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,

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 school, they

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

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

was out

was throwing this party at

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

ended up staying for a

Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it was like a train wreck that

emulating her inner Freddy Mercury and even I had to admit,

my apartment at around 10

because I drank a bit too many

to open the door finally, I swung

to wall

was playing from my record player

"Emma?"

living room with

a short red dress with a Santa Claus

was wearing, but on her it looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope you don’t

grinned and bit her lip.  "No, of

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

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

I drank a little, but I am

what

as I

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

behind the couch and pulled out this flat square red box

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

have a present

her eyes

nodded in response and she took the

she found a big blue box

girl in a candy store as she sat down

panties?" she glared at me when she saw what

out, so," I gave her a playful smirk and she rolled

she pouted and put

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

pocket, I fished out a small blue

perhaps afraid that it

box from my hand and

and inside laid a small

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

souls are the same..." she

favorite quote from your favorite

eyes.Her breath was caught in her throat.For a moment, she just stared

you like

love it!"she jumped to her

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

was pretty good too,"

took the necklace from her hand and turned her

it around her neck, I clasped the lock on the back of her

thing resting on her chest, just

her hand went to touch the

said you have a present for

also got you

"Oh?"

first present," she handed me the red box on the

pulled the ribbon

had never been so excited for a Christmas present

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw what was

I had, but

was my initials engraved in

in your old one.An artist can never have enough blank

dreaMs.Ever since she came into my life, I had so much more passion oozing

fitting that she got this

was my muse and I would fill

is great.I love it.Thank you,"

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

"What is it?"

can see...but it’s something you

looked at her quizzically,

as she

her as she led me to the

we reached the bed and she turned around to

her hands went to my shirt and she

What are you

She didn't answer me.

took off my clothes and pushed

but

hands went under her short dress and

my lips instinctively

feel myself getting rock hard

to the nightstand where my box of condoms