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.

had been 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

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

being nice and they invited me over

no, but this was Christmas.And

was out with

called Madison was throwing this party at her house and I told

to spend together during the break, she deserved to

ended up staying for a couple of

of beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it

Mercury and even I had to

back to my apartment at around 10 PM

with my keys a little, probably because I drank a bit too many shots of

I swung

wall in glittery things, candles, and little fairy

It’s Cold Outside’ was playing from my record player and I

"Emma?"

of my living room with this

red dress with

that John was wearing, but on her it looked amazing.  "Happy

bit her lip.

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

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

drunk?" I laughed as I caught her little body in my arms I drank a little, but I

what I got you for

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

can't wait," she squealed and took

and pulled out this flat square

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

have a present

her eyes

she took

found a big blue box with a white ribbon around

in a candy store as she sat down and started pulling the ribbon

panties?" she glared at me when she saw what was inside

I gave her a playful smirk and she rolled

pouted and put the

is your real gift,"I

a small

perhaps afraid that it would be another practical

she took the box from my hand and opened

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

locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

same..." she read the engravings on the

quote from your favorite

with wide glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in her throat.For a

like it?"I

it!"she jumped to her feet as she said

you.This is the best gift ever," she said as she stood on her tippy

of panties was pretty good too," I laughed and

took the necklace from her hand and turned her

it around her neck, I clasped the lock on the

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

said as her hand went to

a present

I also got

"Oh?"

present," she handed me the red box on the

pulled the ribbon

for a Christmas present in a long,

"A sketchbook?"

said when I saw

one I had, but the leather bound was

my initials

your old one.An artist can never have enough blank pages to draw on," she

she came into my life, I had so much more

fitting that she

I would

love it.Thank you," I said to

you like it.And I hope you'll like your second present just as

"What is it?"

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

her quizzically, but

as she pulled

as she led me to the

tracks when we reached the bed

her hands went to my shirt

are you

She didn't answer me.

and pushed me

complaining, but I

front of me, her hands went under her short dress and she pulled her underwear down to

licked my lips instinctively at

could feel myself getting rock hard just by looking at her like

where my box of