Chapter 10- The Party

Author's Note- Hey everybody! I only got one review last chapter which is kind of disappointing because I know you guys are out there! So please review this chapter, I want to hear from all of you! This chapter is the party; it's sort of Pam's first official date with Roy. Here's the chapter, enjoy! ;)

Pam was rummaging through her drawers trying to find something suitable to wear to the party. She didn't really know what to wear, so Pam decided to just try to wear something that resembled what the popular girls wore. Pam had a great day so far; she and Jim had gone to Scranton Sweets for lunch and then headed to the arcade for the rest of the day. Pam had felt a little bad because Roy texted her this morning asking if she could hang out with him. She just told him that she had chores to do, and hoped that he believed her. Hmm, this might look okay. I think Maggie wore something a little like this a few days ago, Pam thought, and setting out an outfit on her bed. She had picked out a blue and white striped long sleeve shirt and her only pair of skinny jeans. Pam looked at the skinny jeans tag, Abercrombie. I should be okay then, Pam thought. Pam quickly changed into her clothes and pulled on tan ballet flats, hoping to look good for Roy.

Beep! Beep! Pam heard Roy's Mustang and headed towards the door. "Have fun and be careful," Mrs. Beesly warned.

"Mom, I'm going to be fine." Pam reached for the doorknob, looking back at her mom.

"Is Jim going too? I don't really trust this Roy kid," her mom asked, not giving in.

"I don't know if he's going," Pam lied. "But I have to go, so, bye." Pam walked down the front porch steps and saw Roy smiling through the window. Should I run to his car? Or would that look needy? I guess I'll just walk, Pam thought. She settled on walking down the pathway and into his car.

"Hey babe," Roy greeted, smiling at her. No 'you look nice' or anything, just 'hey babe.' Pam resisted the urge to sigh. But who was she to think like that? Here was Roy, the most popular guy in their grade and he chose her out of all the pretty cheerleaders and any other pretty girls; he chose Pam. She should be grateful, but a small part of her was wondering; was this all there was to love?

"Hi Roy," Pam replied, buckling her seatbelt.

"So, you've gone to a party before?" Roy asked, expecting that she had.

"Uh, no actually." Pam tried to gauge his reaction and see if it was good or bad.

"That's okay. It means that your first memory of a party will include me," Roy said, smiling at her.

"Awesome," Pam said, not coming up with any other words. As Roy hummed along to the radio, Pam studied him. He had slightly wavy brown hair that was usually spiked up, but not by product. Roy also had soft brown eyes that made him look innocent, along with dimples you could dive into; girls swooned at his every move.

"Here it is," Roy said, stopping at the curb. Pam looked around in shock, there were cars lined up and down the street just for a high school party. "Sam has tons of free beer," Roy explained, getting out of the car. Pam got out of the car and Roy instantly took her small hand into his sweaty, big one. Pam smiled; it felt good to hold hands with him…even if his was a little clammy.

Roy led her inside the door, and Pam instantly felt the urge to have a personal space shield. The place was packed, kids were everywhere. Everywhere Pam looked, kids were doing things that she wasn't used to seeing or doing. There were tons of couples making out; teens were downing drink after drink, music was blaring out of the speakers, and it seemed like every five seconds somebody would be trying to cuss out someone else. Roy weaved her through the crowds of people and surprisingly, people parted like the Red Sea for the two of them. Pam was shocked; everyone seemed to know who she was. Numerous people were waving or saying hi to her, she just smiled and waved back. "Come on, Pam. Let's go say hi to our friends."

Wow! Our friends…he considers me part of the 'popular' group now. That we're all in one big group of friends. Ugh, there's only one thing missing, though…Jim. I wish he could hang out with us, too. But Roy doesn't like him so…I don't know, Pam thought, following Roy. "What's up, guys?" Roy greeted his friends. He slowly fist bumped and high fived each one of them and their dates.

"Hey dude, brought your girl with you? Nice," Jake said. Pam blushed; Jake was also one of the popular guys in their grade. There was also Tyler and Xavier in their crew. Each one of the guys had a cheerleading girlfriend with them.

"Hi," Pam replied, shyly. She was at a loss for words, all the newfound attention and friends was amazing.

"Hey Pam," Julie, Maggie, and Grace all squealed at the same time. "Come with us, we'll show you around." Pam glanced at Roy to see what he would think but he was already engorged in a conversation with Tyler. Pam shrugged and followed the girls. They ended up in the laundry room in the basement, the only place where it was quiet. A few boys and girls were down there but they were just talking quietly. "So, how awesome is Roy?" Grace asked, smiling hugely.

"Pretty awesome," Pam laughed.

"I know, you are just so lucky. He is gorgeous," Julie sing-songed.

"Yeah and he totally loves you, like totally," Maggie added, applying a fresh layer of lip gloss. Pam beamed, for popular girls they were actually pretty nice, so far.

"Thanks. So, who are you guys going out with?" Pam asked. She knew that they all had popular boyfriends but wasn't sure who was paired with who.

"I'm with Xavier, Grace is with Tyler, Maggie is with Jake," Julie explained. Jake stumbled down the stairs, looking a little tipsy. He was carrying a six-pack of beer.

"Hello ladies," Jake swooned, smiling goofily. He leaned over and kissed Maggie sloppily, handing her the beer.

"Hey honey," Maggie giggled, pushing some of Jake's curly blond hair out of his piercing blue eyes.

"This is from us guys to the beautiful girls," Jake exclaimed, handing the beer to Pam. "Gotta go." Jake bounded up the stairs almost tripping twice. Pam gave the six-pack to Maggie.

"I don't drink," Pam mumbled quietly.

"You don't?" Julie questioned, incredulously.

"Um, no," Pam replied, her voice just above a whisper.

"It's cool; I didn't start drinking until I was with Tyler. He brought me to the dark side," Grace joked, popping open a beer. Pam smiled, unsure of what to say. Was Roy bringing her too to the dark side?

An hour had passed since the girls entered the basement and they were now on their way back upstairs. Julie and Maggie were all out drunk but Grace wasn't she'd only had one. The four made their way through the crowd and back to their boys. Pam's eyes bugged out; all of their boyfriends were completely trashed, especially Roy. "Hey Pammy," Roy slurred, almost falling over.

"Are you okay?" Pam asked, studying him carefully.

"Of course I'm okay," Roy replied. Roy's eyes darted down to Pam's lips and before Pam could register what was happening Roy's lips crashed onto hers. After a few seconds, Pam pulled away. Roy smiled, shrugged and returned to his friends.

My first ever kiss and Roy was…drunk and delusional. It shouldn't even count, does it? How am I supposed to get home now? Pam thought, sadly. Their kiss wasn't glamorous or life-altering like in movies and books, it was just horrible.

"Do you want a ride home? I can give you one if you wait for a few more hours," Grace offered, kindly.

Pam looked down at her watch; it was only nine o' clock. "No, it's okay, but can I borrow your phone?"

Grace nodded, pulling her cell out of her purse. Pam walked down to the basement and dialed Jim's number. He picked up on the first ring. "Hello?" Jim said.

"Hey Jim, it's me, Pam."

"Oh! Hi, how's the party going? Are you okay?" Jim asked, instantly worrying.

"Um, I'm fine. Could you walk me home?" Pam asked, hopefully.

"Yeah, sure, no problem. I'll be there in a few minutes," Jim replied, hanging up and pulling his shoes on. Did anything bad happen to her? Did Roy dump her? God, knowing him, he's probably trashed by now, Jim thought. Jim jogged to Sam's house in record timing and Pam was there waiting for him on the curb. Pam stood up and walked to him, before she could say anything; Jim threw his arms around her and engulfed her in a bear hug. "What happened?" he whispered into her hair.

"Nothing, really, Roy's drunk. So, I just didn't want to go home alone," Pam said, urging herself not to break down over something stupid.

"I'm glad you're okay," Jim said, stepping away from her.

"Well, I am now."

"Want to stop by Scranton Sweets? It's on me," Jim offered, walking beside Pam.

"They're still open?" Pam asked, as Jim nodded. "Okay, then."

So what did you think? Did you guys like it? Did you think the characters were like themselves? I'd love to know your thoughts. Please review and I hope you liked it! ;)