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.

before all that, I needed to make a quick stop at the mall.Yes, you

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,

again.  They were being

no, but this was Christmas.And honestly,

was out with her

was throwing this party at

time to spend together during the break,

ended up staying for a couple

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

even I had to admit,

apartment

little, probably because

open the door finally, I swung it open

room was covered wall to wall in

record

"Emma?"

middle of my living room with

red dress with a Santa Claus

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

her lip.  "No,

my head quickly and closed the door behind me, "But, what are you doing here? I thought you were gonna be at your friend’s Christmas

left early because I want to give you your present," she rambled and stumbled a little as she walked closer to

you drunk?" 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 I

said as I cupped her little face with my

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

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

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

present for

her eyes

took

a big blue box

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

panties?" she glared at me when she saw

run out, so," I gave her a playful

she pouted and put the

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

I fished out a small blue

cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be another practical

she took the box from my hand and opened

inside laid a small heart-

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

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

favorite quote from your favorite

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

you like

to her feet

she stood on her tippy toes and

good too," I laughed

her hand and turned her little

neck, I clasped the lock on the back

little gold thing

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

have a present for me?" I

also got you two

"Oh?"

she handed me the red box on the

the ribbon

never been so excited for a Christmas present in a long,

"A sketchbook?"

I saw

similar to the one I had, but

the corner was my

pages in your old one.An artist can never have

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

only fitting that she got this for

was my muse and I would fill these pages with

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

I hope you'll like your second present just as

"What is it?"

not something that you can see...but

at her quizzically, but

said as she

followed her as she

reached the bed and she turned around to face

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

are you

She didn't answer me.

she took off my clothes and pushed me down

complaining, but I

hands went under her short dress and she pulled her underwear down

my lips instinctively at

rock hard just

where my box