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.

her.But before all that, I needed to

to spend like thirty minutes in the mall.I just had to pick up something and leave.But then

that right again.  They were being nice and they

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

was out with her

called Madison was throwing this party at her house and

to spend together during the break, she deserved to

for a couple of

singing karaoke and it was like a train wreck that you

Freddy Mercury and even I had

my apartment at

with my keys a little, probably because I drank a

managed to open the door finally, I swung it open and my eyes widened in

was covered wall to wall in glittery

record player and

"Emma?"

was standing in the middle of my living room with

dress with a Santa

John was wearing, but on her it looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope you

grinned and bit her lip. 

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

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

laughed as I caught her little body in my arms I drank a little, but

wanna know what

said as I cupped her little face with

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

flat square red box

I chuckled and lifted the brown paper bag I was

a present for

her eyes

took the brown paper bag from

she found a big blue box with a white

little girl in a candy store as she

at me when she saw what

afraid you're gonna run out, so," I gave her a

pouted and put the box

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

the coat’s pocket, I fished out a small

afraid that it would be another

from my

and inside laid a small heart-

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

she read the engravings on the

favorite quote from your

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

like

it!"she jumped to her feet as she

she stood on her tippy toes and gave

of panties was pretty good too," I laughed and she shoved me

the necklace from her hand and

I clasped the lock on the back

little gold thing resting on her chest, just below her

said as her hand went to touch the little

you have a present

also got you two

"Oh?"

present," she handed me

the ribbon away

excited for a Christmas present in a

"A sketchbook?"

I saw what was

looked similar to the one I had, but the leather bound was new and

corner was my

noticed you almost ran out of pages in your old one.An artist

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

was only fitting that

muse and I would fill these pages with

is great.I love it.Thank you," I

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

"What is it?"

you can see...but it’s something

at her quizzically, but

said as she pulled my

followed her as she

reached the bed and she turned around to

her hands went to

What are you

She didn't answer me.

clothes and pushed me down on

but

me, her hands went under her short dress and she pulled her underwear down to

licked my lips instinctively at

rock hard just by looking

eyes darted to the nightstand where my box of condoms