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.

before all that, I needed to make a quick stop

something and leave.But then I ran into a couple of

  They were being nice and they invited me over for

but this was Christmas.And honestly, I didn’t have anything else better to

out with her

girl called Madison was throwing this party at her house and

together during the break, she deserved to enjoy herself with

up staying for a

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

was emulating her inner Freddy Mercury and even I

my apartment at around 10

probably because I drank a bit too many shots

finally, I swung it open and my eyes widened in

was covered wall to wall in glittery things, candles,

playing from my record

"Emma?"

living room with this big smile on her

short red dress with a Santa Claus hat

wearing, but on her it looked amazing. 

lip.  "No,

head quickly and closed the door behind me, "But, what are you

Carrie 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 she

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

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

excited.I can't wait," she squealed and took a couple

the couch and pulled out this flat square red box tied with a gold ribbon

the brown paper bag I was holding in

have a present for you

eyes widened

response and she took

a big blue box

girl in a candy store as

at me when she saw

run out, so," I gave her a playful smirk and

pouted

real gift,"I said as I took

small blue box with a white ribbon

afraid that it would

she took the box from my hand

lid went away, and inside laid a small heart-

locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

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

from

glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in her throat.For a moment, she just stared at me, not saying

like

love it!"she jumped to her feet

she stood on her tippy

of panties was pretty good

from her hand and turned her

I clasped the lock on the

and admired the little gold thing resting on

said as her hand

you have a present for me?" I

I also got

"Oh?"

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

pulled the

had never been so excited for a Christmas

"A sketchbook?"

said when I saw

similar to the one I had, but

my initials engraved

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

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

only fitting that she got

muse and I would fill these pages with

great.I love it.Thank

like your second present just as much,"she

"What is it?"

can see...but it’s something

at her quizzically, but

as she pulled

her as she

her tracks when we reached the bed

at me, her hands went to my shirt

are

She didn't answer me.

clothes and pushed me

but

went under her short dress and she pulled her

licked my lips

feel myself getting rock hard just by looking

darted to the nightstand where my box of condoms was on