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.

of her.But before all that, I needed

the mall.I just had to pick up something and leave.But then I ran

were being nice and they invited me over

was Christmas.And honestly,

was out

party at her house and

spend together during the break, she

staying for a couple

of beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it

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

my apartment at around

fumbling with my keys a little, probably because I

the door finally, I swung it open and my eyes widened in

was covered wall to wall in glittery

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

"Emma?"

standing in the middle of my living room

dress with a Santa Claus hat

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

bit her lip. 

shook my head quickly and closed the door behind me, "But, what are you doing here? I thought you were gonna

I left early because I want to give you your present,"

her little body in my arms I drank a little, but I am completely sober,"she

you wanna know what

Christmas eve yet," I said as I cupped her little face with my

I’m just too excited.I can't wait," she squealed and took

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

and lifted the brown

a present

her eyes

she took

a big blue box with a white ribbon around

as she

at me

run out, so," I gave her a

she pouted and put

one’s more of a joke.This is your real gift,"I said as I

coat’s pocket, I fished out a small blue box

looked at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be another practical

the box from my hand and opened

went away, and inside laid a

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

the same..." she

favorite quote from

breath was caught

you like

to her feet as

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

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

took the necklace from her hand

the lock on the back of her

thing resting on her chest, just below her

beautiful," she said as her hand went to touch the little

you have a present for me?" I

also got you two

"Oh?"

is your first present," she handed me the

pulled the ribbon

never been so excited for a Christmas present

"A sketchbook?"

when I

similar to the one I had,

the corner was my initials

almost ran out of pages in your old one.An artist can never have enough blank pages to draw

me beyond my wildest dreaMs.Ever since she came into

that she got this

and I

is great.I love it.Thank you,"

you'll like your second present

"What is it?"

can see...but it’s something you

at her quizzically, but she just smiled at

said as she pulled my

her as she led me to

we reached the bed and she

went to my shirt

are you

She didn't answer me.

off my clothes and

but I was

me, her hands went under her short dress and she

lips

myself getting rock hard just by looking

darted to the nightstand where my box

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