I went over to Dwight and said, "We need to talk. There's a conference call."
He gave me a look of disbelief, but nodded.
Pam saw as I talked to him and she gave me the most cold stare.
"It's not even... Jim, with who?"
I didn't care anymore, I took his hand and pulled him out of the office and all the way outside until we reached my car.
"What-what is it, Jim?"
He looked out of breath and I looked at him in the eyes. It was love. I could feel it.
We got closer for a moment, and I said nothing.
"Jim?"
"Come with me." I got in my car and he went to the front seat.
"We are... going on a conference call in your car?"
I shook my head. "No."
"Then... what is it?"
I drove in silence until we got to a park that had a lake by it.
I got out of the car and started almost having a panic attack.
Dwight got out and saw me and went over, and asked, "What the hell is going on?"
I started to cry and he frowned, putting his arm around my shoulder.
"There is something I gotta tell ya." I said with a sigh.
"Alright. Tell me."
"Dwight look .. I'm sorry that I haven't been entirely honest with you. I feel like I'm losing it. I..."
He looked at me so sweetly all of a sudden and I felt so happy.
"I think that... this time with you has been really great. I haven't had this much time to just be myself in a long time. I feel... warm around you..." I blushed. "We always have been together as a great team.. in sales, in general. I feel like there's something about you and I that makes sense. We stick up for each other. You have defended me from getting assaulted. You're great. You've been great." I cleared my throat and looked down.
"I know I have been a complete ass to you. I know because I have spent all my professional life trying to get your attention with all my tricks. I know this because I bonded with Pam planning pranks with you. I spent so much time on you. More than anyone else."
Dwight was quiet but looked at me with an imploring stare.
"So... remember that Belsnickel thing?" I started again.
"What about it?"
"That was the best damn Christmas I ever had. It was because of you."
Dwight smiled, but looked away.
"I wasted my time with pranks on you. I should've realized that we were... that I..."
"Jim... are you trying to tell me we should implement a plan to start our own business?:
I looked at him silently and then I realized he was serious.
I didn't think he really got it.
"No. Not at all. Dwight.. oh gosh... no."
Dwight shrugged. "Then what?"
I went over and grabbed his hand. He didn't pull away.
I took that as a good sign.
I pulled him close.
"You're getting up in my personal space." Dwight teased.
"So?" I got even closer, and we were an inch away from each other.
"What is this? Jim, if there is a client... we're going to miss out on commission!"
I half smiled and said, "There is no fucking client." And I leaned forward and kissed him.
But it was on the cheek, and it was soft, and warm.
Dwight's eyes went wide, but he didn't push me away.
After a brief embrace, I sighed contentedly.
"Uh... Jim?"
"I had to."
He nodded slowly and looked entirely shocked, but he looked contemplative.
"Why?" Dwight asked quietly.
I paused a moment. "Because... I like you."
"Not... this whole time?" He asked carefully.
I shook my head. "This was a slow kinda thing. It took me awhile to even come to terms.. listen, Dwight, uh, would you please tell me... would you tell me what you think?" I was freaking out, hoping he wasn't so shocked to tell me he didn't like me that way.
Dwight sighed. "Its not that simple. I'm not sure. Ugh..."
I nodded. It was as bad as when Pam turned me down, I knew it.
"So... you just want to be fr-friends only?" I asked with a crack in my voice.
Dwight looked thoughtful. "Jim... okay, so do you like me... a lot?"
"Yes." I said immediately.
"And... this isn't a prank?"
I tried to not let my heart break when he asked but I realized it was only fair.
"Absolutely not."
"What about Pam? Angela?"
"I am dying inside." I said with a tearful voice.
He took my hands and held them.
"Let's go back to my place again." Dwight said in the most particular way. It sounded very... seductive, yet husky, and in control.
I was excited, yet, I was freaking out.
What will we do?
How can we make this work?
Why is my whole body feeling renewed and glowing?
But, we got a super important conference call to go on.