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.

working 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

had to pick up something and leave.But then I ran into a couple of other teachers from school, they

being nice and they invited

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

out

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

have plenty of time to spend together during the break, she deserved to enjoy

up staying for a couple of

and it

even I had to admit, it was pretty

back to my apartment at around

my keys a little, probably because I

I swung

to wall in glittery things, candles, and

from my record player and I didn’t know I

"Emma?"

middle of my living room with this big smile

was wearing a short red dress with a Santa Claus hat

the same hat that John was wearing, but on her it looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope

grinned and bit her lip.

are you doing here?

the outfit.Tiff and Carrie wanted to be 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

wanna know what I got

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

wait," she squealed and

behind the couch and pulled out this flat square red box tied with

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

a present for you

eyes widened

in response and she took the

found a big blue box with a white ribbon

as she sat down and

box of panties?" she glared at me when she saw what was inside

I gave her a playful smirk and she rolled her eyes at

she pouted and

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

the coat’s pocket, I fished out a small blue box with a white ribbon

it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be another

box from

ribbon and lid went away, and inside laid a small heart-

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

are the same..." she read the engravings on

from your

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

like it?"I

her feet as

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

pretty good too," I laughed

from her hand and turned her little body

I clasped the lock on the back of her

and admired the little gold thing resting on her chest,

she said as her hand went to

you have a present

I also got you two

"Oh?"

handed me the red box on

the

for a Christmas present in

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw what was

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

the corner was my

pages in your old one.An artist can never have enough blank pages to draw on," she answered

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

fitting that she got this

I would fill these

love it.Thank you," I said

second present

"What is it?"

that you can see...but it’s

looked at her quizzically, but she just smiled

as she pulled

followed her as she led

stopped her tracks when we reached the bed and she

at me, her hands went to my shirt

What are you

She didn't answer me.

took off my clothes and pushed me down on the

but

front of me, her hands went under her short dress

lips instinctively at

rock hard just

to the nightstand where my