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.

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

spend like thirty minutes in the mall.I just had to pick up something and leave.But then

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

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

was out with her

throwing this party at her house and I told Emma she

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

for a

singing karaoke and it was like

emulating her inner Freddy Mercury and even I

to my apartment at

fumbling with my keys a little, probably because I drank

the door finally, I swung

to wall in glittery

Cold Outside’ was playing from my record player and I

"Emma?"

was standing in the middle of my living

dress with a Santa

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

lip. 

me, "But, what are you doing here? I thought you were gonna be

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

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

don’t you wanna know what I

Christmas eve yet," I said as I cupped her

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

the couch and pulled out this flat square red

I chuckled and lifted the brown

have a present

her eyes

nodded in response and she took the brown paper

blue box with a white ribbon around

store as she sat down and started pulling the ribbon

she glared at me when she saw what was

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

pouted and

your real gift,"I said as I took

out a small blue box with a white ribbon

it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be another

the box from

away, and inside

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

she read the engravings on

favorite quote from your

was caught in her throat.For a moment, she just stared at

you like

love it!"she jumped to her feet as she said

you.This is the best gift ever," she said as she

pretty good too,"

her hand

neck, I clasped the lock on the

the little gold thing resting on her chest,

she said as her hand

you have a present for

got

"Oh?"

is your first present," she handed me the red

the

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

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw what was

one I had, but

was my

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

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

was only fitting that

muse and I would fill these pages

great.I love it.Thank

hope you'll like your second present

"What is it?"

you can

her quizzically, but she just smiled

as she

she

her tracks when we reached the bed and

to my shirt and she

are you

She didn't answer me.

took off my clothes and pushed me

complaining, but I

me, her hands went under her short dress and she pulled her

lips instinctively at

rock hard just by looking

the nightstand where