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.

been 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

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

  They were being nice and they invited me over for a

was Christmas.And honestly, I

was out with

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

of time to spend together during the break,

ended up staying for a

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

and even I had to

back to my apartment at around 10 PM

a little, probably because I drank a bit too many shots

the door finally, I swung it open and my eyes

living room was covered wall to wall in glittery things, candles, and

playing from my record player and I didn’t know

"Emma?"

living room with this big smile on her

short red dress with a

was wearing, but on her it looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope you don’t mind, I used

her lip.  "No, of course

me, "But, what are you doing

outfit.Tiff and Carrie wanted to be Mean Girls.But anyway, I left early because I want to give you your present," she rambled and stumbled a little as she walked closer

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

wanna know what I got you

I said as I cupped her little face with my

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

the couch and pulled out this flat

and lifted the brown

a present for

her eyes

she took the brown paper bag from

found a big blue box

in a candy store as

glared at me

gonna run out, so," I gave her

clever," she pouted and

real gift,"I said as

coat’s pocket, I fished out a small blue box with a white ribbon on

it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be another

the box from my hand and opened

went away, and inside laid a small heart- shaped pendant

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

souls are the same..." she

from

eyes.Her breath was caught in her throat.For a moment, she just stared

you like

it!"she jumped to her feet as she said

she

thought the box of panties was pretty good too," I laughed and she shoved

necklace from her hand and turned her little

the lock on

turned around and admired the little gold thing resting on her chest, just below

beautiful," she said as her

you have a

also got you

"Oh?"

present," she handed me the red box on

the

a Christmas present in a long,

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw

one I had, but the leather bound

my

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

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

that she got this

muse and I would fill these

great.I love it.Thank you," I

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

"What is it?"

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

quizzically, but she

said as she pulled

her as she led me to

her tracks when we reached the

at me, her hands went to my shirt and she started

are you

She didn't answer me.

my clothes and pushed me down on

complaining, but I

hands went under her short dress and she pulled her underwear

my lips instinctively

myself getting rock hard just by looking at

to the nightstand where