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.

lately and she deserved some rest.I wanted to take care of her.But before all that, I

something and leave.But then I

again.  They were being nice and they invited

this was Christmas.And

was out with her

was throwing this party at her house and I told

during the break, she deserved to enjoy herself with her

for a couple

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

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

back to my apartment at around 10 PM or

was fumbling with my keys a little, probably because I drank

open the door finally, I swung it open and my

was covered wall to wall

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

"Emma?"

in the middle of my living room with this big

red dress with a Santa

looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope you don’t mind, I used

lip.  "No, of course

"But, what are you doing

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

I caught her little body in my arms I drank a little, but

know what I got you

yet," I said as I cupped her little face with

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

the couch and pulled out this flat square red box

that case," I chuckled and lifted the brown

have a present for you

eyes

took the brown paper bag

she found a big blue box with a white

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

at me when she

you're gonna run out, so," I gave her a playful smirk and she rolled

very clever," she pouted and put the

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

pocket, I fished out a small blue box with a white

looked at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that

she took the box from my hand and

ribbon and lid went away, and inside laid a small

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

souls are the same..." she

favorite quote from your

breath was caught in her throat.For a moment, she

like it?"I asked

to her feet as

she stood on her tippy toes and gave me a

good too,"

took the necklace from her hand

around her neck, I clasped the

and admired the little gold thing resting

as her hand went to touch the little

have a present

I also got you

"Oh?"

first present," she handed me the

the ribbon

for a Christmas present in a long,

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw what

looked similar to the one I had, but the leather bound

the corner was my initials engraved

ran out of pages in your old one.An artist can never have enough blank pages to

she came into my

fitting that she got this

I would fill these pages with

it.Thank you," I said

you like it.And I hope you'll like your second present just

"What is it?"

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

I looked at her quizzically, but she just

me,"she said as she pulled

her as she led

tracks when we reached the bed and she

hands went to my shirt and she started

What are

She didn't answer me.

took off my clothes and pushed me down on the

wasn’t complaining, but I was

short dress and she

lips

could feel myself getting rock hard

to the nightstand where my box of condoms was