#pam beesly x karen filippelli

[orcaofmyheart99]

Three Times They Almost Kissed and One Time They Did

The first time

Before they moved to Scranton, Jim asked Karen out. Karen turned him down. While she did find Jim attractive, she wanted to focus on her new job.       

However, this was all turned upside down on the first morning of her arrival to the Scranton branch. As she walked in, a pretty young woman stood up and greeted her with a warm smile. 

“Hi, I’m Pam” She introduced herself.

“Karen” Karen replied as she shook her hand. She felt butterflies enter her stomach. 

Pam blushed slightly, making Karen wonder if she felt the same way.

 

After a few weeks of polite conversation, Karen found herself wanting to find more time to be alone with Pam. Michael had tasked Pam with cleaning out the fridge. The rest of the team were in a meeting with Michael. Normally Pam would be in the meeting taking notes, but she happily jumped at the opportunity of not being in there. Michael was going over an especially boring topic so there was bound to be a lot of costumes and offensive accents. Karen got out of the meeting by lying to Michael and telling him she had a lot of work to catch up on since she had been watching SNL at work instead of working. Michael bought it and let her out of the meeting. Karen walked into the kitchen, knowing Pam would be there. 

“Need some help?” She questioned.

Pam looked up from the fridge smiling.

“Yes, I would be very glad to have some help.”

Pam began handing Karen things from the fridge while Karen would determine whether or not they should be thrown away. They chatted about different things, wondering who was hooking up with who in the office.

“So, are you into anyone?” 

Pam smiled slightly. 

“I plead the 5th” She said teasingly.

“HHhmmm, ok” Karen responded. 

Pam accidentally dropped a container of some leftover spaghetti on the ground. Karen went to reach down for it the same time Pam was reaching for it. Their faces were very close together, barely separated. Both waited with baited breath, hoping one of them would close the gap. Just then Andy came in loudly singing. Karen stood up quickly trying to recover her composure. 

2nd time 

It was a little awkward for the next few days between Pam and Karen. Both tried to play it off as something not to worry about. They tried not to arouse suspicion lest Michael get wind of it. The second time they almost kissed was at the Benihana Christmas party. Pam was talking to some guy named Roy in the breakroom. The rest of the office had meandered into the bullpen. Roy headed out of the breakroom when he saw Karen enter. 

“Pretty fun party” She said to Pam.

“Yeah, we really pulled it together! Some compromises were made in the end, but I had a really fun time planning the party with you!” Pam said walking towards Karen.

Karen and Pam clinked glasses, both taking a sip of their cocktails. Music from the bullpen was spilling into the breakroom. Karen set down her drink. 

“Care for a dance?” Karen said in a silly tone of voice. 

“Why of course!” Pam responded giggling.

Karen took Pam’s hands in her own, spinning her around. Pam spun in close to her, their faces barely an inch from each other. Karen was about to lean in. Just then Kelly and Ryan pushed their way in, holding hands.

“Are we interrupting something?” Kelly asked giggling? 

Karen and Pam separated quickly, shaking their heads. 

3rd time

The third time was after a long day. Someone from corporate had come in and provided them all with mandatory workplace training. It was so mind numbing that she found herself wishing for Michael's costumes and characters. During the lunch break Pam went to her desk to check the voicemails and her emails. Karen sauntered over, leaning on Pam’s desk, grabbing some jelly beans. Karen smiled at Pam, making her blush. Karen peaked trying to see what Pam was looking at on her computer.

“New apartment?” Karen asked.

“Yeah, my current one is pretty shitty. I had to get it after I broke up with Roy. I want something better. I deserve better.” 

“Yes, you do” Karen said grinning. 

Karen came around the desk to get a better look at the apartment. 

“Seems cute” She remarked while looking directly into Pam’s hazel eyes. Pam’s eyes lit-up.

As the meeting was called back to order Pam stood up nearly knocking into Karen. They stood there awkwardly for a moment until they realized the whole bullpen was watching them. 

They quickly got back into the conference room. 

The final time

Everyone had finally left after a long day of meetings and tough phone calls. Karen and Pam were the last ones left. Pam closed her computer down while Karen put on her coat. As Pam got out her key to lock up the office Karen took her hand and pulled her close. Without hesitation Karen pulled her in, kissing her. Pam wrapped her hands around Karen’s neck, gently opening up her lips. They made out for a few minutes before hurriedly leaving the office. “Let’s go to my apartment” Karen suggested 

Pam giggled squeezing her hand “Yes, lets go.” 

[tana-draws]

fuck you *polyams rival ships*

(pick one of my ot3s based off two “rival ships” which can include anything from canon love triangles, two popular ships, canon ship and popular fanon one, really whatever I feel counts)

Please reblog for reach if you want

(also please don’t be super negative in the reblogs lol.)

[geeking-n-tweaking]

what the hell is the karen x jim x pam ship name??kajam?? jiparen??

[missgalindaaa]

Michael: Although, for the record, Karen? Wow, kind of mean.  Pam: I like her. Michael: Really? No, honestly. Tell me what you really think. Pam: I’m serious. I’m really glad I came.  Michael: Why? Pam: Because... ‘cause I’ll never wonder ever again if I did something wrong, and... Now I have closure. She’s happy, and... I don’t know. It feels good. 

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[nickismyspiritanimal]

I love the office, but I'm currently thinking about how if the office weren't written by cishet straight white men. Then they wouldn't have glorified Jim's character. They would have acknowledged their golden boy is incredibly flawed like all the other characters, and they would have given him a proper character arc to be a better person. They would have let Pam and Karen become friends (or be a couple). They wouldn't have made all of Pam's storylines revolve around Jim. They would have given Oscar a proper love story like all the other straight couples. They would have let Michael, Andy, and Pam be confirmed bisexual (instead of having them act gay at times as a joke).

[officeladies]

a benihana christmas | the office s03e10

[turningtimeinthetardis]

“I didn’t expect to care about this but now I got invested”

an ongoing saga including Community, Schitt’s Creek, and now Pam/Karen

[ryanbaileyhoward]

this is a bold statement but fuck it pam and karen would've made such a gorgeous couple 🥺 I wish my favorite show had a lesbian couple 🥺 I will not be taking criticism at this time thanks 🥺

[personallbest]

I feel so...betrayed. I was really rooting for Karen (as a temporary love interest, of course) but Pam has been nothing but genuinely kind to her and then she becomes snarky because Pam finally stands up for herself?? She’s cancelled for that.

Anyways, so excited to finally see Jim and Pam rise 😁🥳🙌🏾

[orcaofmyheart99]

Falling for You

also on ao3

Starts right after Jim moves to Stamford, Gay Witch Hunt.

Jim had moved to Stamford. After his kiss with Pam he had to move. The thought of kissing her but never being able to again was driving him made. Jim had to move away. He had lost all appetite and the will to live. 

After moving to Stamford, Jim felt out of place. It was a very different environment and it wasn’t the same without Pam. However, Jim was slowly getting the hang of the new office. There were no distractions since Michael and Dwight didn’t work there. Although there was still one employee who annoyed Jim a lot. This employee was named Andy and he only called Jim, Big Tuna.

There was a good-looking woman who also worked at the new office. Her name was Karen  Filippelli. She was completely different from Pam, but Jim still thought that she was pretty.

Pam P.O.V.

After Jim and I kissed at Casino Night, he left for Stamford. I didn’t even get to say goodbye. I don’t know what I would have said to him though. A week later I called off the wedding to Roy finally realizing that I was not in love with Jim and was simply settling. I miss Jim a lot, but I know it's for the best that he left. Maybe in another lifetime we will be together. 

Jim P.O.V. 

I kissed Pam on Casino Night. I will never forget it. After I confessed my love, she turned me down. I knew I had to leave. I like Stamford well enough. It's weird being with people who are “normal”. I miss my old coworkers. Including Dwight which is weird. 

Karen P.O.V.

I don’t know how well Jim is fitting in here. He keeps looking at the camera like he is talking to someone. It's weird. He is kind of cute though but also kind of a kiss ass. 

Some time passes...Pam has already gone on her date, and Diwali has already happened.

It was the night of Diwali. Andy, Karen, and Jim were working late.

Karen P.O.V.

Andy keeps singing. Oh My God!!!! So annoying. Now Jim has joined him. Yikes. Both of them are drunk. Finally, we are almost done. Andy decided to stay here, but Jim was going to ride his bike home. But he is too drunk. I decided to give him a ride home.

Pam P.O.V.

Diwali was pretty fun. Besides Michael proposing which was pretty awkward and terrible. I texted Jim about it and how I wish he was here...But he didn’t respond. The night ended with Michael trying to kiss me and me having to give him a ride to his house. 

The office just heard a rumor about downsizing. Jim and Karen are dating

Pam P.O.V.

Michael just let it slip that the Scranton branch might be closing forever, and we all might be out of jobs or get transferred. It is kind of a blessing in disguise. I could take some time off and work on my art.

Jim P.O.V.

A rumor is going around that the Scranton branch might be closing and some people might be transferred. 

Karen P.O.V.

The Scranton branch might be closing. I can tell Jim is stressed. We started dating after I gave him a ride home that one night so I can tell when he is stressed. 

Pam P.O.V.

Michael and Dwight just left to go and try to convince corporate that we shouldn’t be shut down. Everyone here is really tense because we really don’t know what will happen.

Jim P.O.V.

Well, Josh just took an offer from another company and now it looks like our branch will be downsized. Jan said that I have a position at Scranton if I want it. I really don’t want to go back there, even though I am now with Karen. 

Karen P.O.V.

It looks like Stamford will be downsized. I am not sure if I will have a job there. If I do I don’t know if I will take it. Jim and I have been dating almost a month and it is going well. I feel like I might follow him to Scranton. 

Pam P.O.V.

It turns out that Stamford is being downsized and not us. We don’t know who will be transferred here.

Stamford is closed and some of the employees have transferred. 

Pam P.O.V.

Today the Stamford people will be coming. Jim is one of them. I am looking forward to seeing him again and meeting the new people.

Jim P.O.V.

I am looking forward to seeing my old coworkers but I am afraid that it will be awkward with Pam.

Michael has shown the video.

Karen P.O.V.

I am not sure about this place. Everyone is nice enough but the boss is totally out of line. 

Fast forward. Karen has found out about Jim still having feelings for Pam.

Karen P.O.V.

I just found out that my boyfriend still has feelings for this other girl. What the hell. Why didn’t he tell me?!

Karen and Pam Talking

Karen “Pam. can I ask you something?” 

Pam “Sure.”

Karen: “Jim told me about your little kiss, do you still have feelings for him still?”

Pam: “What? No. No. You are with Jim. I am not. No, I don’t have feelings for him anymore.”

Pam P.O.V.

I just lied to Karen. I still have feelings towards Jim in some way.

Karen P.O.V.

I feel like Pam lied to me.

Fast forward. Roy has attacked Jim.

Pam P.O.V.

Roy came into the office this afternoon. He tried to punch Jim and shoved Karen to the ground by accident. 

Karen P.O.V.

Holy crap. That was terrifying. Some guy who I guess is Pam’s ex came in and attacked Jim. Thank God Dwight was there.

Conversation

Pam: “Jim I am so so sorry about Roy. I never thought about what he would do.”

Jim: “It’s fine. Although I don’t know why you wouldn’t expect Roy to do something like this.”

Pam: “Well this time it's definitely over.”

Jim: “I wouldn't bet on that…”

Pam goes up to Karen later

Pam “Karen I am really sorry about what happened.”

Karen “Really? You told your ex that you kissed Jim a week before your wedding. If I was him I would be angry too. I mean who kisses someone else a week before their wedding? And why did you lie to me about still liking Jim? I mean wow Pam.”

Pam: “I am sorry, Karen. I still did like Jim but those feelings have gone away. Anyways he  doesn’t like me anymore.”

Karen: “I would like to talk about this further. Do you want to meet for drinks?”

Pam: “Sure, I guess.”

Pam P.O.V.

I am meeting Karen for drinks. She wants to talk about what happened today. I guess it's a good thing to talk it out. 

Karen P.O.V.

I feel like I need to talk to Pam. I feel like she is going to ruin my relationship with Jim. 

Pam and Karen meet at poor Richards

Karen: “Hey what's your drink?”

Pam: “I like a bud light please.”

Karen: “A beer drinker huh?”

Pam: “Well Roy didn’t have very refined taste so that's what we mostly had in the house.”

Karen: “well I can appreciate a good beer.”

Pam: “So what do you want to talk about?”

Karen: “well, I just feel like I need to be honest with you. I feel like you might ruin my relationship with Jim. Jim didn’t tell me about liking you or kissing you. You claim that you don’t like him anymore, but I don’t really trust that.”

Pam: “I am sorry that I might ruin your relationship. But I really don’t have feelings for him anymore. I respect your relationship and I would never ruin it.”

Karen: “Ok, thanks for saying that.”

Pam looks down at her drink

Pam: “I can see why Jim likes you. You go after what you want.”

Karen: “well I am driven.”

Pam: “I wish I could be like that. I was with Roy so long I kind of lost my identity. I always let people walk over me. I wish I had a strong personality like you.”

Karen: “Well it takes time to develop it. You will, trust me. You just have to take risks. I took a risk moving here.”

Pam and Karen continued drinking. Pam began to get silly and went up on stage and sang karaoke. Karen began to laugh. Pam returned to her seat, Karen was smiling.

Karen: “See that took courage.”

Pam: “Well the alcohol helped. I haven’t hung out with someone in a really long time. I am glad we could talk this out.”

Karen: “Me too. See you tomorrow?”

Pam: “See ya.”

Karen P.O.V.

It was pretty fun talking to Pam. I am glad we straighten things out.

Pam P.O.V.

I feel relieved that Karen and I could clear things up. 

A week later Pam and Karen went out again. They were both drinking and laughing.

Karen: “I can see why Jim liked you. You are funny once you are out of your shell.”

Pam: “And I can see why Jim likes you. You are pretty and outgoing. And entertaining.”

Pam suddenly falls off the stool.

Karen: “Oh my God Pam. You are really really drunk.” Karen laughs “You need to get home. I’ll drive you.”

Pam: “Finneee, but I am having fun.” 

Karen helps Pam into her car and drives Pam home. Pam is still really tipsy but Pam is able to help her into the house. 

Pam P.O.V.

I have a really bad headache. I remember going out drinking with Karen but not much more after that. Karen is knocking at my door.

Karen P.O.V.

It was fun hanging out with Pam again. We are beginning to become friends

Karen: “Hey Pam, open the door. Your car needs to be picked up before it is towed.”

Pam answers the door looking like Hell. “Oh hey Karen...My car...oh yeah. Let me change. You can come in.”

Pam is dressed and ready in 10 minutes still looking bad. 

Karen and Pam drive to Poor Richards. Pam gets into her car.

Pam: “Hey Karen, you can come over and hang out if you want. I'm not doing anything today, and I know Saturdays are Jim’s poker games.”

Karen: “Sure sounds like fun.”

Pam and Karen drive back to Pam’s house.

Pam gets back into her pajamas. It is raining, so Pam and Karen decide to watch movies.

Pam: “So which movie do you want to watch? I got a lot of Disney movies.”

Karen: “Well, I always enjoy Frozen, the first one.”

Pam: “Me too!”

Karen and Pam start to watch Frozen. They both sit on Pam’s couch. Pam is starting to feel a little better. Pam went into the kitchen to make some hot chocolate. 

Karen “OOOhhh yum hot chocolate and with marshmallows and whipped cream? How did you know?”

Pam: “Just a hunch.” pam giggled.

Pam and Karen continued watching Frozen and drinking their hot chocolate. 

Pam “Karen, would you like a fuzzy blanket? We can share this one if you want.”

Karen “Sure, I was getting kind of cold.”

Pam and Karen scoot closer to each other in order to share the blanket. 

Karen P.O.V.

Pam is kind of cute. I don’t know why I am thinking this. Things with Jim have been kind of weird. I feel like he kind of used me. I have been having fun hanging out with Pam. She is pretty funny and sweet.

Pam P.O.V.

Karen has been looking at me weirdly lately. Well, I have been looking at her a lot too. I have never really appreciated a woman's beauty but Karen is breathtaking. Anyone could see it. 

Karen scoots closer to Pam. Pam slides closer as well.

Pam suddenly leans in and puts her head on Karen's shoulder. Karen smiles and wraps her arm around Pam. Karen thought she was in love with Jim, but it turns out she had been falling for Pam all along and had finally given in. 

[rhcenyra]

[nickismyspiritanimal]

Great fic op 💓

Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic

Idk why, but when I watched the show I thought Pam and Karen had really good chemistry. This isn’t done, but idk if I’ll finish it. 

“So I guess you have the Ben franklin wig and the costume, and you figure, how could I put this to practical use?” Karen giggles as she pours herself a cup of coffee.

“Well, I like to think that his dad was a Ben Franklin impersonator. And he really pressured him into it.” replies Pam, looking at Karen for a little bit too long. Her eyes unknowingly admire her chocolate olive eyes and the glint of her teeth as she smiles.

“Hey, um, I wanted to talk to you… I-I know this is weird or, whatever, but, um… Jim told me about you guys,” Karen manages, barely looking at Pam. Suddenly the mood shifts from light and cheery to tense and uncomfortable.

“…What do you mean?” Pam’s  heart is pounding faster and faster. Nothing happened between her and Jim. Not really. He was gone before she could break it off with Roy.

Jim. It suddenly dawns on Pam how little she has thought of him recently.

“Well, that you kissed. And we’ve talked it through and it’s totally fine. It’s not a big deal. It was just a kiss,” shrugs Karen.

Pam nods frantically, only half processing what Karen’s saying to her, more focused on a way to get out of this conversation before ruining her friendship with Karen.

Karen finally gathers up the courage and asks “Wait, you’re not still… interested in him?”

Interested in him? Of course she’s interested in him. That’s why she was so excited when she heard Jim was coming back to Scranton. What she hadn’t been anticipating was Karen. Karen’s eyes, her smile, her tanned skin, her jokes. Wait… Jim. She’s interested in Jim. Definitely.

“Oh yeah,” Pam blurts out quickly, without really thinking about her answer.

“Really?” Karen’s eyes widen. She’s speechless.

… Oh…

Ohmygod. It sounded like Pam just told Karen, Jim’s girlfriend, that she was interested in him.

“Oh, no. I’m-I was confused by your phrasing. You should definitely go out with Jim. I mean, you’re going out with Jim. I’m not going out with Jim.” Pam stutters. She forces out a laugh.

“You’re dating him. Which is awesome because you guys are great together.”

You guys are great together. You guys are great together. You guys are great together.

It takes Pam a while to recognize the strange sensation that has suddenly overcome her. It’s jealousy. Of course. She’s jealous of Karen, right? It’s always been Jim and Pam. It’s always supposed to be Jim and Pam. They would be perfect together, wouldn’t they? Yeah. She’s jealous of Karen.

“Kay,” Karen sounds unconvinced.

“I’m not into Jim. Yeah.” And for the first time since she met Karen, Pam realizes how true that statement really is. She’s not into Jim. Was she ever really? Or was she just caught up with how much better Jim is than Roy? Did she ever really love Roy?

Pam’s not sure she even knows what love is. One thing is for sure, neither Jim nor Roy have ever made her feel the way Karen does. Like electricity is running through Karen and reaching every inch of her skin.

Shit.

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Pam & Karen aka girlfriends

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[nickismyspiritanimal]

Everytime Rashida Jones is on a sitcom, she makes it sapphic: