Teacher's Girl (Aflyingwhale)

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.

rest.I wanted to take care of her.But before all that, I needed to make a quick stop at the mall.Yes, you

to pick up something and leave.But then I ran into a

They were being nice and they invited me over for a

this was Christmas.And

out with her

throwing this party at her

time to spend together during the break, she deserved to

for a couple

of beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it was like a train wreck that you couldn't turn away

was emulating her inner Freddy Mercury and even I had to admit, it was pretty

my apartment at around 10 PM

my keys a little, probably because I drank a

open the door finally, I swung it open and my eyes

living room was covered wall to wall in glittery things, candles, and little fairy

Cold Outside’ was playing from my record player and I didn’t know I had

"Emma?"

standing in the middle of my living room with this big smile on her

dress with a Santa Claus hat

her it looked

grinned and bit her lip. 

behind me, "But, what are you

be Mean Girls.But anyway, I left early because I want to give you your present," she rambled and stumbled a little as she walked closer to

caught her little body in my arms I drank a little, but I am completely sober,"she

wanna know what I got you

yet," I said as I

she squealed and took a couple of steps

the couch and pulled out this flat square red box tied with

case," I chuckled and lifted the brown paper bag I

have a present for

her eyes

in response and she took

box with a white ribbon

candy store as she sat down and started

at me when she saw

gonna run out, so," I gave her a playful smirk and

very clever," she pouted and put the

your real gift,"I said as I took

pocket, I fished out a small blue box

cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be another practical

from my hand and

inside laid a small

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

are the same..." she read the engravings on the

quote from your

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

like

to her feet as she said

you.This is the best gift ever," she said as she

panties was pretty good too," I laughed and she shoved me away

from her hand and turned

it around her neck, I clasped the lock on the back of

the little gold thing resting on her chest, just below her

her hand went to touch the

have a

got

"Oh?"

first present," she handed me

the ribbon away

been so excited for a Christmas present in

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw what was

the one I had, but the leather bound was new

was my initials engraved in

old one.An artist can never have enough blank pages to draw on," she answered

came into my life, I had so much more passion

was only fitting that

I would

it.Thank

like it.And I hope you'll like your second present just as

"What is it?"

that you can see...but it’s something you

I looked at her quizzically, but she just smiled

with me,"she said as she

her as she led me

when we reached the bed

to my shirt

What are

She didn't answer me.

and pushed me down on

wasn’t complaining, but

went under her short dress and she pulled

lips

rock hard

darted to the nightstand where my box