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.

before all that, I needed to make

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

you heard that right again.  They were being

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

out

girl called Madison was throwing this party at

together during the break, she deserved

for

it was like a train

inner Freddy Mercury and even I had to admit,

back to my apartment at around 10 PM or

was fumbling with my keys a little, probably because I drank a bit too

I managed to open the door finally, I

wall in

playing from my record player and I

"Emma?"

my living room with this big smile on

red dress with a

looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope you don’t mind, I used the

lip.  "No,

"But, what are you doing here? I thought you were gonna be at your

I left early because I want to give you your present," she rambled and stumbled a little

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

don’t you wanna know what I got

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

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

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

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

present for you

eyes widened

response and she took the

a big blue box with

store as she sat down and started pulling

of panties?" she glared at me when she

run out, so," I gave her

pouted and put the box

your real gift,"I

pocket, I fished out a small blue box with

at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be another

from my hand

and lid went away, and inside laid a

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

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

quote from your

at me with wide glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in her

you like it?"I asked

it!"she jumped to her feet as she

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

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

from her hand and turned her

neck, I clasped the

the little gold thing resting on her chest,

her hand

have a

got

"Oh?"

your first present," she handed me the

the ribbon

for a

"A sketchbook?"

said when I saw what was

to the one I had, but the leather bound was

the corner was my

of pages in your old one.An artist

wildest dreaMs.Ever since she came into my life, I had so much more passion

only fitting that she got this for

and I would

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

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

"What is it?"

you can see...but it’s

at her quizzically,

said as she

she led

tracks when we reached the bed

up at me, her hands went to my shirt and she started undoing

What are you

She didn't answer me.

my clothes and pushed me down on the

but

in front of me, her hands went under her short dress

my lips instinctively

myself getting rock hard just by looking at her like

where my box of