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.

of her.But before all that, I needed to make a quick stop at the mall.Yes, you

just had to pick up something and leave.But then I ran into a

  They were being nice and they invited

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

out

throwing this party at her house and I told

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

ended up staying for a couple

beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it was like a train

Mercury and even I had to admit, it was

my apartment at around

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

finally, I swung it open

covered wall to wall in glittery things, candles,

my record player and I didn’t know I

"Emma?"

living room with this

short red dress with a

it looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope you

bit her lip.  "No, of

"But, what are you doing here? I

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

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

you wanna know what

not even Christmas eve yet," I said as I cupped

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

the couch and pulled out this flat square red box tied with a

case," I chuckled and lifted the brown paper bag I was

a present for

eyes widened

she took the brown paper bag from

blue box

a candy store as she sat down

of panties?" she glared at me when she saw what

so," I gave her a playful smirk and she rolled her eyes

clever," she pouted and put the

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

I fished out a small blue box

afraid that it would

took the box from my hand

away, and inside laid a

locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

are the same..." she read the engravings

quote from your favorite

me with wide glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in her throat.For a moment, she just stared at me, not saying

like

it!"she jumped to her feet as she said

you.Thank you.This is the best gift ever," she said as she stood on her tippy toes and gave

pretty good too," I laughed and she shoved

the necklace from her hand and turned her

around her neck, I clasped the lock on the back

little gold thing resting on

said as her hand went

have a

got you

"Oh?"

handed me the red box

the

so excited for a Christmas present in a long, long

"A sketchbook?"

said when I saw

had, but the

corner was my initials

noticed you almost ran out of pages in your old one.An artist can never have

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

that she got this for

my muse and I

love it.Thank

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

"What is it?"

can see...but it’s something you

at her quizzically, but she just smiled at

said as she pulled

she led me

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

me, her hands went to my shirt and she

are

She didn't answer me.

and pushed me

wasn’t complaining, but I

short dress and she pulled her underwear down to her

licked my lips instinctively

feel myself getting rock hard just by looking at her

darted to the nightstand where my box of condoms