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

to pick up something and leave.But then I ran into a couple of other teachers from

you heard that right again.  They were being nice

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

was out

at her house and I told

time to spend together during the

staying for a couple of

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

her inner Freddy Mercury and even I had to admit, it

apartment

fumbling with my keys a little, probably because

I managed to open the door finally, I swung it open and

room was covered wall to wall in

record player and I

"Emma?"

living room with this big smile on

short red dress with a Santa

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

her lip.

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

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

in my arms I drank a little, but I am completely sober,"she stated

what I got you

I said as I cupped her

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

couch and pulled out this flat square red box

chuckled and lifted the brown

present for

eyes widened

she took

a big blue box with a white

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

glared at me

afraid you're gonna run out, so," I gave her a playful

clever," she pouted and put the box

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

pocket, I fished out a small blue box with a

afraid that it would be another practical

took the box from

and inside

a locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

she

quote from your favorite

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

you like

love it!"she jumped to her feet

the best gift ever," she said as she

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

the necklace from her hand and turned her little

neck, I clasped the lock on the back of

admired the little gold thing resting on her chest,

her hand went to touch the

have a

also got you

"Oh?"

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

the ribbon away

excited for a

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw

similar to the one I had, but the leather bound

my initials engraved

you almost ran out of pages in your old one.An artist can never have enough blank pages to draw on,"

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

only fitting that she

I would fill these pages with

love it.Thank

second present just as much,"she said and her lips twitched

"What is it?"

can see...but it’s

at her quizzically, but she just smiled

with me,"she said as

followed her as she led

her tracks when we reached the bed and she turned around

went to my shirt and she started undoing the

are

She didn't answer me.

took off my clothes and pushed

complaining, but

under her short dress and she pulled her underwear down to

lips

hard just by looking at her

where