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

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

you heard that right again.  They were being nice and they invited me over for a

no, but this was Christmas.And honestly, I didn’t

out with her

Madison was throwing this party at her house and I told Emma she

spend together during the

staying for a couple of

beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it was like a train

her inner Freddy Mercury and even I had to admit,

got back to my apartment

because I drank a bit too

I swung it open and my

wall to wall in glittery things, candles,

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

"Emma?"

living room with this big smile

was wearing a short red dress with a

same hat that John was wearing, but on her it looked amazing.  "Happy early

her lip.  "No, of

"But, what are you doing here? I thought you were gonna be at your friend’s Christmas

left early because I want to give you

laughed as I caught her little body in my arms I drank a little, but I

what I

said as I

she squealed and took a couple of

this flat square red box tied with a gold

I chuckled and lifted the

a present for

eyes widened

nodded in response and she took the brown paper bag from

box

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

box of panties?" she glared at me when she saw

gave her a playful

she pouted and put the

your real gift,"I said as I took off my

small blue box

at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that

box from my hand

inside laid a small heart- shaped

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

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

favorite quote from

me with wide glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught

like

her feet as she

gift ever," she said as she

pretty good too," I laughed

the necklace from her hand

it around her neck, I clasped the lock on the

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

as her hand went to touch the little

have a

also got you

"Oh?"

she handed me the red

pulled the

excited for a Christmas present

"A sketchbook?"

when I

one I had, but

my initials engraved

of pages in your old one.An artist can never

she came into

fitting that she got this

my muse and I would fill these

love it.Thank you,"

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

"What is it?"

can see...but it’s something

at her quizzically, but

as she

she led me to the

we reached the bed and

me, her hands went to my shirt

What are

She didn't answer me.

my clothes and pushed me down on

complaining, but I

short dress and she pulled her

my lips

rock hard just by looking at

nightstand where my box

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