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.

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

pick up something and leave.But then I ran into a couple of other teachers from school, they were having drinks

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

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

was out

at her house and I told Emma

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

up staying for a

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

even I had to

got back to my apartment at

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

door finally, I swung it open

room was covered wall to wall

record player and I

"Emma?"

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

a short red dress with a Santa Claus hat

on her it looked amazing.  "Happy early

grinned and bit her lip.

and closed the door behind me, "But, what are you doing here? I thought you were gonna

want to give you your present," she

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

you wanna know what I

I said as I cupped her little face with

she

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

I chuckled and lifted the brown paper bag I was holding

have a present for

her eyes widened

took the brown paper bag from

box with a white ribbon

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

box of panties?" she glared at me

so," I gave her a playful smirk and she rolled her eyes

pouted and

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

fished out a small blue box with a white

it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be another practical

box from my

lid went away, and inside laid a small

locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

souls are the same..." she read the

favorite quote from your favorite

smiled as she stared at me with wide glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in her throat.For a moment, she just stared at me, not

you like it?"I

to her feet as she said

is the best gift ever," she said as she stood on her tippy toes

panties was pretty good

necklace from her hand and turned her little body

neck, I clasped the lock on the back

thing resting on her chest, just below her

as her

you said you have a present

I also got you

"Oh?"

present," she handed me

the

for a Christmas present in

"A sketchbook?"

said when I saw what was

looked similar to the one I had, but the leather bound was new

was my

pages in your old one.An artist can

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

that she got this for

my muse and I would fill these

it.Thank you," I said

glad you like it.And I hope you'll like your second present just as much,"she said and her lips twitched into a

"What is it?"

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

her quizzically, but she just

as she

as she

the

went to my shirt and she

What are you

She didn't answer me.

off my clothes and pushed me

wasn’t complaining, but I

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

licked my lips instinctively

rock hard just by looking at her like

to the nightstand where my box of