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 a quick stop at the mall.Yes, you heard that right.The

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

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

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

was out

at her house and I told Emma

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

up staying for a

Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it was like a train wreck that you

emulating her inner Freddy Mercury and even I had to admit, it was pretty

back to my apartment at around

little, probably because I drank a bit too

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

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

Outside’ was playing from my record player

"Emma?"

living room with

a short red dress with a Santa Claus

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. 

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

to be Mean Girls.But anyway, I left early because I want to give you your present," she rambled and stumbled a

a little, but I

wanna know what

Christmas eve yet," I said as I cupped her little

can't wait," she squealed and took

flat square red box tied with

case," I chuckled and lifted the

present for you

her eyes widened

took the brown paper bag from

found a big blue box

store as she sat down

glared at me when she saw what was inside the

out, so," I gave her

very clever," she pouted and put the box

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

a small

afraid that it would be

she took the box from

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

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

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

from

wide glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in her throat.For a

you like it?"I

to her

the best gift ever," she said as she stood

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

necklace from her hand and

clasped the lock on the back

admired the little gold thing

said as her hand went to touch the little

you have a

I also got you two

"Oh?"

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

the ribbon away

so excited for a

"A sketchbook?"

when I

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

corner was my initials engraved

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

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

only fitting that she

my muse and I would

love it.Thank you,"

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

"What is it?"

can see...but

looked at her quizzically,

as

as she led me to the

the bed

me, her hands went to my shirt

are you

She didn't answer me.

clothes and pushed me

but I was

front of me, her hands went under her short dress

licked my lips

could feel myself getting rock hard just by

the nightstand where my box of condoms was