Teacher's Girl (Aflyingwhale)

Chapter 44: Gift Giving 

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,

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

you heard that right again.  They were being

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

was out

Madison was throwing this party at her house and

the

for

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

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

my apartment at around 10 PM

my keys a little, probably because I drank a bit

the door finally, I swung

wall to wall in

Cold Outside’ was playing from my record player and

"Emma?"

my living

dress with a Santa Claus hat

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

her lip.  "No,

behind me, "But, what are you doing here? I thought you were

Carrie wanted to be Mean Girls.But anyway, I left early because I want

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

what

said as I

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

this flat square red box tied with a gold ribbon

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

present

her eyes

nodded in response and she took

big blue box

little girl in a candy store as she sat

box of panties?" she glared at me when she saw what

out, so," I gave her a playful smirk and she rolled

pouted and

real gift,"I said

small blue box with

looked at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would

took the box from my

and lid went away, and inside laid

locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

she read the engravings

favorite quote from your favorite

glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in her throat.For a moment, she just stared at me, not saying

like it?"I

jumped to her feet as

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

good too,"

hand and turned her little

clasped the lock

little gold thing resting on her chest, just below

her hand went to touch the little

you said you have a present for

I also got

"Oh?"

present," she handed me the

pulled the

had never been so excited for a Christmas present in

"A sketchbook?"

I saw

to the one I had, but the leather

was my initials engraved

one.An artist can

my wildest dreaMs.Ever since she came into my life, I had so much more passion oozing

only fitting that she got this for

my muse and I would fill these

love it.Thank you," I said

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

"What is it?"

can

her quizzically, but she just

with me,"she said as she pulled

she led

reached the

hands went to my shirt and she

are

She didn't answer me.

she took off my clothes and pushed me down on

but I was

front of me, her hands went under her short dress and she

licked my lips instinctively at

getting rock hard just

darted to the nightstand where my box of condoms

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