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.

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.

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 school, they

  They were being nice and they invited me

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

was out with

throwing this party at her house and I

of time to spend together during the break, she

staying for a couple

Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it was like a train wreck

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

back to my apartment at around

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

I managed to open the door finally, I swung

living room was covered wall to wall in glittery

my record

"Emma?"

was standing in the middle of my living room with this

a short red dress with a Santa Claus

was wearing, but on her it looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope you don’t mind, I used the

bit her lip.  "No,

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

I want to give you your present," she rambled

you drunk?" I laughed as I caught her little body in my arms I drank a little, but I am completely sober,"she stated firmly, as firm as a drunk person

don’t you wanna know what I

Christmas eve yet," I said as I cupped

wait," she squealed

flat square red box

chuckled and lifted the brown paper bag I was

present for

eyes widened

nodded in response and she took the

a big blue box with a white ribbon

in a candy store as she sat down and started pulling

glared at me

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

pouted and

a joke.This is your real gift,"I said as I took off

fished out a small

afraid

the box from my

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

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

the same..." she read the

quote from your favorite

wide glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in her throat.For a moment, she just stared at me, not saying

you like

love it!"she jumped to her feet as

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

of panties was pretty good too,"

her hand and turned her

neck, I clasped the lock

and admired the little gold thing resting on her

her hand went to touch the

you have a present for me?" I

also got you

"Oh?"

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

the ribbon

excited for a

"A sketchbook?"

I

had, but the

was my initials engraved in

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

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

that she got

my muse and I would fill these pages

great.I love it.Thank you," I said

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

"What is it?"

you can see...but it’s something you

looked at her quizzically, but she

with me,"she said as she pulled

as she led me to the

reached the bed and she turned around to

went to my shirt and she

What are

She didn't answer me.

my clothes and pushed

wasn’t complaining, but I was

went under her short dress and she pulled her

my lips instinctively

rock hard just

the nightstand where my box of condoms