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.

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

to spend like thirty minutes in the mall.I just had to pick up something and leave.But then I ran into a couple of other teachers from

  They were being nice and they

Christmas.And honestly, I didn’t have anything

was out with her

girl called Madison was throwing this party at her house and I

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

up staying for a

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

even I

to my apartment at around 10 PM

keys a little, probably because I drank a bit too

door finally, I swung it

wall in

Outside’ was playing from my record

"Emma?"

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

dress with a Santa Claus

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

and bit her lip.  "No,

are you doing here? I thought you were gonna be at your friend’s Christmas

I want to give you your present," she rambled and stumbled

body in my arms I drank a little, but I am completely sober,"she

what I

I said as I cupped her little face with my

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

and pulled out this flat square red box tied with

I chuckled and lifted the brown paper bag I was holding in my

a present for

her eyes widened

nodded in response and she took the brown paper bag from

found a big blue box with a

store as she

glared at me

run out, so," I gave her a playful smirk and

very clever," she pouted and put

real gift,"I said as I took off

fished out a small blue box with a white

it cautiously, perhaps afraid

the box from my hand and

ribbon and lid went away, and inside laid a small

a locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

are the same..." she read the

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

like it?"I asked

love it!"she jumped to her feet as

said as she stood on her

panties was pretty good

took the necklace from her hand and turned her little

around her neck, I clasped the lock on the back of her

the little gold thing resting on her chest, just

said as her hand went to

you said you have a present

got you

"Oh?"

she handed me the

pulled the

had never been so excited for a Christmas present in

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw

looked similar to the one I had, but the

corner was my

you almost ran out of pages in your old one.An artist can never have enough blank pages to draw on,"

dreaMs.Ever since she came into

fitting that she got

was my muse and I would

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

hope you'll like your second present just as much,"she said and her

"What is it?"

not something that you can see...but it’s

I looked at her quizzically, but she just smiled

me,"she said as

as she led

her tracks when we reached the bed and

to my shirt and she started undoing

are

She didn't answer me.

and pushed

complaining, but I

went under her short dress

licked my lips instinctively

feel myself getting rock hard just by looking

the nightstand where my box of condoms was on