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.

lately and she deserved some rest.I wanted to take care of her.But before all that,

spend like thirty minutes in the mall.I just had to pick up something and leave.But then

  They were being nice

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

was out with her

at her house and

plenty of time to spend together during the break, she deserved to

ended up staying for a couple

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

Freddy Mercury and even I had to admit, it was

apartment at

keys a little, probably because I

managed to open the door finally, I swung it open and my eyes widened

to wall in glittery

Outside’ was playing from my record player and I didn’t know I

"Emma?"

in the middle of my living room with this big smile

was wearing a short red dress with a Santa Claus

wearing, but on her it looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope you don’t mind, I used the spare key out

grinned and bit her lip.  "No,

are you doing here? I thought you were gonna

outfit.Tiff and Carrie wanted to be Mean Girls.But anyway, I left early because I want to give you your present," she rambled

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

what I got you for

Christmas eve yet," I said as I cupped her

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

behind the couch and pulled out this flat square

the brown paper

have a present for

eyes widened

in response and she took

big blue box with a

looked like a little girl in a candy store as

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

out, so," I gave her a playful smirk and she rolled

pouted and put

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

out a small

it cautiously, perhaps afraid that

the box from my hand and opened

inside laid a small heart-

locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

souls are the same..." she read the

favorite quote from your

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

you like it?"I asked

her feet

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

the box of panties was pretty good too,"

the necklace from her hand and turned

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

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

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

you said you have a present for me?" I

I also got

"Oh?"

present," she handed me the red box on the

pulled the ribbon

for a Christmas

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw what

to the one I had, but the leather bound

was my initials engraved in

ran out of pages in your old one.An artist can

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

only fitting that she got this

was my muse and I would fill

it.Thank you,"

you'll like your second present

"What is it?"

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

quizzically, but she just smiled at

said as she pulled my

she led me to

when we reached the bed and she

her hands went to my shirt and she started undoing the

What are you

She didn't answer me.

she took off my clothes and pushed me down

but I was

went under her short dress and she pulled her underwear down to her

my lips instinctively

hard just

the nightstand where my box of condoms