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.

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

the mall.I just had to pick up something and leave.But then I ran into a couple of other teachers from school, they were having drinks at

being nice and they invited me over for

but this was Christmas.And honestly, I

was out with her

at her house

during the

up staying for a couple

and it was like a train wreck that you couldn't turn

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

back to my apartment

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

I managed to open the door finally, I swung it

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

It’s Cold Outside’ was playing from my record player and

"Emma?"

of my living room with this big smile on her

was wearing a short red dress

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

grinned and bit her lip. 

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

want to give you your present," she rambled and stumbled a little as she walked closer to

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

wanna know what I got you

eve yet," I said as I cupped

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

couch and pulled out this flat square

lifted the brown paper bag I was holding

present

eyes

nodded in response and she took the brown paper bag from

a big blue box with a white ribbon

store as she sat

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

so," I gave her a playful smirk and

very clever," she pouted and

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

out a small blue box with a white ribbon on

perhaps afraid that it

from my hand and

went away, and inside laid a small heart-

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

the same..." she

quote from your favorite

with wide glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in her throat.For a moment, she just stared at me,

you like it?"I asked

love it!"she jumped to her feet as

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

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

the necklace from her hand and turned her little

the lock on

gold thing

so beautiful," she said as her hand

you said you have a

also got you two

"Oh?"

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

the

never been so excited for a Christmas present in

"A sketchbook?"

when I

the one I had, but the leather bound

my initials

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

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

that she got this for

I would fill these pages with

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

present just as much,"she

"What is it?"

you can see...but it’s something you can

looked at her quizzically, but she just smiled

with me,"she said as she pulled my

followed her as she led me to the

when we reached the bed

me, her hands went to my shirt and she started undoing the

are

She didn't answer me.

she took off my clothes and pushed me down on the

complaining, but I

under her short dress

my lips instinctively at

hard

to the nightstand where my box of condoms