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.

all that, I needed to make

to spend 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 from school, they were having drinks

again.  They were being nice and they invited me over

would say no, but this was Christmas.And honestly,

was out with her

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

together during the break, she

staying for a couple

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

was emulating her inner Freddy Mercury and even I had

to my apartment at around

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

managed to open the door finally, I swung it open and my eyes widened

wall to wall in glittery things, candles, and

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

"Emma?"

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

red dress with a Santa Claus hat

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

bit her lip.  "No, of

what are you doing here? I thought you were gonna be at

Mean Girls.But anyway, I left early because I want to give you

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

what

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

I’m just too excited.I can't wait," she squealed and took a couple of steps

couch and pulled out this flat

lifted the brown paper

a present

eyes widened

took the brown

found a big blue box with a white ribbon around

like a little girl in a candy store as she sat down and started

glared at me when she saw

her a playful smirk

very clever," she pouted and put the

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

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

perhaps afraid that it would be another practical

took the box from my hand and

went away, and inside laid

a locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

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

quote from your favorite

breath was caught in her throat.For a moment, she just stared at me,

like it?"I

her

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

good too," I laughed and she shoved me away

the necklace from her hand and turned her

her neck, I clasped the lock on

turned around and admired the little gold thing

said as her

said you have a present for me?" I

also got you

"Oh?"

first present," she handed

pulled the

had never been so excited for a Christmas present in a long,

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw

the one I had, but the leather

the corner was my

artist

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

was only fitting that she

was my muse and I would fill these

is great.I love it.Thank you,"

I hope you'll like your second present just as much,"she said and her

"What is it?"

you can see...but

looked at her quizzically,

with me,"she said as she pulled

as she led me

reached the

hands went to my

What are you

She didn't answer me.

and pushed me down

complaining, but I

her hands went under her short dress and she

lips instinctively at

rock hard

darted to the nightstand where my box of condoms