the office fanfiction jim saves pam the office fanfiction jim saves pam

It was scheduled for this Saturday and Jim had gotten an invite, Pam hadnt. Affection curls in her chest like vine at the thought, though it wasnt a totally unwelcome constriction. tip: "uchiha sasuke/uzumaki naruto" angst kudos>10, Choose Not To Use Archive Warnings, No Archive Warnings Apply, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings (162), Pam Beesly/Jim Halpert/Dwight Schrute (19), Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence (39), A Snippet Of What It's Like To Do What You Want, Sometimes, Skillet With Cheese (Store #201, Scranton, PA, 2005), Nicholas "Nick" Nelson/Charles "Charlie" Spring, ryan and kelly are truly mlm/wlw solidarity, takes place before throughout and after canon, ryan is in a constant state of mental anguish. She was wary at its presence though; that avenue of thought seemed heavily guarded and scattered with warning signs of certain guilt were she to actually venture down it because it was the one where Jim dared to be an option. I think theres a new Oceans out. 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. Eventually though, after a beat or two his expression crumples again and he- huhEGXTshuh, chased by a sad, resounding snuffle as he brings the phone back to his ear, blinking hard against the moisture pooling in his eyes. He sniffles and exhales heavily. I format the page to seem like an actual order form. Going for coffee with Isabel, then a walk in the park. 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. 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. 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. 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! Jim and Pam hung up their phones as Pam erupted into laughter after seeing Dwight sweep everything off of Michael's desk, practically throw a chair from the corner on top, climb up on that and began taking ceiling tiles out, with what looked like an attempt to crawl into the ceiling. What had started as a nagging tickle at the back of her throat all day yesterday that no amount of tea could manage to quash, had gradually over the course of the evening blossomed into what was undoubtedly the beginning of a cold, no matter how much she wanted to deny it to herself (proving to be swiftly impossible when shed sneezed no less than eight times just getting ready that morning). The very last thing he ever wants to do is end up resenting her, or worse even outwardly hurting/upsetting her like he had today because of his own stupid hurt feelings. The most likely explanation was that Michael misunderstood him. He makes a subtle eh gesture. Hes cheating! Not to mention that she still couldnt get warmed up for the absolute life of her, and she would go and put her coat on if she didnt think that would come off a tad dramatic. 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. Not sure I'll be as keen when it's Jim who's sick but I'll definately be checking in with every update. 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, Like some sort of mind reader, Jim must sense she was about to speak up, because he jumps in quickly with I gotta ask -, Pam humours him for a minute, shrugging but with a look of pride. video. Classic, easy. You call us any time that you want, well be here. Leaving no room for 'could have been's or 'maybe if's. Or maybe they were, and just existed in the very worst, ugliest part of his psyche thats hidden away in a box somewhere. When she arrives back at her desk, however, focused on nothing more than simply making it through the rest of the day she does a double-take. Four words that tied her forever to him. He hadn't realized he had talked out loud. Title comes from an extremely underappreciated song by Gordon Lightfoot. Whats up?. And him trying to finish typing, while Pam can tell he needs to sneeze. Ya." He walked outside. The camera really does seem to search him out for a reaction, so I love the idea that it's because he notices every little thing, especially where Pam's concerned. The documentary crew picked up on that right from the beginning. Pam looked and acted like a timid receptionist. Especially when shed done nothing wrong, was genuinely trying to get involved, and actually had some pretty fun new ideas for the party. Jim just bites his tongue, unsure if he can come up with anything in response that would sound tactful and not in some way more annoyed than he was entitled to be. *****************************************************************. Even worse, she landed in Dunder Mifflin Paper Co. as a customer service agent. Shed been doing that all day, and he couldnt help but notice others (particularly Angelas) pointed disdain and he felt annoyed on Pams behalf. really slow burn really eventual, maybe not until the second fic in the series depending on how some things work out, no beta we die like the world's infrastructure in this au. In her favourite mug. Maybe its how , Lets do the movie. Jim beat up by Roy Hhhhhehtcsshew!. And did not do that. I can tell one of the camera interns has moved to my disappointed face. Can't wait for Part B!! On all the days of Christmas, Jim's true love gave to himthe gift of pranking. So whats the damage if the terms of said contract are not upheld?. "you could show me," jim says, his voice becoming eerily serious. He wanted to make Pam laugh more, smile more, be the more responsive person and listen to her more. Once Jim had seen that as hed gotten to know her, it made sense that whatever feelings he had for her would wane. A heartbroken Pam meets a heartbroken Dwight. Always in the bullpen, always seemingly at Jims desk, right by reception. She catches me staring at her again, looks up and smirks, What?. he tries to play it off with a joke. 30 Nov 2020. Theyre eventually released and Pam escapes back to her desk, heart still beating hard in her chest. Betsy considered him for a second. Her hair laid back loosely, parted just enough to let everyone see her pretty face. Bravo! If you have any suggestions, feel free to write them in the comments and ill write it. This video shows the roller-coaster relationship between Pam and Jim of The Office. We just smile. Hope you enjoy! Jim and Pam - "How to save a life" added by bwright. 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. Theyre friends. Karens getting a taste of life in the Scranton branch ecosystem with them gone. Later, after briefly falling back to sleep wrapped up in each other for a little while longer (because why not? The brief hurt that had flashed in Karens eye before morphing into indignance when she was kicked out of the meeting spurred something in Pam. In season 2's "Email Surveillance", Jim hosts a part at his house, inviting everyone from work but Michael. Ryan just figured out how to use the call forwarding. It was on the booze cruise. She was engaged, she didnt need options. I start backing up, Dwight yelling some nonsense behind me. She looked him in the eye as shed said it too, and whatever Michael saw there gave him pause and had him stuttering out of his rhythm. Maybe she was getting sick sick; her migraines sometimes acted as a pre-cursor for actual illness. She feels him exhale briefly and she lets out a little, involuntary whimper, her lips instinctively chasing his before she can catch herself. That it wasnt good for anybody - him, or well, Maybe they could salvage some sort of friendship if he wasnt around every day to watch her being, Now, back in the present though, the air around them in the empty bullpen is heavy with tension and a weird sort of relief that every was laid out and fully aired in the open. Just try to sneak out for me within like an hour. 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. "you got any music? Even Stanley seems to be engrossed in whatever hes doing on the computer, not a crossword book in sight. 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. She takes a sip and the warmth settles comfortably in her stomach, radiating outwards through her whole body. So I suppose this will have to do. He tiptoes over to the wagon, picking up his knees with glee, and opens one of the large cardboard boxes placed on top. I dont even like Girl Scout Cookies., View all posts by Representing Adolescence, Hey Aggie! Catrine Cortes, Cat for short, is hired to the sales team after Jim left to Stamford. No idea he states genuinely, before meeting her as she moves upwards to kiss him, coffee and the earlier nagging uncertainty briefly forgotten as his hand finds her cheek effortlessly. She didnt have the energy to be upset at his indifference, and anyway her mind was very decidedly elsewhere. The way Michael had reacted from there highly indicated towards the former and Pam was admittedly thrown for a loop. Nothing, really. 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. Bless you. He couldnt deny the fledgling hope they might always retain even a little bit of this feeling. ghost. Deleted Scenes do not exist. Sign up for a new account in our community. She had even done everything she could to get into law school, only to drop out after her ex boyfriend started spreading rumors about her integrity. 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. 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. Now it's meddling sisters, co-workers, and mother-in-laws-to-be. I get it, its ndot a big deal. Pam mustnt notice though, as she sets the glass down again with a stuffy, and somewhat suffering, but contented sigh. Toby Flenderson (Paul Lieberstein) and Michael Scott (Steve Carell) fire Roy, and a grateful Jim tries to show his . 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. 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. jim suggests, and ryan knows he's half-joking, but it's still terrifying to think about. Hes going to Philly for his cousins bachelor party in a couple days, hes been looking forward to it. 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. 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. , Awww my favorite duo! It was just that time of year, she supposed; winter still in full swing and everyone just coming off the high of Christmas. 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. Michael said indignantly and just a few seconds later confessed: "Yes, he did. Just, ya know, dont do it all the time. 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. 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. I smile and say, Done! Dwight shoots me a glare. I love that you can see what drives them both, and the pacing of these vignettes is amazing. Jim decided that he was done with lunch and headed back into his office. I'm trash at summaries. 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 had made his peace with the idea of them being over by the time she strode back in, back straight, with intent in her eyes, beckoning him to grab his stuff and follow her out. Jim is passed out the whole time Pam p.o.v. 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). He reaches over the top of the desk and picks up the glass, holding it out for her. - 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. Since the weathers been so nice lately. She got up from her chair and made her way towards the kitchen, and Jims eyes discreetly followed her as she passed. Your writing is spectacular and feels so right for them in Season 1--the way Pam can't help but play along with Jim despite how miserable she feels, her sad defense of Roy's shitty behavior, the tentativeness Jim feels at expressing his concern for her/distaste for Roy and the lighthearted teasing he uses to cover it it's lovely and I'm so excited for more! See for yourself! mumbled Jim and went back to his desk, shaking his head. 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. 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. I just barely make it into the drivers seat and lock the doors before I see Dwight pounding on the windows. Christmas is a special time of caring. Hed felt kind of miserable all day. No matter how much he tries to insist Pam go sit down and enjoy her coffee, she wanted to help. Hi. Pam calls it off with Roy. Also, the end bit, where maybe the emotional turmoil in Pam has manifested into a migraine, and maybe it's the start of the cold he probably passed to her when the kissed a few days before Just brilliant. But like always, Jim really didnt want to talk about it. 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. (or: the 3 things about himself that ryan refuses to question, and the 1 time he did.). 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. Its funny, Pam thinks to herself later, the things that transpire to gently tip her little world off its too-comfortable axis and help her rediscover the full spectrum of color, one flash, one swatch, at a time. Yeah, Michael, what if she wanted to sell them to someone who needed them. Im going to make some tea, do you want a cup?. Im so sorry, truly, I-I didnt know. He isnt that guy. Just the ones sitting next to me called Jim Halpert., Michael: "We have a strict no sick at work rule. No, no, no, no, nononono, NO, Michael insists. Itpicks up all the little glances and body language assertions and unspoken intricacies of the JimPamKaren fabric that is Season 3. Pam nods, then looks up at him, seemingly contemplative. When it came to dealing with Michaels, well, general personality the others seemed to know that Pam could be counted upon to just suck it up and take one for the team. 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. And you knew what is, he is in love." That was that. Her fingers still at his side. Pam hesitates, an idea, or maybe an instinct, coming to mind. She barely cooked anymore, settling on takeout after a long day of dealing with customers and her boss (who still lived in the medieval age based on his sexist remarks). # 2. she said and helped him into his jacket.He shot Pam a smirk as he grabbed a couple of tissues. jim, as it turns out, thinks that's pretty accurate.). His head is tilted off to the side, a clenched fist pressed hard under flaring nostrils. All rights go to the cr A fanfiction incorporating the NBC sitcom The Office, and the known everyday life at Dunder Mifflin. Jims smile fell. Jims gaze trails over to the window, taking stock of how gorgeously bright the sun is shining. I dont know how often ill upload but i try one chapter per week! "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. Chapter 18 is a sneak peek. She cannot tell anyone, not even Jim. Oh, you dont wanna know. Hes about to bless her again, only it sticks in his throat when he notices her embarrassment, clear in how she hesitates turning back to him, even after shed dabbed herself dry. Plus the fact that he completely failsto be discreet, and Pam teases him about it is lovely. 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. They quickly return to what she assumes is the closing of a sale, and so Pam forces her (visual) attention back to her riveting, formerly abandoned game of solitaire.. 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. Bless y-. 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. He ducks his head and presses his lips together, smiling a little private smile to nobody but himself, feeling lifted. Apparently not many because the best he could get was a pile of fast food napkins from the 7-Eleven nacho cheese stand. She knew that. Yeah, probably. So assertive, and so sure of herself. Though despite knowing this, something felt distinctly different as she packed up for the day that day, preparing to head out with Jim as she always did. Are you okay. It hurt, and it hurt badly. In different places and different times, Pam meets Jim, and these meetings change both their lives. Or if she were to, hypothetically, turn away from him to get more comfortable, would he follow her and tuck himself around her? He hadnt ended up bothering to definitively check the pollen count after all, because who needed it when he had a pretty obvious, built-in indicator, right? Hey, can I talk to you about something?, About when you want to give me more of your money?. Look at that, Halpert is stepping up to the plate for once. 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. Apparently it is a thing, though. He handed 'misinterpreted their friendship', wasn't crazy, wasn't, But at the end of the day she said no. Very well written, but so looking forward to some more caretaking fluff. Pam was invited. Ib just so glad the camberas arent here today. Ndo she said, with a suddenly quiet but unmissable seriousness, despite the miserable congestion weighing down her tone. N-Ndo, Michael I- she tried to argue, though her voice came out weaker than even she would have liked. But, as long as I am making Pam happy, I dont give a flying f*ck. Who just sneezed? asked Dwight scanning the room. He has a sudden urge to do something to comfort her, like tuck her into his side, or even just give her a hug. It was almost like Roy knew how much he loved her, even if she didnt. I'm assuming they eventually get together because now, thanks to this fic, I need them to get together. Jim's plan: get close enough to Pam to offer a pair of comforting arms when she gets scared. 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. I can't wait until we all finally get the full caretaking we all so desperately want and had to wait 3 long seasons for, lol. Receptionitis15: Little bit late, but bless you, by the way. and there she was, kelly, the sweetest girl hed ever known, at the very bottom, arms open, willing to catch him if hed just own up and fall. It was established after Kevin threw up all over his desk because he had food poisoning. Jim Saves Pam's Job - The Office The Office 3.01M subscribers Subscribe 77K Share 3.4M views 2 years ago #TheOffice #USA #nbc Jim (John Krasinski) pretends to be Michael (Steve Carell) to. Or, perhaps most embarrassingly, did he even think there was anything. GOOD MORNING, SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA, Michael announced with his same pushed, happy snarl walking into the Office with a toy red wagon tugging along behind him. I need to look good if Darryl and I are going to get a better job. Though he doesnt quite get the chance before the gear shifts and. His eyebrows pull downwards, and it takes all she has not to giggle at his exaggerated, goofy little expression. Shes barely said it however, before hes shaking his head, eyes narrowing and mouth falling open again. Alright, now youre gettin it. Jim reflects on his childhood friendship with Ryan, tip: buffy gen teen AND "no archive warnings apply", Choose Not To Use Archive Warnings, No Archive Warnings Apply, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings (24), ryan and kelly are truly mlm/wlw solidarity, takes place before throughout and after canon, ryan is in a constant state of mental anguish. Please consider turning it on! Best friends knew an abundance of seemingly useless information about each other that makes you feel truly known. The process of learning how to navigate this change in their dynamic, the extra added level. And now that even included wanting to prove he was the superior basketball player. On her desk, right next to the keyboard sat a steaming cup of tea. He sniffs once, shortly, then in what feels like an instant, stops completely and the pressure of his mouth against hers is gone. - The Office US The Office 3.01M subscribers Subscribe 10K Share 408K views 1 year ago #TheOffice #USA #PeacockTV Dwight. They fall into an extended beat of silence, one that was comfortable, but slightly charged with something distinctly unsaid. Pam remembered the day she was born a few years ago and Jim got the text about it at work. Maybe it was the bright smile that greeted him. He settled into the sport seat easily, trying not to look too hard at the moving street lights or hed barf. That it wasnt good for anybody - him, or well anybody. He looks like hes glowing a little. She knows Michael so well, and the resignation that her sneezes would inevitably draw his attention made me laugh while cringing in sympathy. But Pam knows Jims handwriting, and she knows that he knows that she would know the script anywhere at this stage. hhh-hHNXGTSuh!. If I use too many italics, it's because this fic warrants it. ryan retorts, rolling his eyes again. So messed up how it turned out, but still. and there she was, kelly, the sweetest girl hed ever known, at the very bottom, arms open, willing to catch him if hed just own up and fall. HADEROLOGY 2022. It hadnt been exactly what he needed to hear. THIEF! Dwight bursts out the doors, he mustve taken the stairs. It was awful! Then part B will be post-merger. Please consider turning it on! A blog for class members in ENGLIT 0655: Representing Adolescence (@ University of Pittsburgh), Preface: Michael is still in charge for some reason, Jim and Pam are still working at Dunder Mifflin, the camera crews are still rolling. 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. And that once the initial confession was unleashed it ignited a fire that burned and told him that it was the moment to fight. Work Search: Beesly, do you honestly think I would kiss you if I thought I was getting sick?. Speaks to Jim (only when he absolutely has to) in this weird, brittle tone that clearly indicates he has very little time for him. Their fingers brush, like the two protagonists at the start of some cheesy romcom, but Jim cant deny the jolt he feels from the contact and how it does nothing to calm his already elevated heart rate. Had been for days now. Which shes aware could seem hard to believe given all the ridiculousness the documentary crew mustve picked up by this point. Trying to break dance? 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. And he never has been able to refuse her anything, so why start now? In a spontaneous moment of decisiveness that surprises even himself, Jim steels himself and deletes her number from his phone in one fell 'click'.