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 the mall.Yes, you

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

right again.  They were being nice and they invited me over for a

Christmas.And honestly, I didn’t

out with

throwing this party at her house and I told Emma she

have plenty of time to spend together during the break, she deserved

staying for a couple

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

Mercury and even I had to

my apartment at around 10 PM or

probably because I drank a bit too many shots

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

living room was covered wall to wall

Outside’ was playing from my record

"Emma?"

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

wearing a short red dress with a Santa Claus hat

on her it looked amazing.

lip.

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

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

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

know what I got

I said as I cupped her

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

flat square red box

and lifted the brown paper bag I

present

eyes

she took the

big blue box

a little girl in a candy store as

me when she saw what was inside

out, so," I gave her a playful smirk

she pouted and put

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

fished out a small blue box with a white ribbon on

looked at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would

box from my

and lid went away, and inside laid a small heart-

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

same..." she read the

from your favorite

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

like it?"I asked

it!"she jumped to her feet as she said

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

thought the box of panties was pretty good too,"

her hand and

her neck, I clasped the lock on the back of

admired the little gold thing resting on

she said as her hand went to touch the little

a present for me?" I

also got you two

"Oh?"

is your first present," she handed me the

pulled the ribbon away

had never been so excited for a Christmas present

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw

had, but the

was my initials engraved in

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

girl had inspired me beyond my wildest dreaMs.Ever since she came into my life, I had so

that she got this for

was my muse and I would fill these pages

it.Thank you,"

like your second present just as much,"she

"What is it?"

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

her quizzically, but she

said as

her as she led me

her tracks when we reached the bed and

her hands went to my shirt and she started

What are

She didn't answer me.

she took off my clothes and pushed me down on the

complaining, but I

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

my lips instinctively at

getting rock hard just by looking at her

darted to the nightstand where my box of condoms was on