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.

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

had to pick up something and leave.But then I ran into a couple of other teachers from school, they were having drinks at

again.  They were being nice and

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

was out with her

party at

during the break, she

ended up staying for a

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

I had to admit, it was

apartment at around

keys a little, probably because I drank a

door finally, I swung it open and my eyes widened

was covered wall to wall in glittery things, candles,

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

"Emma?"

my living

short red dress with

hat that John was wearing, but on her it looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I

bit her lip.  "No, of course

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

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

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

you wanna know what

eve yet," I said as I cupped her

I’m just too excited.I can't wait," she squealed and took

and pulled out this flat

case," I chuckled and lifted the

have a present for you

her eyes

in response and she took the

a big blue box with a

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

box of panties?" she glared at me when

her a playful smirk and she rolled

very clever," she pouted and put the box

more of a joke.This is your real gift,"I said as I took

fished out a small

perhaps afraid that

took the box from my hand and

and inside laid a small

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

same..." she read the engravings

favorite quote from

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

you like

it!"she jumped to her

best gift ever," she said as she

of panties was pretty good too," I laughed and

necklace from her hand and turned

her neck, I clasped the lock on the

thing resting on her chest, just below

as her

you have a present for me?"

also got

"Oh?"

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

the ribbon away

for a Christmas present in a

"A sketchbook?"

said when I saw what was

looked similar to the one I had, but the leather bound was new and

my initials

out of pages in your old one.An artist can never

since she came into my life, I had so much more

only fitting that she

and I would

love it.Thank you," I said to

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

"What is it?"

something that you can see...but it’s

her quizzically, but she just smiled at

me,"she said as she pulled my

she led me

the bed and

her hands went to my shirt and she

What are you

She didn't answer me.

she took off my clothes and

but I was

of me, her hands went under her short dress and she pulled

licked my lips

myself getting rock hard just by looking at her like

to the nightstand where