Hey! Thank you for reading my story :D I am new to The Office and I'm still watching it! I love love love Jim and Pam and their relationship. I'm going to write a few fics for them, I hope you'll check them out! Now to the story!

*There is not a specific time where the story takes place. Just know that in the beginning of this story, Jim is dating Karen. Jim and Pam's friendship is still rocky.*

*Pam's POV*

I watch the back of Jim's neck, tears forming around the bottoms of my eyes. Ever since our kiss, things haven't been the same. He left without saying anything then came back with her. It's not that I don't like Karen….well actually I don't. I would never say anything or treat her badly because I want Jim to be happy. I want Jim to be happy with me, but if that can't happen I want him to be happy with someone else.

As if noticing my stare, Karen prances over to Jim. She wraps her arm over his shoulders and uses her other hand to tousle his hair. I look away to prevent the tears from falling down my cheeks. Deep breaths, Beesly. I glance up just in time to see Karen give me a look to say "He's mine, not yours," then I watch her as she walks back over to her desk. She's right, he's not mine, not anymore.

I had my chance with Jim and I blew it. He kissed me, told me he wanted us to be more than friends, and all I could say is "I can't." Stupid, that's what I am. I signed my own life away to misery. A small tear leaks out of my eye and I quickly wipe it away, hoping that no one saw it.

In all of my thinking I lost track of the time. I watched as everyone in the office packed up and left, a few with a simple "Goodbye." I watched as Jim, with Karen tightly attached to his side, walked out of the door. A twinge of sadness pierces my heart at this, I had an inkling of a hope that he would see the tears in my eyes and rescue me from my pain.

After a few minutes I gather my things and make sure the office is ready to be shut down for the night. Heaving one last sigh, I switch off the light and walk towards the parking lot.

*Jim's POV*

I can almost feel Pam's stare on the back of my neck. Every fiber of my being wants to turn around and send a signature smile her way or go to her desk and make her laugh. Then I glance up only to receive a cold stare from my girlfriend Karen. I know I should break things off with her, it isn't right for me to lead her on when deep down I know where my love will always be.

Karen may have sensed this because I watch her as she rises from her chair and walks toward my desk. I feel her arm heavy across my shoulders, weighing me down. She uses her other hand to "fix" my hair, noting as she always does that I should try a different style. I give her a weak smile, which she returns with an eye roll.

She straightens up and walks back towards her desk while I glue my eyes to my computer. I continue to work for the rest of the day. When I find it is time to leave, I finally allow myself to look back at Pam. My heart drops when I see her watery eyes and sad look. I begin to step towards her desk when Karen intercepts me. She hooks her arm through mine and pulls me out of the office, blocking my view of Pam the entire way out.

I hope that whatever is bothering her, she will be okay. I know these thoughts will tug at me the whole night. I try my hardest to focus on Karen's talking, but it is no use. My heart knows its home.

Yay! First chapter is done! ACTIOOOOONNNN in the next one! Review please!