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.

care of her.But before all that, I needed to make a quick stop at the mall.Yes, you heard that right.The effing mall.

spend like thirty minutes 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 drinks at

  They were being nice and they invited me over for

no, but this was Christmas.And honestly, I didn’t have anything else

was out with

Madison was throwing this party at her house and I told Emma she should

of time to spend together during the break, she deserved to

up staying for a

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

Mercury and even I had

back to my apartment at

little, probably because I

managed to open the door finally, I swung

living room was covered wall to wall in glittery

was playing from my record player

"Emma?"

my living room with this big smile on

a short red dress with a Santa

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

and bit her lip.  "No, of

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

the outfit.Tiff and Carrie wanted to be Mean Girls.But anyway, I left early because I want to give you your present," she rambled and stumbled a little as she walked

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

know what

said as I cupped her little face with my

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

pulled out this flat

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

a present for

her eyes widened

she took

big blue box with

girl in a candy store as she

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

out, so," I gave her a playful smirk and she rolled her eyes

pouted and put the

is your real gift,"I said as I took

small blue box with a white

cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be another practical

took the box from

lid went away, and inside

locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

the same..." she read the engravings

quote from your favorite

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

like

it!"she jumped to her feet as she

love you.Thank you.This is the best gift ever," she said as she

was pretty good too," I

her hand and turned her little

the

little gold thing resting on her chest, just

beautiful," she said as her hand went to touch

you have a present for me?" I

also got

"Oh?"

first present," she handed me the red

pulled the ribbon

had never been so excited for a Christmas present in

"A sketchbook?"

said when I saw

similar to the one I had, but the

corner was my initials

you almost ran out of pages in your old one.An artist can never have enough blank pages to

my wildest dreaMs.Ever since she came into my life, I had so much more passion

was only fitting that she

and I would fill these pages with

love it.Thank you," I said to

I hope you'll like your second present just as much,"she

"What is it?"

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

looked at her quizzically, but she just

me,"she said as she pulled

as she led

the bed and she turned around to

to my shirt and she

What are you

She didn't answer me.

my clothes and pushed me

complaining, but

short dress and she pulled her underwear down to

licked my lips

could feel myself getting rock hard

eyes darted to the nightstand where my box of condoms was