Teacher's Girl (Aflyingwhale)

Chapter 44: Gift Giving 

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

something and leave.But then I

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

would say no, but this was Christmas.And honestly, I

was out with

was throwing this party at her house and

during the break, she deserved to enjoy herself with her

staying for

and it was like a train wreck

and even I had to admit, it was pretty damn

back to my apartment at around 10 PM

with my keys a little, probably because I drank a bit too

the door finally, I swung it

wall to wall

my record player and I didn’t

"Emma?"

middle of my living room with this big

dress with a Santa Claus

it looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope you don’t mind, I used the spare

lip.

head quickly and closed the door behind me, "But, what are you doing here?

because I want to give you

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

know what

Christmas eve yet," I said as I

she squealed and took a

out this flat square red box tied with a gold ribbon

and lifted the brown paper bag

present for

eyes

took the brown paper bag

box with

candy store as she sat down and started pulling

she glared at me when she

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

pouted and put

is your real gift,"I said as I

the coat’s pocket, I fished out a small blue

at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that

took the box from my hand

and lid went away, and inside

a locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

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

from your favorite

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

like it?"I

to her feet

as she stood on her tippy toes and gave me

of panties was pretty good too,"

took the necklace from her hand and turned her little

neck, I clasped the lock on the back

gold thing resting on her chest, just below

her hand went to touch

have a present for me?" I

I also got you two

"Oh?"

handed me the red box on

pulled the ribbon away

had never been so excited for a Christmas

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw what was

one I had,

my initials

artist can never have enough blank pages to draw on," she answered

she came into my life, I had so much

that she got

was my muse and I would fill

love it.Thank you," I said to

it.And I hope you'll like your second present just as much,"she said and her lips twitched into a

"What is it?"

that you can see...but it’s something you

at her quizzically, but she just smiled at

as she

her as she

tracks when we reached the

at me, her hands went to

What are

She didn't answer me.

off my clothes and pushed me down

wasn’t complaining, but

her hands went under her short dress

my lips instinctively at

hard just by looking at her like

eyes darted to the nightstand where my box of condoms was

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