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.

take care of her.But before all that, I needed

had to pick up something and leave.But then I ran into a couple of

They were being nice and they

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

was out

at her house and I told Emma she

together during the break, she

up staying for

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

emulating her inner Freddy Mercury and even I had to

apartment at around 10 PM

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

the door finally, I swung it open

wall in glittery things, candles, and little

playing from my record player and I didn’t

"Emma?"

middle of my living room with this big

was wearing a short red dress with a Santa

on her it looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope

bit her lip.  "No, of

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

anyway, I left early because I want to

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 a drunk person

you wanna know what I got

Christmas eve yet," I said as I cupped her little face with my

she

couch and pulled out this flat square

I chuckled and lifted the brown paper bag I was holding in

present for

eyes widened

took the

she found a big blue box with a

in a candy store as she sat down and started pulling

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

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

pouted and

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

pocket, I fished out a small blue box with a white

looked at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be another practical

box from my hand

and lid went away, and inside laid a small heart-

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

the same..." she read

from your

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

you like it?"I

jumped to her feet

love you.Thank you.This is the best gift ever," she said as she stood on her tippy toes and gave me

was pretty good too," I laughed and she shoved me away

from her hand and turned her little body

neck, I clasped the lock on

around and admired the little gold thing resting

as her hand went to touch the

you said you have a present for me?" I

also got you two

"Oh?"

your first present," she handed me the red box on the

the

for a Christmas present in a long, long

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw what was

looked similar to the one I had, but the leather bound was

my initials engraved

pages in your old one.An artist can

since she came into my life, I had so

fitting that she got this

was my muse and I would fill these

great.I love it.Thank you,"

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

"What is it?"

that you can see...but it’s

I looked at her quizzically,

me,"she said as

followed her as she led

her tracks when we reached the bed and she turned around

at me, her hands went to

What are you

She didn't answer me.

off my clothes and

wasn’t complaining, but I

hands went under her short dress

my lips instinctively

feel myself getting rock hard

eyes darted to the nightstand where my box of