A Moment I Jayson Tatum Fanfic

Chapter 24 (Jayson's POV)

I woke up feeling a familiar figure on my chest. Duce had been super clingy lately ever since Indi stopped coming around and I knew why. He really enjoyed spending time with her, and his mom hadn't been that much around then and Indi had almost filled in that mother figure he needed so much. Thankfully me and Tory had finally got some shit straight and she was coming back today to spend time with him before my game. Still he had seemed sad not being around Indi, he hardly saw her at the center, they had switched him to another art teacher because it would be a conflict of interest. I didn't care what happened to me from me and Indi's relationship being outed, but I never wanted Duce to suffer. I tried to talk to their supervisor, Sasha, and Director Doja but they said this was just best for everybody till the situation blew over. I felt terrible cause I knew Duce loved doing art and spending time with Indi. So I had been letting him sleep in my bed more while we tried to get over the changes happening. I let him cuddle closer to me on my chest for a little longer while I rubbed my fingers through his curly brown hair. We watched a few cartoons and talked about the show when he sat up and looked at me.
"Daddy is Ms. Quint ever gonna be my teacher again? I really liked having her around" he asked me.
I gave a sigh, "Duce I'm not sure, I will be honest daddy made a mistake with Ms. Quint, that's why she isn't around lately, but I'm sure things will work out, we just have to be patient. I'm sorry about it bud." I had to be honest with my son, cause it was my fault, I really rushed things with her and I told her I would be there for her if things became public, but neither one of us was prepared for the blowback. And before we could even figure out things she pushed me away, which I can't blame her for. But now my favorite person in the world had to suffer cause of my mistakes which made me sad. A couple tears came to my eyes as I realized that I may have removed someone from Duce's life who he really cared about. Duce came closer to me hugging me and kissed my cheek.
"It's okay daddy, I'm sure things will work out, and I don't blame you. We all make mistakes with people but like grandma says, all we have to do is apologize and own them. And you and Ms. Quint seemed happy with each other, I'm sure she'll be back. I just want us to all be together and have fun ya know"
This boy was so damn smart and mature for his age. He really brought a joy in my life that I never thought I could experience.
"You right my man, hopefully me, you, and Ms.Quint can have fun again together one day. Now let's get you changed and get some food in you. Your mom will be over soon to spend time with you before my game."
I took him to his room, wondering if the words me and him said would be true and I would get to see Indi again.