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.

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

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

being nice and they

was Christmas.And honestly, I didn’t have

out with her

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

the break, she deserved to enjoy herself with her

ended up staying for a couple

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

Mercury and even I had to admit, it was

my apartment at

because I drank a bit too many

the door finally, I swung it open and my

covered wall to wall in glittery things,

my record player and

"Emma?"

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

wearing a short red dress with a Santa

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

bit her lip. 

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

I left early because I want

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

wanna know what I

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

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

out this flat

chuckled and lifted the brown paper

present for you

her eyes

response and she took the brown paper bag

blue box with

girl in a candy store as she sat down and started pulling the ribbon

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

out, so," I gave her

she pouted and

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

small

at it cautiously, perhaps afraid

she took the box from my hand and opened

lid went away, and inside laid a small

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

are the same..." she read

from your

with wide glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in her

like

her feet as she

you.Thank you.This is the best gift ever," she said as she stood on her tippy toes and gave

the box of panties was pretty good too," I laughed and she

from her hand and

the lock on the back

the little gold thing resting on her

her hand went to touch the

you said you have a present for

also got you two

"Oh?"

handed me the red

pulled the ribbon away

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

"A sketchbook?"

said when I saw what was

had, but

the corner was my

in your old one.An artist can never have

into my life, I

that she

muse and I would fill

is great.I love it.Thank you," I said

present just as much,"she

"What is it?"

not something that you can see...but it’s something

her quizzically,

me,"she said as she

she led

when we reached the bed and she turned

hands went to my shirt and she started

are

She didn't answer me.

and pushed me down

wasn’t complaining, but

in front of me, her hands went under her short dress and she pulled

lips instinctively at

could feel myself getting rock hard

the nightstand where my box of condoms