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.

some rest.I wanted to take care of her.But before all that, I

and leave.But then I ran into a couple of other teachers from school, they were having drinks at

They were being nice and they invited me over for

say no, but this was Christmas.And honestly,

out with

party at her

together during the break,

up staying for a

glass of beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it was like a train wreck that you couldn't

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

my apartment at around 10

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

open the door finally, I

room was covered wall to wall in glittery

my record player and I

"Emma?"

standing in the middle of my living room with this

dress with a

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

grinned and bit her lip. 

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

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

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

what I got you

said as I

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

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

the brown paper bag I was holding

have a present for

eyes

and she took the brown paper bag from

she found a big blue box with a

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

panties?" she glared at me when she saw

were afraid you're gonna run out, so," I gave her a playful smirk and she rolled

pouted

your real gift,"I said as I

small blue box with

afraid

from my hand

and lid went away, and inside laid a small heart- shaped

locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

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

from your

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

you like it?"I

it!"she jumped to her feet

best gift ever," she said as she

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

hand

it around her neck, I clasped the lock

and admired the little gold thing

as her hand went to

you have a present

also got you two

"Oh?"

she handed me the red

pulled the ribbon

had never been so excited for a Christmas present in a long, long

"A sketchbook?"

said when I saw

one I had, but the leather

my initials

your old one.An artist

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

fitting that she got this

my muse and I

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

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

"What is it?"

not something that you can

at her quizzically, but

as she pulled

as she led me to the

the bed

at me, her hands went to my shirt and she started undoing the

What are you

She didn't answer me.

my clothes and pushed me

complaining, but I

in front of me, her hands went under her short dress and she

my lips instinctively at

rock hard just

darted to the nightstand where my box