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.

and 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.

something and leave.But then I ran into a couple of other teachers from school, they were having drinks at

being nice and they

but this was Christmas.And honestly,

out

girl called Madison was throwing this party at her

together during the break,

up staying for a couple

singing karaoke and it was like

I had to admit, it was pretty damn fun

to my apartment at

my keys a little, probably because I

the door finally, I swung it

to wall in glittery things, candles, and little

my record

"Emma?"

the middle of my living room with this big smile

was wearing a short red dress with

that John was wearing, but on her it looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope

and bit her lip.

me, "But, what are you doing here? I thought you

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

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

know what I got you for

Christmas eve yet," I said as

she squealed and took a couple of steps

behind the couch and pulled out this flat square red box tied with a gold ribbon on

lifted the brown paper bag

a present for

her eyes widened

nodded in response and she took the brown

blue box with a

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

me when she saw what was inside the

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

clever," she pouted

your real gift,"I said as I took off

a small blue box with a white

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

the box from

and lid went away, and inside

locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

same..." she read the

from your

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

like it?"I asked

to her feet as she

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

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

necklace from her hand and turned

around her neck, I clasped the lock on the back of

admired the little gold thing resting on her chest, just

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

have a

I also got you two

"Oh?"

handed me the red

pulled the

so excited for a Christmas present in a long, long

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw what

similar to the one I had, but the leather bound was

was my initials engraved

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

wildest dreaMs.Ever since she came into my life, I had so

that she got

and I would fill these pages

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

glad you like it.And I hope you'll like your second present

"What is it?"

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

quizzically, but

as

as she led me to the

when we reached the bed

hands went to my shirt and she started undoing the

What are

She didn't answer me.

she took off my clothes and

complaining, but I

me, her hands went under her short dress and she pulled her underwear down to her

my lips instinctively at

could feel myself getting rock hard just by looking at her

the nightstand where my box of condoms was