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.

working hard 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 mall.Yes, you

thirty minutes in the mall.I just had to pick up something and leave.But then I ran into a couple of other teachers

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

no, but this was Christmas.And honestly, I didn’t have anything else

was out with her

girl called Madison was throwing this party at her house and I told Emma

plenty of time to spend together during the break, she deserved to

for

karaoke and it was

her inner Freddy Mercury and even I

got back to my apartment at around 10 PM or

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

door finally, I swung it open and my

to wall in glittery things, candles,

from my record player and I

"Emma?"

standing in the middle of my living room

was wearing a short red dress with a

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

her lip.  "No,

the door behind me, "But, what are you doing here? I thought you were gonna be

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

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

you wanna know what I got you for

eve yet," I said as I cupped her little

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

this flat square red box tied with a gold ribbon on

in that case," I chuckled and lifted the

have a present for

eyes widened

took the brown paper bag

a big blue box with a

a little girl in a candy store as she sat

she glared at me when she saw what

gave her a playful smirk and

clever," she pouted and put the

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

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

perhaps afraid that

the box from my

away, and inside laid a small heart- shaped pendant

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

the same..." she read the engravings

quote from your favorite

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

like it?"I

her feet as she said

she said as she stood on her tippy

pretty good too," I

from her hand and

the lock on the back of her

little gold thing resting on

she said as her hand

a present for

I also got you two

"Oh?"

handed me the red box on the

the ribbon away

never been so excited for a Christmas present in a

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw

to the one I had, but the leather

was my initials engraved in

pages in your old one.An artist can never have

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

that she got

and I would fill

love it.Thank you,"

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

"What is it?"

can see...but it’s something you

I looked at her quizzically, but she

as

her as she led

tracks when we reached the bed

went to

What are

She didn't answer me.

off my clothes and pushed me down on the

but

of me, her hands went under her short dress and

lips instinctively

rock hard just by looking at her

where