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.

had 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,

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

heard that right again.  They were being nice and they invited

but this was Christmas.And honestly, I didn’t

out

Madison was throwing this party at her house and I told

spend together during the

ended up staying for a couple

and it was like a train wreck that you couldn't turn away

Freddy Mercury and even I had to admit, it

to my apartment at around

was fumbling with my keys a little, probably because

open the door finally, I swung it open

wall in glittery things, candles, and little

was playing from my record

"Emma?"

the middle of my living room with this big smile on

wearing a short red dress

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

her lip.  "No, of course

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

because I want to give you your present," she

body in my arms I drank a little, but I

know what

said as I cupped

can't wait," she squealed and

and pulled out this flat square red box tied

lifted the brown paper

have a present

her eyes widened

she took the brown paper

big blue box with a white

girl in a candy store as she sat down and

of panties?" she glared at me when

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

pouted and

real

I fished out a small blue box with a

at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that

box from

went away, and inside

a locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

the same..." she read the engravings on the

favorite quote from your

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

like it?"I asked

love it!"she jumped to her feet

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

the box of panties was pretty good too," I laughed

necklace from her hand and turned her little

her neck, I clasped the lock on the back

thing resting

so beautiful," she said as her hand went to

you said you have a

got

"Oh?"

is your first present," she handed me the red box

the ribbon away

had never been so excited for a Christmas present in a long,

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw

I had, but the leather

corner was my

in your old one.An artist can never have enough blank pages to draw

into my life, I had so much more passion oozing out

only fitting that she got this for

muse and I would fill these pages with

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

like it.And I hope you'll like your second present just as much,"she said and her lips twitched into a

"What is it?"

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

quizzically, but she

as she pulled

followed her as she led

tracks when we reached the bed and

to my shirt and she started undoing the

What are you

She didn't answer me.

off my clothes and

complaining, but

hands went under her short dress and she pulled her underwear down

lips

getting rock hard just by looking at her

the nightstand where my box of condoms