it was a miserable, never-ending walk. Shh- sorryhheH?hhuhEDTSSSCHuh!. But at the end of the day it wasnt her fault, so what could she do? She reached for a couple of tissues from the box on the counter and handed them over once he was done, clicking her tongue in sympathy. She always hated when he did that; he never could just close a door, Emotion rising in her chest, Pam leanedup and grabbedher phone off the bedside table. 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. Hey Pammy, you awake? Roy asked cautiously, half under his breath. I think it was Jim. Andy said, pointing at the conference room Jim was in. Her life had gone from this mass of chaos to nothing. By Oh my God. 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. When he was at the door, he decided he had to talk to Michael, so he headed that way instead. I format the page to seem like an actual order form. sick jim is so adorable. Hed talk to her about things (but obviously not, How much had Jim told her about them and what had happened last year? "Did Dwight tell you that?" Im feelin kinda good tonight. Either way, this meant there was no way productivity would be more than 60% of our usual, slow speed. Pam was finding her feet within the whole dynamic. New place, new job, new people. 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. in the year of 2004 , I love that you started it with the tail end of that kiss scene. "Mission accomplished" made me smile. As always, thank-you so much for any and all feedback you guys leave, it really does motivate me to keep this thing pushin, lol. Its a speedy goodbye before she more or less slams the phone down, face falling as she twists away from the desk, fingers rushing to unball the tissue and clamp it over her nose and mouth. Why does Jim think thats, like, hopelessly cute? Speaks to Jim (only when he absolutely has to) in this weird, brittle tone that clearly indicates he has very little time for him. That it wasnt good for anybody - him, or well anybody. If it wasnt such an easy road to drive on hed have been a little scared for his life. So I suppose this will have to do. this but lesbian jim because this tag desperately needs more content:')casino night but with useless desi lesbian "jaya"/jim and a sh*t ton of angst and mutual yearning. She pulled her cardigan closer to her body, having felt uncomfortably chilled ever since taking her coat off at the start of the day. And did not do that. 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. Catrine Cortes, Cat for short, is hired to the sales team after Jim left to Stamford. Sneeze Fetish Forum Sure, it had been a bit of a shock to Pams system when she found out before he had the chance to tell her himself (which she had a sinking, sneaking suspicion the cameras had caught before she had the chance to school her expression into one a little more neutral). Thats her life on a loop. He took a few steps over to it, and all of a sudden paused in his tracks. has no one seen how cute they are together? Hes in deep, so much deeper than he realized, and he maybe sort of understands why Halpert fucked off to Connecticut. Heres 4A! Hope you enjoy , Conference room, five seconds! 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. Ryan just figured out how to use the call forwarding. My wheelhouses are Jim-centric and angst but Im willing to try anything. 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. Pam flinched involuntarily, but remained quiet. But never bad. it was so easy to cling onto a person while it was fun and discard them before it had the chance to get scary. he doesnt want jim to see how red his face is, although hes sure jim notices; its too obvious not to. Like holding his arm during an early morning Michael meeting. Ib just so glad the camberas arent here today. Giving into an urge, Jim reaches out and tucks an errant lock of hair behind her ear. Michaels voice, usually loud but especially so when he was trying to rouse them into something, chiselled into Pams brain like a jackhammer and she couldnt help but wince. The image of her, dressed all in white and smiling angelically as she and Roy went round the venue arm-in-arm greeting their guests, welcoming him to their special day no. He needed to say something. She adjustedthe covers tightly around her shoulders, cocooning herself safely in the fabric. There isn't a huge pile of snz but if you're also here for the Emotions you should still be good. Wake up, makeup (enough to look presentable, not enough to get hit on), drive to work, salads or sandwiches for lunch, Dunder Mifflin, this is Pam, dinners for one (sometimes microwaved), early bedtime. Language: English Words: 923 Chapters: A hand reachedout and heldher hip. Best friends generally had chemistry. I dont think so. 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. Work Search: Playing along, he immediately twines their pinky fingers together and nods. Jim concedes and pushes himself out of his chair, Pams eyes lingering on him again as he leaves, following as he appears to duck into his elbow with another tightly stifled sneeze, before going to the sink in the kitchen and washing his hands like the considerate person he is. he tries to play it off with a joke. Maybe its because the cameras arent here today that energy appears to be so low. After all, he couldnt help it. Pam nods, then looks up at him, seemingly contemplative. Jim wouldve bet he did, if he wasnt more sure of the fact that if he did know Jim would be a dead man. Especially with the extra pressure of returning to Scranton (returning to sitting across from her every day) and Karen making the move for the job. Jim shakes his head as he twists away, before pitching forward once more into steepled hands, the oncoming sneeze shuddering out of him huHEHGSSSCHuh!. Im sorry 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. The one that I know for a fact Michael and Kevin both drink straight from the carton? he asks innocently, a twinkle in his eye. That yeah, friends could be super close, but not like this. If the sneezes hadnt sounded so heavy and irritated, then the little groan that follows them wouldve told him all he needed to know about how she was feeling. Summary: Jim cheated on Pam. 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. Though painful it wasalmost welcome if it gave her the chance to hide away from the world in bed for even justa little bit. it seems really quiet in here.". 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. All rights go to the cr A fanfiction incorporating the NBC sitcom The Office, and the known everyday life at Dunder Mifflin. 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. This follows Alice, a new receptionist at Dunder Mifflin after Pam B. dwightxreader theoffice dwight +17 more # 13 Kryptonite - Avatar (Jake Sully) by benbarnes&beyond 9.7K 228 9 Also - I have to say I personally loved this comment lol. 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. hhehEHTSSsshuh. Hope you enjoy! Ill print it for you, and before I even click Print he is off to the printer to inspect them. They were active parts of each others lives regardless and that helped soften the blow. it was a miserable, never-ending walk. Are, Jim narrowed his eyes in doubt. His expression wavers for a second, and she knows shes caught him in an awkward moment but Pam cant help but appreciate how the mid-morning lights hitting him, Her eyebrows furrow, and her fingertips start drawing faint lines up and down his bare side. It is getting to be allergy season and all he replied, dread sinking in at the possibility of him being sick whilst moving states and starting a new job on Monday. He clears his throat and sniffles, trying to recover quickly but with a certain degree of nonchalance. Now be honest with me, Jimmy she broachesseriously, voice dripping in that 'meaningful mom' toneIs everything okay? But the faint hint of a butterfly in her stomach persists, and she chances a glance his way. Not everything the documentary crew captured made it on screen. Can he find his killer, quench his newfound insatiable thirst for blood, all while maintaining his position as paper salesman at a mid-sized office supply company? I put my hand on her thigh and she lays her hand on top of mine. A fanfiction incorporating the NBC sitcom The Office, and the known everyday life at Dunder Mifflin. Her life had gone from this mass of chaos to nothing. I love how much emphasis you put into the Pam and Karen friendship. five years ago Pam left everything she knew behind for a life of adventure in Europe. My (canon-compliant) take on Pam and Jim's journey through Season 3, beginning with "The Merger." Ever the showman however Michael quickly righted himself, moving on and relenting to Dwights incessant offers to volunteer instead. I love the dynamic they have and definitely could see Jim worried over her like this. tip: "sherlock (tv)" m/m NOT "sherlock holmes/john watson", 1. 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. Her head is pounding and whatever adrenaline shed felt in the aftermath of the meeting earlier had long worn off, leaving her achy and tired and so stuffed up she could barely breathe. I was never happy with how Toby's story ended, so I wanted to give him a happier life. Im gonna try to get us home early. The merger happens in season 2 and Karen tries to figure out whether Michael is actually insane, what Dwight is doing half of the time and why Pam and Jim are making eyes at each other instead of being with each other. 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. To be fair to the people I played basketball with back then though, it is pretty hard to miss. This theory reflects observations I've made before on both r/FanTheories and r/DunderMifflin, but I wanted to formalize it. She didnt open a new message or anything, After a few seconds though, as if catching herself with her hand in the cookie jar, she exited out quickly and flippedthe phone shut again with a resounding, definitive, Hey! 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. Jim is passed out the whole time Pam p.o.v. She didnt know what exactly he did, or why he needed it, but she was his mom and he was hurting so blatantly it bled into herself a little, so she couldnt not try. She was born and raised in Idaho, and had moved to Massachusetts for college. 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. He probably should have just taken a sick day, he used them sparingly enough that it really wouldnt have been an issue. 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. She cannot tell anyone, not even Jim. 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. as well as He isnt that guy. 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. I really liked your fanfiction as it was good to see a refreshing adaptation to the late series. I couldnt help it. Would he get up to go make the coffee or jump in the shower first and give her five more minutes, or would she be the one having to trail him out of bed? 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. Maybe it was the bright smile that greeted him. So yeah, they were all on good terms. Shed been doing that all day, and he couldnt help but notice others (particularly Angelas) pointed disdain and he felt annoyed on Pams behalf. The look on her face made his heart sink into his stomach, the stoic, rigid blankness that had settled there curdling in his stomach like sour milk and making him feel sick. And who in the Hell is Dr. McPerfectIndian, and who does he think he is? love (M/n) is trans and has been on T for about a year and is waiting for top surgery. Its painful in the best possible way. I really appreciate it. Best friends had in-depth, interesting conversations with each other. Christmas is a special time of caring. 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". Hey, some people like them!. I say this every time but it is just so beautifully written. Realising that theyre both in similar situations, Pam and Dwight find solace in each other. 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. In different places and different times, Pam meets Jim, and these meetings change both their lives. That pinkie contract is legally binding so get ready to make a lot of tea in the next couple of days. They remained still in a companionable, but heavy silence for a few beats before Jim untangled himself from the embrace and leaned away, cupping his hands over his face. Jim shrugs, but couldnt help but smile at how offended she sounded on his behalf. it was easy with jim. Imagine the face of the customers when they receive 50 reams of paper. 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. I love it and I just want more Lots lots more, lol. Seriously though, are you okay? Her eyes narrow and she studies him for giveaways, the playful skepticism still rolling off of her in droves. 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. , When theyd started officially dating was kind of hazy to decipher. Will they be each other's salvation, or each other's downfall? Her eyes glance up towards his face, shining with mirth as they catch his own. Jims heart sank into his stomach. This follows Alice, a new receptionist at Dunder Mifflin after Pam B ALL requests are open. Collection of one-shots. Something in the way hes holding his shoulders. How much had Jim told her about them and what had happened last year? 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. peter macari age. You wont be missed! Dwight yelled after him. this. 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. Oh man, that last one must have scratched up her throat or something, as she followed it with a soft groan, one which reverberated painfully in his own chest. His eyebrows furrowed with concern. Honestly, that kind of energy was exhilarating to be around and Pam felt like she was getting it via osmosis just standing next to her all day. Is it weird that 36 hours feels like a long time to be without someone? 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. Her head is pounding and whatever adrenaline shed felt in the aftermath of the meeting earlier had long worn off, leaving her achy and tired and so stuffed up she could barely breathe. Even the difference in her posture when shes actually working compared to when shes just pretending to when Michael does a random sweep of the room (usually looking for someone to irritate, rather than anything manager-like, but still). I hope you know that thats legally binding and Im holding you to it she says through a smile, though shes already snuggling back under his arm and reaching for her own mug of coffee. That, he was proud of. So can i put you down for 50 reams? Jim asks sitting at his desk holding the phone to his ear and staring intently at his computer. Y-Yhheah, Ill take a message and have him call you back. Suddenly she doesnt feel quite so cold anymore. He makes sure to stand, No, hes ndot in yet.. Says here he has a dentist appointment scheduled this mborning. I never got to be a Girl Scout before because apparently, I was too, Creed: Yeah, I saw that girl on the street the other day. 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. Shed found that out the day she talked some sense into Halpert when they were having that drama with Jim feeling weird about Karen potentially living two block away from him. It wrenched out of him painfully and Betsy blessed him as he swivelledback towards the sink with a quick apology to wash his hands, sniffling thickly in the aftermath. (Y/n) (L/n) is a saleswoman at the Dunder Mifflin paper company. Just One Desk Over: Jim Halpert (D. by Freddie is my Queen. Home s3 protocol vs https the office fanfiction jim saves pam. 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. 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. The room was tense for a couple of beats, and maybe a little stunned. Trust me, I have been as well! Familiar and safe, and that would be enough. Shed felt jealous, even if the jealousy had been repressed and taboo in a way that made it hard to identify or even acknowledge. 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. Jim and Dwight getting on with work at their respective desks and just generally leaving each other alone? I must really be drunk. "Yeah, of course. Her hand finds his hair (and, He chuckles, delightfully caught off-guard that shed remembered him telling her about both instances. She had been, before before the last couple of years. Turns out she wanted to work things out. 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. Look it up., Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, but like. Jim x Reader x Dwight Van Pierce . None of the messages werefrom her. Please consider turning it on! I gotta act fast. 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. 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 feels himself wince a little at how sick it sounds, and immediately feels bad. The documentary crew picked up on that right from the beginning. Powered by Invision Community. But that evening after the party was over, driving back to fancy new apartment (the first place shed ever had completely on her own) Pam really, truly, Shed found that out the day she talked some sense into Halpert when they were having that drama with Jim feeling weird about Karen potentially living two block away from him. 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. 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 wouldnt matter if they were. Hes in love with her and she at the very least has feelings for him too. Things they had no way of being able to know before within the confines of platonic friendship conducted predominantly between the hours of 8:30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. Look at that, Halpert is stepping up to the plate for once. This man actually took these cookies from some poor Girl Scout. And, yay, the little teaser of caretaking at the end!! hhHEHSSSCHuh. The plan sounded so simple laid out in the list in his head, the timeline organised dutifully and down to the minute, but the actual act of dragging himself through the days and everything that needed done in preparation for the move proved to be a lot more difficult. In a quiet moment while he was helping wash up, Betsy came up behind him and touched the small of his back. Youre not lookin too good, man. But that was a long time ago, so-, It wasnt that long ago. These three things are distinctly related. No one would really care. Like a balm for the heartache. 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. ( Also big massive shout out to Zwee who's been a blast to talk to/bounce ideas off for the last couple of days! The Office ignores him, as usual. This one's set directly after the events of Casino Night so it's a bit of a deep cut and I got a little carried away length-wise (when I totally planned for this to be a little short 'amuse-bouche' of a chapter) but here we are! 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. His throat was on fire and his stomach rolled over several times. Ryan has been appointed the new Manager of Sales at Dunder Mifflin. With a new girlfriend in tow, who had clearly liked him enough that shed taken a job in Scranton when she couldve easily gone the much easier, arguably more exciting route to New York after the Stamford branch was shut down.