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.

all that, I needed to make a quick stop at the mall.Yes,

only supposed to spend like thirty minutes in the mall.I just had to pick up something and leave.But then I ran into a couple of other

They were being nice and they invited

would say no, but this was Christmas.And honestly, I didn’t have anything

was out with

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

the break, she deserved to enjoy herself with

staying for a

third glass of beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it was like a train wreck that you couldn't

her inner Freddy Mercury and even I had to admit, it was pretty damn fun

to my apartment

keys a little, probably because I

managed to open the door finally, I swung it open and my eyes widened

wall in glittery things, candles, and little fairy

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

"Emma?"

living room

wearing a short red dress with

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

grinned and bit her lip.  "No, of course

"But, what are you doing here? I thought you were

to be Mean Girls.But anyway, I left early because I want to give you your present," she rambled and stumbled

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

wanna know what I got you for

said as I cupped her little face with

too excited.I can't wait," she squealed and

the couch and pulled out this flat square red box tied with a

lifted the

present

eyes

response and she took the

box with a white ribbon

as she sat

she glared at me when she

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

pouted and put the

is your real gift,"I said

coat’s pocket, I fished out a small blue box with

looked at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be another

she took the box from

and inside laid

locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

souls are the same..." she read the

favorite quote from

wide glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in her

like it?"I asked

jumped to her feet as she said

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

box of panties was pretty good too," I laughed

from her hand and turned her little

around her neck, I clasped the lock on the back of her

gold thing resting on her chest, just

she said as her hand went to touch

you said you have a

got

"Oh?"

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

pulled the

for a

"A sketchbook?"

I

one I had, but the leather bound was new

was my initials engraved

old one.An artist can never have enough blank pages to draw on,"

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

fitting that she got this for

I would fill these

it.Thank you,"

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

"What is it?"

can see...but it’s something

quizzically,

me,"she said as she pulled

her as she

stopped her tracks when we reached the bed and

me, her hands went to my

What are you

She didn't answer me.

she took off my clothes and pushed me down

complaining, but I

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

licked my lips instinctively at

rock hard just by looking at

where