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.

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

something and leave.But then

again.  They were being nice and they

would say no, but this was Christmas.And

was out with

called Madison was throwing this party at her house and

during the break, she deserved to enjoy herself

up staying for

karaoke and it was like a train

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

my apartment at around 10 PM

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

I managed to open the door finally, I swung

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

Outside’ was playing from my record player and

"Emma?"

middle of my living room with this big smile on

short red dress with a

hat that John was wearing, but on her it looked amazing.  "Happy early

her lip.  "No,

shook my head quickly and closed the door behind me, "But, what are you doing here? I

anyway, I left early because I want to give you your present," she rambled and stumbled

drank a little, but I am completely sober,"she stated firmly, as firm as

know what I got

yet," I said as I cupped her little face

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

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

and lifted the

have a present

her eyes widened

in response and she took the brown paper

a big blue box with a

little girl in a candy store as she sat

she glared at me when she saw

gave her a playful smirk and she rolled her eyes at

clever," she pouted

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

coat’s pocket, I fished out a small blue box with a white

at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it

she took the box from my hand and opened

went away, and inside laid

locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

are the same..." she

from your favorite

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

like it?"I asked

jumped to her feet

you.This is the best gift ever," she said as she

box of panties was pretty good too," I laughed and she shoved

hand and turned

I clasped the lock on the

gold thing resting on

she said as her hand

you said you have a present

got you two

"Oh?"

she handed me the red box on the

the

never been so excited for a

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw

had, but the leather bound

corner was my initials engraved in

in your old one.An artist

since she came into

only fitting that

I would fill

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

your second present just as much,"she said and her lips twitched into a

"What is it?"

something that you can see...but

looked at her quizzically, but she just

with me,"she said as she

she led me to

her tracks when we reached the bed and she turned around

up at me, her hands went to my shirt and

What are

She didn't answer me.

my clothes and pushed

complaining, but I

of me, her hands went under her short dress

licked my lips instinctively at

hard just by

the nightstand where my box