Chapter 5- Scranton Sweets
Author's Note- Hey everybody! I'm sorry I haven't updated in two weeks…really. I kept meaning to but got caught up in my two Glee stories. In this chapter Jim and Pam are eleven, in the next one they'll be thirteen, and then…fifteen years old and sophomores in high school! I know, we're almost there, don't worry high school is right around the corner. Thanks to everybody who reviewed last chapter! Your reviews were very kind and I enjoyed reading every one of them. Here's the chapter, I hope you like it!
Jim Halpert and Pam Beesly were sitting in their regular booth at Scranton Sweets; the local diner and ice cream shop. Jim sipped on his chocolate milkshake and looked up at Pam, who was still beaming.
"What?" Jim asked, running a hand through his unruly hair, the strands now glistening with sweat.
"Nothing, you just were so awesome out there today," Pam said. Jim's sixth grade CYO basketball team had just won the district championship, on none other than Jim's last-second three-pointer.
"Thanks, but everyone else was good too," Jim replied, grinning. Pam rolled her eyes; she was used to Jim's team player attitude but wished that he'd take the credit sometimes. After all, he was voted the playoffs and championship MVP.
"Oh come on, Jim. Without you the team would've only won three games the entire season. The only other decent player is Roy but he's way too self-centered," Pam exclaimed.
"I guess you're right…well, at least about Roy," Jim replied, laughing.
"I know, will you do your imitation of him?" Pam asked, with pleading eyes.
"Pam, we're in the middle of the diner."
"No we're not. We're in the back like always, plus he's not even here." Pam gave Jim her best puppy dog eyes, and Jim smiled at her.
"Alright, I guess so," Jim said, caving in. "Oh my gosh, did you just catch Kate looking at me? She's the hottest freshman…she was totally checking out my biceps." Pam cracked up and soon Jim joined in. It was hard for the boy to imitate Roy with such a straight face.
"That was hilarious, Jim. I swear, one day you're going to become a world-famous comedian," Pam remarked.
"Only if you're allowed to travel the world with me," Jim said, with a smile.
"Is that an offer? If it is, then I accept," Pam replied, her emerald green eyes sparkling in the light.
"Then its set after we both graduate from Ohio State, its comedian tours right away," Jim said, with his laughter quickly following.
"Yup, what time is it?" Pam asked.
"It's only three. After this, do you want to come over and hang out? You'll probably be able to stay for dinner," Jim answered.
"Sure, Penny's going to the movies with Joe tonight and my parents are working late, so I'm free."
"Gross, she's still going out with Joe? I thought she rotated guys like every week," Jim said, wrinkling his nose as a smile played on the corners of his lips.
"I know, right? Yeah, they've been going out for a week and three days now, I'm keeping track. This has been her longest relationship so far. I can't believe mom's letting her go out with so many boys at only fifteen," Pam replied, furrowing her brow.
"Yeah, but it's kind of fun to compare her relationships."
"I know, speaking of that how are your brothers doing with their girlfriends?"
"Well, Tom's is actually kind of serious, I guess. He and Kendall are still together and it's been five months, I feel bad for her, nobody should have to put up with Tom for that long. Tom's head over heels for her and he's only sixteen. As for Pete, well, Lani broke up with him yesterday," Jim explained, laughing.
"Well, it serves him right. They're only thirteen, it's stupid to date that young. Plus, they only lasted a month of holding hands and hugs," Pam said.
"We all know the real reason they were going out…so that Pete could brag to his whole lacrosse team that he has a girlfriend," Jim replied, his ocean-colored eyes shining.
"Yeah, you should go put that back so that we can go," Pam said, motioning to Jim's empty glass.
"Okay, I'll be right back," Jim said, getting up from their booth and grabbing his glass.
Pam heard the door's familiar chime and glanced at the people coming in. It was Roy, Jake, and Timmy; the classic popular boy posse. Pam glanced back at the counter; Jim was engrossed in conversation with the diner's ancient owner. She hoped that the boys wouldn't notice her in the back booth. As soon as the thought entered her head, the boys spotted her and walked over. Pam could tell this wasn't going to go well.
"Hey, Pammy," Roy called. Pam winced, she hated that nickname.
"Uh, hi," she replied, uneasily. Pam glanced back at Jim praying that he would swoop in and save her. Roy followed her gaze and smirked.
"Your boyfriend Halpert played okay, today. I mean, I was obviously the star. I don't know what the refs and coaches were thinking when they put him as MVP," Roy said, smugly.
"Yeah, Jim isn't that good," Jake echoed.
"Plus, he's like weirdly tall. Kid's already like five-four," Timmy added.
Pam could feel the heat rising up her cheeks; she hated hearing them pick on Jim behind his back. To his face, they weren't that bad, they had occasional bickering but that usually it. "First off, Jim's not my boyfriend, he's my best friend. Secondly, Roy, Jim is the reason why you guys got to the championship in the first place. Also, he made the buzzer-beating three-pointer. Even using all the strength in your puny body; you wouldn't be able to make that shot in a million years," Pam exclaimed, now it was her turn to smirk.
Roy's cheeks turned bright red and his friends were speechless. He wasn't the kind of boy who got told off often. "Whatever, Pam. You are obviously so in love with him," Roy challenged. Jim walked up behind his teammates, at that exact moment.
"What were you guys just talking about?" Jim asked, his blue-green eyes connecting with Pam's light green ones.
"Nothing important, uh, good job today," Roy said, turning around and walking out of the place, his boys following close behind.
"You okay?" Jim asked, his sweet voice filled with concern.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Roy was just being a jerk and actually I told him off," Pam replied, confidently.
"No way, no one ever stands up to that kid, besides me at basketball," Jim said.
"Yup, I did Jim. I was just sick of him and I stood up for myself and you," Pam replied, smiling.
"Wow, Pam, that's awesome. What was he saying about me?"
"It wasn't important, anyways. Do you want to start walking back to your house now?" Pam asked.
"Sure, let's go. Hey, I think we still have that new Spiderman movie I rented from the library, you might be able to stay late and watch it," Jim suggested.
"That sounds cool, the Spiderman movies are the best," Pam said, as they got up and began walking towards the door.
"Yeah, did you see the look on Roy's face when he left?" Jim asked.
"Of course, he was so shocked. He looked like he was about to go to the bathroom in his pants," Pam said, laughing with Jim.
"I know. Oh, I think we still have tons of candy left from our last movie night," Jim exclaimed.
"Awesome, I love our movie nights," Pam said, looking at Jim.
"Me too," Jim replied, gazing at Pam.
So what did you guys think? I really enjoyed writing this chapter and I hope you guys enjoyed reading it. High school is almost here, please keep reading! Please review! I love hearing from everyone! The next chapter will be out soon!
