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.

hard lately and she deserved some rest.I wanted to take care of her.But before all that, I needed to make a quick stop at the mall.Yes, you heard that right.The

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

right again.  They were being nice

was Christmas.And honestly, I didn’t have anything

was out

was throwing this party at her house and I

spend together during the break, she

for a couple

her third glass of beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it was like a train wreck that you couldn't

even I had to admit, it was pretty damn

my apartment

a little, probably because I drank a bit too

door finally, I swung it open and my

covered wall to wall in

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

"Emma?"

my living room with

short red dress with a Santa

on her it looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope you don’t

bit her lip.  "No, of course

what are you doing here? I thought you were gonna be at your friend’s Christmas

want to give you your present,"

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

what I got

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

she squealed and took

out this flat square red box tied with a

chuckled and lifted the brown paper bag I

present

eyes

she took the brown paper

found a big blue box with a white ribbon around

in a candy store as she sat down and

me when she saw what was inside the

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

clever," she pouted and put the box

is your real gift,"I said as I took

pocket, I fished out a small blue box

afraid

she took the box from my

inside laid a small heart- shaped

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

are the same..." she read the

favorite quote from your favorite

me with wide glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in her throat.For a moment, she just stared

you like

jumped to her feet as she said

as she stood on her tippy toes and gave

thought the box of panties was pretty good

her hand and turned her little

neck, I clasped the

little gold thing resting on her chest, just

beautiful," she said as her

said you have a present for me?"

I also got you two

"Oh?"

is your first present," she handed me

pulled the ribbon

a Christmas

"A sketchbook?"

when I

had, but the leather bound was new

was my initials engraved in

old one.An artist can never have enough blank

since she came into my life, I had so much more passion

that

was my muse and I

it.Thank you," I

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

"What is it?"

that you can see...but

looked at her quizzically,

with me,"she said as she pulled

as she led me to the

we reached the bed and

went to my shirt and she started undoing

What are you

She didn't answer me.

took off my clothes and pushed me

but I

me, her hands went under her short dress

licked my lips instinctively at

getting rock hard

the nightstand where my box of condoms was on