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 mall.Yes, you heard

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

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

was Christmas.And honestly, I didn’t have

out with her

throwing this party at her house and I told

spend together during the break, she

ended up staying for

third glass of beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it was like a train wreck that you

inner Freddy Mercury and even I had to admit, it was

my apartment at around

because I drank a bit too many shots

the door finally, I swung

living room was covered wall to wall in glittery things, candles, and

was playing from my record player and I didn’t know I had that

"Emma?"

standing in the middle of my living room with this big smile on her

a short red dress with a Santa Claus

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

bit her lip.  "No, of course

the door behind me, "But, what are you doing here? I thought you were gonna be at your friend’s

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

arms I drank a little, but I am completely sober,"she stated firmly, as firm as

know what I got you

said as I cupped her little face with my

wait," she squealed and took a couple

flat square red box tied with a gold

lifted the brown paper bag I

present for you

her eyes

she took the brown paper

box with a

a candy store as she sat down and started pulling the

panties?" she glared at me when she saw what was

out, so," I gave her a playful smirk and she rolled her

pouted and put the box

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

coat’s pocket, I fished out a small blue box with a white

at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be

box from my hand and opened

lid went away, and inside laid a small heart- shaped

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

the same..." she read the engravings

from your favorite

eyes.Her breath was caught in

like

it!"she jumped to her feet

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

I thought the box of panties was pretty good too," I laughed

the necklace from her hand

I clasped the lock on the

the little gold thing resting on her chest, just

she said as her hand went to touch the

have a present

I also got you

"Oh?"

handed me the red box

pulled the ribbon away

a Christmas present in a long, long

"A sketchbook?"

I saw what was

looked similar to the one I had, but the

was my initials engraved

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

girl had inspired me beyond my wildest dreaMs.Ever since she came into my life,

only fitting that she got this for

I would fill these pages

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

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

"What is it?"

you can see...but it’s something

at her quizzically, but she

me,"she said as she pulled

her as she

reached the bed and

to my shirt and she started undoing the

What are you

She didn't answer me.

took off my clothes and pushed me down

complaining, but I

went under her short dress and she pulled her

my lips instinctively

hard just

eyes darted to the nightstand where my box of condoms