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The Office: Right after Jim asks Pam out, but is this what they've wanted?

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I deeply apologize for the long wait. I've had horrible writer's block along with mounds of school work. Here it is, finally. I hope it's worth the wait.

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Smelling the Roses: Chapter 5

Brown curls fell across milky skin as that body flipped in the bed and reached for the sheets that were now dragging off the edge of the bed. Nothing coming into her searching hand, the Scranton receptionist then woke with green eyes fluttering open lazily. She let out a slow yawn and looked down at the floor where most of the soft sheets were currently lounging on.

Pam sat herself up, haphazardly bringing some of the fabric back up and making her way out of bed. Unfortunately for the brunette, she had to use the bathroom and her throat was burning for liquid. With that, she stood up and pulled her half-off sock back up but only proceeded to trip forward and land on her hands and knees, knocking two books of the nightstand. Pam Beesly could only cringe as they weren't quiet in hitting the floor.

A soft knock sounded on the door, and a figure stepped through into the previously dark room. Pam turned, biting at the edge of her lip with apologetic eyes with a small smile. Jim squinted a couple times and came over to her, helping her up from the floor while tossing sheets back onto the bed. "Hey. You okay?" One of his hands stayed on her arm, his palm warm on her slightly goose-bumped skin as he guided her back to the bed. She plopped herself down and she watched with a smile as his grasp slid from her bicep and down to her hand where her hand gripped his. "I'm all right… Thanks. I jus- I was trying to get comfortable and well, landed up on the floor. I hope I didn't wake you up." He shook his head, a smile playing on his lips. "Nah, don't worry about it. I wasn't sleeping that great anyway."

Another yawn escaped her, filling the noise with the small sound. Her gaze wandered up to Jim, who was still smiling at her and she felt an urge to embrace him. Sitting forward more, she brought her arms around Jim's middle and placed her head against his chest. His scent drifted down to her, going up her nose and she sighed. She had always loved the way he smelled, sometimes purposely talking close to him at work because the smell was so relaxing, so him. Internally shaking her head, she continued to relax against him.

"Jim?" Her voice came out quietly, it being muffled against his shirt. "Hm?" He replied, and she could only press together her lips in a childish nervousness.

"Would you mind if I slept with you? I mean maybe I can't sleep in this room because it's not well, familiar to me…if that makes sense. I think I could…never mi-" The brunette was interrupted by a firm mouth pressing against her own.

She found herself quickly becoming much more aware and responding back to Jim, her artistic hands latching onto the collar of his cotton tee. And seconds later, standing up while kissing him, she felt Jim's hands clutch onto her chocolate locks. She soon began to lose her sense of time and place, gradually breaking away from his addictive lips and grinning up at him while easing back down from her tip-toes. His eyes eventually opened, exposing those expressive green orbs once again and getting a word in before she could speak. "Pam…I get it, I get you… Of course you can stay with me" He smiled bright and continued. "Come here Beesly." With that, Pam rose from the bed and gripped their hands together, letting him take the lead.

They walked through the short hall, her head plummeting to his shoulder within seconds of leaving her quarters and he used his remaining arm by coiling it around her waist, bringing her closer to him. "I think I could get used to this" Jim said in a mumble, causing her to chuckle even in her sleepy state. "Me too." Pam tip-toed up after her words, and planted a simple kiss on the side of his neck. It didn't take more than a few seconds after that, that they arrived in Jim's room. Even though she couldn't see anything, she still tried to look around and study his room. She was curious if it still looked the same, she hadn't been in there in some time.

"Pam.." A light voice spoke out, making her blink and realize that she was currently standing in the middle of his practically pitch dark room. Her head darted around, trying to locate where it was coming from. Her arms came in front of her, searching and grasping onto things she could find.

It didn't take long for something to happen as strong hands came out of no where to grasp her forearm and waist, pulling her down gently.

Pam let out a squeak as she landed up being embraced by Jim. His left arm came over her side and held her left softly, his thumb absentmindedly caressing her skin, and her back was pressed up against his chest in a protective manner. His head then leaned in and rested it on her partially bare shoulder, the obvious shirt of his too big for her, and he gave her a few kisses along her shown shoulder. The young woman couldn't help but smile, her eyes closing to their own accord as she felt simple but sweet kisses on her. A small drop of salty water gave way and leaked from her eye, slowly running down her now rosy cheek. Still smiling, and eyes staying shut, she leaned down and brought their connected hands together in order to place a kiss on the back of his hand.

"What do you want to do tomorrow?" Pam whispered. The pillow was hypnotizing her with it's song of sleep. An incoherent reply came out of his mouth, and she chuckled. She laid there, fully relaxed in his arms as she tried to swiftly shift her position to relieve the itch on her side. The itch went away and only caused Jim to tighten his hold on her. His hair tickled against her neck, it beginning to grow out again, and she couldn't think of anything besides him. Her green eyes began to give way, drawing her into the world of sleep. A low whisper of, "I love you" interrupted her briefly, another smile forming on her face. His breath came out light on her neck in a gentle rhythm. Even in his sleep he was endearing. "I love you too." The words slid out of her mouth without a second thought, still smiling and she felt a small weight lift off her saying that to him even though he couldn't hear her.

Morning came all too soon, her eyes adjusting to the light streaming through the window as they slowly opened. Trying to move, she then remembered where she was and who was holding her. Her body was closer to his then she remembered but she could only shrug it off. Their legs were entangled as well.

She felt a kiss on her head followed by a familiar voice. "Morning." He nuzzled against her head, loosening his grip on her slightly. She took that opportunity to flip her body, turning her body towards him. Her nose now rubbed against his, emitting a chuckle from him. His dark green eyes sparkled, and she felt herself being pulled forward by his arm. Her body pressed close to his and instead of feeling uncomfortable, she felt good and comfortable.

Pam leaned up, her right hand snaking it's way up from his chest to run it along the side of his face. She felt a very light stubble along the skin, seeing him close his eyes at her touch. With his eyes shut, a pure contentment on his face, she first kissed next to his mouth lightly then went to his lips.

Jim responded back immediately, his hand moving up and pushing her body even closer with hand on the top of her back. She continued, sneaking her tongue into his mouth. Their mouths danced, the grumble of both their stomachs not heard. Her breasts felt tight right up against his form but she could only feel more addicted to him every time they kissed. She could never lose the feeling he invoked in her.

Moments past, and she isn't sure who stopped the kiss, both of them breathing somewhat raggedly afterward.

"Morning" She finally said, smiling big. "What do you want to do today?" Jim smirked, pecking her on the cheek. "Besides lay in bed with you all day?" his words sparking a smirk from his favorite receptionist. "How about we catch a movie? Here or out?"

Kissing him again, she whispered a quick "Here" against his mouth. Jim gave her a nod before capturing her lips in another dance.

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