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

to pick up something and leave.But then I ran into a couple of other teachers

being

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

was out with her

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

spend together during the break,

up staying for a couple of

started singing karaoke and it was

Freddy Mercury and even I had to admit,

got back to my apartment at around 10

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

to open the door finally, I swung it open

living room was covered wall to wall

from my record player and

"Emma?"

the middle of my living room with this big

wearing a short red dress with a Santa

the same hat that John was wearing, but on her it looked amazing.  "Happy early

her lip.  "No,

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

and Carrie wanted to be Mean Girls.But anyway, I left early because I want to give you your present," she rambled and stumbled a

my arms I drank a little, but

what

I said as I cupped her

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

couch and pulled out this flat square red box tied with a gold ribbon on

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

present for

eyes widened

in response and she took the brown paper

box with a white ribbon around

in a candy store as she

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

her a playful

she pouted

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

a small blue box

at it cautiously, perhaps afraid

from my hand

went away, and inside laid a small

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

she

favorite quote from your

smiled as she stared at me with wide glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in

you like

it!"she jumped to her feet as

is the best gift ever," she said as she

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

necklace from her hand and turned her little

I clasped the

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

her hand went to touch the little

have a present for me?" I

I also got

"Oh?"

present," she handed me the red box on the

pulled the ribbon

for a Christmas present in a long,

"A sketchbook?"

said when I saw what was

looked similar to the one I had, but the

was my initials engraved in

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

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

fitting that she got this for

I would

love it.Thank you,"

second present just as much,"she said and her lips twitched into

"What is it?"

you can see...but it’s

quizzically, but

as

followed her as she led

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

at me, her hands went to

What are you

She didn't answer me.

clothes and pushed me

complaining, but I was

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

licked my lips

getting rock hard

nightstand where my box of