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 at the

something and leave.But then I

being

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

out with

Madison was throwing this party at her house

during the break, she deserved

for a

started singing karaoke and it

even I had to admit, it was pretty damn fun to

back to my apartment at

my keys a little, probably because I drank

to open the door finally, I swung it open

wall to wall in glittery

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

"Emma?"

living room with this big

wearing a short red dress with a Santa Claus hat

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

grinned and bit her lip.  "No,

my head quickly and closed the door behind me, "But, what are

was.Ergo the outfit.Tiff and Carrie wanted to be Mean Girls.But anyway, I left early because I want to give you your present,"

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

said as I cupped her little

wait," she squealed and took a couple of steps

went behind the couch and pulled out this flat square red box tied with a gold ribbon on

lifted the

a present for you

eyes

she took the brown paper bag from

big blue box

a little girl in a candy store as she sat down

panties?" she glared at me

out, so," I gave her a playful smirk and she rolled

she pouted and put the box

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

coat’s pocket, I fished out a small blue box with a white ribbon on

perhaps afraid

from my hand

and inside laid a small heart-

locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

she read the engravings on

from your

caught in her throat.For a moment, she just stared at me,

like it?"I asked

it!"she jumped to her

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

pretty good too," I laughed and she

the necklace from her hand and turned

clasped the

little gold thing resting on

beautiful," she said as her hand went to touch

you have a present for me?"

also got you two

"Oh?"

first present," she handed me the red

the ribbon away

been so excited for a Christmas

"A sketchbook?"

said when I saw what

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

my

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

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

fitting that she got this

and I would fill these pages

great.I love it.Thank you,"

like it.And I hope you'll like your second present just as much,"she said

"What is it?"

can see...but it’s something you

at her quizzically, but she just smiled

as she pulled

followed her as she led me

stopped her tracks when we reached the bed and she turned around

me, her hands went to my shirt and she started

What are you

She didn't answer me.

my clothes and pushed me down on

but

under her short dress and she pulled her underwear down to her

lips instinctively at

myself getting rock hard just by looking

the nightstand where my box of condoms was on