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.

lately and she deserved some rest.I wanted to take care of her.But before all that, I needed to make a quick stop

only supposed to spend like thirty minutes in the mall.I just had to pick up something and

again.  They were being nice

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

out with her

called Madison was throwing this party at her house and

to spend together during the break,

staying for

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

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

got back to my apartment at around 10 PM

probably because I

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

living room was covered wall to wall in

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

"Emma?"

was standing in the middle of my living room with

wearing a short red dress with a Santa Claus

that John was wearing, but on her it looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope you don’t mind, I used the spare key out

bit her lip.

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

to be Mean Girls.But anyway, I left early because I want to give you your

drank a little, but I am completely sober,"she stated firmly, as firm as a

you wanna know what

I said as I cupped her little face

wait," she squealed and

couch and pulled out this flat square red box

case," I chuckled and lifted the brown paper bag

have a present for you

eyes widened

in response and she took the brown paper bag

she found a big blue box with a white ribbon

a candy store as she sat down and started

panties?" she glared at me when she saw what

so," I gave her a playful smirk and

very clever," she pouted and put the

real gift,"I said as I took off

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

at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would

she took the box from my hand and

inside laid

a locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

she read

quote from

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

like it?"I asked

to her feet as she

gift ever," she said as she stood on her tippy toes and gave me a kiss

was pretty good

her hand and turned

around her neck, I clasped the lock on

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

beautiful," she said as her hand went

said you have a

also got you

"Oh?"

handed me the

pulled the ribbon

for a Christmas present in a long, long

"A sketchbook?"

I saw

to the one I had, but the leather bound

the corner was my

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

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

only fitting that she got

was my muse and I would fill

is great.I love it.Thank you," I

glad you like it.And I hope you'll like your second present just as

"What is it?"

that you can see...but it’s something

at her quizzically, but she just

as she pulled

her as she led me

the bed

went to my shirt and she started

What are

She didn't answer me.

my clothes and pushed me down

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

feel myself getting rock hard just by looking at her

nightstand where my box of condoms