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.

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 the mall.Yes, you heard that right.The effing mall. 

to spend like thirty minutes in the mall.I just had to pick up something and leave.But then I ran into a

were being nice and they invited me over for a

Christmas.And honestly,

was out with

this party at her house

plenty of time to spend together during the

for a couple

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

inner Freddy Mercury and even I had

to my apartment at around 10

my keys a little, probably because I drank a bit

I swung

covered wall to wall

Outside’ was playing from my record player and I didn’t

"Emma?"

living room with this big

dress with a Santa Claus hat

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

her lip.  "No, of

"But, what are you doing

because I want to give you your present," she rambled and stumbled a little as she

my arms I drank a little, but I

don’t you wanna know what

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

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

this flat square red box tied with a gold ribbon on

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

present

eyes

response and she took the brown

big blue box

as

of panties?" she glared at me when she saw what was inside the

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

very clever," she pouted and put

is your real gift,"I said as I took off

small blue

perhaps afraid that it

the box from my hand and

inside laid a

a locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

are the same..." she read the engravings on

from your favorite

glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in

you like it?"I

to her

you.Thank you.This is the best gift ever," she said as she stood on her tippy toes and gave me a kiss on

box of panties was pretty good too," I laughed

from her hand and turned her

the lock

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

as her hand went to

said you have a

got you two

"Oh?"

handed me the red box

pulled the

a Christmas

"A sketchbook?"

said when I saw

the one I had, but

the corner was my initials engraved

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

beyond my wildest dreaMs.Ever since she came into my life, I had so much more passion oozing out of

fitting that she got this

I would fill

love it.Thank you," I

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

"What is it?"

you can

looked at her quizzically, but she just smiled at

me,"she said as she

followed her as she led

tracks when we reached the bed and she turned

her hands went to my shirt and she started undoing

are

She didn't answer me.

took off my clothes and pushed me down

complaining, but I

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

my lips

feel myself getting rock hard

eyes darted to the nightstand where my box