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, I needed to make a quick stop at the

was only supposed to spend like thirty minutes in the mall.I just had to pick up something and leave.But then

right again.  They were being nice and they invited me over for

this was Christmas.And honestly, I didn’t have anything

was out

was throwing this party at her house and I told Emma

spend together during the break, she deserved to

up staying for a couple

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

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

got back to my apartment at around 10

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

I managed to open the door finally, I swung it open and my

living room was covered wall to wall

It’s Cold Outside’ was playing from my record player and I

"Emma?"

in the middle of my living room with

was wearing a short red dress with a Santa Claus

on her it looked amazing.

bit her lip.

and closed the door behind me, "But, what are you doing here? I thought

and Carrie wanted to be Mean Girls.But anyway, I left early because I want to give you your

you drunk?" I laughed as I caught her little body in my arms I drank a little, but I am completely sober,"she stated firmly, as firm as

you wanna know what I

said as I cupped her little face with

she squealed and took a couple of steps

couch and pulled out this flat square red box tied with

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

present for you

her eyes widened

in response and she took

she found a big blue box

girl in a candy store as she

panties?" she glared at me when

so," I gave her a playful smirk and

she pouted and put the

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

out a small blue box

cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be another practical

she took the box from my hand and

went away, and inside laid a small

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

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

favorite quote from your

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

like it?"I asked

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

the best gift ever," she said as she

box of panties was pretty good too," I laughed and she shoved me

took the necklace from her hand and turned

the lock on

thing resting on her chest, just

her hand

you said you have a present for me?"

I also got you two

"Oh?"

handed me the red box on

the ribbon

for a Christmas

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw

the one I had, but the leather bound was

corner was my initials engraved

ran out of pages in your old one.An artist can never have enough blank

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

that she got this for

and I would fill

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

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

"What is it?"

that you can see...but it’s something

at her quizzically, but she just smiled at

me,"she said as she pulled

followed her as she led

when we reached the bed and she

went to my shirt and

What are

She didn't answer me.

off my clothes and pushed me

complaining, but I

me, her hands went under her short dress and

my lips instinctively

could feel myself getting rock hard just by looking at her

to the nightstand where my box of