Teacher's Girl (Aflyingwhale)

Chapter 44: Gift Giving 

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.

take care of her.But before all that, I needed to make a quick stop at the mall.Yes, you heard that right.The

just had to pick up something and leave.But then I ran into a couple of other teachers

  They were being nice and

but this was Christmas.And honestly,

was out with

was throwing this party at her

during the break,

up staying for a couple

and it was like a train wreck

Mercury and even I had to admit,

apartment at

because I drank a bit too

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

wall to wall in glittery things, candles, and little fairy

record player and I didn’t know

"Emma?"

the middle of my living

was wearing a short red dress

but on her it looked amazing.  "Happy early

lip.  "No, of

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

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

a little, but I

wanna know what

said as I cupped her little face with my

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

and pulled out this flat square red box tied

in that case," I chuckled and lifted the brown paper bag I

have a present for you

eyes widened

response and she took the brown paper bag

a big blue box with a white

as she sat down and started

she glared at me when she saw what was

out, so," I gave her a playful smirk and she rolled her

very clever," she pouted

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

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

at it cautiously, perhaps afraid

took the box from my hand and

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

locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

she

favorite quote from your favorite

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

like it?"I

it!"she jumped to her feet

said as she stood on her tippy toes and gave

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

necklace from her hand and turned

it around her neck, I clasped the

gold thing resting on her chest, just below

beautiful," she said as her hand

said you have a present for me?"

also got you

"Oh?"

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

pulled the ribbon

been so excited for a Christmas present in a long, long

"A sketchbook?"

I saw what was

I had, but the leather bound was

the corner was my

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

she came into my life,

that she got

my muse and I would fill these pages

great.I love it.Thank you," I

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

"What is it?"

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

at her quizzically, but

said as she

she led

reached the

went to my shirt and she started undoing

What are

She didn't answer me.

and pushed

complaining, but I was

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

lips instinctively

rock hard just by looking at her

nightstand where

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