Date: March 29, 2007 01:58 pm Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
Umm "screw Jim, go Ryan"? YES YES YES?
Suddenly his lips are there against her ear again, like he has forgotten to tell her something important that just can’t wait. His fingertips burn into the space of naked skin between her shoulder blades.
“I have another secret that I didn’t tell you earlier,” he whispers, his voice grainier and lower than she has ever heard before. “You look really amazing tonight.”
That was hot. Way hot. Super hot. Freakishly amazingly hot.
Author's Response: Hee, I'm happy you liked that part ;) If I was Pam I would've jumped him right there... in front of Jim. I love your reviews!
10 [Report This]Date: March 29, 2007 01:55 pm Title: Hold on, its gonna be a bumpy one
I am dead from this. COMPLETELY DEAD. I've had a thing for Ryan/Pam and the resulting Jim/Pam awkwardness since Branch Closing, so this is pretty much MY DREAM COME TRUE.
Author's Response: AHH, I LOVE YOU! Haha, that scene was also my exact moment when I thought "Wow, Pam and Ryan would be HOT!" I'm so glad you like it and I can't wait to hear from you about the upcoming chapters since not everyone digs the whole Ryan/Pam vibe ;)
Date: March 29, 2007 01:53 pm Title: The suspense is just so exciting, isn't it?
Wow, I'm going to watch the five reruns they are showing tonight with a new attitude about Ryan. This story is giving me a hige crush on him. So, thanks for that. By the way, it's awesome and I love it.
Author's Response: That's my job, spreading the Ryan!Love one crush at a time ;) But wait... what if that gives me more competition for B.J.'s affections?? I really haven't thought this through. Hehe, thank you so much for the comment!
Date: March 29, 2007 01:51 pm Title: The suspense is just so exciting, isn't it?
Karen is a secret Ryan hussy!!! Now, if she would just let that slip, Kelly would kill her, and the way is clear for Jam happiness!
And I love that Pam & Jim (sort of) have a conversation about him being jealous. Love. It.
Author's Response: I could so picture Karen/Ryan, heehee... Kelly would slaughter her. I love sort-of conversations, hehe, Jim and Pam seem to have those a lot.. where they are talking about something but not really talking about it? Yeah, those crazy kids. Thanks lisahoo!
Date: March 29, 2007 01:51 pm Title: They were very important in the movie Titanic
Okay, firstly, I like it. A lot. Way too much, maybe. Because you've made Ryan so... kljsdf;lksjd (I'd eat him with a spoon) that him and Pam just...click. Like, I love how they banter so well and Ryan's not all tense and tight and just... I like it. :D
Also loving Michael's bear chest. Yum.
Author's Response: Hehe, I keep wondering when the day will come on the Office that we'll see Michael in his full bear chest glory (it'll happen, I'm holding out for it). I'm so glad you are enjoying the Pam/Ryan banter because I am really enjoying writing it :) I love writing Ryan as a nice guy because I think that outside of the office he probably is! Thanks again!
Date: March 29, 2007 01:45 pm Title: Hold on, its gonna be a bumpy one
So, Bennie was all in my face like "GO READ THIS NOW" and I got curious, and I'm so very, very happy that I did! I love how you've characterized Ryan; he's very real here instead of 2D. I also enjoy how you haven't made Jim and Pam "go back to normal" - things would get wonky between them and you've captured it well.
Author's Response: Yay, thank you fwf! I love your stuff so much... I hope you keep reading! I'll have to thank Bennie for pimping me ;)
Date: March 29, 2007 01:40 pm Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
Oh WOW. I usually hate Ryan with a passion and am a passionate JAM'er, but this story has me wanting a Ryan/Pam hook up!
Author's Response: A convert! I love it! Thank you oh so much for saying that ;)
Date: March 29, 2007 01:37 pm Title: The suspense is just so exciting, isn't it?
Yay you updated! I have to say, Jim and Pam's conversation pool side has got to be one of my favorite exchanges I've ever read on this board. I like a Pam that isn't too withdrawn to say things that may *lead* somewhere.
I must say though - Jim and Karen having sex just makes me cringe. Yet the thought of Pam getting some isn't a big deal. There's got to be some sort of double standard going on there LOL
Keep it up! I can't wait to see what else you got for us.
Author's Response: Oh wow, I'm so glad you liked that Jim/Pam conversation. At some point they just need to be straight forward with one another, don't they? Hahaha, I actually kind of agree with you about Jim/Karen sex... somehow it feels wrong, but I think its inevitable that its happening :) Hope to hear from you again!
10 [Report This]Date: March 29, 2007 10:11 am Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
Ooooh, I like this story! It's really good!
Author's Response: Thank you!
Date: March 29, 2007 09:56 am Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
Wow. WOW. This is awesome! Pam and Ryan? I totally never thought that would be workable, but this is great. I cannot wait for more! EEeeee!!! Jealous Jim. EEEeeee!!!
Author's Response: Heehee, you are awesome! Thank you so much and I hope you keep enjoying ;)
10 [Report This]Date: March 29, 2007 09:18 am Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
Oh, I LOVE this! I adore the way Jim is being such a jerkoff and yet so jealous at the same time. I like how Karen's trying to make the best of everything, and Pam and Ryan are SO CUTE. Seriously, when they were giving out secrets about each other, I almost died of the cuteness. It's awesome the way you still have Ryan as such an ass (because that's what I love about him, he's really just like 9/10 of the guys I know in real life) but in a FUN way, and the way he's softening towards and looking after Pam is so different than a normal characterization of Ryan. Because who is to say what he would do? Ryan's not a sweet guy. It's possible he'd cheat on Kelly, and I would love it if he and Pam hooked up once. So, yeah. Screw Jim, go Ryan! :)
Author's Response: What a GREAT review! Seriously, you rock for writing this, because some people are really hating on the Pam/Ryan dynamic, but I think that they could be just adorable given the right situation :) The secret part was so fun to write! I'm trying to write them like two people who have just kind of suddenly discovered that they could actually have things in common, because for me that's always an exciting thing (even if its not a romantic kinda thing). Can't wait to hear what you think of the next chapter!
Date: March 29, 2007 08:57 am Title: Hold on, its gonna be a bumpy one
In LOVE with this fic. I've already read it like four times. I'm not afraid to admit that. Because it's just that awesome.
I feel like what Ryan says about the office making him into a mean person when he's really not is true. When I see first- and second-season Ryan, he's actually a decent guy. Actually pretty much right until he started dating Kelly he was pretty un-hate-able.
This season, I'll admit I'm a Ryan-hater. But I completely follow you here--not OOC at all. Ryan could, outside of the office and without Kelly around, be a nice guy. And incredibly sexy, apparently. Because yeah, that last little bit of chapter three? WOW.
And I love Jealous!Jim and Drunk!FNB and Sympathetic!Karen. I'm pretty much addicted to this. Yup.
Author's Response: Oh yes Ryan is definitely sexy ;) Heehee, and for some reason I love him even when he's being an ass on the show. I'm so glad that you're into it! And, I don't mind saying, that I can't wait for more T&C ;) Thank you sooo much!
10 [Report This]Date: March 29, 2007 08:43 am Title: They were very important in the movie Titanic
Hahahaha I love it that Ryan is just so much cooler than Jim in this story. Karen is pretty awesome too.
“Yeah, we’re a couple years behind up there,” Karen shrugs, playing along. “I’ve never even heard of that Timber guy.”
Heeee!
Author's Response: Hehe, I laughed while writing that part so I'm glad you liked it too! Jim can be lame sometimes :) I have faith in him in the long run, but right now on the show he's a little more blah than usual. And I just plain love Ryan, even when he's being an ass. THank you!
Date: March 29, 2007 08:24 am Title: Hold on, its gonna be a bumpy one
Oooh, I am so glad that I finally have the chance to read this! I love the way that this is set up so far, with Jim all bitter towards Pam and Michael and Dwight wanting to protect her from Roy...this is all so great. I love the image of Ryan offering Pam his earbud (and listening to Arcade Fire! He so would!) and Pam sleeping on his shoulder. Fantastic job so far and I'm looking forward to reading the rest! :)
Author's Response: Ooh thank you 69con! I love hearing from you since you top the list of my favorite authors :) Oh, and Arcade Fire? Much love for them<3 <3
Date: March 29, 2007 08:19 am Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
LOVE attention getting, confident Pam. Love that Jim is jealous - ha! Take that, Jim! BUT, I gotta say, if Ryan cheats on Kelly, that is NOT cool. Pam deserves better, Kelly deserves better... that's all I'm saying. I'm so hooked on this story!
Author's Response: I love it when Pam is confident and not all meek, I hope we see more of how she was in Cocktails from now on. Glad you're hooked! Hope not to disappoint!
Date: March 29, 2007 06:49 am Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
How about I hate Ryan and Jim is being an ass? Really interested in this fic.
Author's Response: Hehe, to each his own! Thanks for the comment :)
Date: March 29, 2007 04:42 am Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
OH THAT IS SO RIGHT I AM THROWING GARBAGE AT YOU.
After you finish the story.
Author's Response: Hahaha, I'll get my umbrella out...
Date: March 29, 2007 02:09 am Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
Oh, crap, I was going to have a nice long review, but right now I have to economical with my words - I can't think of anything else to say - and you'll have to stick with these things
1) Jim is being an asshole
2) Your Michael is SPOTON. as is Dwight!
3) I am liking Ryan and that is - strange, because I was very mad at him for a while, and believe it or not it was Business School that made me like him even less, but I'm liking him - I like that you've made his jokes/cracks the kind of thing he would say, considering his darker, more cynical take on things. Nice.
4) However, if they go beyond this you look really amazing tonight, I am going to whine, and fall on the floor, and roll, and roll, and cry.
5) and your comment in the last chapter is the only thing that's kept me hanging on your every other word
6) other than your amazing story, of course :P [because I know I'll be reading this however that goes]
7) and also your amazing depiction of Drunk!Pam, because I'm straight, but when I read or watch drunk!Pam I feel woozy and feel like hugging her to death.
Yes. So. Hurry up and update.
Author's Response: Heehee, you are wonderful for taking the time to write all of that out! I'm so happy to hear that Dwight and Michael are in character (as I always worry about those two), I'm glad that Ryan is staying in character for you, and yes I will come through with my promise on the last chapter. Maybe not in an expected way... okay, I might get garbage thrown at me, but oh well, its fanfic :) Also, I adore Drunk!Pam. I wish I could be her friend, heehee. THank yoou!
Date: March 29, 2007 01:30 am Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
Jim is being a douche, Yay Ryan!!
Author's Response: Yay Ryan indeed!
Date: March 29, 2007 12:07 am Title: Hold on, its gonna be a bumpy one
I do enjoy Pam getting her groove back and a jealous Jim, but I'm a little worried how far you're going to take the Pam/Ryan thing before it gets too out-of-character. And I just feel bad for Kelly, lol.
Author's Response: I'm not sure that Pam and Ryan being attracted to one another would be that OOC, I mean, Pam is single and Ryan is, well, Ryan. Plus they are in a totally new situation (aka not in the office) which could add to the kind of excitement around it. The way I see it, Pam has been with the same guy for her whole life, and the only other guy she has liked is with someone else. I'd be looking for a little distraction by that point too I think! Hehe, anyway thank you so much for your comment, I'm loving hearing people's take on the story (good and bad) so keep it up!
Date: March 28, 2007 10:48 pm Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
i'm all about jim. it just had to be said ;)
Author's Response: Point noted ;) Thanks for commenting!
10 [Report This]Date: March 28, 2007 10:33 pm Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
My love for this fic knows no bounds. Seriously. You don't understand. I'm in love with this idea of Ryan/Pam. Like, the whispering with the lips against ears and the half drunken sort of flirting and there's just this feeling to it that makes it really, I don't know, just hot. And Jim's bitterness is perfect and all of it and and- I need more now. Please?
Author's Response: Oh THANK you, unfold! (Do I even need to mention how much I love your stuff??) I'm really happy to hear that you're on board with the whole Ryan/Kelly thing, since that opinion is definitely not shared by everyone haha. You will have more today, I promise!
Date: March 28, 2007 10:30 pm Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
While I'm of course a Jim/Pam fan...I am all for a little detour along the way--however, I REALLY hope that the Pam/Ryan thing doesn't go too far b/c even if Kelly is annoying, she's still Pam's friend and that would just be way too hard to come back from...but as long as the two of them just stay friends (without benefits) and drive Jim insane, I'm all for it
Author's Response: Thank you for the comments! I definitely like hearing everyone's perspective on what may or may not happen. Hopefully I won't disappoint!
Date: March 28, 2007 10:24 pm Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
I'm liking Ryan better than Jim in this fic, actually.
Author's Response: Hehe, its nice to switch it up every once and a while, isn't it?
Date: March 28, 2007 08:04 pm Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
Wow...this is actually making me think of Pam & Ryan as a believeable couple. And jealous Jim is awesome.
Author's Response: Thank you! Glad you are enjoying ;)