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.

to take care of her.But before all that, I needed to make a quick stop at the mall.Yes, you heard that

and

again.  They were being nice and they invited

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

out with

was throwing this party at her house and I told Emma she should

together during the break,

ended up staying for a couple of

karaoke and it was like a

Mercury and even I

got back to my apartment at around 10

keys a little, probably because I drank a bit too many shots

I swung it open and my eyes

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

record player and I didn’t know I had that

"Emma?"

standing in the middle of my living room with this big smile

dress with a Santa

that John was wearing, but on her it looked amazing. 

bit her lip.  "No,

quickly and closed the door behind me, "But, what are you doing here? I thought you were gonna be at your friend’s Christmas

want to give you your present," she rambled and stumbled a little as she walked closer

my arms I drank a

don’t you wanna know what

as I cupped her little face with

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

out this flat square red box tied with a

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

present

her eyes

took the brown paper

she found a big blue box with a

looked like a little girl in a candy store as she sat down

panties?" she glared at me when she

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

she pouted and put the

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

small blue box with a white

cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be another

took the box from my

inside laid a small heart- shaped

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

the same..." she read the engravings

from your favorite

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

like

to her

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

the box of panties was pretty good too," I

took the necklace from her hand and turned her little body

clasped the lock

gold thing resting on her chest,

so beautiful," she said as her hand went to

you have a present

also got

"Oh?"

handed me the red

the

never been so excited for a Christmas

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw what was

looked similar to the one I had, but the leather bound was new and

my initials engraved in

artist can never have enough blank pages to draw on,"

wildest dreaMs.Ever since she came into my life, I

was only fitting that she got

and I

great.I love it.Thank you,"

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

"What is it?"

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

I looked at her quizzically, but she just

me,"she said as she

followed her as she

reached the bed and she turned around to face

to my

are you

She didn't answer me.

and pushed me down on

but I was

her short dress and she pulled her underwear down to her

lips instinctively at

myself getting rock hard

where