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.

had been 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 the

minutes in the mall.I just had to pick up something and leave.But then I ran into a couple of other teachers from school, they were having drinks at

were being nice and

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

was out with

this party at her house

spend together during the break, she deserved to

for a couple of

of beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it

was emulating her inner Freddy Mercury and even I had to admit, it was pretty

apartment at

little, probably because I drank a

open the door finally, I swung it open and my eyes

wall in glittery

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

"Emma?"

middle of my living room

was wearing a short red dress with a Santa

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

lip.  "No, of course

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

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

in my arms I drank a little, but I am completely sober,"she stated firmly, as firm as a

you wanna know what I got you

yet," I said as I cupped her little

she squealed and took

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

lifted the brown paper bag

a present

eyes widened

in response and she took the

big blue box with a white ribbon

a little girl in a candy store as she sat

she glared at me when she

her a playful smirk and she rolled her eyes

she pouted and put

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

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

cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would

the box from my hand and opened

ribbon and lid went away, and inside laid a

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

she

from your favorite

eyes.Her breath was caught

like it?"I asked

love it!"she jumped to her feet as she

said as she stood on her tippy toes and gave

pretty good too," I laughed and she shoved me

took the necklace from her hand and

it around her neck, I clasped the lock on the

turned around and admired the little gold thing resting on

as her

you said you have a present for me?"

also got you

"Oh?"

present," she handed me the red box on the

pulled the ribbon

for a Christmas present in a

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw what

one I had, but the leather bound was new and

was my initials engraved in

one.An artist can

dreaMs.Ever since she came into my life, I

only fitting that she got

muse and I would

love it.Thank you," I said

present just as much,"she

"What is it?"

something that you can see...but it’s

at her quizzically, but

with me,"she said as

she led me to the

when we reached the bed and she turned

hands went to my

are

She didn't answer me.

took off my clothes and pushed

wasn’t complaining, but

her hands went under her short dress and

licked my lips instinctively

myself getting rock hard just by looking at

darted to the nightstand where my box of condoms