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.

care of her.But before all that, I needed to make a

only supposed to spend like thirty minutes in the mall.I just had to pick up something and leave.But then I

right again.  They were being nice and they invited

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

was out

girl called Madison was throwing this party at her house and

during the break, she

for a

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

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

my apartment at around 10 PM or

with my keys a little, probably because I drank a bit too many shots

I managed to open the door finally, I swung it open and my

wall to wall

record player and I didn’t know I had that

"Emma?"

in the middle of my living

wearing a short red dress with a Santa Claus hat

was probably the same hat that John was wearing, but on her it looked amazing.

bit her lip.  "No,

behind me, "But, what are you doing here? I thought you

because I want to give you your present,"

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 would,

don’t you wanna know what I got you

as I cupped her

know, I’m just too excited.I can't wait," she squealed and took a

went behind the couch and pulled out this flat square red box tied with a gold ribbon

and lifted the brown paper bag I

have a present for you

eyes widened

and she took the brown paper bag

box with a white ribbon

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

glared at me when she saw what was inside

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

pouted and put

joke.This is your real gift,"I said

I fished out a small blue box with a white ribbon

cautiously, perhaps afraid that

the box from my hand and opened

ribbon and lid went away, and inside laid a small

a locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

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

favorite quote from

stared at me with wide glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught

you like

love it!"she jumped to her feet as she said

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

pretty good too,"

the necklace from her hand and turned her

I clasped the

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

so beautiful," she said as her hand went to touch

said you have a present for me?" I

I also got you two

"Oh?"

first present," she handed me the

pulled the

so excited for a Christmas present in a

"A sketchbook?"

I

to the one I had, but the leather

my

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

she came into my life,

only fitting that she got this for

was my muse and I would fill

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

I hope you'll like your second present just as

"What is it?"

you can see...but it’s something you

looked at her quizzically, but she just

said as

she led me

tracks when we reached the bed and she

hands went to my shirt and she started undoing

What are

She didn't answer me.

took off my clothes and pushed

but I was

went under her short dress and she pulled

lips instinctively

could feel myself getting rock hard just by looking

where my box of