Jim and Pam, a snowstorm, and a bottle of tequila. Could a Christmas miracle finally force these two to be honest with each other?
Takes place immediately following A Benihana Christmas.
1 Now that I'm registered on here, I just have to say that this was one of the first JAM fics I've ever read, and many many many fics later, it's still my favorite. I will never be able to watch "A Benihana Christmas" the same way again, and I mean that in the best way possible.
Author's Response: Aw! Thank you so much! I seriously had the best time writing this story so I'm never going to get tired of seeing people say they enjoyed it. :) Thank you for reading it and taking the time to let me know! :) And, as I missed saying in my review on your story - welcome to the site!
A Will They or Won't They AU with Pam and Jim as next door neighbors.
“Pam, come on. Don’t do that.” The sound of his bare feet on the wooden floor following behind kept me in motion through the dining room, looking under chairs for my sandals. I summoned everything I had in me not to look at him in his currently half-dressed state.
“Don’t do what? Jim, I’m fine. Really.”
I’m just in love with you and you only want to be friendly neighbors. And, also, since I’m being honest with myself, my body is not loving the unsated high of being as aroused as I just felt with your hands on me like that.
1 That Idris Elba nod in the last chapter had me rolling! Such a perfect reference. This story had everything: mutual pining, angst, wit, chemistry, and a whole lot of passion. Ahhhh I love it!
Author's Response: Thanks so much CD! But I wasn’t wrong about Idris Elba, was I?? 😂 Thanks for taking the time to read and review. I appreciate your kind words!
The summer she calls off her wedding, she spins a little bit out of control.
An AU that could be considered canon if you drink enough wine and squint your eyes just so.
1 Holy crap. Ok I might have to come back and properly review because I think all of my brain cells are on fire right now. That was amazing. Yep. I think that’s all I can convey right now. Gahhhhh, the anger and angst and heat are just...my jam and this was everything and more.
Author's Response:
Aw, thank you so much!! I mean, I’m sorry for the whole setting some brain cells on fire, but also, I’m not really that sorry. *shrugs*
Thanks again for taking the time to read and comment!
1 I’m not a huge sci-fi person but you reeled me in quickly. The world building alone is so amazing in this fic and then the added JAM angst? You’ve got me hook, line, and sinker. I can’t wait to read more.
Author's Response: I'm glad to hear it! I designed this to be as accessible as I could make it to a non-sci-fi audience, so I hope you'll keep on with it!
1 gahhhh i really enjoyed this fic. MAJOR kudos for including all of the sci-fi effects. It was such a unique fic and I enjoyed every moment of it. I really love the way you write Kelly and the chemistry between Jim and Pam was practically palpable in every single chapter. Wow. Just brilliant!
Author's Response: Ah thank you! I really appreciate hearing that! I've wanted to write scifi JAM for a while so I'm super happy to hear it worked well for you!
High School Pam meets High School Jim and that becomes an opportunity for learning a few things.
Usual disclaimers: Don't own anything you recognise and, of course, not profit is being made.
1 Oh, you had me from the description! I love the idea of titling the chapters after paintings and I can’t wait for chapter two!
Author's Response: Thanks so much! Next chapter is almost done (I just want to revise it once more). If you're curious, the painting will be one by Hopper :)
1 Yes yes yes!! I never get tired of these two meeting and this was a wonderful one! I had cafe disco flashbacks when they first started jumping around and the transition to something more sensual was brilliant. Little nervous about Roy finding out, but extremely excited to read more!
Author's Response:
Thanks so much!
This story matches the series' timeline, so this is happening somewhere in the middle.of the 90s. Other than cafe disco, insert your punk rock choice :)
1 55 words that just shot me through the heart. Beautiful, warrior!
Author's Response: Thanks CD. It was a fun challenge. Glad you liked it.
1 Bahahaha!! I was hoping you meant THAT blooper. What a reaction!! I suspected what was coming but still laughed out loud when I read “THUMP”! Nice way to cut the tension for sure and I’m excited to see where you take this!
Author's Response: Thanks. It'll be fun to explore this one to be sure.
1 Sorry I fell so behind, but this was so stinkin’ cute! Moving Ryan to the annex is so classic. I’m glad you were able to incorporate it. Also, I love the way you wrote Pam and Jim. Benihana fics are the best and this definitely didn’t disappoint. Great job!
Author's Response: Thanks. I figured that moving Ryan in with Kelly would be a good way to deal with that whole situation. Which also means it's easier for Jim to ignore Karen since he's not looking her way anymore. It was a lot of fun to write Jim and Pam getting back to being their normal selves. I'm glad you enjoyed this so much. It was a lot of fun to write. Hope to see you on my next story.
1 Omg. I'm instantly obsessed with this. The "Watch out for the meteorites" comment literally made me squeal. Ahhhh Coley, I'm so ready for this adventure!
Author's Response: Ahhh! I hope the adventure was worth it! :)
1 I LOVE fics that have the Kelly/Pam friendship. There is something about that dynamic that I just LOVE and wish the show had explored further. I REALLY love this fic, Coley.
Author's Response: I love that you love it, too! And yes, the Kelly/Pam friendship is definitely something I'm keeping for more stories.. it just works in such a weirdly perfect way.
1 The grin on my face right now seriously hurts because it's so wide. OMG. This was so completely adorable. Ahhhhh, it was so stinkin' cute and might just be my new favorite fairytale. Amazing job. Man. I really didn't want it to end.
Author's Response: Thank you so much, CD! I keep saying I had a blast writing this one, but I really did. It was just fun all the way around. I'm so glad you liked it!
Thanks for reading and taking the time to review! :)
1 Ahhh this was so cute!! Pam’s final line had me rolling! It makes me wish Larissa had been in the actual show because this is exactly how I imagine her. Loved every second of Pam and Jim in this one. Fantastic fic!
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm always delighted when people share my Larissa-feelings, because I enjoy writing her in so much. Thank you for reading!
1 Ok, so truthfully, I've been avoiding this story because I know I'm gonna get swept up in it and flung off a cliff and would need to figure out how to be patient for updates but....I couldn't resist. Ohhhhh my God. It's even more perfect that I could have imagined. Her stun gun in jello? Dwight being security? FATHER FLENDERSON? I'm so obsessed.
Author's Response:
“Flung off a cliff” made me laugh. I’m glad you broke down and read it. And I love that you loved the stun gun and Dwight. And don’t worry, Father Flenderson is coming back too ;)
Thanks so much for reading!
1 Ahhhhhh!!!! This was so so so so cute! I loved it, warrior and a wonderful pick-me-up. You’re making me crave more JAM related sports fics.
Author's Response: Thank you. There's a lot of angsty type fics out there right now. Not that there's anything bad with that mind you. So I wanted to write a nice quick fluffy fic and what better way to do it that with all the wonderful banter Jenna and John gave us? Glad you liked it so much.