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. 

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 of other teachers from

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

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

was out with her

throwing this party at her house

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

ended up staying for

it

I had to admit, it was pretty

got back to my apartment at around

a little, probably because I

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

to wall in glittery

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

"Emma?"

middle of my living room with this big smile on her

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 key

and bit her lip.  "No,

"But, what are you doing here?

want to give you your present," she rambled

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

what I got you

Christmas eve yet," I said as I cupped

wait," she squealed and took

went behind the couch and pulled out this flat

lifted the brown paper bag

a present

eyes

in response and she took the brown paper bag from

she found a big blue box with a white ribbon around

girl in a candy store as

at me when she

gave her a playful smirk and she rolled her eyes

pouted and put

one’s more of a joke.This is your real gift,"I said as I

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

it cautiously, perhaps afraid

from my hand and opened

inside laid

a locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

the same..." she read the engravings

favorite quote from

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

you like it?"I asked

her feet as she said

said as she stood on her tippy toes

box of panties was pretty good

her hand and turned her

around her neck, I clasped the lock on the back

little gold thing resting on her chest, just below

as her hand went to

said you have a present for me?"

also got you two

"Oh?"

present," she handed me the red box on

pulled the ribbon

never been so excited for a Christmas

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw

had, but the leather bound was new

corner was my initials engraved in

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

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

fitting that she got

I would fill these pages with

is great.I love it.Thank

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

"What is it?"

not something that you can

looked at her quizzically, but

said as she pulled my

as she

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

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

What are you

She didn't answer me.

my clothes and pushed

complaining, but

under her short dress and she pulled her

lips instinctively

myself getting rock hard just by looking at

where my box of