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.

wanted to take care of her.But before all that, I needed to make a quick

was only supposed 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

you heard that right again.  They were being nice

no, but this was Christmas.And honestly, I

was out with her

this party at her house and I told Emma she

of time to spend together during the break, she deserved to

staying for a

karaoke and it was like a train wreck that you

inner Freddy Mercury and even I had to admit, it was pretty damn fun

back to my apartment at around

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

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

room was covered wall to wall in glittery things, candles,

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

"Emma?"

living room with this big smile

was wearing a short red dress with a Santa Claus hat

was wearing, but on her it looked amazing.  "Happy

grinned and bit her lip. 

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

early because I want to give you your

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

what

said as I cupped her little face with

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

pulled out this flat

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

present for you

eyes widened

response and she took the

blue box

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

me when she saw

run out, so," I gave her a playful smirk and she rolled

she pouted and put the box

more of a joke.This is your real

fished out a small

cautiously, perhaps afraid

the box from my hand and opened

lid went away, and inside laid a

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

same..." she read the engravings on the

favorite quote from your favorite

me with wide glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in her throat.For a moment, she just stared at me,

like it?"I asked

to her feet

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

of panties was pretty good too," I laughed

took the necklace from her hand

neck, I clasped the lock on

turned around and admired the little gold thing resting on her chest, just

beautiful," she said as her hand

have a

got you

"Oh?"

she handed me the red box

the

been so excited for a Christmas present

"A sketchbook?"

I saw what

had, but the leather bound was new and

was my initials engraved in

pages in your old one.An artist can never have enough blank pages to draw on," she

she came into my life, I had so much more passion oozing out of

that she got this

was my muse and I would fill these pages with

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

your second present just as much,"she said and her lips twitched into

"What is it?"

not something that you can see...but

I looked at her quizzically, but she just smiled

as

she led me

we reached the

me, her hands went to my shirt

are you

She didn't answer me.

my clothes and

complaining, but

under her short dress

lips instinctively at

feel myself getting rock hard just by looking at her like

to the nightstand where