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.

been working hard lately 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,

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

that right again.  They were being nice and they invited

this was Christmas.And honestly, I didn’t

was out

Madison was throwing this party at her house

plenty of time to spend together during the break,

ended up staying for a couple

Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it was

her inner Freddy Mercury and even I had

back to my apartment at around 10 PM

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

managed to open the door finally, I

covered wall to wall

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

"Emma?"

of my living room with this

wearing a short red dress with a Santa Claus

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

grinned and bit her lip. 

the door behind me, "But, what are you doing here? I thought you were gonna

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

little body in my arms I drank a little,

what I got you

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

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

this flat

in that case," I chuckled and lifted the brown paper bag I was holding in

a present for you

her eyes

took the brown paper

box with a white

in a candy store as she sat down and started pulling the

she glared at me when she

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

she pouted and

your real gift,"I said as I

out a small

cautiously, perhaps afraid

from my hand and

lid went away, and inside

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

the same..." she read the engravings

favorite quote from your

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

like it?"I

it!"she jumped to her feet as she

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

was pretty good too,"

from her hand and turned her little body

clasped the

gold thing resting on her chest, just below

her hand went to touch the little

you have a present for me?" I

also got

"Oh?"

first present," she handed me the

the ribbon away

excited for a

"A sketchbook?"

when I

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

was my initials

one.An artist can never have

girl had inspired me beyond my wildest dreaMs.Ever since she came into my life, I had

that she got this

and I would

is great.I love it.Thank

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

"What is it?"

something that you can

quizzically, but she just

as

her as she

when we reached the bed

hands went to my shirt

What are you

She didn't answer me.

off my clothes and pushed me

wasn’t complaining, but I was

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

licked my lips instinctively

could feel myself getting rock hard just by looking at

where my box of condoms