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.

had been working hard lately and she deserved some rest.I wanted to take care of her.But before all that,

like thirty minutes in the mall.I just had to pick up something and leave.But then I ran into a couple

right again.  They were being nice and they invited me over for a

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

out with

at her house and

the break,

ended up staying for

karaoke and it was like a train wreck that

and even I had to admit,

apartment

was fumbling with my keys a little, probably because

to open the door finally, I swung it

was covered wall to wall in

playing from my record

"Emma?"

living room

wearing a short red dress with a Santa Claus

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

bit her lip.

what are

I want to give you your present," she rambled and stumbled a little

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

know what I

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

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

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

lifted the brown

a present for you

eyes widened

took the brown paper bag from

a big blue box with a

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

she glared at me when she saw what

afraid you're gonna run out, so," I gave her a playful smirk and she rolled her eyes at

very clever," she pouted and

your real gift,"I said as I took off

out a small blue box with a white ribbon on

perhaps afraid that

took the box from my hand and

inside laid

locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

same..." she read the engravings on the

quote from

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

you like it?"I

to her feet as she said

said as she stood on her tippy toes and gave me a kiss on the

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

hand and turned her

I clasped the lock on the back of

thing resting on her chest, just below

as her hand went to touch

you have a

I also got you two

"Oh?"

handed me the red box on the

the

excited for a Christmas present in a long, long

"A sketchbook?"

said when I saw

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

was my initials engraved

of pages in your old one.An artist can

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

that she

muse and I would fill these pages

it.Thank you," I said

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

"What is it?"

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

her quizzically, but she

as she

she led

we reached the

her hands went to my

are

She didn't answer me.

my clothes and

complaining, but I

her short dress and she

lips instinctively at

could feel myself getting rock hard just by looking

the nightstand where my box