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

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

you heard that right again.  They were being nice and

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

out

Madison was throwing this party at her house and

together during the

ended up staying for a couple

her third glass of beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it

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

back to my apartment at around 10 PM

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

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

to wall in glittery things, candles, and

record player and I didn’t know I had that

"Emma?"

of my living room with this big smile

was wearing a short red dress

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

grinned and bit her lip.

behind me, "But, what are you doing here? I thought you were gonna be at your friend’s Christmas

anyway, I left early because I want to give you your present," she rambled and stumbled a

her little body in my arms I drank a little, but I am completely sober,"she stated firmly, as firm as a drunk person

don’t you wanna know what I got you

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

can't wait," she squealed and took

and pulled out this flat square red box tied with a gold ribbon on

chuckled and lifted the brown paper bag I was holding

have a present for you

her eyes

and she took the brown paper

found a big blue box with a white

a candy store as she sat down and started pulling the

panties?" she glared at me

gonna run out, so," I gave her a playful smirk

clever," she pouted and put the box

is your real gift,"I said

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

cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be

the box from

went away, and inside

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

the same..." she read the engravings on

from

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

you like it?"I asked

her

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

pretty good too," I laughed and

hand and turned her little body

clasped the lock on the back of

thing resting on her chest, just below her

said as her hand went to touch the little

you have a present

also got you

"Oh?"

your first present," she handed me the red

the ribbon away

been so excited for a Christmas

"A sketchbook?"

said when I saw what was

to the one I had,

was my initials engraved in

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

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

was only fitting that she got

I would fill these pages

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

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

"What is it?"

you can see...but

quizzically, but she just smiled at

me,"she said as she

as she led me

reached the bed and

her hands went to

What are

She didn't answer me.

clothes and

complaining, but

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

licked my lips

feel myself getting rock hard just by looking

to the nightstand where my box