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.

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

and leave.But then I ran into a couple of other teachers from school, they

were being nice and

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

was out

throwing this party at her house

time to spend together during the break, she deserved to enjoy herself

for a couple of

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

her inner Freddy Mercury and even I had to admit, it was pretty damn fun to

apartment at around 10 PM

with my keys a little, probably because I drank

managed to open the door finally, I swung it

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

from my record player and I didn’t know I had

"Emma?"

living room

short red dress with a

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

bit her lip.

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

Girls.But anyway, I left early because I want

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

wanna know what I

Christmas eve yet," I said as

she squealed and took

couch and pulled out this flat square red box tied with a

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

have a present for

her eyes widened

took the

box with a white ribbon around

in a candy store as she sat down and started pulling

she glared at me when she saw what was

I gave her a playful smirk and she rolled

very clever," she pouted and put

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

coat’s pocket, I fished out a small blue

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

box from my hand

away, and inside laid a small heart- shaped

locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

same..." she read the engravings

quote from

at me with wide glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught

like it?"I

it!"she jumped to her feet as she

best gift ever," she said as she stood on her

was pretty good too," I

took the necklace from her hand

around her neck, I clasped the lock on the back

gold thing resting on her chest, just below

so beautiful," she said as her hand went

you have a present

I also got

"Oh?"

she handed me the red box on

the ribbon

never been so excited for a Christmas present in a

"A sketchbook?"

I

to the one I had, but the leather bound

was my initials engraved

you almost ran out of pages in your old one.An artist can

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

that

muse and I would fill

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

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

"What is it?"

you can

I looked at her quizzically, but

me,"she said as she

as she led me

tracks when we reached the bed and she turned around to face

at me, her hands went to my

What are

She didn't answer me.

clothes and pushed me down

but I was

her short dress and she pulled

licked my lips instinctively

hard just by looking

where my box of condoms was on