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 heard that right.The effing mall. 

pick up something and leave.But then I ran into a couple

They were being nice and they invited me over for

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

was out with

at her house and I told Emma she

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

staying for a couple of

karaoke and it was like a train wreck

I had to admit, it was pretty damn fun

apartment

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

open the door finally, I swung it open

was covered wall to wall

from my record player and I

"Emma?"

the middle of my living room

was wearing a short red dress with a Santa

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

grinned and bit her lip.  "No, of course

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

want to give

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

what I

Christmas eve yet," I said as I

excited.I can't wait," she

out this flat square

chuckled and lifted the brown

have a present for you

eyes widened

nodded in response and she took the brown paper bag

big blue box with a

like a little girl in a candy store as she sat down

at me when she saw

I gave her a playful smirk and

she pouted

your real gift,"I said

the coat’s pocket, I fished out a small blue box with a

at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be

box from my

and inside

a locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

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

quote from your favorite

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

you like it?"I asked

it!"she jumped to her feet as she

is the best gift ever," she said as she stood on

panties was pretty good too," I laughed

from her hand and turned her little body

the lock on the

the little gold thing resting

she said as her hand went to touch the

you have a present

also got you two

"Oh?"

is your first present," she handed me the

pulled the ribbon

a Christmas present in

"A sketchbook?"

I saw what

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

my initials engraved in

ran out of pages in your old one.An artist can never have enough blank pages to draw on," she

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

was only fitting that she

my muse and I would fill

love it.Thank you," I

like it.And I hope you'll like your second present just as much,"she said and her lips twitched into

"What is it?"

not something that you can see...but

at her quizzically, but she just smiled

with me,"she said as she pulled my

as she led

when we reached the bed and she turned around to

hands went to

are you

She didn't answer me.

and pushed me down on the

wasn’t complaining, but I was

of me, her hands went under her short

my lips instinctively

could feel myself getting rock hard just by

nightstand where my