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.

working 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 mall.Yes, you heard that right.The

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

right again.  They were being nice and they invited me over

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

out with her

girl called Madison was throwing this party at

to spend together during the break, she deserved to enjoy herself with her

for a couple

karaoke and it was like a train wreck that you couldn't turn

I had to admit, it was pretty damn fun

got back to my apartment at

my keys a little, probably because I drank a bit too

open the door finally, I swung it open and my eyes

to wall in

from my record player and I didn’t know I

"Emma?"

middle of my living

a short red dress with a Santa Claus hat

probably the same hat that John was wearing, but on her it looked amazing.  "Happy

her lip.  "No, of course

closed the door behind me, "But, what are you doing here? I thought you were gonna be at

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

drunk?" I laughed as I caught her little body in my arms I drank a little, but I am

don’t you wanna know what I got

as

she squealed and took a couple of steps

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

I chuckled and lifted the brown paper bag I was

have a present

her eyes

in response and she took

found a big blue box with a white ribbon around

little girl in a candy store as she sat down

glared at me when she saw

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

clever," she pouted and

real gift,"I

I fished out a small blue box with a white ribbon on

perhaps afraid that it would

she took the box from my hand and opened

lid went away, and inside laid a small

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

souls are the same..." she read the

favorite quote from your

was caught

like it?"I

jumped to her

she said as she stood on her tippy toes and gave me a kiss

thought the box of panties was pretty good too,"

from her hand and turned

clasped the lock on

the little gold thing resting on her chest,

beautiful," she said as her hand

a present for me?"

also got

"Oh?"

first present," she handed me the red

the ribbon away

a Christmas present in a

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw what was

one I had, but the leather bound was new

was my initials engraved

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

she came into my life, I had

only fitting that she got

and I would fill these pages with

it.Thank you," I said

I hope you'll like your second present just as much,"she

"What is it?"

not something that you can see...but

I looked at her quizzically, but

me,"she said as she pulled

followed her as she led me to

her tracks when we reached the

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

are

She didn't answer me.

she took off my clothes and pushed

wasn’t complaining, but I

went under her short dress and she pulled

licked my lips

myself getting rock hard just by

where my box of