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.

deserved some rest.I wanted to take care of her.But before all that, I needed

was only supposed to spend like thirty minutes in the mall.I just had to pick up something and leave.But then I ran

  They were being

was Christmas.And honestly, I didn’t have anything else better to

was out with

throwing this party at her house and I told Emma

the

for a

and it was like a train wreck

Mercury and even I had to admit, it was pretty

back to my apartment at around

was fumbling with my keys a little, probably because I drank a

I swung

wall in glittery things, candles,

It’s Cold Outside’ was playing from my record player and I didn’t know I

"Emma?"

standing in the middle of my living room with this big smile

dress with a Santa Claus hat

John was wearing, but on her it looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope you don’t mind, I

grinned and bit her lip. 

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

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

a

you wanna know what I got you for

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

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

out this flat

I chuckled and lifted the brown paper bag

have a present for

eyes widened

took the brown

big blue box with a white ribbon

girl in a candy store as she sat

me when she saw

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

pouted and put

your real gift,"I said as I took

a small blue

it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be another practical

she took the box from my hand and opened

went away, and inside laid a small heart- shaped

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

souls are the same..." she read the engravings

quote from

was caught in her throat.For a moment, she just stared

like

her feet as

you.This is the best gift ever," she said as she stood on her tippy toes and gave me a kiss on the

thought the box of panties was pretty good

her hand and

clasped the lock on the

admired the little gold thing resting on her chest, just below her

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

you have a present for me?"

also got you

"Oh?"

handed me

the ribbon

excited for a Christmas present in a long, long

"A sketchbook?"

said when I saw what

had,

the corner was my initials

artist can never have enough blank pages to draw on," she answered

beyond my wildest dreaMs.Ever since she came into

was only fitting that she got

I would

it.Thank

present just as much,"she said

"What is it?"

something that you can see...but it’s

I looked at her quizzically, but she just smiled

with me,"she said as

she

her tracks when we reached the bed and she turned around

up at me, her hands went to my

What are

She didn't answer me.

took off my clothes and pushed me down on the

wasn’t complaining, but I was

me, her hands went under her short dress and

licked my lips

myself getting rock hard just by looking at

nightstand where my