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

in the mall.I just had to pick up something and leave.But then I ran into a couple of other

being nice

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

was out with her

party at her house and I told Emma

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

for a

beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it was like a

emulating her inner Freddy Mercury and even I had to

my apartment at

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

the door finally, I swung

was covered wall to wall in glittery

was playing from my record player and I

"Emma?"

the middle of my living room with

wearing a short red dress with a Santa

same hat that John was wearing, but on her it looked amazing.  "Happy early

bit her 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 be at your friend’s

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

I drank a little, but I am completely sober,"she stated firmly, as firm as a drunk person

wanna know what I got you for

eve yet," I said as I cupped

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

this flat square red box tied with a

that case," I chuckled and lifted the brown paper bag I was holding

present for you

eyes

response and she took the brown paper

box with a white ribbon around

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

of panties?" she glared at me

so," I gave her a playful smirk and she rolled her

she pouted and put the

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

the coat’s pocket, I fished out a small

afraid

took the box from my hand and opened

and lid went away, and inside

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

the same..." she read the

favorite quote from your favorite

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

like it?"I

her feet

as she stood on her tippy toes

pretty good

the necklace from her hand and turned her little body

I clasped the lock on the back of her

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

she said as her hand went to touch the little

said you have a

got you

"Oh?"

she handed me the red box

pulled the

had never been so excited for a Christmas present in a

"A sketchbook?"

I saw

one I had,

the corner was my initials engraved in

noticed you almost ran out of pages in your old one.An artist can never

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

that she got this

I

love it.Thank you," I

I hope you'll like your second present

"What is it?"

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

her quizzically, but she just smiled at

as she pulled my

as she led me to

we reached the bed

to my shirt and she started undoing

What are you

She didn't answer me.

she took off my clothes and pushed

wasn’t complaining, but I

her hands went under her short dress and she pulled her

licked my lips

rock hard

eyes darted to the nightstand where my box of condoms