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.

and she deserved some rest.I wanted to take care of her.But before all that, I needed to make a quick stop

minutes in the mall.I just had to pick up something and leave.But then I ran into a

  They were being nice and they invited me over for

this was Christmas.And honestly, I didn’t have anything else better

was out with her

throwing this party at her house and I told Emma

spend together during the break,

staying for a couple of

third glass of beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it was like a

emulating her inner Freddy Mercury and even I had to

my apartment at around

probably because I drank a

finally, I swung it open

wall to wall in glittery things, candles, and little

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

"Emma?"

was standing in the middle of my living

red dress with a

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

and bit her lip. 

and closed the door behind me, "But, what are you doing here?

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

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

I said as

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

went behind the couch and pulled out this flat square red box tied

chuckled and lifted the brown paper bag I was holding in

a present for

her eyes widened

and she took

box with a white ribbon around

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

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

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

clever," she pouted and put

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

pocket, I fished out a small blue box

perhaps afraid that it would be another practical

from my hand and

inside laid a small heart- shaped

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

are the same..." she

favorite quote from your favorite

with wide glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in

you like it?"I asked

love it!"she jumped to her feet as she

said as she stood on

good

hand and turned her

her neck, I clasped the lock on the

around and admired the little gold thing resting on her chest,

said as her hand went to touch

a present for me?" I

I also got you two

"Oh?"

handed me the red box

pulled the

so excited for a

"A sketchbook?"

I saw what was

similar to the one I had, but the leather bound was new and

the corner was my initials

of pages in your old one.An artist

girl had inspired me beyond my wildest dreaMs.Ever since she came into my life, I had

that she got

was my muse and I would fill these pages

is great.I love it.Thank

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

"What is it?"

can see...but it’s something

quizzically, but she

with me,"she said as she pulled my

she led me to

her tracks when we reached the bed and she turned

her hands went to my shirt and she started

What are

She didn't answer me.

my clothes and pushed me down on

complaining, but I was

her hands went under her short

licked my lips instinctively

feel myself getting rock hard just

eyes darted to the nightstand where my box of condoms