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.

of her.But before all that, I needed to make a quick stop at the

up something and leave.But then I ran into a couple of

were being nice and they

Christmas.And honestly,

out

throwing this party at her house and

plenty of time to spend together during the break, she deserved to

staying for a couple of

karaoke and it was like a train wreck that

was emulating her inner Freddy Mercury and even I had

to my apartment at

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

managed to open the door finally, I

wall to wall in glittery things, candles, and little

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

"Emma?"

in the middle of my living room

red dress with

her it looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope you don’t mind,

and bit her lip.

behind me, "But, what are you doing here? I thought you were gonna be at your friend’s Christmas

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

in my arms I drank a little, but I am completely sober,"she stated firmly, as firm as a drunk

you wanna know what I

I said as

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

and pulled out this flat square red box tied with a

I chuckled and lifted the brown paper

present for you

her eyes

response and she took the brown paper

found a big blue box

like a little girl in a candy store as she sat

glared at me when

her a playful smirk and she rolled her eyes at

very clever," she pouted

of a joke.This is your real

pocket, I fished out a small blue

it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be another practical

she took the box from my hand

inside laid a small heart- shaped pendant

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

are the same..." she read the

favorite quote from your

with wide glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in her throat.For a

like

her feet as

as she stood on her tippy toes and gave me a

I thought the box of panties was pretty good too," I laughed and she shoved me away

took the necklace from her hand and

her neck, I clasped the

gold thing resting on her chest,

as her hand

said you have a present for

also got

"Oh?"

your first present," she handed

pulled the ribbon away

a Christmas

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw

I had, but

corner was my initials engraved

your old one.An artist can

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

only fitting that she got this

my muse and I would fill these

great.I love it.Thank you,"

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

"What is it?"

you can

her quizzically, but she

me,"she said as

her as she led me to the

her tracks when we reached the bed and she turned around to

hands went to my

What are

She didn't answer me.

clothes and pushed

wasn’t complaining, but I

her short dress

lips instinctively at

myself getting rock hard just by looking at her like

eyes darted to the nightstand where my box