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

like thirty minutes in the mall.I just had to pick up something and leave.But then

you heard that right again.  They were being nice and they invited me over

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

was out

throwing this party at her

time to spend together during the break, she

ended up staying for a

her third glass of beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it was like a

and even I had to admit, it was pretty

got back to my apartment at

probably because I drank a bit too

I swung it

living room was covered wall to wall in glittery things, candles, and little fairy

It’s Cold Outside’ was playing from my record player and I

"Emma?"

my living room

was wearing a short red dress

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

her lip.  "No, of course

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

Mean Girls.But anyway, I left early because I want to give you your present," she rambled

I caught her little body in my arms I drank a little, but I am completely sober,"she

what I got you

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

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

pulled out this flat square

that case," I chuckled and lifted the

have a present for

eyes

nodded in response and she took

she found a big blue box with a white

girl in a candy store as she

glared at me when she saw

out, so," I gave her a playful smirk and she rolled her eyes at

pouted and put the box

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

a small blue box with

afraid that it

box from

went away, and inside laid

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

are the same..." she read

quote from your favorite

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

you like

her

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

good too," I

necklace from her hand and

I clasped the

gold thing resting

said as her hand went to touch

you said you have a present for me?"

I also got you two

"Oh?"

your first present," she handed me the

the

never been so excited for a Christmas present in a

"A sketchbook?"

I

one I had, but the leather bound was

corner was my initials

out of pages in your old one.An artist can never

dreaMs.Ever since she came into my life,

that

I

great.I love it.Thank you,"

you like it.And I hope you'll like your second present just as much,"she said

"What is it?"

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

at her quizzically, but she just

with me,"she said as she pulled

as she led me

stopped her tracks when we reached the bed and she turned

me, her hands went to my

What are

She didn't answer me.

she took off my clothes and

but I

hands went under her short

licked my lips instinctively

rock hard just by looking

to the nightstand where my box of condoms was on