Date: December 23, 2008 12:09 pm Title: Obstacle 1
Very cute. I love smut but seeing the banter again was great, especially seeing Angela quiz him. Love it. Cannot wait for the next part (literally) and more "action," if you know what i mean :)
Author's Response: Oh, I am sure there will be plenty of action pretty soon. I mean, Jim and Pam are two college students in love, practically living together. What else would they be doing, right? ;) Haha. Thanks for the review!
Date: December 23, 2008 10:49 am Title: Obstacle 1
Gilmore Girls tie-in=The Goonies...right? :)
Author's Response: Ooh. The Goonies actually wasn't deliberate, but I can definitely see that being a tie-in. ;)
Date: December 23, 2008 06:42 am Title: Your Ex-Lover is Dead
Three Cheers for the New Chapter!! Of course Pam is upset that Roy is getting married after proposing to her at Thanksgiving!! And when Pam ran into him when she went home around Christmas, did he not still try to beg her back to him??
But also, it makes sense for Jim to react to this as he did, with his, 'you moved on, why do you care?' philosophy.
Excellent job on this chapter, I was extra happy to read your update!! It was HOT! Are they going to watch old movies together soon? {I love TCM!} More please.
Author's Response: Thank you for the great review! Poor Jim. He was just so jealous that Pam appeared to be a wee bit resentful towards Roy's engagement and the fact that he had moved on. I think Jim's head was somewhere over towards, "Well, if you're worried that Roy has moved on, then what the hell are we doing? Is this just a rebound?" I thought it was important that both of them clearly stated how they felt about the topic, and I think Jim needed to give Pam a little reality check and remind her that she is much better off without Roy in her life. Otherwise, Pam would probably be grieving over the whole idea for months to come, wondering just exactly what the heck she was thinking- moving on her own, living off her parent's credit card, getting a degree in art instead of a more lucrative position in the medical field... I love a more honest and open Jim and Pam. Also, I will be bringing a little pop culture back into the fic, including several old music and bands. Jim just loves to educate Pam on her lost childhood. TCM rocks! It just might make an appearance soon.
Date: December 23, 2008 04:57 am Title: Your Ex-Lover is Dead
You haven't just stuck the older Jim/Pam in different roles, instead they are just as I think they should be at that age :)
She swore that a special education program needed to be created just for her sometimes.
Totally made me giggle.
Your mind is in excellent shape. Really, they're healthy young adults in a new exciting relationship who don't live at home and have apartments three doors down from each other. Sooooo.... really, something weird would be going on if they weren't going at it like bunnies. You're very good at steamy scenes, I don't think you have anything to worry about there :)
Really enjoying this series, although I was concerned when opening this chapter that you'd killed off Roy!
Author's Response: Haha, with all that Roy put Pam through in the last couple of chapters, the temptation to off Roy was there. (TWSS?) But no, I would never go all soap opera on you guys. I promise. Thank you for the awesome review, I'm glad you're pleased this new Jim/Pam dynamic as I know some people are slightly apprehensive about the whole AU thing, including myself. This is a whole new realm for me, so it makes me sooo happy to know that you're enjoying the story so far.
Date: December 22, 2008 10:07 pm Title: Brighter Discontent
Yay! You're back! Another excellent chapter. Can't wait for the next update!
Author's Response: Thank you!! I'm trying my best to keep the updates coming. Being alone for the holidays has somewhat been a blessing in disguise as it allows me all of this time to keep up with this story that I love writing oh so much. I'm glad to hear you're still enjoying it. :)
Date: December 22, 2008 07:12 pm Title: Your Ex-Lover is Dead
That was... just awesome. My one criticism (since I'm engaged and just had to go thru the ropes of having it put into the newspaper) is the very first line about Roy. It probably should read "Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald of Portland, OR announce the engagement of their daughter, Katy, to Roy Anderson of Naperville, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy's parents". But anywho.
That being said, I loved this chapter. I can completely feel Pam's frustration about Roy being re-engaged after only 4 months. While she's not wishing it was her, the pain she felt having to turn him down to have it basically thrown in her face that 7 years meant nothing to him could be nothing but heartbreaking. Jim's speech to her was something I could see him saying without a doubt, trying to prove to her how much he loves her, but not trying to be all Royish about it. Such an internal struggle for that guy... Wanting to be the man, but trying to not be the "man" that Roy was... You did it very well. And the smut is delish. I'm definitely looking forward to Ch. 16!
Author's Response: Ah, thank you. Now see, as someone who studied journalism for a year and a half, my heart breaks at my utter FAIL. Haha, thank you for the correction. And congratulations on the engagement! I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter, and that you understood why Pam was feeling so "in the dumps" over Roy's engagement. Poor Jim does have a lot to live up to, but I feel like he's doing a fine job so far. ;)
10 [Report This]Date: December 22, 2008 03:10 pm Title: Your Ex-Lover is Dead
Whew. Another fantastic chapter! Very steamy and very sweet. Can't wait for more :D
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for the review.
Date: December 22, 2008 02:48 pm Title: Your Ex-Lover is Dead
I was worried you'd forgotten about us, so phewwwwwwwwww you're back lol.
That was so dirty, I am ashamed (ha yeah right, more more more) god that was hot, and I love how much Jim adores Pam, god ahhh AWESOME!
Author's Response: Definitely didn't forget about you guys. I was so disappointed in myself for not getting a chapter up over the weekend, so I hope this one satisfied. ;)
Date: December 22, 2008 02:16 pm Title: Your Ex-Lover is Dead
I know he’s your first love, Pam. But you’re mine.
I loved that. I loved that he threw this right back at her after she attempted to deflect his understanding of the situation. I loved that you allowed her to talk about thsi immediately, not fester and create sitcomish, unneeded angst. You had them talk it out, shout it out, and heh, fuck it out ;) Another reason I love how you've written the relationship. And no worries about the dirtiness. We eat it up and this was a lovely snack :) I really like how you always make sure to show their connection. You continue to highlight Pam slowly becoming contented with who she is and I enjoyed how you showed how Jim is enamored with THIS Pam, current Pam, with all the faults and accepts and encourages her. That will definitely help Pam get to where she needs to. As always, looking forward to more.
Author's Response: Ah, I hate all of the unnecessary angst. I know that the Pam and Jim in this AU are a lot younger than they are on the show, but I'm trying to bring a little more maturity into their lives. It's just too frustrating when a couple who is supposedly so great together has problems communicating and being honest with one another. I think that's one thing Pam learned from her relationship with Roy, and it's allowing her to be a bit more honest and aggressive in her new relationship with Jim. And, oh, Jim is just so supportive of Pam. And coming from a family who never really supported her true ambitions, she so needs someone like Jim to encourage her along. :) Thank you for another amazing review.
Date: December 22, 2008 12:48 pm Title: Your Ex-Lover is Dead
you know why you rock?
I'll tell you why:
you used one of my favorite songs for this chapter.
is it too early to say I love you? (:
Author's Response: Thank you! I love you for always providing a great review!
Date: December 22, 2008 12:37 pm Title: Your Ex-Lover is Dead
squeal!!!!! I love it love it love it. First of all that was hot. And second of all "Your Ex-Lover is Dead" is one of my absolute favourite songs ever. Stars is amazing. I adore this story. Please update soon! :)
Author's Response: Ahh, I love Stars and that song is just... amazing. Thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed this chapter because I was way nervous when I wrote it. Ahh.
Date: December 22, 2008 12:22 pm Title: Your Ex-Lover is Dead
Wow. That's all I have to say. I like that he's more aggressive with her and she is as well with him. I wasn't surprised she had some lingering problems with Roy but I hope they've moved beyond it now and can focus on their future. Smutty filled future. Cannot wait for the next part. Love this fic.
Author's Response: Oh yes, I think Pam is finally moving on and realizing that she has a good thing going for her right now. :)
10 [Report This]Date: December 21, 2008 07:28 pm Title: Cheer Me Up, Thank You
possibly my very favorite jim/pam story, made even better by your great taste in music and love for j. crew. keep writing! i can't get enough.
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying it so far.
Date: December 19, 2008 05:43 pm Title: Brighter Discontent
Sorry, I don't have a lot of time to review right now, but just want to let you know that I love the story. I love that Pam is conflicted, it makes the story so much more interesting when there are two compelling options, rather than Roy always being an idiot and Jim being a total hero.
Author's Response: Hey, thank you so much for the review. It's always great to hear what readers are thinking- I'm a sucker for people telling me what needs fixing and what works so, yes. Thank you!
I love David Denman. I think he's such a great actor and I feel like Roy deserved to be shown in a different light than what we have seen on the actual show. :)
Date: December 19, 2008 05:38 pm Title: Cheer Me Up, Thank You
I feel so repetitive with my reviews, but I can’t help it. This chapter was amazing. It was HOT, it was FUNNY, and it was CUTE… It was just all kinds of awesome. I love how Pam got upset about Roy; it really suited her character to have her do that.
God, you’re an amazing writer and I never want this story to end, I want to see them move in together and become teachers lol =)
Author's Response: Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter. Damn Roy always getting to Pam. I should get all soap opera-ey and send him down an elevator shaft. Haha. Just kidding.
10 [Report This]Date: December 19, 2008 03:37 pm Title: Cheer Me Up, Thank You
Been reading all along, just haven't gotten around to reviewing. Love this story! They've still got the Jim and Pam dynamic, while still being believable in a completely different context. Very cool. Can't wait for more!
Author's Response: Well, thank you so much for the review! It really means a lot that you took the time to tell me what you think, and I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it. :)
Date: December 19, 2008 09:55 am Title: Cheer Me Up, Thank You
I love Neruda's poetry, and I love the regular updates to this story! I felt a little bit like Kelly in this chapter because I wanted more details on sex with Jim! For first time smut, this was really good, so keep it up. (That's what she said!)
Your characterization of Roy is very interesting to me. I never really thought about it before, and I'm surprised the writers on the Office haven't entertained this idea either, but he does totally seem like the type of guy who would want to get married just for the sake of being married. Any chance of an awkward run-in between Roy and the new S.O. and JAM?
Also, thanks for your response to my last review :D They say that the 2nd day after your wisdom teeth are taken out is when swelling is at its peak. So yesterday, I looked like a chubby chipmunk, and today I just look like a chipmunk. I am feeling a lot better, and it helps to have good stories to read such as yours.
Author's Response: I love Neruda, too, and I spent forever and a day trying to find the perfect poem that would speak from Jim's heart and express all that he wanted to say. I kept thinking, "Hmm... Neruda, too cliche? Has it been used too much?" But that poem is amazing, so I hope it worked out well. :) I agree that Roy totally just wants to settle down, and find somebody to do his laundry and have dinner on the table when he gets home, which is why Pam is just so much better off without him. Jim allows her to be her own person, which is really something special. I'm still entertaining the idea of an awkward run-in with Roy. I'm also trying to figure out if I want to bring Pam's parents along for the ride, so we'll see. ;) I'm glad to hear you are feeling better!
Date: December 19, 2008 08:11 am Title: Cheer Me Up, Thank You
Sorry I am so sporadic in posting. I love a drunk Pam and totally can understand her being upset about Roy. Kelly and Angela are just so great in this story.
Author's Response: Hey, I'm glad to hear you're still with us, and thanks for the review! I'm glad you're enjoying Kelly and Angela as they are definitely my favorite characters to write. I almost want to start off a fanfic just about those crazy chicas. Haha.
Date: December 19, 2008 06:43 am Title: Cheer Me Up, Thank You
I think what I like best about your depiction of this Pam and Jim relationship is just how...normal it is. That it's about the little things and that the little things don't need to be perfect or overly schmoopy or anything. They just are and the fit and it makes the relationship come off real and fun and so very enjoyable to read about. Your dialogue flows really well and I loved the Kelly/Angela banter in this chapter as well. I think the touch about Roy(and ha! to kelly bringing it back to When Harry met Sally again!) was also interesting and I think Pam's emotions were spot-on. I'm curious if there will be a meet up with Roy again in the future. Also curious if we will see more about Pam's relationship with her parents. Either way, obviously looking forward to more!
Author's Response: I'm still iffy on bringing Pam's parents in the story (a.k.a. I'm honestly just really nervous about writing two brand new characters so late in the story, and being lazy, haha) ... but at the same time, I think Pam has come to realize that Angela, Kelly and Jim are her little family now, which happens, I guess. You grow up, move out of your parents house, and find your own gang that takes care of you. However, I'm still entertaining the idea. It would be interesting to see just how different Pam is from her actual family and discover what caused such a bitter separation between the two parties. And I'm so glad you find Jim and Pam's relationship normal, because that's been my main concern throughout this entire story. I want it to be relatable, not some fluffy fairy tale that just isn't realistic at all. Not that those aren't fun to read, just that's not necessarily where I wanted this story to go. So, thank you! And I love writing chapters that include Kelly/Angela. I don't see nearly enough fanfics out there that shows Pam interacting with fun girlfriends that she's actually close to, so I thought I'd try something a little different. ;)
Date: December 19, 2008 06:07 am Title: Cheer Me Up, Thank You
You know, Pam's reaction to Roy's engagement and her subsequent cute drunkness is something I really love. I mean, I think it would have totally turned me off to this fic in general if it had went something like this: "Hey, Jim's the most perfect boyfriend in existence, is great in bed, and I love him so much! Roy who!?" so yeah, really loved how you handled that. (What? No! I'm not bitter because I've read one too many fics like that. Why do you ask!? ;) Oh, by the by, you are very good at the smut thing. Wow. So hot and lovely and just.. hee. I love Angela too. And Kelly, god she's hilarious. And for some reason, the last line just cracked me up. I could SO picture that, hehe. Awesome job indeed and I love you so much for giving me something to read/look forward to when I get off work at 7 in the morning. :D
Author's Response: Coming home at 7 in the morning? Yikes. Those are some long nights you're working there, huh? I have to be at work at 5:30 tomorrow morning and I'm not looking forward to it. I can't remember the last time I've ever been up that early. Anyhow, thank you so much for the review. My main concern with this story is to make sure I keep it real and somewhat relatable because, let's face it, true love isn't always this magical fairy tale, right? And I'm thinking- who wouldn't be ticked off if someone who proposed to you TWICE turned around and got engaged a mere four months after promising you the world- Seriously? No matter how good Jim is in bed, that would completely suck. Poor Pam. :( So I'm glad you're still enjoying the story and that I haven't turned you off so far. :) And I'm glad to hear you think I'm an okay writer with the whole smut thing. It's a little uncomfortable when writing at first, but then it just sort of... Happens, I guess? haha. Thank you for another awesome review!
Date: December 19, 2008 03:30 am Title: Cheer Me Up, Thank You
this is my favorite! Drunk Pam, a starved-for-sex-details Kelly and Angela--it all had me giggling.
Date: December 18, 2008 10:49 pm Title: Cheer Me Up, Thank You
Awh I love how Jim took care of Pam
10 [Report This]Date: December 18, 2008 10:25 pm Title: Brighter Discontent
God I usually avoid AU stuff, especially stuff that doesn't take place anywhere near Dunder-Miffin .. but holy crap, I love this so much, I've been reading it since the first chapter. You do such a great job with it, I love seeing another chapter up. =)
Date: December 18, 2008 09:40 pm Title: Cheer Me Up, Thank You
:D I always love drunk Pam. and that was excellent smut. I actually understand why Pam would be mad about Roy getting married. But she's definitely got it so much better without him.
lol Pam loves Jim's penis
Author's Response: Haha, Pam so loves Jim's... parts. I would too if somebody got me four times in one night, what the hell? That boy sure is talented, that's all I have to say.
Date: December 18, 2008 09:37 pm Title: Cheer Me Up, Thank You
Reviews as anti-drugs, eh? Well I mean I don't want people to turn to drug addiciton....
I liked it :) Jim being so thoughtful and getting her food when he was there. And Angela/Kelly/Pam is just awesome. Lovely job! Can't wait to see more.
PS I love that you are accompanying your story with a soundtrack! So great!
Author's Response: Ah, I always believed a good story should always be provided with a decent soundtrack, so I hope you are enjoying the music throughout the chapters. And thank you for the review! You have officially saved me from jumping ship and turning to drugs. Of course, my only drug is espresso and as far as I know, it's still legal... haha.