Teacher's Girl (Aflyingwhale)

Chapter 44: Gift Giving 

IAN’s POV : 

A MONTH LATER  

"Alright everyone, have a great winter break.Merry Christmas,"

I said as soon as the clock struck three and the sound of the bell pierced through the air.

The kids roared in cheers as they busily grabbed their things and scattered out of the room.

"Merry Christmas, Mr.Hayes," they said to me as they walked out the door.

I nodded and smiled at everyone.

I was never big into holiday spirits, but this year, things were different.

Emma and I went to New Jersey for Thanksgiving, so I decided to spend Christmas and the New Year with her in Georgia.

We didn't get a chance to spend Christmas together last year so this was gonna be our first.

Walking out of the empty classroom, I went past several other students and teachers that greeted me with ‘Merry Christmas’.

That was great and all, but actually I was looking for someone else.

I didn’t see Emma anywhere though.

She must be out already.

After thanksgiving, things got pretty busy for her.

On top of exams and homework, she also had to take her SATs and did her college applications.

I was so damn proud of her.

I proofread her essay and I wasn't saying this just because I’m in love with her, but seriously, those college admission people would be dumb if they don't take her.

Making my way into the teachers’ lounge, I noticed the Christmas decorations hanging around the wall.

They also put up a plastic tree and a desk with what I believe to be fruit punch and cookies.

"Hayes! Merry Christmas,"

Pullman yelled at me from across the room.

He was holding onto a red cup and he was wearing that stupid Santa Claus hat.

"Hey, Merry Christmas, John,"

I nodded back at him.

He strode over to me and that was when I noticed he was talking to Erica Diaz just a moment ago.

She acknowledged my presence and let out a small smile.

I smiled politely back.

"So, uh, any plans for the holidays?"

John said when he was an arm’s length away.

"Not much.Just gonna kick it with my girl,"

"The long distance girl? You still on that?"

"Yeah,"I nodded.

"Still on that,"

"Well, hey, that’s good for you,"he patted my shoulders and suddenly he leaned into my ears and whispered, 

“So, bro, I heard you had a thing with Erica Diaz a year ago.I was just wondering if it’d be cool if I make a move on her? Anyways you got a girl and everything,"

I stifled a laugh and said, "Dude, go for it, man,"

"Yeah? ‘Cause I just wanna make sure...bros before hos right?" he whispered back.

"John, I'm telling you, go for it," I looked him square in the eyes and smiled full of reassurance.

"Well, alright then," he nodded in excitement.

That stupid grin was back on his face as he made his way back to Erica.

I thought it was amusing that people actually believed Erica and I had something going on.

Anyway, I was done with school drama for the day.

I grabbed my things and made my way out of there faster than you can say spiked eggnog.

"Enjoy your holidays, Hayes!" John called out as I left the room.

"Oh, I will," I said to myself.

I had fun plans for the holidays.

Mainly it revolved around lazing around the apartment, working on my art pieces, and cuddling with my girl next to the fireplace.

take care of her.But before all that, I needed to make a quick stop at the mall.Yes, you heard that right.The effing mall. 

and leave.But then I ran into a

you heard that right again.  They were being nice and they invited me over for a

but this was Christmas.And honestly,

was out

called Madison was throwing this party at her house and I told

to spend together during the break, she deserved to enjoy herself

ended up staying for a couple of

singing karaoke and it was like a train wreck that you couldn't turn away

inner Freddy Mercury and even I had

back to my apartment at around 10

fumbling with my keys a little, probably because I drank a bit too

to open the door finally, I swung it open and

to wall in glittery things, candles,

Outside’ was playing from my record player and I

"Emma?"

middle of my living room with this big smile

a short red dress with a Santa Claus hat

was probably the same hat that John was wearing, but on her it looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope you

her lip. 

behind me, "But, what are you doing

was.Ergo the outfit.Tiff and Carrie wanted to be Mean Girls.But anyway, I left early because I want

her little body in my arms I drank a little, but I

know what I got you

not even Christmas eve yet," I said as I cupped her little face with my

she squealed and took

out this flat square red box tied

case," I chuckled and lifted the brown paper

have a present for you

eyes widened

she took the brown paper bag

box with

a little girl in a candy store as

panties?" she glared at me when she saw what was

I gave her a playful smirk and she

pouted and

of a joke.This is your real

small blue box with a white

cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would

from my hand

and lid went away, and inside laid a small

locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

the same..." she read the engravings

quote from

me with wide glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in her throat.For a moment, she just stared at

like it?"I asked

jumped to her

you.Thank you.This is the best gift ever," she said as she stood on her tippy toes

was pretty good too," I laughed

took the necklace from her hand and

clasped the lock

turned around and admired the little gold thing

her hand went to

you have a present

got you

"Oh?"

is your first present," she handed me the red box on

the ribbon

a Christmas

"A sketchbook?"

said when I

to the one I had, but the leather bound

was my initials engraved in

pages in your old one.An artist can

had inspired me beyond my wildest dreaMs.Ever since she came into my life, I had so much

was only fitting that she got

and I

great.I love it.Thank

like your second present

"What is it?"

can see...but

quizzically, but she just

said as she pulled

her as she led me

the bed and she turned around to

hands went to my shirt and

are

She didn't answer me.

off my clothes and

wasn’t complaining, but I was

her short dress

licked my lips

hard just by

to the nightstand where my box of condoms was on

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