the office fanfiction jim saves pam11 Apr the office fanfiction jim saves pam
Especially when he found out she was spoken for. All she needed to do was teach herself to ignore the spark of life in her chest that she felt when Jim caught her eye from across the room. By the time it was over and he was dropping her off at home Pam just really hadnt wanted it to end. Rated T/M for some adult content. My eyes widen and my lips shrink back. and the emotion between both jim and pam broke my heart (in a good way). For example, like how Jim has habitual sneezing fits first thing in the morning when he wakes up. And for Pam, the ways of love are about to be made clear. No, shh-sorry, I- he manages out, switching his fist for his forearm and leaning as far as he could away from Pam without completing displacing her. It sounds crazy but she can tell hes smiling even with his back turned to her. Because she had no right to be bothered. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Her bedroom wasbathed in moonlight and shrouded in the sound of light summer rainfall pitter-pattering against the bedroom window. Emotion rising in her chest, Pam leanedup and grabbedher phone off the bedside table. The tension between Jim and Ryan when Ryan was regional manager was intense as fuck. A heartbroken Pam meets a heartbroken Dwight. 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. It was almost like Roy knew how much he loved her, even if she didnt. Feel better. "you could show me," jim says, his voice becoming eerily serious. I dont know how often ill upload but i try one chapter per week! Shes not snooping, but shed be lying if she said she didnt find some enjoyment in picking out little pieces of Jims life, and his personality, dotted around the space. Defeated Jim gathered his things and headed towards Pam, who was holding his coat.Hescheww! He flippedit open and scannedhis inbox. 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). Dont get her wrong, she had been deliriously happy when Roy had finally, very publicly, set a date. Finally gave her some tangible level of commitment and outward expression of forward-thinking regarding them. Feel like its going to get tedious if it isnt already. It was just confusing, is all. Consider it done-. 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. She looks on (not staring - definitely not staring) as he hangs on a wavering breath, cherry-red nose flushed from the irritation of constant attention twitching as his expression reads as unsure. He took a few steps over to it, and all of a sudden paused in his tracks. 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. I think it was Jim. Andy said, pointing at the conference room Jim was in. See, thats why you shouldnt hold them in like that. Even though theres no logical way he couldve known that. What do dinner with a tyrant, near parking lot brawls, a missing turkey, and two unhinged littles add up to? If youre actually serious about us, then out of respect for me, for us, actually, will you at least try?. +14 more. Maybe she was getting sick sick; her migraines sometimes acted as a pre-cursor for actual illness. 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. Betsy Halpert shines in this chapter, what a mom. Yeah thats right. 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. Theyd always be friends. Pam was finding her feet within the whole dynamic. Starts in place of season 1 ep 6. And by the time it was over it really was too late to expect him to leave and drive home, especially with the wine theyd had at dinner and the couple of leftover beers theyd had out of her fridge. When Jim started at Dunder Mifflin three years ago, he never expected to fall in love. Pam is a young widow, but lacks the courage to move on-until a cute young salesman joins Dunder Mifflin. Michael cackles as he reveals boxes and boxes of Girl Scout Cookies. But, this was too good. He relaxed into her with a long, welcome, relieving exhale and its the most peace hes felt in days. 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. I know Jim had, like, a crush on me when he first started. How will it hold when an old friend shows up to say hello? 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. So now hes standing in the parking lot, staring into space and trying not to think about Pam, and looking back towards the door to Casino Night waiting for Ryan to leave, and trying not to think about why hes waiting for Ryan to leave. Sounds kind of cool, ********************************************************************. I can tell one of the camera interns has moved to my disappointed face. In season 2's "Email Surveillance", Jim hosts a part at his house, inviting everyone from work but Michael. , When theyd started officially dating was kind of hazy to decipher. Takes place from season 3 onward. ta petro employee handbook. 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. 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". In that moment he wished he wasnt capable of reading her the way he could. His head is tilted off to the side, a clenched fist pressed hard under flaring nostrils. hybrid. Trust me, I have been as well! 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. Hey! In that moment he wished he wasnt capable of reading her the way he could. 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. She glances at the door, then puts a comforting hand on his side. 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. Hes in love with her and she at the very least has feelings for him too. She adjustedthe covers tightly around her shoulders, cocooning herself safely in the fabric. They hadnt seen each other since he left her off home on Saturday night after the movie and eventual dinner, something about her having promised to visit her parents all day Sunday and needing an early start. One that made her feel small, unworthy and inadequate. JIM IS CHEATING, MICHAEL! He gets up and announces like Ive committed some act of treason. I just love everything about this. Does what it says on the tin. We both needed a stress-free day. *********************************************. That didnt mean they werent going to still bold-facedly deny it, though. Mark shot him anxious looks when they met around the house, asked him how he was doing on a couple of occasions and offered to talk about whatever was eating at him. The one with the dark makeup, the little skirt, and the needles in her purse. In the years since they'd met he'd noticed a whole lot about her. How one piece of advice saw Jim Halpert through the most painful time in his life. One way or another, 2006 was not going to be Karens year. We are not using our relationship to get ahead in sales." She had fallen into a pit of routine. And he never has been able to refuse her anything, so why start now? Its all just dreary, conveyor belt gray. Indeed, for those who've tried and failed to find the right man offline, footing can provide. He shoots him dirty looks when he walks in on him leaning over Pams desk, chatting before they head out. 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 should be doing. So whats the damage if the terms of said contract are not upheld?. 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. This theory reflects observations I've made before on both r/FanTheories and r/DunderMifflin, but I wanted to formalize it. Pamela Morgan Halpert (ne Beesly) is a fictional character on the U.S. television sitcom The Office, played by Jenna Fischer.Her counterpart in the original UK series of The Office is Dawn Tinsley.Pam begins the series as the receptionist at the paper distribution company Dunder Mifflin.She later becomes a saleswoman and, eventually, the office administrator, until she leaves in the series . Had he told her anything at all? She still cared about him a lot, she always would, and she believed she owed it to him to respect his decisions and support him moving forward. And that once the initial confession was unleashed it ignited a fire that burned and told him that it was the moment to fight. Subconsciously, something had shifted. He realised then that this whole situation was beyond taking a brief trip abroad til the wedding was over and done with, then carrying on as normal when he got back. Like, hes genuinely excited to see her and it hasnt even been two days. absolutely looove this! She even couldve fully believed it, if not for the dark circles she couldnt help but notice under his eyes each morning three days running now, and the smiles he wore in the brief moments that they did speak that never quite reached his eyes. Her head shifts a little as his chest seizes under it, and it may have taken a drowsy moment but she suddenly realises why shes now awake. Obviously. Now she just felt like an outsider peering through a window into Jims cool, evolved new life and it felt wrong and uncomfortable. At the outset of the series, Jim was a hapless salesman at Dunder Mifflin, hopelessly in love with the receptionist Pam. It took me at least three weeks to figure it out. His lips still tingled as he accepted her answer, thenturned on his heel and left, leaving her standing there still as a statue, beside the desk that would no longer be his. 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. Just purely because she can. Also, maybe, leftover knowledge from having to fix the copier so much at work. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Which probably wasnt helped by the fact that he already hadnt slept properly in weeks, his head hitting his pillow every night seemingly the go-ahead signal to anxiously overthink again and again, every emotion hed managed to push down suddenly taking its chance to break free and rise to the surface. 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. 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. 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. has no one seen how cute they are together? 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 could grow to love to guide him and dangle the proverbial carrot. Suddenly she doesnt feel quite so cold anymore. Feel better. Jim is defined as a good guy but like many of his co-workers, he's had some sad things happen throughout his life that have played a role in his decision-making. The feeling of fresh, new relationship excitement is just woven into every inch of this chapter. Selfishly, I would have loved to see Jim intervening on her behalf, but when it comes down to it, I prefer the version you wrote and I find itreally important that she was the one to stick up for herself in the end! Look it up., Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, but like. Maybe it was the giggle being hidden by a dainty hand. He makes sure to stand extra close to Pam when theyre in Jims company. "That's what she said." Jim glances at Pam from the corner of his eyes and shrugs slightly. as well as 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. Michael spun around and pointed her out excitedly, his sights clearly now locked onto her. It is not easy for women to find a good man, and to be honest it is not easy for a man to find a good woman. 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. Ever the showman however Michael quickly righted himself, moving on and relenting to Dwights incessant offers to volunteer instead. New conflict will arise, new stories will be told, and new perspectives explored. it was a miserable, never-ending walk. Pam was finding her feet within the whole dynamic. tip: "uchiha sasuke/uzumaki naruto" angst kudos>10, "He knows my favorite yogurt flavor. Bless you. - Chapters: 5 - Words: 8,345 - Reviews: - Favs: 26 - Follows: 5 - Published: Feb 1, 2015 - Status: Complete - id: 11016551 She was just eight years old and it was a warm spring afternoon. In a better world, Michael would still be manager and the office would be going on today. If you give me ideas for stories I will (try to) fill them. Sobbing in the hallway at work and being caught doing so by Dwight (thank God it hadnt been Jim) certainly wasnt Pams finest moment, and it was the type of activity she usually saved for when she was alone in the comforting darkness of her bedroom, and probably over half a bottle of wine deep and feeling particularly sorry for herself. Apparently it is a thing, though. When theyd started officially dating was kind of hazy to decipher. Theyd had a super nice date; every little bit, from the dumb impressions theyd exchanged over the basket of breadsticks (he was way better at them than she was, but youd never know by look in his eyes when he laughed at her attempts), to the doodle she quickly sketched on the napkin to illustrate her story about the bird funeral from when hed been away - it was so them. You wanna tell me what that was about? He whispered, clicking the small lone lightbulb on and squinting in the dull light. Trying to break dance? The Office: When Pam Met Jim By: Donnamour1969 My AU version of Pam and Jim's first meeting. She always hated when he did that; he never could just close a door gently or even with appropriate strength, always ended up ham-fistedly slamming the thing. But wow, is that all you wanted in damages? She drops the act quickly however, as if it was tiring just to keep it up. So fuck it right? At least he had the freedom of knowing that for sure now, having been shot down not once but, The next few days he couldnt shake this ever-present, bone-weary. Work Search: His hand sneaks sideways towards the dish of jellybeans, and Pam looks up again, eyebrows furrowed. How did I miss this?? 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. [UPDATE] I'm writing a one-shot sequel to this. Playing along, he immediately twines their pinky fingers together and nods. hhehEHTSSsshuh. I just barely make it into the drivers seat and lock the doors before I see Dwight pounding on the windows. Pam was a woman who tried, seemingly very hard, to appear average. They only really bother me when the pollen counts high, and on the days that it is I take two of these before work he argues, raising an eyebrow in Pams direction. It was kind of hard to concentrate when her nose was running like a faucet, and she was all too aware of how telling the damp sniffles that followed were as she tried to tend to it. Pam calls it off with Roy. Chapter 18 is a sneak peek. Can't wait for Part B!! She didnt even like Angela all that much, but still claimed to be offended at being left out. They fall into an extended beat of silence, one that was comfortable, but slightly charged with something distinctly unsaid. She couldnt help but steal glances at him as she went through the motions of switching her computer off, slinging her scarf around her neck, picking up her purse even as they rode the elevator and walked out of the building. Its loud; they have been all day. Just bored, wanted to fuck. Despite being a self-proclaimed artist, Pam Beesly's world almost always runs monochrome. Shed felt jealous, even if the jealousy had been repressed and taboo in a way that made it hard to identify or even acknowledge. Jim had gotten a new job, after all. A cold open set late Season 3. Hed been feeling kind of guilty, getting involved with Karen when he knew he wasnt completely over what happened with Pam, no matter how much he wanted to try. I estimate there are about 50 boxes of cookies, meaning 500 reams of paper. Lost in this sudden haze of intimacy, he walks her back a bit so that shes pressed against the counter, both his hands now holding her face as the kiss deepens. Restrictive. Her eyes glance up towards his face, shining with mirth as they catch his own. Rising to the occasion, she stands up a little straighter opposite him. A closer look at Pams journey through the years. Especially when shed done nothing wrong, was genuinely trying to get involved, and actually had some pretty fun new ideas for the party. Jim is passed out the whole time Pam p.o.v. I guess not the grass pollen must be high today, or something. Work Search: She had fallen into a pit of routine. Beesly, do you honestly think I would kiss you if I thought I was getting sick?. "Yeah, of course. They just didnt, With everything that had happened between Pam and Jim it was almost impossible not to give into the nagging, pathetic urge to compare herself to Karen, no matter how destined she was to lose and come away feeling worse about herself every time. she said and helped him into his jacket.He shot Pam a smirk as he grabbed a couple of tissues. Five words, one interaction in high school that made every decision for her in the future. Really though, it didnt actually matter so much at the moment; there was no pressure, and they were in no rush. It was like second-hand happiness, and it carried them both through right to the end of the day so effectively it completely clouded any memory she may have had about whatever Michael or Dwight had been doing. That, he was proud of. 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. Thats her life on a loop. Jim reaches for the counter above her head, pulling down a packet of Claritin from the top shelf. She sat up a little straighter in her chair. He must still look somewhat mischievous, given how she eyes him warily. I'm super proud of Pam for standing her ground and I love that you worked that into this because S3 is really Pam's season IMO. He says it with his eyes, and suddenly the break room like it could have been a million miles away from all of their annoying, potentially interfering co-workers that theyre trying to hide from. Not everything the documentary crew captured made it on screen. tip: "sherlock (tv)" m/m NOT "sherlock holmes/john watson", Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings (15), Jim Halpert/Original Female Character (3), Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence (6), Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Original Female Character/Original Male Character, Dwight being a little dumb but he means well, Pam explaining love to Dwight like he's eight, Canon compliant because some scenes are exactly the same, the evolution of a paper salesman and a receptionist, excessive mentions of mid to late 2000s popular alt music, better decision-making but still pretty bad, The Addict, The Beer Truck, His Sister and Her Dilemma: A Deleted Scene, Alternate Universe - Creatures & Monsters, Michael Being Inappropriate and Socially Unaware, eyes shut to life, i just traced it (once we met, i stopped fakin), there's a universe where "i got goosebumps" sparks something more and this is it. But it was like that thought alone tauntingly conjured the urge. 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. Especially when she was sick and had a limited supply of energy to get her through the day as is. Was it because they were kind of sneaking around? Especially when it came to Pam. You?. The documentary crew picked up on that right from the beginning. Much thanks to the wonderful writers of this show that made us laugh and cry for many years. Its its probably for the best, right? 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. Nothing, I I start, but Michael is already up and dancing around our clump of tables, headed toward his trusty steed; Dwight. Like all the best things that happened in Pams life, it wasnt necessarily planned out or completely thought through either. We should be able to get that s-shhipmbent out. His expression falls into one of clear irritation, though he fights through it valiantly as his fingers clatter across the keyboard. Hes fine, and shes teasing, but her doubt is just making him overthink it. Jim was poised, ready to get up to go and covertly try and check on her when Roy lumbers into the room to walk her out. "you got any music? The scheduled meeting. 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. I look at Pam who shares the same confused look like me, and she shrugs and goes back to work. Dont sneeze, dont sneeze, dont sneeze just a couple more minutes, think decidedly non-sneezy thoughts (whatever they were), anything at all-, hhH? No matter how much he tries to insist Pam go sit down and enjoy her coffee, she wanted to help. She wastrying to sleep, though her body somehow knewit wastoo early for that yet, regardless of how fatigued she was. Unshed tears burn at the back of his throat that prove like sandpaper to swallow against. Like always. Healthy ecosystems all have a natural balance. It was one that came to him often, but that particular day it was too compelling just to sit on and repress like it was some far-away notion that wasnt actually going to happen, like he usually did. Did you want to do that now? 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. Although, admittedly he was weirdly happy she was here if it meant seeing her stand up to Michael like she had. Pathetic to even yeah. Jim x Reader x Dwight 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. Also the way she comes to adamant defense of his nose, the fact that he's self-deprecating about it and the fact that she disagrees feels so in character. 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. When these two CEOs meet, they'll create more than just a business deal. Hhh-Halpert, youre a d-dhh a dead mbanhKTSSHue! Pams taking a sick day. He snorts with laughter, though if she were watching a bit closer she wouldve noticed the slightest of flushes rise to his cheeks. "Mission accomplished" made me smile. I haven't got a whole load to say about this chapter, but timeline-wise its set post-merger, in the interim betweenThe Return (3x13) andBen Franklin (3x14). A lot of the time she felt like it just wasnt worth the fight. The Office Fanfic Gotta get my vitamin C in if were gonna be hanging out today he teases, popping one into his mouth. Maybe with Pam? five years ago Pam left everything she knew behind for a life of adventure in Europe. 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. 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. Jim shrugs Eh,I think Ill take my chances, Beesly. His eyebrows pull downwards, and it takes all she has not to giggle at his exaggerated, goofy little expression. Roy Anderson (David Denman) enters the office and tries to attack Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) for kissing Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer), but Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson) subdues him with pepper spray.The pepper spray fumes also incidentally affect himself and others. hhHEHSSSCHuh. Why does Jim think thats, like, hopelessly cute? 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. - ? She looks. His head is tilted off to the side, a clenched fist pressed hard under flaring nostrils. She was, At lunch the other day hed even called her , So yeah, they were all on good terms. Is it weird that 36 hours feels like a long time to be without someone? 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. ", "So Jim, I heard you were sick," Michael said coming out of his office and looking at the younger man. 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. 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. No one calls all day.. Just call me if you need anything, right babe?. An uncomfortable thought crossedher mind that she would actually in some guilty way be glad to see him go.
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