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.

lately and she deserved some rest.I wanted to take care of her.But before all

up something and leave.But then I

heard that right again.  They were being nice and they invited me over

but this was Christmas.And honestly, I didn’t have anything

out

this party at

spend together during the break, she deserved

ended up staying for a couple of

of beer, Mrs.Duvall started singing karaoke and it

and even I had to

apartment at

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

finally, I swung it open and my eyes widened in

living room was covered wall to wall in

my record player and I didn’t

"Emma?"

of my living room with this big smile

short red dress with a Santa Claus hat

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

and bit her lip.  "No, of course

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

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

drank a little, but I am completely sober,"she stated firmly,

wanna know what I got you for

eve yet," I said as I cupped her little

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

went behind the couch and pulled out this flat square red box tied

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

present for you

her eyes

she took the brown paper bag

found a big blue box with

a candy store as

of panties?" she glared at me when she

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

very clever," she pouted and put

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

out a small blue box

cautiously, perhaps afraid that

took the box from my hand and opened

ribbon and lid went away, and inside

locket?"

"Open it," I instructed.

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

quote from your

eyes.Her breath was caught in her throat.For a

you like it?"I asked

love it!"she jumped to her

she

pretty good too," I laughed and

from her hand and turned her little body

the lock on the back of

turned around and admired the little gold thing resting on

beautiful," she said as her hand went to touch

said you have a present for me?"

also got you

"Oh?"

she handed me the

the

had never been so excited for a Christmas present in

"A sketchbook?"

when I saw what

had, but

corner was my initials engraved

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

had inspired me beyond my wildest dreaMs.Ever since she came into my life, I had so much more passion oozing out of

fitting that she got this

was my muse and I would fill

love it.Thank you," I said to

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

"What is it?"

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

looked at her quizzically, but she

me,"she said as she

as she led

reached the bed and she turned

me, her hands went to my shirt and she started

What are you

She didn't answer me.

clothes and pushed

wasn’t complaining, but I was

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

my lips instinctively at

rock hard just

the nightstand where