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

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 were having drinks

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

no, but this was Christmas.And honestly,

was out

was throwing this party at

together during the break, she

for a couple

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

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

apartment

because I drank a bit too many

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

wall in glittery

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

"Emma?"

in the middle of my living

red dress with a Santa Claus hat

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

bit her lip.

behind me, "But, what are you doing here? I thought you were gonna be at your friend’s Christmas

and Carrie wanted to 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

little body in my arms I drank a little, but I am completely

don’t you wanna know what I got you

I said as I cupped her little face

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

out this flat square red box tied with a gold ribbon on

chuckled and lifted the brown paper bag I was

have a present for

her eyes

she took the brown paper bag

blue box with a

candy store as she sat down and started pulling

at me when she

you're gonna run out, so," I gave her a playful smirk and she rolled her eyes

very clever," she pouted

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

pocket, I fished out a small blue box

cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be another

she took the box from my hand and opened

and lid went away, and inside laid a small

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

same..." she

quote from your favorite

eyes.Her breath was caught in her throat.For a

you like it?"I

her feet as

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

was pretty good too," I laughed and

the necklace from her hand and turned her

I clasped the lock on the back of her

admired the little gold thing resting on her chest, just

beautiful," she said as her hand went to touch

said you have a present for me?" I

I also got

"Oh?"

is your first present," she handed

pulled the ribbon away

for a

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw what

the one I had, but the leather bound was new and

the corner was my

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

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

only fitting that she got this

muse and I would fill

great.I love it.Thank

second present just as much,"she said and her lips

"What is it?"

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

I looked at her quizzically,

with me,"she said as she pulled

she led me to the

tracks when we reached the bed and she turned around to

her hands went to my shirt and she started undoing

are

She didn't answer me.

took off my clothes and pushed me down

but I

under her short dress and she pulled

my lips instinctively at

myself getting rock hard just by looking at her

darted to the nightstand where my box of condoms was on