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.

working hard lately and she deserved some rest.I wanted to take care of her.But before all that, I needed to make

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

They were being nice and they invited

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

out with her

at

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

up staying for a couple of

beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it was like a train wreck that you couldn't turn away

I had

apartment at around 10 PM

little, probably because I drank

finally, I swung it open and my eyes widened in

was covered wall to wall

my record player and I didn’t know

"Emma?"

the middle of my living room with

wearing a short red dress with

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

bit her lip.

door behind me, "But, what are you

because I want to give you your present," she rambled and stumbled a little as she

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

wanna know what I got you

Christmas eve yet," I said as I cupped

can't wait," she squealed and took a couple of

flat square red box

the brown paper bag I was holding

present for you

her eyes widened

took the brown paper bag from

found a big blue box with a white ribbon around

as she sat down and started

of panties?" she glared at me when

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

pouted

is your real gift,"I said as

a small blue box with a white ribbon on

looked at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that

she took the box from

away, and inside

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

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

quote from

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

like

to her feet as

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

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

hand and turned her

it around her neck, I clasped the lock on the back

gold thing resting on her

said as her hand went to touch

you have a present for me?"

also got you

"Oh?"

present," she handed

the ribbon away

so excited for a

"A sketchbook?"

I saw what was

one I had, but the leather bound was new

my initials engraved

your old one.An artist can never have enough blank pages to draw on,"

had inspired me beyond my wildest dreaMs.Ever since she came into my life, I had so much more passion oozing out

was only fitting that

was my muse and I would

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

second present just as much,"she said and her lips twitched

"What is it?"

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

looked at her quizzically, but she just

with me,"she said as she pulled

she led me to the

her tracks when we reached the bed and she turned around to face

up at me, her hands went to my shirt and

are you

She didn't answer me.

and

but I was

under her short dress and she pulled her underwear down to her

my lips

myself getting rock hard just by looking at her

eyes darted to the nightstand where my box of