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.

take care of her.But before all that, I needed to make a quick stop at the mall.Yes, you heard that right.The

pick up something and leave.But then I ran into

you heard that right again.  They were being

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

out

Madison was throwing this party at her house and

have plenty of time to spend together during the break, she deserved to

staying for a

started singing karaoke and it was like a train

inner Freddy Mercury and even I

my apartment

little, probably because I drank a bit too

finally, I swung it open and my eyes

living room was covered wall to wall in glittery

playing from my record player and

"Emma?"

the middle of my living room with this big

wearing a short red dress with

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

her lip.

the door behind me, "But, what are you doing here? I thought you were

because I want to give you

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

wanna know what I got you for

yet," I said as I

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

flat square red box tied with a gold ribbon on

case," I chuckled and lifted the brown

present for

her eyes widened

response and she took

found a big blue box with a white

a candy store as she

at me when she saw what was

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

she pouted and put the box

joke.This is your real gift,"I

I fished out a small blue box with a white ribbon on

cautiously, perhaps afraid that

box from my hand

went away, and inside laid a small

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

same..." she read the engravings

from your favorite

eyes.Her breath was caught in her

you like

jumped to her feet as she said

she said as she stood on her tippy toes

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

necklace from her hand and turned her little

neck, I clasped the lock on the back

gold thing resting on her chest, just below

said as her hand went to touch

you said you have a

I also got

"Oh?"

first present," she handed

the ribbon away

so excited for a Christmas

"A sketchbook?"

when I

I had, but the leather bound was new

corner was my initials engraved

pages in your old one.An artist can never have enough blank pages to draw on,"

she came into my life, I had so much more passion

that she

muse and I

it.Thank you," I said

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

"What is it?"

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

I looked at her quizzically,

said as she

she led me to

reached the bed and she turned around to

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

are

She didn't answer me.

she took off my clothes and

wasn’t complaining, but I

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

lips instinctively at

could feel myself getting rock hard just by looking at her

nightstand where my