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.

care of her.But before all that, I needed to make a

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

being nice and they invited me

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

out with

party at her house and I told Emma she

the break, she deserved to enjoy herself with her

staying for a couple of

started singing karaoke and it was like a train wreck that you

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

apartment at around

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

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

wall to wall in glittery

playing from my record player and I didn’t know I had that

"Emma?"

in the middle of my living room with this big smile

dress with a

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

and bit her lip.  "No, of

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

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

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

know what

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

wait," she squealed and took

and pulled out this flat

I chuckled and lifted the brown paper bag I

present for

eyes

she took the brown

she found a big blue box with a white ribbon

as she sat down and

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

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

she pouted and put

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

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

perhaps afraid that it would be another

from my

went away, and inside laid a small heart-

a locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

she read the engravings

from your

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

like it?"I

love it!"she jumped to her feet as she

as she stood on her tippy toes

good

her hand and turned her little body

it around her neck, I clasped the lock on the back of her

admired the little gold thing resting on her

so beautiful," she said as her hand went to touch the little

have a present for me?"

I also got you

"Oh?"

first present," she handed me the red box

pulled the ribbon

for a Christmas present in a long,

"A sketchbook?"

said when I saw

to the one I had, but the leather bound was new and

was my initials

artist can never have enough blank pages to draw on,"

since she came into my life, I

only fitting that she

was my muse and I

it.Thank you," I said to

I hope you'll like your second present just

"What is it?"

you can see...but it’s

at her quizzically, but she just smiled at

with me,"she said as she pulled

as she

her tracks when we reached the bed and she turned around

her hands went to my shirt

are you

She didn't answer me.

my clothes and

wasn’t complaining, but

went under her short dress and she pulled her

my lips

hard just

to the nightstand where my