The New Corporates

"I am so glad to be out of Scranton. Away from Kelly. Ready for a new life as big time paper company man."

Ryan was unpacking his belongings in his new office. It smelled like cigarette smoke. Jan of course. He opened a window. Not much better, but it aired it out at least. He took a picture of him and Kelly out. Ryan laughed to himself as he took it from its frame and found his new shredder. There was a knock at his door. Karen. He nodded his head and she entered.

"I was thinking, since we are both new here, we should go get some lunch together."

"Sounds good." Ryan stood up, closed the window and picked up his jacket.

"So, Karen is gone. I am finally with the girl of my dreams. How could life get better?"

Jim sat in the kitchen getting his sandwich out of the bag he packed that morning. Pam slid into the seat next to him with her lunch.

"Hey Beesley."

"Hi Halpert."

"How's it going?"

Pam sighed.

"Michael wants me to give him relationship advice. I can't worry about his life when I have my own to think about."

Jim put his hand on her shoulder. His hand moved up to the side of her face. They leaned together. A thud broke them apart. Toby had opened the door. He went directly to the men's room. Jim and Pam went back to where they were. About to kiss. They both enjoyed it thoroughly when this happened. They were both in their own world, together, and then brought back to reality by the sound of the men's room door opening. The continued their lunch, making small talk. Laughing. Making fun of Dwight. They day soon ended. Jim, Pam, and Toby were in the elevator together. Jim and Pam were laughing and talking to each other.

"What's wrong, Toby?" Pam asked.

'Just the fact that for the past year, I've liked you. I'd have been there for you. I wouldn't have suddenly left. I would have been there to comfort you, to care for you.'

"Nothing. Just tired I guess."

"Well, if you ever want to talk, get something off your chest, let me know." Pam said as she exited the elevator behind Jim. She caught up to Jim and slipped her hand in his. Toby felt like his heart would burst.

Pam got into her car, Jim into his. They left and both ended up at Jim's house. Jim and Pam had dinner, than watched a movie. It was nearly midnight. Pam had fallen asleep in Jim's arms, on his couch. Jim softly shook her.

"Pam?" He whispered.

Pam smiled, as she awoke.

"Can I crash here tonight? I feel too tired to drive."

"Of course. You can sleep out here or where ever."

The next morning, Pam awoke in Jim's bed. She got up quickly. Jim was eating breakfast.

"I'm going to run home. See you at work."

"Bye Pam," Jim said, as she quickly kissed him on the cheek and left.

A/N

I will probably write the next few chapters tonight. I'm on a roll.