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.

all that, I needed to make a quick stop at the

to pick up something and leave.But then I ran into a couple of other teachers from school, they

They were being nice

but this was Christmas.And honestly,

was out with her

at her house and

the

for a couple of

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

Freddy Mercury and even I

got back to my apartment at around

keys a little, probably because I drank a bit

the door finally, I swung it open

room was covered wall to wall

was playing from my record player and I

"Emma?"

my living room with this big

short red dress

her it looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope you don’t

and bit her lip. 

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

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

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

wanna know what I

not even Christmas eve yet," I said as I cupped

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

couch and pulled out this flat square red box

lifted the brown paper bag I was holding

present for

her eyes widened

took the brown paper bag

blue box with a white ribbon around

store as she sat down and started

box of panties?" she glared at me when she saw what was

gave her a playful smirk

pouted and

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

a small blue box

at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be

took the box from my hand and opened

and inside laid a small heart- shaped

locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

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

from

eyes.Her breath was caught in her throat.For a moment, she

you like

it!"she jumped to her feet as she

said as she stood on her tippy toes and gave me

panties was pretty good

her hand and turned her little body

neck, I clasped the lock on the

admired the little gold thing

said as her

you have a present for me?"

got you two

"Oh?"

handed me the red box on the

the

had never been so excited for a

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw what

one I had, but the leather bound

was my

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

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

was only fitting that

was my muse and I

it.Thank you,"

like it.And I hope you'll like your second present just as much,"she said and

"What is it?"

you can

at her quizzically, but

me,"she said as she

her as she led me

reached the bed and she

at me, her hands went to my

are

She didn't answer me.

and pushed me down on the

wasn’t complaining, but I was

me, her hands went under her short dress

lips instinctively

getting rock hard just by looking at her like

nightstand where my box of condoms was on

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