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.

before all that, I needed to make a quick stop at the mall.Yes, you heard that

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

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

this was Christmas.And honestly,

was out

Madison was throwing this party at her house

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

for a couple

karaoke and it was

Freddy Mercury and even I had to admit, it was pretty damn fun

back to my apartment at around 10 PM

was fumbling with my keys a little, probably because I drank a

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

was covered wall to wall in glittery things, candles,

was playing from my record player and I didn’t

"Emma?"

in the middle of my living room

short red dress with a Santa Claus hat

John was wearing, but on her it looked amazing. 

her lip.

behind me, "But, what are you doing here? I thought you were gonna be at

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

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

you wanna know what I got you

eve yet," I said as I cupped her little face with

wait," she

this flat

lifted the

a present

eyes

nodded in response and she took

found a big blue box with

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

she glared at me when she

you're gonna run out, so," I gave her a playful smirk and she rolled her eyes

she pouted and

more of a joke.This is your real gift,"I said

the coat’s pocket, I fished out a small blue box with

perhaps afraid

box from

went away, and inside laid

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

she read the engravings

quote from your

breath was caught in her throat.For a moment, she just stared at me, not

like it?"I asked

to her feet as she

ever," she said as she stood on her tippy

pretty good too," I

her hand and turned her little body

neck, I clasped the

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

so beautiful," she said as her hand

have a

also got

"Oh?"

handed me the red box

the ribbon

had never been so excited for a Christmas present in a long,

"A sketchbook?"

I saw what

looked similar to the one I had, but the leather

was my initials engraved in

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

she came into my life, I had so much

fitting that

and I

is great.I love it.Thank you,"

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

"What is it?"

that you can see...but it’s something

looked at her quizzically, but she just

me,"she said as

as she led me

stopped her tracks when we reached the bed

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

are you

She didn't answer me.

took off my clothes and pushed me down

but

her short dress and

my lips instinctively at

rock hard just

nightstand where my