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 stop at the mall.Yes, you heard that right.The effing mall. 

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

They were being nice and they invited

no, but this was Christmas.And honestly, I didn’t have

out with

party at her house and I told Emma

to spend together during the break, she deserved to enjoy

up staying for a couple

of beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it was like a train wreck that you couldn't

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

my apartment at around

probably because I drank a bit too many shots

to open the door finally, I swung

wall in glittery things, candles, and little

playing from my record player and

"Emma?"

of my living room with this big

was wearing a short red dress with a Santa

hat that John was wearing, but on her it looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope you don’t mind, I used

grinned and bit her lip.

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

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

drank a little, but

wanna know what I

eve yet," I said as

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

flat square red

the brown paper bag I

have a present

her eyes

she took

box with a white

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

she glared at me

so," I gave her a

she pouted and put

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

a small blue box

perhaps afraid that

box from my

inside laid a small heart- shaped pendant

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

the same..." she read the engravings

quote from your favorite

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

you like it?"I asked

it!"she jumped to her feet as

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

panties was pretty good too," I

hand and

her neck, I clasped the

turned around and admired the little gold thing

said as her hand went to touch the little

said you have a present for me?"

got you

"Oh?"

your first present," she handed me the red box on the

pulled the ribbon

for a Christmas

"A sketchbook?"

I

had, but the

the corner was my initials engraved

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

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

only fitting that she got this

my muse and I would fill these pages

love it.Thank you,"

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

"What is it?"

that you can see...but it’s

I looked at her quizzically, but she just smiled at

said as

she led

tracks when we reached the bed

hands went to my shirt and she started

What are you

She didn't answer me.

clothes and pushed me down on the

wasn’t complaining, but

in front of me, her hands went under her short dress and she pulled her underwear down to her

my lips

myself getting rock hard just

eyes darted to the nightstand where my box of condoms