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.

her.But before all that, I needed to make a quick stop at

in the mall.I just had to pick up something and leave.But then I ran into a couple

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

no, but this was Christmas.And honestly,

out with her

this party at

time to spend together during the

ended up staying for a couple

karaoke and it was like a train wreck that you

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

my apartment at around 10

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

finally, I swung it open and my eyes widened in

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

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

"Emma?"

the middle of my living room with this big

short red dress with a Santa

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

bit her lip.  "No, of course

are

want to give you your present," she rambled and stumbled a little as

as I caught her little body in my arms I drank a little, but

know what I got you

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

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

pulled out this flat square red box tied

case," I chuckled and lifted the brown paper

present for you

her eyes

took the brown paper bag from

big blue box with a white ribbon around

candy store as she sat down and started pulling the ribbon

glared at me

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

pouted and put the box

your real gift,"I said as I took off my

a small blue box with a white

perhaps afraid

the box from

and lid went away, and inside laid a

locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

she read the

favorite quote from your favorite

was caught

you like

love it!"she jumped to her feet as she said

ever," she said as she stood on her tippy

was pretty good too," I laughed and she shoved me away

the necklace from her hand and turned

neck, I clasped the lock on the back

admired the little gold thing resting on

she said as her hand went to touch

you have a present for me?" I

I also got you two

"Oh?"

present," she handed me the red box on

pulled the ribbon

been so excited for a Christmas present in a

"A sketchbook?"

I

one I had, but the leather

was my initials

out of pages in your old one.An artist can never

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

was only fitting that she got

my muse and I would fill these pages with

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

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

"What is it?"

can see...but it’s something you

I looked at her quizzically, but she just smiled

me,"she said as she pulled

followed her as she led me to

tracks when we reached the

at me, her hands went to my shirt and she started undoing the

are

She didn't answer me.

and

but I

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

my lips instinctively

feel myself getting rock hard

where