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.

care of her.But before all that, I needed to make

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

were being nice and

say no, but this was Christmas.And honestly,

was out

this party at

the break, she deserved to enjoy herself

ended up staying for a couple

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

Freddy Mercury and even I had to

back to my apartment at around

with my keys a little, probably because I drank a bit

door finally, I swung it open and my eyes

to wall

Cold Outside’ was playing from my record player

"Emma?"

standing in the middle of my living room with this big smile on

a short red dress with a

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

bit her lip.  "No, of course

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

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

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

know what I got you

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

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

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

and lifted the brown paper bag

present for you

eyes widened

and she took the brown paper bag

she found a big blue box with a

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

me when she saw what was inside

out, so," I gave her a

she pouted and put the

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

a small blue box with

cautiously, perhaps afraid

took the box from my hand

and lid went away, and inside laid

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

the same..." she read the engravings on the

favorite quote from your

smiled as she stared at me with wide glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in

like it?"I asked

love it!"she jumped to her feet as she

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

pretty good too,"

took the necklace from her hand

around her neck, I clasped the

gold thing resting

her hand went to touch the little

you said you have a

also got you two

"Oh?"

is your first present," she handed me

the

excited for a Christmas present in

"A sketchbook?"

said when I saw what was

the one I had, but the leather bound was

the corner was my initials

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

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

fitting that she got this for

was my muse and I would fill

it.Thank you," I said

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

"What is it?"

that you can see...but it’s something you can

at her quizzically, but she just smiled at

said as she

her as she led

tracks when we reached the bed and she turned

to my shirt and

What are

She didn't answer me.

she took off my clothes and pushed

wasn’t complaining, but I was

in front of me, her hands went under her short dress and she pulled her

licked my lips instinctively

rock hard just by looking

where my box of condoms was on