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.

had been 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 heard that right.The

in the mall.I just had to pick up something and leave.But then I ran into a couple of other

being nice and they invited me over for

but this was Christmas.And honestly,

was out with her

called Madison was throwing this party at her house and I told

to spend together during the break, she deserved to enjoy

ended up staying for a couple

and it was like a train

Freddy Mercury and even I had to admit,

apartment at around 10

keys a little, probably because I

open the door finally, I swung it open and my eyes widened in

to wall in glittery things, candles,

record player and I

"Emma?"

living room with

was wearing a short red dress with

same hat that John was wearing, but on her it looked amazing.  "Happy

grinned and bit her lip.  "No, of

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

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

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

what

as I cupped her little face with my

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

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

the brown paper bag I was

have a present

eyes

and she took the brown paper bag from

box with

little girl in a candy store as she sat down and started pulling the ribbon

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

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

pouted and put the

real gift,"I

pocket, I fished out a small blue

at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that

box from my

away, and inside laid a small heart-

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

souls are the same..." she read

quote from

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

like it?"I

to her

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

pretty good

necklace from her hand and turned her

clasped the

little gold thing resting on her chest,

beautiful," she said as her hand

you have a present for me?" I

I also got you two

"Oh?"

handed

pulled the ribbon away

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

"A sketchbook?"

I saw

had, but the leather bound

the corner was my

in your old one.An artist can never have enough blank

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

was only fitting that she got this

and I would fill these

it.Thank

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

"What is it?"

that you can see...but

her quizzically, but she

with me,"she said as she pulled

her as she led

reached the

at me, her hands went to my

are

She didn't answer me.

and pushed me down on

complaining, but I was

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

my lips

rock hard just by

darted to the nightstand where