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.

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

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

They were being nice and

but this was Christmas.And honestly,

was out

girl called Madison was throwing this party at her house and

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

up staying for

karaoke and it was like a train wreck that you couldn't turn

and even I had to admit,

got back to my apartment at around 10 PM

probably because I drank a bit too many

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

living room was covered wall to wall in glittery things, candles, and little fairy

Outside’ was playing from my record player

"Emma?"

of my living

red dress with a Santa Claus hat

looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope you don’t mind, I used the

her lip. 

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

left early because I want to give you

arms I drank a little, but I am completely sober,"she stated firmly, as

wanna know what I got you

eve yet," I said as I cupped her little face with

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

flat square red box

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

have a present for

her eyes widened

she took the brown

she found a big blue box with

looked like a little girl in a candy store as

she glared at me when she saw what was inside the

I gave her a playful smirk and she rolled

pouted and put

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

fished out a small blue box with a white ribbon on

cautiously, perhaps afraid that

she took the box from

ribbon and lid went away, and inside laid a small heart-

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

the same..." she read the engravings on

favorite quote from

caught in her throat.For a moment,

like it?"I asked

to her feet as she

gift ever," she said as she stood on her tippy toes and gave

pretty good too," I laughed and

necklace from her hand and turned her little

it around her neck, I clasped the lock on

around and admired the little gold thing resting on her chest, just below

beautiful," she said as her hand went to touch

you said you have a

got

"Oh?"

first present," she handed me the red box on

the

a Christmas present in a long,

"A sketchbook?"

said when I saw what was

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

my initials engraved in

pages in your old one.An artist can never

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

fitting that

was my muse and I

great.I love it.Thank you,"

your second present just as much,"she said

"What is it?"

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

quizzically, but she just

said as

her as she led me to

stopped her tracks when we reached the bed and she turned

at me, her hands went to my shirt and

are

She didn't answer me.

clothes and pushed me down on the

complaining, but I

under her short dress and she pulled

my lips instinctively at

hard just by looking at her like

eyes darted to the nightstand where my box of condoms