absolutely looove this! 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. With the ongoing thre. 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. 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. 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 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. The way I pull off the tab on soda cans. Hi. Jim is passed out the whole time Pam p.o.v. This is a Jim Halpert fanfic He eventually turns back around and eyes the screen with a teary glare. Maybe he's gone so far as to block her number. He calledin sick both Monday and Tuesday, dialling Tobys extension directly rather than the main reception line. But it was like that thought alone tauntingly conjured the urge. 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. She mumbled an affirmative sound and forcedher eyes open. Michael spun around and pointed her out excitedly, his sights clearly now locked onto her. 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. five years ago Pam left everything she knew behind for a life of adventure in Europe. She swivels back around with a sad sniffle, tucking the tissue up into her cardigan sleeve. I never knew you had allergies she challenges, crossing her arms in a way that would look combative if a teasing smirk didnt seem to be playing at the corner of her lips. Thanks for asking though she smiled. Her hands are inquisitive as they skim across the broad planes of his shoulders and settle on either side of his neck, almost subconsciously trying to bring him in closer and, I never knew you had allergies she challenges, crossing her arms in a way that, Now that hes asserted to her that this is, Pam suddenly looks up at him, so deadpan hes kind of impressed how she shifted so quickly. I can totally picture the stricken, remorseful look on his face and I love that Pam doesn't let him off the hook right away! She potters lazily around Jims kitchen for a bit, with the intention of making them some coffee in his fancy, schmancy coffee machine she admittedly has no idea how to work. A closer look at Pams journey through the years. Then, as Dwights grip gets a little too firm, I pull away, use my two fingers to direct them at my eyes, then to Dwight, signaling to him: Its on. Someone mustve told her, given Michael can't keep a secret to save his life. starting with Jims side of the story leading up to the original ending, and then following Jim and Pam, their kids, and their life in Paris. Pam froze for a second, feeling a flush of warmth in her cheeks as everyone turned their attention towards her. Breathe in, breathe out. Just the ones sitting next to me called Jim Halpert., Michael: "We have a strict no sick at work rule. You understand and express their internal monologues so wellPams rationalizing of her feelings for Jim and her heart wrenching thoughts about why shes destined to be with Roy. Are, Jim narrowed his eyes in doubt. 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. This exactly what I needed it to be and more! Boring, maybe; eventful in all the wrong ways, maybe. Jim snorts and leans his cheek against her head, immeasurably content at how she feels there. Like holding his arm during an early morning Michael meeting. Please consider turning it on! - The Office US The Office 3.01M subscribers Subscribe 10K Share 408K views 1 year ago #TheOffice #USA #PeacockTV Dwight. Just makes things worse she says, shaking her head. We've talked before about how Karen is kind of a maligned character, but she is perfectly expressed in this--a deep, intelligent, driven person who approaches her situation with logic but also hope and willingness to ask for what she needs--such a great foil for Pam in this moment. 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! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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. Now be honest with me, Jimmy she broachesseriously, voice dripping in that 'meaningful mom' toneIs everything okay? But, this was too good. He had stuck by her for all these years, helped provide for her, accepted her flaws and loved her regardless. It sounds crazy but she can tell hes smiling even with his back turned to her. "Thanks," he says to Michael. Therefore, for no other narrative reason other than that, Ill probably divide the next couple of chapters into two parts each as well. And you knew what is, he is in love." She looks away then, safe in the innate knowledge that hell go to the fridge, pull out both their lunches, and save her a seat at an empty table in the break room. Great idea, right?, Michael, you need to give those back, suggests Angela from the back. Jim and Dwight getting on with work at their respective desks and just generally leaving each other alone? 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. Disclaimer: This Michael is shocked to discover that Holly's HR replacement is none other than the loathsome Toby Flenderson. All that stuff was periphery though, because beyond the physical she was direct, honest to a fault, and just had something to say. Summary: Kelly loves Ryan. he hated it and he was eternally grateful for it and he didn't understand it. Always in the bullpen, always seemingly at Jims desk, right by reception. Shes barely said it however, before hes shaking his head, eyes narrowing and mouth falling open again. tip: "sherlock (tv)" m/m NOT "sherlock holmes/john watson", 1. She had been, before before the last couple of years. you are I get it, its ndot a big deal. Part 6. He wants to get over Pam. ", "So Jim, I heard you were sick," Michael said coming out of his office and looking at the younger man. She certainly trusted Jims word more than his, anyway, and he said he was over it. Some vague sense of muscle memory twitched in his legs and was about to guide him upwards and towards reception, only a certain promise made to Karen in the dark of her bedroom at 2am, in the aftermath of one of their great talks, rang in his ears and held him in place. Maybe its how , Lets do the movie. 2. Romance, humor, light angst. 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: Moving on up in life. 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. Im almost 97% sure there was some code we were breaking. really couldve done without the sexual harassment, though., (or, ryan wins 'hottest in the office'. Hes stopped trying to prevent himself indulging in these moments since she and Roy set the date. Suddenly, Pams previous line of thought comes rushing back to her. Theyd always be friends. Now it's meddling sisters, co-workers, and mother-in-laws-to-be. They always turned to him to capture his reaction to the often ridiculous, unorthodox things constantly happening around him in their completely orthodox-looking office. It sounded silly; a grown woman being proud of herself for being able to stand up for herself and simply say no to somebody. this. Eventually he had to prioritise his own sanity and sense of self and call it a day, then take the steps necessary to begin the arduous, abstract task of moving on. The documentary crew picked up on that right from the beginning. 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. Giving voice to the thought that if he just held out a little longer, maybe she would change her mind, and the ensuing thought that he can't keep up that mindset forever it's justperfection. His hand sneaks sideways towards the dish of jellybeans, and Pam looks up again, eyebrows furrowed. Ryan has been appointed the new Manager of Sales at Dunder Mifflin. ! Hes fine, and shes teasing, but her doubt is just making him overthink it. , When theyd started officially dating was kind of hazy to decipher. If you log in you can store your preference and never be asked again. I just love everything about this. He was leaving soon and she needed to know some degree of how he felt, if only to contextualise his departure. 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 that nonverbal conversation is a HUGE Jim/Pam headcanon for me, like, they know each other well enough to know exactly what that little expression means, it's just perfect. 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. Day one of Project Jim 2.0 - still a work in progress. Her eyes narrow and she studies him for giveaways, the playful skepticism still rolling off of her in droves. His throat was on fire and his stomach rolled over several times. Feel better. I was heartbroken when the series ended, but thankfully, there's fan fiction. Bless you. She whips around in surprise at the harsh, throaty sound. Dwight's careful planning and agricultural know-how keeps their stomachs full and the house warm, but other dangers lurk both inside and out of the ancient stone walls that guard them. Hope you enjoy, 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. And now that even included wanting to prove he was the superior basketball player. So Ive been rewatching The Office recently and have accidentally re-awoken my past hyperfixation on this show/this couple (honestly they're just a big comfort ship for me and it's what we need rn lol). Was he miming having a seizure? Just One Desk Over: Jim Halpert (D. by Freddie is my Queen. There were short breaths coming from inside. Youre really having candy this early in the mborning?. I usually am so prepared with these sorts of pranks but after years of working at DM, Ive found a way to just go with the flow and let the trickery come naturally. Can't wait for Part B!! It's easy! Jim shrugged, suddenly aware of how heavy his expression is and he instantly trying to lighten up. Shed been doing that all day, and he couldnt help but notice others (particularly Angelas) pointed disdain and he felt annoyed on Pams behalf. She glances up curiously from where her head is pillowed on Jims chest, eyes still bleary with sleep. In a spontaneous moment of decisiveness that surprises even himself, Jim steels himself and deletes her number from his phone in one fell 'click'. Pam whispered into Jim's ear as she got up and walked out. The feeling of fresh, new relationship excitement is just woven into every inch of this chapter. Jim never really tried all that hard. Two more hours, two more hours you can do this. theofficelovestory jimhalpertlovestory jimhalpertfanfiction +5 more # 7 Paper salesman by 0 4.1K 167 10 She found herself standing a little straighter in the days that followed, walking with a little more purpose. She bither lip and musteredout a weak Sure, have fun. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Bless you. Powered by Invision Community. 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. 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. (Y/n)(l/n) just got fired, & is scrambling for a new job. AKA the Heartstopper/The Office/Chili's crack fic you KNEW was gonna happen eventually. Like a balm for the heartache. A fanfiction incorporating the NBC sitcom The Office, and the known everyday life at Dunder Mifflin. The buzz of noise and merriment emanating from the direction of the warehouse pierced the edge of his consciousness but the event might as well have been a million miles away. Wonderfully written and as someone who's on season 3 of a re watch of the series myself I thought it was wonderful! Usually it was comforting to wake up on the couch after falling asleep there, but this just felt empty. Ill print it for you, and before I even click Print he is off to the printer to inspect them. What Jim doesnt know is that Ryan isnt as straight as he may seem. I wont have you guys, the family, or my friends he trails off, realising hes rambling and that his half-truthful response probably sounds quite childish. Pam nods, then looks up at him, seemingly contemplative. Hed had girlfriends before, like Katy last year, and Pam could admit to herself now that shed wanted him back then as well. She pulled her cardigan closer to her body, having felt uncomfortably chilled ever since taking her coat off at the start of the day. The prospect of what they had wasnt enough. 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. The one with the dark makeup, the little skirt, and the needles in her purse. Work Search: It was an interesting thought, but one that eventually faded away in the lights and conviviality of Casino Night, and sitting across from her at that poker table. 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. She briefly wonders how he still has the energy or the willpower to be charming even in this sort of state. Hey, can I talk to you about something?, About when you want to give me more of your money?. Which is why she was so confused at this sudden, seemingly overnight, shift in Karens mood whereby she seemed not, It didnt bother Pam, of course not. I am your boss and I will not take no for an answer! Pam had considered broaching it, but shes just trying to decide how to do so without sounding clunky and weird. I'm sorry, I'm not feeling very well.. However, her evident playfulness helps to partly loosen the weight of worry in his chest, and he manages to conjure his own version of her teasing expression. Hes dealt all the cards he had to play, and at some point he, 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. +359 821 128 218 | reformed baptist pastors This is so lovely. His head is tilted off to the side, a clenched fist pressed hard under flaring nostrils. Woah, Michael, are these for us? If you proceed you have agreed that you are willing to see such content. But as shed determinedly reasserted to Jim after he did get around to broaching the subject of Karen with her, they were friends. To be fair to the people I played basketball with back then though, it is pretty hard to miss. I'm incredibly excited for this! Stupid, in fact. hhHEHSSSCHuh. And for Pam, the ways of love are about to be made clear. JIM9334: Then I suppose Im glad I can provide some morbid sense of entertainment, weirdo. He couldnt deny the fledgling hope they might always retain even a little bit of this feeling. It was never a bad day when Pam was around. 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. An office fanfic in which Jim Halpert is a butch dyke in love with her best friend who's engaged to a man. One way or another, 2006 was not going to be Karens year. After that humiliation, somehow she ended up in Scranton. It was just that time of year, she supposed; winter still in full swing and everyone just coming off the high of Christmas. I can't praise you enough, seriously. Unshed tears burn at the back of his throat that prove like sandpaper to swallow against. 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. 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. You know what, Michael, this is an excellent idea, I said. The Office ignores him, as usual. No one would really care. Language: English Words: 9,220 Chapters: 3 /3 5 Kudos: 41 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. Nose twitching, she blinks hard against the irritation but ultimately swivels away from him again with a stuttering apology, fumbling the tissues from out of her cardigan sleeve. That pinkie contract is legally binding so get ready to make a lot of tea in the next couple of days. 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. 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. Your feedback and encouragement is always valued and very much appreciated. "Let's go, Pam, I'm sure Halpert here has a hot date waiting for him, right?" Roy laughed derisively, catching hold of Pam by the wrist. Can I interest you in some goodies? Michael asks. He clears his throat and sniffles, trying to recover quickly but with a certain degree of nonchalance. Pam's Request Chapter 2, an office fanfic | FanFiction Rated: - English - Romance/Family - Jim H., Pam B. Surely she must know by now, right? Set during Season 2. And, yay, the little teaser of caretaking at the end!! That, he was proud of. She had fallen into a pit of routine. 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. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. They move around the kitchen as a team getting breakfast ready, scrambling eggs, toasting bread, and cutting up what little fresh fruit Jim had in. Receptionitis15: Little bit late, but bless you, by the way. 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. Trying to break dance? All he knew was that his heart stopped within five seconds of meeting her. It cuts through the unlikely fun of the moment, and suddenly Jims gaze softens again. And since they started dating he can hardly take his eyes off her. Receptionitis15: Solitaire is no joke, Jim. I take his in mine, squeeze hard, start shaking maybe for a little longer than normal. I get a message on my computer. Because comparatively Karen was flawlessly beautiful, in a way that seemed effortlessly natural and was always put together. She was proud. Want to meet eligible single man who share your zest for life?