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 heard that right.The effing mall.

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

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

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

was out with her

was throwing this party at her house and I told Emma she should

together during the break, she deserved

up staying for a

beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it was like a train wreck that you couldn't turn away

inner Freddy Mercury and even I had to admit, it was pretty damn fun

to my apartment at around 10 PM

my keys a little, probably because I drank a

to open the door finally, I swung it open and

wall to wall in

playing from my record

"Emma?"

was standing in the middle of my living room with this big

red dress with a Santa Claus

it was probably the same hat that John was wearing, but on her it looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope

bit her lip. 

head quickly and closed the door behind me, "But, what are you doing here?

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

drank a little, but I am completely sober,"she stated firmly, as firm as a drunk person would,

what I got you for

I said as I cupped her little face

can't wait," she

pulled out this flat square red

I chuckled and lifted the

present for you

eyes

she took the brown paper

found a big blue box with a white ribbon

store as she sat down and started pulling the

at me

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

very clever," she pouted and put

joke.This is your real gift,"I said

pocket, I fished out a small blue box with a white ribbon on

cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be another

took the box from my hand and opened

and inside laid a small heart- shaped pendant

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

she read the engravings

from your favorite

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

you like it?"I

jumped 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 kiss

I thought the box of panties was pretty good too," I laughed and she shoved

her hand and turned her

it around her neck, I clasped the lock on

gold thing resting on her chest, just

her hand went to touch

have a

got you two

"Oh?"

is your first present," she handed

pulled the

been so excited for a Christmas present in a

"A sketchbook?"

I

had, but the leather

the corner was my initials

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

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

fitting that she

my muse and I would fill these pages

love it.Thank you," I

present just as much,"she

"What is it?"

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

at her quizzically, but

as she pulled

her as she led me to the

the bed and she turned around to face

up at me, her hands went to my shirt and she started

What are you

She didn't answer me.

off my clothes and pushed me down

complaining, but I was

in front of me, her hands went under her short dress

licked my lips

rock hard just by looking at her

where my box of condoms