Teacher's Girl (Aflyingwhale)

Chapter 44: Gift Giving 

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.

before all that, I

had to pick up something and

right again.  They were being nice

would say no, but this was Christmas.And

out with her

was throwing this party at her house

together during the break,

ended up staying for a

singing karaoke and it was like a train wreck that

even I had to admit,

back to my apartment at around

probably because I drank a bit

finally, I swung it open and my

to wall in

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

"Emma?"

middle of my living room with this

wearing a short red dress

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

lip.  "No, of

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

the 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 walked

drunk?" I laughed as I caught her little body in my arms I drank a little, but

wanna know what I got you for

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

just too excited.I can't wait," she squealed

flat square red box tied with

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

a present

her eyes

in response and she took

big blue box with a white ribbon around

looked like a little girl in a candy store as she sat down and

glared at me when she saw what was

afraid you're gonna run out, so," I gave her a playful smirk

very clever," she pouted and

your real gift,"I said as

small blue box

looked at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that

took the box from my hand

and lid went away, and inside laid a small

locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

souls are the same..." she read

quote from your

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

like it?"I asked

her feet

you.This is the best gift ever," she said as she stood on

was pretty good too," I laughed and she shoved

took the necklace from her hand and turned her little

neck, I clasped the lock on

little gold thing resting on her chest, just below

so beautiful," she said as her hand went

have a

got you

"Oh?"

first present," she handed me

the ribbon

for a Christmas present

"A sketchbook?"

said when I

I had, but the

my initials engraved

you almost ran out of pages in your old one.An artist can never have enough blank pages to draw on," she

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

only fitting that she

my muse and I would fill these pages with

love it.Thank

you'll like your second present just

"What is it?"

something that you can see...but

her quizzically, but she just

said as she

followed her as she led

tracks when we reached the bed and

up at me, her hands went to my

What are you

She didn't answer me.

she took off my clothes and pushed

complaining, but

under her short dress

my lips instinctively at

myself getting rock hard just by looking at her

nightstand where

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