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.

all that, I needed to make a quick stop at

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

heard that right again.  They were being nice and they invited me over for a

no, but this was Christmas.And honestly,

out with her

this party at her house and I told Emma she should

together during the break, she deserved to enjoy herself

staying for a couple

beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it

inner Freddy Mercury and even I had to admit,

apartment

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

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

to wall in

my record player and I didn’t know

"Emma?"

of my living room

a short red dress with a Santa

looked amazing.  "Happy early

and bit her lip. 

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

want to give you your present,"

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

wanna know what I

eve yet," I said as I cupped

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

and pulled out this flat square red box tied with

I chuckled and lifted the brown paper bag I was holding

a present

her eyes

and she took the

big blue box with a white

store as she

at me when she saw

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

very clever," she pouted and put

is your real gift,"I said as I took

I fished out a small

looked at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be another

she took the box from my

lid went away, and inside laid a small heart-

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

souls are the same..." she read the engravings on the

from your favorite

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

like it?"I asked

to her feet as she said

you.This is the best gift ever," she said as she stood on her tippy toes and gave me a kiss

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

from her hand and turned her little body

around her neck, I clasped the lock on

thing resting on her

said as her hand

said you have a present for

got you two

"Oh?"

first present," she handed me the

the ribbon away

never been so excited for a Christmas

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw

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

corner was my initials engraved in

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

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

that

and I would fill these pages

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

hope you'll like your second present just as much,"she

"What is it?"

you can see...but

at her quizzically, but she just smiled at

me,"she said as she pulled

as she led me

tracks when we reached the bed and she turned

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

What are

She didn't answer me.

off my clothes and pushed me down

wasn’t complaining, but I

hands went under her short dress and she pulled her

my lips instinctively

rock hard just by

the nightstand where my box