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.

hard lately and she deserved some rest.I wanted to take care of her.But before all that, I needed to make a quick stop at the

to pick up something and leave.But then I ran

again.  They were being

no, but this was Christmas.And honestly,

was out

called Madison was throwing this party at her house and

have plenty of time to spend together during the break, she deserved to enjoy herself with her

staying for

karaoke and it was like a

even I had to admit, it was pretty damn fun

my apartment at around

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

the door finally, I swung it open and

living room was covered wall to wall

my record player and

"Emma?"

the middle of my living room with

short red dress with a Santa Claus

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

lip.  "No, of course

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

Mean Girls.But anyway, I left early because I want to give you your present," she rambled and stumbled

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

know what

I said as I cupped her

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

out this flat square red box

I chuckled and lifted the brown paper bag

a present

her eyes

and she took the brown paper

found a big blue box with a white ribbon around

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

glared at me when she saw what was inside the

gave her a

pouted

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

small

looked at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be

from

away, and inside laid a small heart-

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

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

from

breath was caught in her throat.For a moment, she just stared at me, not saying

like it?"I asked

love it!"she jumped to her

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

was pretty good too," I laughed

hand

I clasped the lock on the back

gold thing resting on her chest,

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

said you have a present

got

"Oh?"

your first present," she handed me the

the ribbon

so excited for a Christmas present in

"A sketchbook?"

said when I saw

the one I had, but the leather

the corner was my

noticed you almost ran out of pages in your old one.An artist can never have

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

only fitting that she got

my muse and I

love it.Thank you," I

you like it.And I hope you'll like your second present just

"What is it?"

something that you can see...but it’s

quizzically, but she just smiled

me,"she said as she pulled

her as she led

reached the bed and she turned around to face

went to my shirt and she started

are you

She didn't answer me.

and pushed me down

complaining, but I was

under her short

licked my lips instinctively

feel myself getting rock hard just by looking

eyes darted to the nightstand where