sure of herself. Feel better. We both needed a stress-free day. So she made the conscious decision to disregard what Michael said, cast it off as a misunderstanding, and leave it alone. I know youre not feelin too good, but since youre just, like, nappin and having some time to yourself, would you mind if I go meet Darryl and the guys? Just like they fall into, well, them. If you give me ideas for stories I will (try to) fill them. Post-season 2 AU. 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. We should be able to get that s-shhipmbent out. Jim had gotten a new job, after all. HADEROLOGY 2022. I finalize and tweak the fake orders and Im off to collect my winnings. 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. I'vedecided to write and post this fic in separate parts because I want to write each season as I get to/experience them in my rewatch (so I've just finished s1 and Im at the very start of s2) but heres part one! Betsy considered him for a second. Chapter 18 is a sneak peek. It didnt bother Pam, of course not. It really shouldnt be. Jims instantly flooded with guilt. It was like incessantly poking a bruise, 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, The meeting was in full swing now, and Pam was alternating between looking tiredly down at her lap and periodically glancing up at whatever the hell Michael was doing to get them all energised for the day ahead. That was that. I need to look good if Darryl and I are going to get a better job. Her eyebrows furrow, and her fingertips start drawing faint lines up and down his bare side. She looks briefly disgusted, quickly followed by disbelief, and he follows her eyes as they flit down towards the cup of orange juice sat by her keyboard. If you're sick, go home," Dwight said in a stern voice as he examined him for more signs of illness. So yeah, they were all on good terms. "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." The Heartstopper gang inadvertently crash the annual Dunder Mifflin Dundie Awards! I couldnt help it. Had he told her anything at all? In a quiet moment while he was helping wash up, Betsy came up behind him and touched the small of his back. She glances up curiously from where her head is pillowed on Jims chest, eyes still bleary with sleep. hhHEHSSSCHuh. As he drove the familiar route home from work that night in stony, solitary silence, he found himself taking a long, hard look at himself. Last week marked the first theyd slept over at one anothers place. He had never been in love before, but he knew how it felt. Just like they fall into, well, Her eyes light up as the ideas for requests start. Hhhhhehtcsshew!. It was on the booze cruise. Hed come close, when hed smacked a finger down on a globe one day and spontaneously booked that trip to Australia that wouldve fell over the day her wedding was set. Can't wait for Part B!! 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. Roy didnt She says it off-handedly, under her breath with her eyes cast downwards, as if she hadnt intended to bring it up but just couldnt quite hold it in. Oh, my, Dwight says sarcastically. And so, as epically short-lived as it was, the Committee to Plan Parties was born and Pam actually ended up having a ball. Pam's Request Chapter 2, an office fanfic | FanFiction Rated: - English - Romance/Family - Jim H., Pam B. Though he doesnt quite get the chance before the gear shifts and Pams the one cutting Michael off. He may not be perfect, may not even be perfect for her, but he was solid. I say this every time but it is just so beautifully written. He probably should have just taken a sick day, he used them sparingly enough that it really wouldnt have been an issue. [UPDATE] Im writing a one-shot sequel to this. His head is tilted off to the side, a clenched fist pressed hard under flaring nostrils. 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. It, In a spontaneous moment of decisiveness that surprises even himself, Jim steels himself and deletes her number from his phone in one fell ', She bither lip and musteredout a weak , She turnedback into her pillow as she heardthe front door slam closed, making her wince. Probably down to the fact that being here with his family is the most hes talked aloud to anybody in nearly a week. Sometimes it felt like with Jim Halpert by her side, she could face anything. with bits of pam-centric as a treat He can't sleep once he gets home, sprawling out on the couch and flicking through late night TV, instead. Jim reaches for the counter above her head, pulling down a packet of Claritin from the top shelf. There it is. Oh. I can tell one of the camera interns has moved to my disappointed face. The update was lovely and so excited to hear of more caretaking fluff in the future. -that timbe of year, yeah. Nearly everyone had had it by this stage, if the starkly depleted bowl of throat candies Pam had put out specially on her desk was anything to go by. But wow, is that all you wanted in damages? 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. Lets do the movie.