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.

working hard lately and she deserved some rest.I wanted to take care of her.But before all that, I needed to make a quick stop at the mall.Yes, you

just had to pick up something and leave.But then I ran into a couple

They were being

say no, but this was Christmas.And

was out with

at

have plenty of time to spend together during the

for a

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

Mercury and even I

my apartment at around 10 PM

because

door finally, I swung it open and my eyes

living room was covered wall to wall

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

"Emma?"

middle of my living room with this big

was wearing a short red dress with a Santa Claus hat

was probably the same hat that John was wearing, but on her it looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope you

and bit her lip.  "No, of

closed the door behind me, "But, what are you doing here? I thought you were gonna

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

as I caught her little body in my arms I drank a little, but I am completely sober,"she stated firmly, as firm as a drunk person would,

don’t you wanna know what I got you for

not even Christmas eve yet," I said as I

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

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

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

present

eyes

in response and she took

box

as she sat down and started pulling the

me when she saw what was

so," I gave her a playful

she pouted and put the

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

fished out a small blue box

looked at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be

the box from my

inside

locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

the same..." she

from

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

like

her feet

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

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

from her hand and turned her little

the lock

admired the little gold thing resting on her

said as her hand went to touch the little

said you have a present

I also got you

"Oh?"

your first present," she handed me the red box

pulled the ribbon away

had never been so excited for a Christmas present

"A sketchbook?"

I

I had, but the leather bound

the corner was my

of 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 passion oozing out

only fitting that she

I would fill these pages with

it.Thank you,"

your second present just as much,"she said and her lips

"What is it?"

can see...but it’s something you

at her quizzically, but she just smiled at

me,"she said as she pulled my

she led me

reached the bed and she turned

at me, her hands went to my shirt and she

are

She didn't answer me.

clothes and

complaining, but

her hands went under her short dress and she

my lips instinctively at

feel myself getting rock hard just by looking at her like

nightstand where my box of condoms was