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.

had 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

was 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 of other teachers

being nice and they invited me

say no, but this was Christmas.And honestly, I didn’t have anything else

was out with

throwing this party at

of time to spend together during the break, she deserved to enjoy herself with her

for a

of beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it was like a train wreck that you couldn't

Mercury and even I had to admit, it was

got back to my apartment at

because I drank a bit too many shots

open the door finally, I swung it open and my

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

my record player and I

"Emma?"

my living room with this big

was wearing a short red dress with

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

and bit her lip. 

head quickly and closed the door behind me, "But, what are you doing here? I thought you were gonna be at your friend’s

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

I drank a little, but I

don’t you wanna know what I

I said as I cupped her little

she squealed and

the couch and pulled out this flat square red box

I chuckled and lifted the brown

have a present

her eyes widened

response and she took the brown paper

box

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

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

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

pouted and put

your real gift,"I

out a small blue box with

it cautiously, perhaps afraid that

she took the box from my hand

and inside laid a small heart- shaped

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

same..." she read

favorite quote from

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

like it?"I

jumped to her feet

she stood on her tippy toes and gave me a

pretty good too," I laughed and she

hand

the lock on the back

thing resting on her chest,

her hand went to touch the little

have a present for me?" I

also got you two

"Oh?"

first present," she handed

pulled the ribbon away

been so excited for a Christmas present in a

"A sketchbook?"

I saw what

the one I had, but the leather bound was new

was my initials engraved in

noticed you almost ran out of pages in your old one.An artist can never have enough blank pages to draw on," she answered

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

was only fitting that she

and I

it.Thank you," I said

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

"What is it?"

not something that you can see...but it’s something you can

quizzically, but she

with me,"she said as

she led me to

when we reached the bed and she turned around to face

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

are

She didn't answer me.

she took off my clothes and pushed me down on the

complaining, but

her hands went under her short dress and

lips instinctively at

hard just by looking

the nightstand where my box of