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.

rest.I wanted to take care of her.But before all that, I needed to make a quick stop at

spend like thirty minutes in the mall.I just had to pick up something and leave.But then I

heard that right again.  They were being nice and they invited

Christmas.And honestly, I didn’t have anything else better

was out with

party at her house and I told Emma she should

the break,

up staying for a couple of

and it

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

got back to my apartment at around 10 PM or

fumbling with my keys a little, probably because I drank a bit too many shots

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

covered wall to wall in glittery things, candles,

It’s Cold Outside’ was playing from my record player and I didn’t know I had that

"Emma?"

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

wearing a short red dress with

was probably the same hat 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

and bit her lip.  "No, of

are you doing here? I thought you were gonna be

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

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

don’t you wanna know what I got you

I said as I cupped her little face

just too excited.I can't wait," she

and pulled out this flat square red box tied with a gold

the

present

her eyes

and she took the

box with a white

candy store as she sat down and started

box of panties?" she glared at me when she saw what was inside the

afraid you're gonna run out, so," I gave her a playful smirk and she rolled her eyes

very clever," she pouted and put

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

small blue box with a white ribbon on

perhaps afraid that it would be another practical

she took the box from my hand

went away, and inside laid a small heart-

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

she read the engravings on the

quote from your favorite

was caught in her throat.For a moment, she just

you like it?"I

her feet as she

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

good too," I laughed and

her hand and turned her little

her neck, I clasped the

turned around and admired the little gold thing resting on her

so beautiful," she said as her hand

said you have a

got

"Oh?"

your first present," she handed me the red

the ribbon

had never been so excited for a

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw what

I had,

was my initials

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

into my life, I had so much more passion oozing out of

was only fitting that she

my muse and I would fill these pages with

love it.Thank you," I

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

"What is it?"

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

at her quizzically, but she just smiled at

me,"she said as she pulled my

followed her as she led me to the

the bed and

me, her hands went to my shirt and she started undoing the

What are

She didn't answer me.

and pushed me down on the

complaining, but

me, her hands went under her short dress

my lips instinctively

getting rock hard just by looking at her

the nightstand where my