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.

wanted to take care of her.But before all that, I

to pick up something and leave.But then

heard that right again.  They were being nice

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

was out with her

Madison was throwing this party at

have plenty of time to spend together during the break, she deserved to enjoy herself

ended up staying for a couple of

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

Mercury and even I had to admit, it

my apartment at

probably because I

finally, I swung it open and my eyes widened

to wall in glittery

my record player and I didn’t know

"Emma?"

was standing in the middle of my living room

short red dress with a Santa Claus hat

it was probably the same hat that John was wearing, but on her it looked amazing.

grinned and bit her lip.  "No, of course

are you doing here?

the outfit.Tiff and Carrie wanted to be Mean Girls.But anyway, I left early because I want to give you your present," she rambled and stumbled a little as she

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

know what I got

as I cupped

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

out this flat square

lifted the brown paper bag I was holding in my

a present

eyes widened

she took the brown paper bag

found a big blue box with a

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

she glared at me

run out, so," I gave her a playful

very clever," she pouted and

one’s more of a joke.This is your real gift,"I

pocket, I fished out a small blue box with a white

at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be another

she took the box from my hand

inside laid a small heart- shaped pendant

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

same..." she read the

from your favorite

wide glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in her throat.For a

you like it?"I

it!"she jumped to her feet as

she stood on her tippy toes and gave me

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

took the necklace from her hand and turned her

her neck, I clasped the

admired the little gold thing resting on her chest, just below

as her hand

you have a present

also got you two

"Oh?"

handed me the red

pulled the ribbon

never been so excited for a Christmas present in

"A sketchbook?"

said when I saw

I had,

corner was my initials

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

wildest dreaMs.Ever since she came into my life, I had so much more passion oozing out

was only fitting that she got this

I would fill these

love it.Thank you," I

second present just as much,"she

"What is it?"

can see...but it’s something

at her quizzically, but

with me,"she said as

followed her as she

we reached the

to my shirt and she started

What are

She didn't answer me.

my clothes and pushed

complaining, but

went under her short dress and she pulled her underwear

licked my lips

rock hard

to the nightstand where my box of