Chapter 11- Back Off!

Author's Note- Hi everybody! Thanks to everybody who reviewed last chapter…you guys are awesome! I don't know how long this story is going to end up being, probably around sixteen to twenty chapters. Well, anyways here's the chapter, enjoy! ;)

"I'm going to say it again, I'm really sorry," Roy said, apologizing to Pam for the millionth time. It was Monday, two days after the party and Roy had felt really bad about what happened.

"Roy, it's fine," Pam assured him. They were walking to English class, hand in hand; it was their last class of the day. They reached the door and headed inside the classroom, Jim waved at Pam from his seat. Pam smiled and felt the urge to walk up to him and strike up a conversation but then remembered Roy.

"What was that all about?" Jake asked, raising an eyebrow as Roy and Pam approached their group.

"What?" Roy asked, as the whole group turned to look at Pam.

"You know, Halpert just like completely flirted with your girl," Tyler explained, pointing at Jim. Jim was completely oblivious to what was going on; he was in a conversation with Mark. Roy's girl? Is that really all I am now? I guess I should be proud but something feels off, Pam thought.

"No, he was just being friendly. I mean, we are friends," Pam said, defending Jim. Roy looked at her skeptically, while the rest of their friends slowly faded away into the rest of the class. Once their friends were out of earshot, Roy decided to talk to Pam about it.

"Pam, you said you were done hanging out with him," Roy started. I didn't say that, you did, Pam thought, grimacing. "Look, I don't how to say this without being rude but you gotta trust me. You're a different person now. You're not who you were when you were friends with him. Jim's a loser and if you hang out with him, you're a loser. Plus, people are going to think you're cheating on me…and that would be really bad. We already had this talk before, remember? You're with me now; on top of the school…you don't want to go back to the bottom." Roy smiled and kissed the top of Pam's head. Jim cringed when he saw Roy with Pam.

Ugh, she deserves so much better. God, what is wrong with me? Do I actually like Pam? Oh boy…I think I do. I mean she is really pretty and has nice eyes and….Jim thought, gazing at Pam from across the room. The bell rang, ending Pam and Roy's conversation and Jim's daydreaming. Pam took her seat behind Jim and Roy sat next to Pam.

Pam sat down and stared at the back of Jim's head. What the heck? Roy can't control who I hang out with! Jim's been my best friend for ten years…where was Roy back then? Oh yeah, making fun of us. What changed his mind about me? Well, Roy does have a point. I was nothing before I met him and now everyone knows me. Everyone loves me now, no one loved me before, Pam thought, deciding that Roy was right.

Mr. Flenderson, their extremely ancient and boring English teacher was droning on about grammar usage. Jim turned around and smiled at Pam, mouthing 'boring.' Pam either smiled back or winced. Jim couldn't tell but he knew that she looked a little down. Jim flipped to a new page in his notebook and decided to write Pam a note. He scribbled down a few words and discretely stretched his arms and dropped the note on her desk.

Pam smiled but then quickly remembered that she wasn't supposed to be friends with Jim anymore…at least not in front of Roy. Pam unfolded the piece of paper and read the note. It said; Yum Octopus Underwater. Omen Kryptonite Apple Yodel? It translated to 'You okay?' Pam debated whether or not to write back. She looked at Roy, who was staring intensely at her. Roy smiled and motioned to the note. Pam recognized that mischievoussmile though; he did the same thing when they were younger. "It's nothing," Pam whispered.

"Can I see?" Roy asked, innocently. Pam smiled; Roy was really cute and charming. She reluctantly handed the note over. Pam watched Roy's expression as he read the note. It doesn't matter…he's not going to get what Jim's saying, Pam thought. Roy looked pretty confused, but he picked up his pen and decided to send his own message to Jim. Roy chucked the balled-up paper at Jim and it hit him in the back of the head. Jim turned around to face Pam, and rolled his eyes; thinking that she did it. Jim bent over and scooped up the note. He unfolded it and peered down at the paper. What the heck? Do you even know English? Notes are so preschool, Halpert. So back off my girl! It read. Jim instantly knew that it was Roy; Pam didn't have sloppy handwriting and would definitely recognize their code. Jim could feel his cheeks burning, how did Roy get his note? What the heck? Why did Roy write back? Jim thought. Jim turned around to face Roy and Pam, Roy was looking smug and Pam just looked confused.

"What the heck, Roy? How'd you get this?" Jim demanded, whisper-yelling. Now Pam looked at Roy.

"Pam gave it to me. And seriously, Jim this isn't kindergarten. You don't write love letters to your crush. Plus, gibberish…what are you, Dwight?" Roy sneered, smiling. Pam giggled accidently and Jim turned around so fast that he slammed his desk into the next person's. Mr. Flenderson looked up from the chalk board and glared at Jim.

"Jim, what are you doing?" he asked, timidly. Jim rolled his eyes; this was one of the most pathetic teachers in the school.

"Nothing," Jim said, coldly. Mr. Flenderson walked up to him and spotted the wadded up piece of paper on his desk. The teacher picked it up, inspecting it. "That's not yours," Jim snapped, surprising the class. The last time that Jim was a well-known troublemaker was in eighth grade, once he got to high school, he stopped.

Mr. Flenderson unfolded the note and began reading it out loud. "Yum octopus underwater. Omen kryptonite apple yodel?" He looked down quizzically at Jim; the room was filled with thunderous laughter. Jim buried his face and his hands and was running his hands through his hair relentlessly. "What the heck? Do you even know English? Notes are so preschool, Halpert. So back off my girl!" he finished. By now, the whole class was cracking up uncontrollably. Even Mr. Flenderson, the timid teacher, was smiling. Everyone knew that Roy was talking about Pam, which further humiliated Jim. Jim could feel his cheeks and the tips of his ears burning. After a few seconds, Jim stood up, slung on his backpack and began walking towards the door. "Mr. Halpert! Come back," Mr. Flenderson demanded. Jim looked over his shoulder and connected with Pam's green eyes. As soon as his blue eyes landed on hers, he turned away and slammed the door behind him.

So what did you think? Did you like it? Was everyone in character? Also, Mr. Flenderson was supposed to be like a grown-up Toby. I'm going to use more of The Office characters soon, because people have recommended that I do. So, do you think it's over between Jim and Pam? Let me know what you think in a review, please! ;)