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.

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

something and leave.But then I ran into a couple of other teachers from school,

you heard that right again.  They were being nice and

was Christmas.And honestly, I didn’t have anything else better to

out with

called Madison was throwing this party at her house and

have plenty of time to spend together during the break,

staying for

third glass of beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it was like a train wreck that you couldn't

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

apartment

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

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

to wall in glittery things, candles, and little fairy

It’s Cold Outside’ was playing from my record player and I didn’t know

"Emma?"

of my living room with this big smile on

a short red dress with a Santa Claus

probably the same hat that John was wearing, but on her it looked

grinned and bit her lip.  "No,

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

outfit.Tiff and Carrie wanted to be Mean Girls.But anyway, I left early because I want to give you your present,"

I drank a little, but I am completely

know what I got you

yet," I said as

I’m just too excited.I can't wait," she squealed

couch and pulled out this flat square red box tied with a gold ribbon

that case," I chuckled and lifted the brown paper

have a present for you

eyes widened

in response and she took

a big blue box with a white ribbon around

as she sat down and

glared at me when she saw what

her a playful smirk and

she pouted and put the box

real gift,"I

a small blue box with

perhaps afraid that it would be another practical

she took the box from my hand

went away, and inside laid a small heart- shaped pendant

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

are the same..." she

favorite quote from your favorite

caught in her throat.For a moment,

you like it?"I

jumped to her feet as

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

I thought the box of panties was pretty good too," I laughed and she shoved me

her hand and turned her

I clasped the lock

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

her hand went

said you have a

got you two

"Oh?"

is your first present," she handed me the red box on

pulled the ribbon away

for a Christmas

"A sketchbook?"

said when I saw what was

similar to the one I had, but

was my initials

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

girl had inspired me beyond my wildest dreaMs.Ever since she came into my

that she

was my muse and I would

great.I love it.Thank you," I

you'll like your second present just as

"What is it?"

something that you can

quizzically, but she just smiled

me,"she said as she

followed her as she led me to the

stopped her tracks when we reached the bed and she turned around to

went to my

are

She didn't answer me.

my clothes and pushed me down on the

but I

me, her hands went under her short dress and she pulled her

licked my lips

getting rock hard just by looking at her like

eyes darted to the nightstand where my box