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.

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,

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

They were being nice and they invited me over for a

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

was out with

this party at her

to spend together during the break, she

for a

third glass of beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it

was emulating her inner Freddy Mercury and even I had to admit, it was pretty damn

to my apartment at around 10 PM

keys a little, probably because

the door finally, I

covered wall to wall

was playing from my record

"Emma?"

the middle of my living room

was wearing a short red dress with

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

lip.  "No,

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

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

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

don’t you wanna know what I got

I said as

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

went behind the couch and pulled out this flat square red box tied with a gold

and lifted the brown paper bag I was holding in my

have a present for you

her eyes widened

nodded in response and she took the brown paper bag from

box with a

store as she sat down and started pulling the

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

gave her a playful smirk and

very clever," she pouted and put the

one’s more of a joke.This is your real gift,"I said as I took

pocket, I fished out a small blue box

cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be another practical

from my

and inside laid a small

a locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

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

quote from

was caught in her throat.For a moment, she just stared at me, not saying

you like it?"I asked

jumped to her feet

she said as she stood on her tippy toes and gave me a kiss on the

of panties was pretty good too," I laughed and

from her hand and turned her little

her neck, I clasped the lock on the back of

gold thing resting on her chest, just below her

said as her hand went to touch the

said you have a present for

also got you

"Oh?"

first present," she handed me the red box

the ribbon away

been so excited for a Christmas present in a

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw

one I had,

the corner was my initials engraved in

in your old one.An artist can never

my wildest dreaMs.Ever since she came into my life, I had

that she got this

and I would fill these pages

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

hope you'll like your second present just

"What is it?"

you can see...but it’s

I looked at her quizzically, but

me,"she said as she pulled

as she

stopped her tracks when we reached the bed

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

What are you

She didn't answer me.

and pushed

wasn’t complaining, but

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

licked my lips instinctively

hard just by looking at her like

eyes darted to the nightstand where my box of