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

to spend 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

being nice

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

was out with her

was throwing this party at her house and I told

to spend together during the break, she deserved to enjoy herself with her

up staying for a couple of

beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it was like a train wreck that

emulating her inner Freddy Mercury and even I had to admit, it

got back to my apartment at

my keys a little, probably because I drank a bit

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

covered wall to wall

Cold Outside’ was playing from my record player and I didn’t know I had

"Emma?"

of my living room

a short red dress with a Santa Claus

probably the same hat that John was wearing, but on her it looked amazing. 

her lip.

my head quickly and closed the door behind me, "But, what are you

because I want to give you your present,"

drunk?" I laughed as I caught her little body in my arms I drank a little, but I am completely sober,"she stated

don’t you wanna know what I got you

eve yet," I said as I cupped her

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

flat square red box tied with a gold ribbon

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

have a present for

eyes

nodded in response and she took the brown paper bag

a big blue box

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

at me when she

you're gonna run out, so," I gave her a

pouted and

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

pocket, I fished out a small blue box with a

afraid

took the box from my hand

lid went away, and inside

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

the same..." she read the engravings on

favorite quote from your

glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in her throat.For

like it?"I asked

jumped to her feet as she

gift ever," she said as she stood on her tippy toes

box of panties was pretty good too," I

necklace from her hand and

I clasped the lock on the

and admired the little gold thing resting

said as her hand went to touch the

a

got

"Oh?"

is your first present," she handed me the red box on the

pulled the

been so excited for a Christmas present in

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw

I had, but the leather

the corner was my

pages in your old one.An artist can

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

only fitting that she

muse and I would

love it.Thank you," I said

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

"What is it?"

can see...but it’s

looked at her quizzically, but she just smiled at

me,"she said as

her as she led me to the

tracks when we reached the bed and she turned

went to my shirt and she started

What are you

She didn't answer me.

off my clothes and pushed

but I was

short dress

my lips instinctively

could feel myself getting rock hard just by looking at her like

where my box of condoms was on