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.

to take care of her.But before all

like thirty minutes in the mall.I just had to pick up something and leave.But then I ran into a couple of other teachers from school, they were having

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

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

out with her

girl called Madison was throwing this party at her house

time to spend together during the

ended up staying for a

of beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it

even I had

got back to my apartment at around 10 PM or

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

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

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

my record player

"Emma?"

standing in the middle of my living

red dress with

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

grinned and bit her lip.  "No,

what are you

to be Mean Girls.But anyway, I left early because I want to give you your present," she rambled and stumbled a little as she walked

caught her little body in my arms I drank a little, but I am completely sober,"she stated firmly, as firm as a drunk person would,

don’t you wanna know what I got

even Christmas eve yet," I said as I cupped her little

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

out this flat square red box tied with a gold

in that case," I chuckled and lifted the brown paper bag I

a present

eyes widened

took the brown paper bag from

box with a white ribbon

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

box of panties?" she glared at me when she saw what was inside

I gave her a playful smirk and

she pouted and put the

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

pocket, I fished out a small blue box

it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be another

from

ribbon and lid went away, and inside

locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

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

quote from your

smiled as she 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 asked

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

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

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

took the necklace from her hand and turned her little body

around her neck, I clasped the lock on the

around and admired the little gold thing resting on her chest, just below

as her hand went

you have a present for

I also got

"Oh?"

first present," she handed me the

the ribbon away

never been so excited for a Christmas present in a

"A sketchbook?"

I saw what

the one I had, but the leather

my initials engraved

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

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

that

my muse and I would fill these pages

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

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

"What is it?"

not something that you can see...but it’s something you

looked at her quizzically, but she just smiled

as she

her as she led

tracks when we reached the bed and she

up at me, her hands went to my shirt

What are you

She didn't answer me.

she took off my clothes and pushed

wasn’t complaining, but I

hands went under her short dress and she pulled her underwear

licked my lips

feel myself getting rock hard just by looking at

the nightstand where