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.

she deserved some rest.I wanted to take care of her.But before all that, I needed to make a quick stop at the mall.Yes, you heard that right.The effing mall. 

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

that right again.  They were being nice

say no, but this was Christmas.And honestly, I

out with

at her

to spend together during the break, she deserved

ended up staying for a couple

it was like a train wreck that you couldn't

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

my apartment at around 10

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

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

wall

Outside’ was playing from my record player and

"Emma?"

of my living room with this big smile

short red dress with a

that John was wearing, but on her it looked

grinned and bit her lip.

are you doing here? I thought you were gonna be at your

be Mean Girls.But anyway, I left early because I want to give you your present," she rambled and stumbled a

a little, but I am completely sober,"she stated

know what I got you for

Christmas eve yet," I said as

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

out this flat square red box tied with

lifted the brown paper bag I was holding in my

a present for you

her eyes widened

in response and she took the brown paper bag

box with a white ribbon around

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

me when

out, so," I gave her a playful smirk and she

very clever," she pouted and put

is your real gift,"I said

coat’s pocket, I fished out a small blue

at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would

from

inside laid a small heart- shaped pendant

locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

same..." she read the engravings

quote from

glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in

like it?"I

to her feet as

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

was pretty good too," I laughed

her hand and turned

clasped the lock on

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

as her hand

you said you have a present for me?"

I also got you two

"Oh?"

your first present," she handed me the red box

the ribbon away

a Christmas present in a long,

"A sketchbook?"

said when I saw

the one I had, but the leather

my initials engraved

out of pages in your old one.An artist

wildest dreaMs.Ever since she came into

that she got this

muse and I

it.Thank

second present just

"What is it?"

you can see...but it’s something you

at her quizzically, but she just smiled at

me,"she said as she

her as she led me to the

her tracks when we reached the bed and she

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

are

She didn't answer me.

took off my clothes and pushed me down on

but I was

front of me, her hands went under her short

licked my lips

hard just

the nightstand where my box

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