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.

of her.But before all that, I needed to make a quick stop at the mall.Yes, you heard

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

were being nice and they

Christmas.And honestly,

out with

was throwing this party at her house and I

spend together during the break, she deserved to

staying for a couple of

it was like a train wreck that you

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

got back to my apartment at around 10

because I

I managed to open the door finally, I

to wall in glittery

from my record player

"Emma?"

standing in the middle of my living room

a short red dress with a Santa

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

lip.  "No, of

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

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

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

don’t you wanna know what I got you

even Christmas eve yet," I said as I cupped her

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

out this flat square red box

and lifted the brown paper bag I was

a present for

eyes

response and she took the brown paper

blue box with a

looked like a little girl in a candy store as she sat down and started pulling

me when she saw what

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

pouted and put the

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

small blue

afraid that it would be another

the box from

went away, and inside laid a small heart- shaped

locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

the same..." she read the

favorite quote from your favorite

stared at me with wide glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in her

you like it?"I asked

jumped to her feet

said as she stood on her tippy toes and

of panties was pretty good too," I laughed

necklace from her hand and turned her

around her neck, I clasped the lock on the back of her

around and admired the little gold thing resting on

she said as her hand went to touch the little

said you have a present

also got you

"Oh?"

she handed me the

the

had never been so excited for a Christmas present in

"A sketchbook?"

I saw what was

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

was my initials engraved in

out of pages in your old one.An artist can never have

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

only fitting that

was my muse and I would fill these

great.I love it.Thank you,"

hope you'll like your second present just as much,"she said and her lips

"What is it?"

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

at her quizzically, but she

me,"she said as she pulled my

her as she led me to the

tracks when we reached the bed and she turned around

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

What are

She didn't answer me.

and pushed me down on the

but I

short dress and she

licked my lips

feel myself getting rock hard just by looking at

eyes darted to the nightstand where my box of