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.

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

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

They were being nice and they invited

was Christmas.And honestly, I didn’t

was out with

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

plenty of time to spend together during the break, she deserved to enjoy herself with her

ended up staying for a

it was like a

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

got back to my apartment at around 10

my keys a little, probably because I drank a bit too many shots of

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

room was covered wall to wall in

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

"Emma?"

my living

short red dress with a Santa Claus hat

was probably the same hat that John was wearing, but on her it looked amazing. 

lip.  "No, of course

what are you doing here? I thought you were gonna be at

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 as a drunk person

don’t you wanna know what I

said as I cupped her little face with my

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

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

I chuckled and lifted the brown

a present for you

her eyes

nodded in response and she took the brown paper bag

a big blue box with a white ribbon around

in a candy store as

she glared at me when she saw what was inside

run out, so," I gave her a

she pouted and

is your real gift,"I said as I

pocket, I fished out a small blue box with

at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it

from

ribbon and lid went away, and inside laid a small

a locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

same..." she read

favorite quote from

was caught in her throat.For a moment, she just

like it?"I

her

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

box of panties was pretty good too," I laughed and she

necklace from her hand and turned her

it around her neck, I clasped the lock on the

thing resting on her chest,

said as her hand went to touch the

said you have a present

I also got

"Oh?"

first present," she handed me the red box on the

the ribbon

so excited for a Christmas present in a long, long

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw

one I had, but the leather bound was

was my initials engraved

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

beyond my wildest dreaMs.Ever since she came into my life,

that

was my muse and I would fill these

it.Thank you," I said

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

"What is it?"

can see...but it’s something you

her quizzically, but she

with me,"she said as she pulled my

she led me to the

tracks when we reached the bed

went to my

What are you

She didn't answer me.

clothes and pushed me down

wasn’t complaining, but

her short dress and she pulled her underwear down

licked my lips

getting rock hard just

eyes darted to the nightstand where my box of condoms