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.

she deserved some rest.I wanted to take care of her.But before all that, I

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 at

right again.  They were being nice and they

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

was out

girl called Madison was throwing this party at

during the break, she

ended up staying for a

beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it was like

Mercury and even I had to admit, it

to my apartment at around 10

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

finally, I swung it

to wall in

from my record player and

"Emma?"

living room with this big

wearing a short 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

and bit her lip.

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

was.Ergo 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 and stumbled a little as she walked closer to

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

you wanna know what

said as I

know, I’m just too excited.I can't wait," she squealed and

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

chuckled and lifted the brown paper

have a present

eyes

in response and she took the brown paper bag

blue box with

store as she sat down

she glared at me when

afraid you're gonna run out, so," I gave her a playful smirk and she

pouted and put the box

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

the coat’s pocket, I fished out a small blue

it cautiously, perhaps afraid

the box from my hand and opened

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

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

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

favorite quote from your favorite

wide glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in her throat.For a moment, she just stared at me, not

you like it?"I

to her

gift ever," she said as she stood on

panties was pretty good too," I laughed and she shoved me away

hand and turned her little

her neck, I clasped the lock on the

thing resting on her chest, just below her

beautiful," she said as her hand went to touch the little

said you have a present for

I also got you

"Oh?"

is your first present," she handed

pulled the

excited for a Christmas present

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw what

had, but the leather bound was new and

was my initials engraved in

of pages in your old one.An artist can never have enough blank pages to

came into my life, I

only fitting that she

and I would fill these pages

great.I love it.Thank

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

"What is it?"

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

her quizzically, but she just smiled at

with me,"she said as

followed her as she led

stopped her tracks when we reached the bed and she

went to my

are you

She didn't answer me.

clothes and pushed me down on

but

short dress and

my lips instinctively

getting rock hard just by looking at

to the nightstand where my