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.

rest.I wanted to take care of her.But before all that, I needed to make a quick stop

pick up something and leave.But then

again.  They were being nice and

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

out

Madison was throwing this party at her house and I

have plenty of time to spend together during the break,

ended up staying for a

singing karaoke and it was

inner Freddy Mercury and even I had to

got back to my apartment at

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

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

was covered wall to wall in glittery

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

"Emma?"

the middle of my living room with

dress with a Santa Claus hat

her it looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope you don’t mind,

and bit her lip. 

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

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

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

don’t you wanna know what I got you

not even Christmas eve yet," I said as I cupped her little face

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

couch and pulled out this flat square red box

in that case," I chuckled and lifted the brown paper bag I was holding

present for

eyes

she took the brown

big blue box with a

girl in a candy store as she sat down

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

I gave her a playful smirk and she rolled

pouted and put

real gift,"I said as

coat’s pocket, I fished out a small blue

it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be

she took the box from my hand

lid went away, and inside laid a small heart- shaped pendant

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

are the same..." she read the engravings

favorite quote from

glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in

like

to her

love you.Thank you.This is the best gift ever," she said as she stood on her tippy toes and gave me a kiss

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

hand and turned

it around her neck, I clasped the lock on

around and admired the little gold thing

beautiful," she said as her hand went to touch

said you have a present

got you

"Oh?"

is your first present," she handed me

the ribbon

a Christmas present in a

"A sketchbook?"

said when I saw

similar to the one I had, but the leather bound was

the corner was my initials engraved in

you almost ran out of pages in your old one.An artist

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

fitting that she got this for

I would fill these pages

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

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

"What is it?"

that you can see...but it’s

looked at her quizzically, but she just

as

as she led me to the

reached the bed and she

hands went to my shirt and she started undoing

What are you

She didn't answer me.

clothes and pushed

but I

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

licked my lips instinctively at

getting rock hard just by

nightstand where my box of condoms was