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

up something and leave.But then I ran

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

was Christmas.And

out

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

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

for a couple of

singing karaoke and it was like a train wreck that you couldn't

Mercury and even I had to admit,

apartment at around 10 PM

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

finally, I

wall in

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

"Emma?"

middle of my living room with this

was wearing a short red dress with a Santa Claus hat

her it looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I

her lip.  "No, of

door behind me, "But, what are you doing

to be Mean Girls.But anyway, I left early because I want to give

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

you wanna know what I got

yet," I said as I cupped her little face with

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

the couch and pulled out this flat square red box tied

and lifted the brown

a present for

eyes widened

response and she took the brown

box with a white ribbon

candy store as she sat down and started

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

afraid you're gonna run out, so," I gave her

very clever," she pouted and put

is your real gift,"I said as I took

I fished out a small blue box with a white ribbon

looked at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be another

the box from my hand and opened

inside

a locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

souls are the same..." she read

quote from your

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

you like

her feet as she said

the best gift ever," she said as she stood on her

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

hand and turned her

clasped the lock on the back

little gold thing resting

said as her hand went to touch the little

have a present for me?" I

I also got

"Oh?"

present," she handed me the red

the ribbon

been so excited for a Christmas present in a long,

"A sketchbook?"

said when I

looked similar to the one I had,

the corner was my initials

old one.An artist can never have

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

fitting that

muse and I

it.Thank you,"

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

"What is it?"

not something that you can see...but it’s something you

looked at her quizzically, but she just smiled

as she

as she led

her tracks when we reached the bed

at me, her hands went to my shirt and

are you

She didn't answer me.

my clothes and pushed

but I was

short dress and she

my lips instinctively

myself getting rock hard just

nightstand where my box of condoms was on