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.

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

just had to pick up something and leave.But then I ran

  They were being nice and

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

out with her

throwing this party at

spend together during the break, she deserved

staying for a couple of

Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it was

and even I had to admit, it was pretty damn fun to

back to my apartment at around 10 PM or

was fumbling with my keys a little, probably because

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

to wall in glittery things,

Cold Outside’ was playing from my record player and

"Emma?"

in the middle of my living room with this

short red dress with a Santa Claus

it was probably the same hat that John was wearing, but on her it looked amazing.

and bit her lip.  "No, of

what are you doing here? I thought you

wanted to be Mean Girls.But anyway, I left early because I want to give you your present," she rambled and stumbled a little as

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

don’t you wanna know what I got you for

even Christmas eve yet," I said as I cupped her

she squealed and took a couple of

pulled out this flat square red box tied

lifted the brown paper bag I was holding in my

have a present for you

her eyes

nodded in response and she took the

she found a big blue box with a white

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

she glared at me when she

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

pouted

is your real gift,"I said as

coat’s pocket, I fished out a small blue box with

looked at it cautiously, perhaps afraid

from my hand and

away, and inside laid a small heart-

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

she

quote from your

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

you like it?"I asked

her feet as she said

the best gift ever," she said as she stood on

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

from her hand

neck, I clasped the lock on the back of her

little gold thing resting on her chest,

she said as her hand went

a present

I also got you two

"Oh?"

she handed

the ribbon

been so excited for a Christmas present in a long,

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw what

had, but the leather

the corner was my initials engraved

one.An artist can never have enough blank pages to draw

since she came into my life, I had so much more passion oozing out

that she got

my muse and I would fill these

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

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

"What is it?"

something that you can see...but it’s something you can

quizzically, but

as she pulled

her as she led me to the

reached the bed and she turned around to face

to my shirt and she started undoing the

What are

She didn't answer me.

and pushed me down

but I was

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

lips instinctively

myself getting rock hard just

where my