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.

lately and she deserved some rest.I wanted to take care of her.But before all that,

thirty minutes in the mall.I just had to pick up something and leave.But then I

again.  They were being nice

would say no, but this was Christmas.And honestly, I didn’t have anything else

was out with her

called Madison was throwing this party at her house

spend together during the

up staying for a couple

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

Freddy Mercury and even I had to admit, it

to my apartment at around

a little, probably because

the door finally, I swung

covered wall to wall in glittery things, candles, and

Cold Outside’ was playing from my record player and

"Emma?"

my living room with this big smile on her

dress with a Santa Claus hat

wearing, but on her it looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope

lip.  "No, of course

shook my head quickly and closed the door behind me, "But, what are you doing here? I thought you were gonna

to be Mean Girls.But anyway, I left early because I want to

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

what I got

yet," I said as

too excited.I can't wait," she squealed and took a couple of

the couch and pulled out this flat square red box

in that case," I chuckled and lifted the

have a present

her eyes

she took

a big blue box with a white ribbon

as she sat down and started pulling the ribbon

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

gonna run out, so," I gave her a playful smirk and she rolled her eyes at

clever," she pouted and

real

fished out a small blue box with a white ribbon on

at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it

box from my hand and

went away, and inside laid a small heart- shaped

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

the same..." she read

favorite quote from

glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in her throat.For

like it?"I

her feet as she said

you.Thank you.This is the best gift ever," she said as she stood on her tippy toes and gave me a kiss

good too," I laughed and she shoved

took the necklace from her hand and turned her little body

I clasped the lock on the back of

gold thing resting on her chest, just below

as her hand went

said you have a present for me?" I

also got you

"Oh?"

your first present," she handed me the

pulled the

for a Christmas present in a long, long

"A sketchbook?"

said when I saw

looked similar to the one I had, but the leather bound was new and

was my initials

noticed you almost ran out of pages in your old one.An artist can never have enough blank pages to draw on," she

girl had inspired me beyond my wildest dreaMs.Ever since she came into my

fitting that she

and I would

love it.Thank you," I said to

I hope you'll like your second present just

"What is it?"

can

at her quizzically, but she just smiled

me,"she said as she

followed her as she

when we reached the bed and

her hands went to my shirt

are you

She didn't answer me.

and pushed

wasn’t complaining, but I was

front of me, her hands went under her short dress and she pulled her underwear down

licked my lips instinctively

could feel myself getting rock hard just

where my