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.

to take care of her.But before all that, I needed to make a quick stop at

to pick up something and leave.But

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

was Christmas.And honestly, I

out

girl called Madison was throwing this party at

together during the break,

staying for a couple of

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

was emulating her inner Freddy Mercury and even I had to admit, it was pretty

to my apartment

with my keys a little, probably because I drank a bit too many

I swung it open and my eyes widened in

was covered wall to wall in glittery things, candles, and little

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

"Emma?"

my living room with this big smile

was wearing a short red dress with a Santa Claus hat

her it looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope you don’t mind, I used the spare

and bit her lip. 

"But, what are you doing here? I thought

I left early because I want to give you your present," she

drank a little, but

don’t you wanna know what

even Christmas eve yet," I said as I cupped her little face

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

pulled out this flat

chuckled and lifted the

present for you

her eyes widened

in response and she took the

a big blue box with a white ribbon around

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

me when she saw

you're gonna run out, so," I gave her a

very clever," she pouted and put

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

fished out a small blue box with a

it cautiously, perhaps afraid

took the box from

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

a locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

the same..." she read the engravings

favorite quote from your

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

like

her

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

good too," I laughed

took the necklace from her hand and turned her little

the lock on the back of her

little gold thing resting on her chest, just

she said as her hand

a present for

I also got you

"Oh?"

she handed me

pulled the

been so excited for a Christmas present in a

"A sketchbook?"

when I

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

corner was my initials engraved in

ran out of pages in your old one.An artist

my wildest dreaMs.Ever since she came into my life, I had so much more

was only fitting that she got this

was my muse and I would fill these pages

it.Thank

your second present just as much,"she said and her lips

"What is it?"

you can see...but it’s something you

at her quizzically, but

said as she pulled my

her as she led me to the

her tracks when we reached the

at me, her hands went to my shirt and she

are you

She didn't answer me.

my clothes and pushed me down on the

complaining, but

went under her short dress and

lips instinctively

feel myself getting rock hard just

eyes darted to the nightstand where my box of condoms was on