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.

working hard 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 mall.Yes, you heard that right.The effing mall.

had to pick up something and leave.But

were being nice and they invited me over for

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

was out

called Madison was throwing this party at her house and

together during the break, she deserved to enjoy herself with her

up staying for a couple

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

even I had to admit, it was pretty

apartment at

a little, probably because I drank a bit too many shots of

finally, I swung it open

room was covered wall to wall in glittery things, candles, and little fairy

It’s Cold Outside’ was playing from my record player and I didn’t

"Emma?"

was standing in the middle of my living room with this

wearing a short red dress

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

bit her lip.  "No,

the door behind me, "But, what are you

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

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 a

you wanna know what I got you

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

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

couch and pulled out this flat square

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

present for you

her eyes

and she took the

found a big blue box

candy store as

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

so," I gave her a playful

she pouted

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

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

afraid that it would be another

box from my hand and

went away, and inside laid a small

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

the same..." she read

quote from your favorite

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

like it?"I asked

it!"she jumped to her

gift ever," she said as she stood on her tippy toes and gave me a kiss on

was pretty good too," I laughed and she shoved

took the necklace from her hand and

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

around and admired the little gold thing resting on her chest, just below her

beautiful," she said as her

said you have a present for

also got

"Oh?"

she handed me the red box on

the ribbon

excited for a Christmas present in a

"A sketchbook?"

I

one I had, but the leather bound was new

corner was my initials engraved

of pages in your old one.An artist can never have enough blank pages to draw on," she answered

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

that

was my muse and I

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

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

"What is it?"

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

I looked at her quizzically, but she

as she

she led me to

when we reached the bed and

at me, her hands went to my shirt and she

What are you

She didn't answer me.

my clothes and pushed me down on the

wasn’t complaining, but I was

of me, her hands went under her short dress and she

my lips instinctively

hard just by looking at her

to the nightstand where my box of condoms was