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.

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

spend like 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, they were having

right again.  They were being nice and they invited

Christmas.And honestly, I didn’t have anything

was out with her

called Madison was throwing this party at

the break,

for a

glass of beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it was

even I had to admit, it

back to my apartment at around 10 PM or

a little, probably because I drank a bit too many

I swung

covered wall to wall in glittery

playing from my record player and I

"Emma?"

of my living room with this big smile on

red dress with a Santa

her it looked

her lip.  "No, of course

behind me, "But, what are you doing here? I thought you were gonna

anyway, I left early because I want to give you your present,"

little body in my arms I drank a little, but I am completely sober,"she stated firmly, as firm

don’t you wanna know what I got you for

I said as I cupped her little

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

this flat square red box tied

case," I chuckled and lifted the brown paper

have a present

her eyes widened

took the brown

big blue box with a white ribbon

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

me when she saw what was

her a playful smirk and she rolled her eyes at

pouted

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

out a small blue box

it cautiously, perhaps afraid that

from my hand

ribbon and lid went away, and inside

locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

souls are the same..." she read

from

glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in her

like it?"I

love it!"she jumped to her feet as she said

as she stood

pretty good too," I laughed

necklace from her hand and turned her

clasped the lock on the back of her

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

as her

you have a present for

got

"Oh?"

she handed me

the ribbon

never been so excited for a Christmas present in a

"A sketchbook?"

I saw

to the one I had,

my initials engraved

artist can never have enough blank pages

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

fitting that she got this for

muse and I would fill these

great.I love it.Thank you," I said

you'll like your second present just as much,"she said and her lips twitched into

"What is it?"

not something that you can see...but it’s

looked at her quizzically, but she just smiled at

as

her as she led me to the

the bed and

her hands went to my shirt and she started

What are you

She didn't answer me.

took off my clothes and pushed me

but

her short dress and she pulled her underwear down to her

lips

myself getting rock hard just by looking

where

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