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.

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,

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

you heard that right again.  They were being nice and they

Christmas.And honestly, I

out

throwing this party at her

together during the break, she deserved

for a couple

and it was like a

Mercury and even I had to admit,

got back to my apartment at around 10

my keys a little, probably because I drank

finally, I

covered wall to wall in glittery things,

playing from my record player

"Emma?"

the middle of my living room with this big

was wearing a short red dress

same hat that John was wearing, but on her it looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope you don’t mind,

grinned and bit her lip.  "No, of

are you doing here? I thought you were

wanted to be Mean Girls.But anyway, I left early because I want to give you

laughed as I caught her little body in my arms I drank a little, but I am completely sober,"she stated

what I

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

can't wait," she squealed and took a couple of

and pulled out this flat square red box tied

and lifted the brown paper bag

have a present for

her eyes

she took the brown

blue box with a white ribbon around

candy store as

of panties?" she glared at me when she saw

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

clever," she pouted and

joke.This is your real

fished out a small blue box with a

it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would

the box from my hand and opened

lid went away, and inside

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

are the same..." she

quote from

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

her feet as she said

she stood on her tippy toes and gave

pretty good

the necklace from her hand

I clasped the lock on the back of her

admired the little gold thing resting on

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

said you have a present for

got you two

"Oh?"

your first present," she handed me the red box

pulled the ribbon away

never been so excited for a Christmas present in a long,

"A sketchbook?"

I saw what was

I had, but the leather bound was new and

corner was my initials engraved

of pages in your old one.An artist can

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

was only fitting that she

muse and I

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

I hope you'll like your second present just as much,"she said and her lips twitched

"What is it?"

something that you can see...but

I looked at her quizzically, but she just smiled at

as

followed her as she led me

stopped her tracks when we reached the bed and she turned

to my shirt and she started undoing the

What are

She didn't answer me.

my clothes and pushed me down on

wasn’t complaining, but I

of me, her hands went under her short dress and she pulled her underwear down

licked my lips instinctively

getting rock hard just by looking

to the nightstand where my