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

up something and leave.But then I ran into a couple of other teachers from school, they

They were being nice and they invited me over

was Christmas.And honestly, I

was out

throwing this party at her house and

to spend together during the break, she deserved to enjoy herself

ended up staying for

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

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

to my apartment at around 10 PM

a little, probably because I drank

the door finally, I swung

room was covered wall to wall

It’s Cold Outside’ was playing from my record player and

"Emma?"

in the middle of my living room with this big smile

was wearing a short red dress with a Santa Claus

was wearing, but on her it looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope you don’t

grinned and bit her lip. 

quickly and closed the door behind me, "But, what are you doing here?

anyway, I left early because I want to give you your present," she rambled and

little body in my arms I drank a little, but I am completely sober,"she stated firmly, as firm as a drunk person

don’t you wanna know what I got you

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

too excited.I can't wait," she squealed and took a couple of steps

flat square red box tied with

the brown paper bag

have a present for you

eyes widened

she took the brown paper

a big blue box

in a candy store as she

of panties?" she glared at me

gave her a playful smirk and she rolled her

clever," she pouted and put

joke.This is your real gift,"I said as I took off

I fished out a small

at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be another

from

and lid went away, and inside laid a small heart-

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

are the same..." she read

favorite quote from

smiled as she stared at me with wide glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in her throat.For a moment, she just stared at me, not saying

you like

it!"she jumped to her feet as she said

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

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

hand and turned her little

the lock

admired the little gold thing

she said as her hand went

you said you have a present for

also got you two

"Oh?"

present," she handed me the red box on the

pulled the ribbon

had never been so excited for a Christmas present

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw what was

the one I had, but

the corner was my initials engraved in

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

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

was only fitting that she got this

and I would fill these

great.I love it.Thank

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

"What is it?"

something that you can see...but it’s

I looked at her quizzically, but she just smiled at

said as she pulled my

she led me to the

her tracks when we reached the bed and she turned around to face

hands went to my shirt and

What are

She didn't answer me.

my clothes and pushed me down on the

wasn’t complaining, but

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

my lips instinctively at

feel myself getting rock hard just by looking at her like

nightstand where my box of condoms