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.

wanted to take care of her.But before all that, I needed to make a

thirty minutes in the mall.I just had to pick up something and leave.But then I ran into a couple of other teachers from school,

were being nice and they invited me

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

out

was throwing this party at

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

staying for a couple of

third glass of beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it was like a train

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

got back to my apartment at around

my keys a little, probably because I drank a bit too many

finally, I swung

was covered wall to wall in glittery things, candles, and

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

"Emma?"

my living room with this big

wearing a short red dress with

her it looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope you don’t

lip. 

my head quickly and closed the door behind me, "But, what are you doing here?

outfit.Tiff and Carrie wanted to be Mean Girls.But anyway, I left early because I want to give you your present," she

a little, but I am

wanna know what I got you for

yet," I said as I cupped her little face with my

can't wait," she squealed and took a couple of steps

out this flat square red box tied with

I chuckled and lifted the brown paper bag I was holding in

present for you

her eyes

response and she took the

found a big blue box with a white

like a little girl in a candy store as she sat down and started

at me when she saw what was

her a playful smirk and she rolled her eyes at

pouted and put

of a joke.This is your real

a small blue

perhaps afraid that it would be another practical

box from

ribbon and lid went away, and inside laid a

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

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

from your favorite

stared at me with wide glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in her throat.For a moment, she just stared at me, not

you like

love it!"she jumped to her feet as

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

panties was pretty good too," I laughed

necklace from her hand and turned

neck, I clasped the

thing resting on

beautiful," she said as her hand went to

have a present for me?"

also got you two

"Oh?"

is your first present," she handed me the

the ribbon

so excited for a

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw what

had, but the leather

was my initials engraved in

one.An artist

into my life, I had so much more passion

only fitting that she got this

I would

love it.Thank

second present just as much,"she said and her lips twitched into

"What is it?"

that you can

looked at her quizzically,

as

she led

when we reached the

hands went to my shirt and she

are you

She didn't answer me.

took off my clothes and pushed me down on the

but I

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

lips instinctively at

feel myself getting rock hard

the nightstand where my box