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.

lately and she deserved some rest.I wanted to take care of her.But before all that, I needed to make a quick stop at the

something and leave.But then I ran into a couple of other teachers from school,

They were being

Christmas.And honestly, I didn’t have anything else better to

out

throwing this party at her

together during the break, she

for a

of beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it was like a train wreck that you

and even I had to admit,

got back to my apartment at around 10

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

I swung

room was covered wall to wall in glittery things, candles,

It’s Cold Outside’ was playing from my record player and I didn’t know

"Emma?"

living room with this big smile on

dress with a Santa Claus hat

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

and bit her lip.

head quickly and closed the door behind me, "But, what are

to be Mean Girls.But anyway, I left early because I want to give you your present," she rambled

drank a little,

don’t you wanna know what

eve yet," I said as I

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

and pulled out this flat square red

case," I chuckled and lifted the brown

have a present for you

her eyes

took the

big blue box with a white

store as she sat down and started pulling the

me when she saw what was inside

so," I gave her a playful smirk

clever," she pouted and put the

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

a small blue box with a white

looked at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be

took the box from my hand and opened

and lid went away, and inside laid a small

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

same..." she

favorite quote from your favorite

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

like it?"I asked

jumped to her feet as

as she stood on her

thought the box of panties was pretty good too," I laughed and she shoved me away

necklace from her hand

around her neck, I clasped the lock

little gold thing resting on

as her hand went

said you have a present for

got you

"Oh?"

is your first present," she handed me the

pulled the ribbon away

excited for a Christmas present in

"A sketchbook?"

I

had, but the leather bound

corner was my initials engraved in

one.An artist can never have enough blank pages to

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

only fitting that she got this for

muse and I would fill

it.Thank you," I

like your second present just as much,"she said and her lips

"What is it?"

not something that you can see...but

looked at her quizzically, but she

me,"she said as she pulled my

her as she led me

reached the bed

went to my

are

She didn't answer me.

my clothes and

complaining, but

me, her hands went under her short dress and she pulled her

lips

getting rock hard just by looking at

eyes darted to the nightstand where my box of condoms