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.

her.But before all that, I needed to make a quick stop at the mall.Yes, you heard that right.The effing

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

right again.  They were being nice and they invited me over for

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

was out with her

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

time to spend together during the break, she deserved to enjoy herself with

for

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

Freddy Mercury and even I had

back to my apartment at around 10 PM

probably because

open the door finally, I swung it open and my eyes widened in

was covered wall to wall in

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

"Emma?"

standing in the middle of my living room with

a short red dress

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

grinned and bit her lip. 

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

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

as I caught her little body in my arms I drank a little, but I am completely sober,"she stated firmly, as

what I got you

even Christmas eve yet," I said as I cupped her

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

couch and pulled out this flat square red box tied with

I chuckled and lifted the brown paper bag I was holding in my

a present

her eyes widened

in response and she took the brown

she found a big blue box with a

a candy store as she

glared at me when she saw what was

so," I gave her a playful

she pouted

your real gift,"I said as I took

a small blue box

cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be another

took the box from my

and lid went away, and inside laid

a locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

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

quote from

with wide glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in her

like

to her feet as

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

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

her hand

it around her neck, I clasped the lock

around and admired the little gold thing resting on her

as her hand went to touch the

said you have a present

also got you

"Oh?"

she handed me the red

pulled the

for a Christmas present in a long,

"A sketchbook?"

I saw what was

similar to the one I had,

was my initials

pages in your old one.An artist can never have enough blank pages to

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

only fitting that

I would fill these pages with

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

like it.And I hope you'll like your second present just

"What is it?"

that you can see...but it’s something you can

looked at her quizzically, but she just smiled at

as

followed her as she led me

reached the bed and she turned around to face

me, her hands went to my shirt and she started

What are you

She didn't answer me.

took off my clothes and pushed me

but

went under her short

licked my lips

myself getting rock hard just by

to the nightstand where my box of