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

pick up something and leave.But then I ran into

that right again.  They were being nice

but this was Christmas.And

was out

called Madison was throwing this party at her house and I

during the break, she deserved to enjoy herself with her

ended up staying for a couple of

beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it was

inner Freddy Mercury and even I had to

got back to my apartment

my keys a little, probably because I drank

open the door finally, I swung it open and

wall to wall in glittery things, candles, and

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

"Emma?"

my living room with this big smile on

was wearing a short red dress with a Santa Claus hat

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

lip. 

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

I want to give you your present," she rambled

arms I drank a little, but

what

Christmas eve yet," I said as I cupped her little face with my

excited.I can't wait," she squealed and

the couch and pulled out this flat square red

in that case," I chuckled and lifted the brown paper bag I

have a present for you

eyes

response and she took the brown

a big blue box with a white ribbon around

looked like a little girl in a candy store as she sat down and started pulling

panties?" she glared at me when she

run out, so," I gave her a

very clever," she pouted and put the box

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

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

looked at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would

the box from my hand and

ribbon and lid went away, and inside laid a

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

she read the engravings

favorite quote from

eyes.Her breath was caught in her

like

jumped to her feet as she said

gift ever," she said as she stood on her

pretty good

necklace from her hand and turned

the lock on the

around and admired the little gold thing resting on

said as her hand went to touch

have a present for me?"

got you

"Oh?"

first present," she handed

the ribbon away

excited for a Christmas present in a

"A sketchbook?"

I saw what

I had, but the leather bound was new

my

your old one.An artist can never have enough blank pages to draw on,"

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

that she

my muse and I would fill these pages

it.Thank you," I

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

"What is it?"

you can see...but it’s something you can

I looked at her quizzically, but she just

said as she pulled my

as she

we reached the bed and she turned around to face

hands went to my shirt and she

What are you

She didn't answer me.

clothes and pushed me down

complaining, but I

her hands went under her short dress and she pulled her underwear down

my lips instinctively at

myself getting rock hard just by looking

the nightstand where my