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.

working 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 mall.Yes, you heard that right.The effing mall.

only supposed to spend like thirty minutes in the mall.I just had to pick up something and leave.But then I ran into a couple

They were being nice and they invited me over

this was Christmas.And honestly,

was out

throwing this party at her house and I told Emma she should

time to spend together during the break,

staying for a couple

and it

Freddy Mercury and even I had

got back to my apartment at around

with my keys a little, probably because I drank

the door finally, I swung it open and my eyes

covered wall to wall in glittery

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

"Emma?"

living room with this

a short red dress with a

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

her lip. 

are

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

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

don’t you wanna know what I got

Christmas eve yet," I said as I

wait," she

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

lifted the brown

a present for you

eyes

response and she took the brown paper bag

she found a big blue box with a white ribbon

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

box of panties?" she glared at me when she saw

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

clever," she pouted and put the box

real gift,"I said as

out a small blue box with a white

it cautiously, perhaps afraid that

from my hand and

went away, and inside laid a small heart-

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

the same..." she read the

quote from your favorite

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

like it?"I asked

jumped to her feet as she said

as she stood on her tippy toes and gave me a kiss

the box of panties was pretty good too," I

her hand

her neck, I clasped the

and admired the little gold thing resting

her hand

you said you have a

also got you two

"Oh?"

is your first present," she handed me the red box on the

the ribbon

been so excited for a Christmas

"A sketchbook?"

said when I saw what

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

the corner was my initials

ran out of pages in your old one.An artist can never have

me beyond my wildest dreaMs.Ever since she came into my life, I

only fitting that she got this for

my muse and I would fill these

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

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

"What is it?"

can see...but it’s something

at her quizzically, but she just smiled at

with me,"she said as

she

her tracks when we reached the bed and she turned around to

hands went to my shirt and she started undoing the

are

She didn't answer me.

clothes and pushed me down on

but I was

me, her hands went under her short dress and she

licked my lips instinctively

myself getting rock hard just

to the nightstand where