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.

take care of her.But before all that, I needed

the mall.I just had to pick up something and leave.But then I ran into a couple of other teachers from school, they were having

They were being nice and they

this was Christmas.And

out with

called Madison was throwing this party at her house and I told

during the

up staying for a couple

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

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

back to my apartment at around 10 PM or

because I drank a bit too many shots

the door finally, I swung it open and my eyes

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

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

"Emma?"

the middle of my living

red dress

but on her it looked amazing.  "Happy

and bit her lip. 

my head quickly and closed the door behind me, "But, what are you doing here? I thought you were

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

I drank a little,

don’t you wanna know what

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

excited.I can't wait," she

behind the couch and pulled out this flat

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

a present for

her eyes widened

and she took the

blue box with

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

me when she

were afraid you're gonna run out, so," I gave her a playful smirk and she rolled her eyes at

clever," she pouted

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

pocket, I fished out a small blue box with a white

looked at it cautiously, perhaps afraid

she took the box from my hand and opened

went away, and inside laid a small heart-

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

the same..." she read

from your favorite

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

you like it?"I asked

it!"she jumped to her feet as she said

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

was pretty good too," I

hand and turned

clasped the lock on

gold thing

her hand went to touch

you said you have a present for me?"

got you

"Oh?"

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

the

been so excited for a Christmas present

"A sketchbook?"

said when I saw what

looked similar to the one I had,

the corner was my

of pages in your old one.An artist can never have enough blank pages to draw on," she

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

fitting that she got

and I would fill these pages with

is great.I 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

"What is it?"

can see...but it’s something you can

quizzically, but she just smiled

with me,"she said as

her as she led

we reached the bed and she turned around to face

to my

are you

She didn't answer me.

my clothes and pushed me down on

wasn’t complaining, but

hands went under her short dress and she pulled her underwear down to her

my lips instinctively at

rock hard just by looking at her

nightstand where my box of