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.

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

up something and leave.But then I ran into a couple of other

  They were being nice and

was Christmas.And honestly, I didn’t

was out

throwing this party at her

time to spend together during the

staying for a couple

and it was like a train wreck that you couldn't turn

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

got back to my apartment

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

open the door finally, I swung

wall to wall in glittery things, candles, and

record player and I didn’t know I had that

"Emma?"

was standing in the middle of my living room with this big smile on her

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 mind, I used the spare key

bit her lip.

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

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

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

know what I got

I said as I

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

couch and pulled out this flat square red box tied with

lifted the brown paper bag I was holding in

a present

eyes widened

she took the

box with a

in a candy store as she sat down and started pulling the

of panties?" she glared at me

her a playful smirk and

pouted and

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

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

at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that

took the box from

away, and inside laid a

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

same..." she read

quote from your favorite

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

you like it?"I

to her feet as

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

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

necklace from her hand

it around her neck, I clasped the lock on the back

the little gold thing resting on her chest, just

said as her hand went to touch the

you have a present

got you two

"Oh?"

first present," she handed me the red

pulled the

a Christmas present

"A sketchbook?"

said when I

I had, but the leather bound was new

the corner was my initials engraved

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

dreaMs.Ever since she came into my life, I had so much more passion oozing

only fitting that she got

was my muse and I would fill these

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

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

"What is it?"

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

looked at her quizzically, but she

as

followed her as she led me to the

reached the bed

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

are you

She didn't answer me.

she took off my clothes and pushed me down on the

but I

her short dress and she pulled

licked my lips instinctively

rock hard

darted to the nightstand where