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 that, I needed

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

being nice and

no, but this was Christmas.And honestly, I didn’t have anything else better

out with her

was throwing this party at her house

to spend together during the break, she deserved to

for

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

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

back to my apartment at around 10

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

to open the door finally, I swung it open

wall to wall in glittery things, candles, and little

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

"Emma?"

the middle of my living room

a short red dress with a

was wearing, but on her it looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope you don’t mind, I used the spare

lip.  "No, of course

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

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

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

what I got you for

even Christmas eve yet," I said as

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

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

in that case," I chuckled and lifted the

present

her eyes

took

blue box with a white

looked like a little girl in a candy store as she sat down and started pulling the

panties?" she glared at me when she saw

her a playful smirk and she

pouted and put the box

real gift,"I said as I took

a small blue box with a

it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would

the box from my hand

and inside laid a small heart- shaped

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

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

favorite quote from

as she stared at me with wide glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in her throat.For a moment, she just stared

you like

it!"she jumped to her feet

best gift ever," she said as she

good

her hand and turned

her neck, I clasped the lock on the

little gold thing resting on her chest, just below her

her

have a present

I also got

"Oh?"

first present," she handed me the red box

the

a

"A sketchbook?"

when I

one I had, but the

corner was my initials engraved

ran out of pages in your old one.An artist can

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

was only fitting that she

my muse and I

is great.I love it.Thank

present just as much,"she

"What is it?"

can

looked at her quizzically, but

me,"she said as she pulled

followed her as she

stopped her tracks when we reached the bed and she

went to my

What are you

She didn't answer me.

my clothes and pushed me

wasn’t complaining, but

went under her short dress and she pulled

licked my lips

feel myself getting rock hard just by looking at her

where my box