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.

take care of her.But before all that, I needed to make a

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

being

Christmas.And honestly, I didn’t have anything else better

out with

Madison was throwing this party at

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

up staying for a

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

Mercury and even I had to admit, it was pretty

to my apartment at around 10 PM

keys a little, probably because I drank

managed to open the door finally, I swung it

wall in glittery things, candles, and little fairy

It’s Cold Outside’ was playing from my record player and I didn’t know

"Emma?"

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

was wearing a short red dress with a Santa Claus hat

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

grinned and bit her lip.  "No,

what are you doing here?

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

I laughed as I caught her little body in my arms I drank a little, but I am completely

wanna know what I got you

as I cupped her little face

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

out this flat square red box tied with a gold ribbon

and lifted the brown

have a present for

eyes widened

in response and she took

a big blue box with a white ribbon around

in a candy store as she sat down and started pulling

at me when she

afraid you're gonna run out, so," I gave her a playful

she pouted and put the

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

fished out a small blue box with a white ribbon on

at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be another practical

from my hand

away, and inside laid a small heart- shaped pendant

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

same..." she

from

wide glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in her throat.For a moment, she just

like it?"I

jumped to her feet as she

best gift ever," she said as she stood on her tippy toes and gave me a kiss

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

her hand and turned

the lock on the back

gold thing resting on

said as her hand went to touch

said you have a present for me?"

also got you

"Oh?"

present," she handed me the red box on

the

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

"A sketchbook?"

I saw

had, but the

my initials

in your old one.An artist can never have enough

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

fitting that she got this

my muse and I would fill

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

it.And I hope you'll like your second present just as

"What is it?"

can see...but it’s something

I looked at her quizzically, but she just

with me,"she said as she pulled my

as she led me

tracks when we reached the bed

up at me, her hands went to my

What are you

She didn't answer me.

and pushed me

but I was

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

my lips instinctively

feel myself getting rock hard just by looking at her

the nightstand where my box