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 right.The

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

right again.  They were being nice and they invited me

would say no, but this was Christmas.And honestly, I didn’t have anything else better to

was out with

girl called Madison was throwing this party at her house and I told Emma she should

of time to spend together during the break,

up staying for a couple of

her third glass of beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it was like a train wreck

and even I

to my apartment at around 10 PM or

was fumbling with my keys a little, probably because I drank a bit

the door finally, I swung it

was covered wall to wall in glittery things,

Outside’ was playing from my record player and I

"Emma?"

the middle of my living room

short red dress with a

but on her it looked amazing.  "Happy early Christmas.I hope you don’t mind, I

grinned and bit her lip.  "No,

my head quickly and closed the door behind me, "But, what are you doing

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

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

know what I got

as I cupped her little face with

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

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

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

a present

eyes widened

response and she took the brown paper bag from

blue box with

a candy store as she sat

at me when she

gave her a playful smirk

very clever," she pouted and put

a joke.This is your real

I fished out a small blue box with

at it cautiously, perhaps afraid that it would be another

from my hand

ribbon and lid went away, and inside laid a small

a locket?" she

"Open it," I instructed.

souls are the same..." she read the engravings

quote from

at me with wide glimmering eyes.Her breath was caught in her throat.For a moment, she just

like it?"I

her

as she stood on her tippy toes and gave me a kiss on the

was pretty good too," I laughed and

took the necklace from her hand and

clasped the lock on the back of her

the little gold thing

as her

have a present

also got you two

"Oh?"

present," she handed me

the ribbon

been so excited for a Christmas present in a long, long

"A sketchbook?"

I

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

the corner was my initials

one.An artist can never have enough blank pages to

dreaMs.Ever since she came into my life, I had

was only fitting that she got

and I would

love it.Thank you," I said

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

"What is it?"

you can see...but it’s something you

her quizzically, but she just smiled

said as she pulled

followed her as she

we reached the

at me, her hands went to my shirt and she

What are you

She didn't answer me.

and pushed

wasn’t complaining, but I was

went under her short dress and she

lips instinctively

rock hard just by looking

the nightstand where my box of condoms