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.

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 heard that

had to pick up something and leave.But then I ran into a couple of other teachers from school, they were

right again.  They were being nice and they invited

Christmas.And

out with her

was throwing this party at her house and I told Emma

spend together during the break,

for a couple

glass of beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it was

Mercury and even I had

to my apartment

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

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

living room was covered wall to wall

from my record player and I didn’t know

"Emma?"

standing in the middle of my living room with this big

was wearing a short red dress with a Santa Claus

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

and bit her lip. 

"But, what are you doing

because I want to give you your present," she rambled and stumbled a little as she walked

little body in my arms I drank a little, but I am completely sober,"she stated

wanna know what I got you for

said as I cupped her

wait," she squealed and took

behind the couch and pulled out this flat square red box tied with a gold ribbon on

case," I chuckled and lifted the

have a present

her eyes widened

response and she took the

found a big blue box with a white ribbon

a candy store as she sat

panties?" she glared at me

so," I gave her a playful smirk

clever," she pouted and put

real gift,"I said as I took off my

out a small blue box with a white ribbon

at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it

the box from

lid went away, and inside laid a small heart- shaped pendant

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

she read the engravings on the

quote from your

breath was caught in her throat.For a moment,

like

to her feet as she

love you.Thank you.This is the best gift ever," she said as she stood on her tippy toes and gave me a

thought the box of panties was pretty good too,"

took the necklace from her hand and turned

neck, I clasped the

thing resting on her chest, just below

said as her hand

a present for me?" I

I also got you two

"Oh?"

is your first present," she handed me the red

the ribbon

so excited for a Christmas present

"A sketchbook?"

I

one I had, but the leather bound was new and

corner was my initials engraved

in your old one.An artist

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

only fitting that she got

my muse and I would

it.Thank you," I

you'll like your second present just

"What is it?"

not something that you can see...but it’s something

I looked at her quizzically, but she just

me,"she said as she pulled

her as she led me to the

when we reached the

to my shirt and

What are

She didn't answer me.

off my clothes and pushed me down

complaining, but I

her hands went under her short

lips instinctively at

could feel myself getting rock hard

the nightstand where my box of condoms