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.

to 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

  They were being nice and

Christmas.And honestly, I didn’t have anything else better

was out

throwing this party at her house and I

time to spend together during the break,

ended up staying for a couple of

Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it was

and even I had to admit, it was pretty

to my apartment at around

my keys a little, probably because

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

room was covered wall to wall in

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

"Emma?"

in the middle of my living room with this big

a short red dress with a

on her it looked amazing.

bit her lip. 

closed the door behind me, "But, what are you doing here? I thought you were gonna be at your

left early because I want to give you your present," she rambled and stumbled a little as

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

don’t you wanna know what I got you for

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

I’m just too excited.I can't wait," she squealed and took a

went behind the couch and pulled out this flat square red box tied

lifted the brown paper bag I was holding in my

a present for

her eyes

nodded in response and she took the brown paper bag from

a big blue box with a white

little girl in a candy store as she sat down and started pulling the ribbon away

glared at me when she saw what

were afraid you're gonna run out, so," I gave her a playful smirk and she rolled

clever," she pouted

more of a joke.This is your real gift,"I said as

the coat’s pocket, I fished out a small

looked at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be

she took the box from my

went away, and inside laid

a locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

the same..." she read the engravings on

favorite quote from

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

you like it?"I

love it!"she jumped to her feet as she

gift ever," she said as she stood on her

panties was pretty good too," I laughed

necklace from her hand and turned

neck, I clasped the lock on the back

around and admired the little gold thing resting on her

as her hand went to touch the little

said you have a present

also got you two

"Oh?"

she handed me

pulled the ribbon

been so excited for a Christmas present in

"A sketchbook?"

I saw what was

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

corner was my initials

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

into my life, I had so much

that she got this

was my muse and I would fill these pages with

love it.Thank you," I

your second present just as much,"she

"What is it?"

can see...but it’s something you

at her quizzically,

me,"she said as she pulled

followed her as she

reached the bed and

up at me, her hands went to my shirt and she

What are you

She didn't answer me.

she took off my clothes and pushed me down on

wasn’t complaining, but

short dress and she pulled her underwear

lips instinctively at

hard just by looking at her

where my