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.

had been working 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 heard that right.The effing

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

that right again.  They were being nice and they invited me over for a

Christmas.And honestly, I didn’t have anything else better to

out with

party at

the break, she

for a couple

started singing karaoke and it was like a

Mercury and even I had

to my apartment at

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

managed to open the door finally, I swung it open and

living room was covered wall to wall in glittery things, candles, and little

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

"Emma?"

middle of my living

dress with a Santa Claus

was wearing, but on her it looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope you don’t mind, I used the spare key

grinned and bit her lip.

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

Girls.But anyway, I left early because I want to give you your

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

don’t you wanna know what I got you for

said as I

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

the couch and pulled out this flat

the brown paper bag I was holding in

a present

eyes

in response and she took the brown paper bag from

found a big blue box with a white

candy store as

she glared at me when she saw what was inside

gave her a playful smirk and she rolled her eyes at

clever," she pouted and put

your real

a small blue box with a white ribbon

perhaps afraid that it would be another

she took the box from my hand and

inside laid

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

are the same..." she read

quote from your

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

you like it?"I

her feet as she

she stood on her tippy

was pretty good too,"

from her hand and turned

neck, I clasped the lock

gold thing resting on her

her hand went to touch

said you have a present for me?"

I also got

"Oh?"

first present," she handed me the red box

pulled the ribbon away

never been so excited for a Christmas present in a long,

"A sketchbook?"

I saw what was

to the one I had, but the leather

the corner was my initials engraved

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

since she came into my life, I had so

that she

and I would fill

it.Thank you," I said to

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

"What is it?"

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

her quizzically, but she just smiled at

me,"she said as she pulled

her as she led

we reached the bed and she turned around

her hands went to my shirt and she started undoing

are you

She didn't answer me.

off my clothes and pushed me down on

but I

in front of me, her hands went under her short dress and she pulled her underwear down to

licked my lips instinctively at

getting rock hard just by

eyes darted to the nightstand where