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.

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

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

They were being nice and they invited me over

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

was out with her

girl called Madison was throwing this party at her house and I told Emma she should

during the break,

staying for a couple

and it was like a train

Freddy Mercury and even I had to admit, it was pretty damn fun to

my apartment at around 10

was fumbling with my keys a little, probably because I drank a bit too many shots of

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

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

Outside’ was playing from my record

"Emma?"

my living room with this big smile on

wearing a short red dress

it was probably the same hat that John was wearing, but on her it looked amazing.

grinned and bit her lip.  "No, of course

me, "But, what are you doing here? I thought you were gonna be at your friend’s

left early because I want to give you your present," she rambled and stumbled a little as she walked closer

in my arms I drank a little, but I am completely sober,"she stated

don’t you wanna know what I got you

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

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

this flat square red box tied with a gold ribbon on

that case," I chuckled and lifted the brown

present for

eyes

response and she took the brown

box with

in a candy store as she sat down

of panties?" she glared at me when

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

clever," she pouted

is your real gift,"I

a small blue box with a

perhaps afraid that it

took the box from my hand and

and inside laid a small heart- shaped

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

same..." she read the engravings on

favorite quote from your

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

you like it?"I asked

it!"she jumped to her feet as she

the best gift ever," she said as she stood on her tippy toes and

good too," I laughed

the necklace from her hand and

around her neck, I clasped the lock on the back

gold thing resting on her chest, just below her

as her hand went to touch

you said you have a present for me?"

I also got

"Oh?"

is your first present," she handed me the

pulled the

so excited for a Christmas present in a

"A sketchbook?"

said when I saw what was

similar to the one I had, but the leather bound was new and

the corner was my initials engraved in

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

was only fitting that she got

and I would fill these pages

great.I love it.Thank

present just as much,"she said and her lips

"What is it?"

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

I looked at her quizzically, but she just smiled at

said as she pulled my

her as she

we reached the bed and she turned around to face

her hands went to my shirt

What are

She didn't answer me.

took off my clothes and pushed me down

complaining, but

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

licked my lips instinctively at

hard just by

to the nightstand where my box of condoms was on