Jasper x Fem! Reader (NOT FINISHED, may continue at a later date)

Chapter 45: Mind Games

Mini A/N: Y'all 😭 This chapter was SO hard for me to write, and I'm not sure why. I couldn't even figure out how to end it...and don't even get me started on the TITLE! I could not think of a title, so sorry if it's bad! I hope you guys still enjoy the chapter, though. Peace ✌🏼Love ya!

⚠️WARNING⚠️ THIS CHAPTER CONTAINS INTERACTIONS THAT MAY BE SEEN AS BULLYING TO SOME. I DO NOT IN ANY SHAPE, FORM, OR FASHION ENCOURAGE BULLYING.

It had been a little over two months since you and the Crystal Gems made it back to Beach City. Everything had been pretty normal. Or as normal as you can get in Beach City, anyway.

*Flashback*

It was a sunny Thursday morning, and you had already been at the bookstore for a few hours. Business was pretty slow, so you decided to go and grab something to eat since it was forty minutes past eleven. Almost lunchtime. You hummed as you pushed the bookstore door open, your ears twitching at the sound of the bell ringing above the door. You let it close behind you, making your way down the boardwalk to Fryman's Place. As you approached the establishment, you saw Ronaldo holding a pamphlet in his hand. He even had a satchel full of them resting at his waist. "Protect yourself against the menace that threatens Beach City!" You raised a delicate eyebrow, a smirk forming on your face. You approached the teenage boy, and as he saw you, he grinned, holding the pamphlet in your face. "(Y/n)! Would you like to protect yourself against the menace that threatens Beach City?"
"Can I get some fries first before I do that?" you asked with a chuckle.
"Oh! Sure," Ronaldo said, beginning to chant again before he was interrupted by Steven.
"Ronaldo! Wait! What is this?" the curly-headed teen asked. You looked down at the paper scrunched up in Steven's hand, recognizing it as one of the pamphlets Ronaldo was trying to hand out. Of course, Steven would be sweet enough to take one, you thought with a laugh as you turned to face the opening of the fry stand.
"Hey, Petey! Fryman? Any of you guys in there?" you called, peering into the open window. You saw Petey making his way from the back, stepping up on top of a stool so that he was face to face with you.
"Hey, (y/n)! What can I get for you?"
"Just some fries would be great," you answered with a smile, turning back to listen in on Steven and Ronaldo's conversation.
"...Crystal Gems aren't rock people. Crystal Gems fight rock people," Ronaldo said in a matter-of-fact tone. "See my documentary. 'Rising Tides, Crashing Skies'."
"Crystal Gems don't just fight rock people. We are rock people," Steven said, rolling his eyes. "Also, don't say 'rock people,' it's offensive."
"Rock people are different, obviously," Ronaldo replied, crossing his arms. "For starters, they have rocks embedded in their bodies."
"(Y/n), your order is done." You turned upon hearing your name being called, taking your fries from Petey.
"Thanks, hun," you said with a smile, walking over to a nearby bench to sit down. You watched as Steven and Ronaldo continued their conversation before the older fell down to his knees in apology. Your (e/c) eyes widened in amusement as you continued to eat your food. Steven seemed to console him for a moment before he ran off to God knows where. "Steven," you called, trying not to laugh. The young teenager walked over to you, sitting next to you on the bench with a sigh. "What was that all about, babe?"
"Ronaldo realized that he made a mistake with his Ronalphlets and apologized. Now he's going to go and rethink some things...whatever that means," Steven said with a shrug. You nodded in understanding, finishing up your fries before standing to throw the container away.
"Well, I hope he gets past his uh...little dilemma," you said with a chuckle, ruffling the half-gem's hair. "I've gotta get back to work, but I'll see you later, Steven." He smiled at you and waved as you walked away.

*time skip brought to you by 'Rocknaldo'*

You spit into the sink, rinsing your mouth out with cold water before putting your toothbrush back into its holder. You then turned off the water, walking out of the bathroom to grab your duffle bag from the floor in your room. You pushed open your bedroom door, whistling for Sarge. "C'mon, boy! Pearl is waiting for us," you called, grabbing your khopesh from by the door. Sarge barked, following you excitedly out of the door. You locked it behind you, making your way down the beach to Steven's house. You climbed the stairs, knocking on the screen door. To your surprise, Ronaldo was who answered.
"House of the Crystal Gems. How can I help you today, (y/n)?"
"Ronaldo? What are you doing here?" you asked with a laugh.
"I'm a Crystal Gem now," he grinned, leaning against the doorframe.
"Okay...," you said with a chuckle, pushing past him into Steven's room. He sputtered behind you, obviously trying to protest, but Sarge's growling shut him up pretty quickly.
"Oh! (Y/n), you're here! Let's get started," Pearl said, standing from the couch with her hands pressed together.
"C'mon, Sarge," you said with a giggle. He panted, walking over to Pearl and circling her legs. The pale gem chuckled, bending down to pet him before leading you to the warp pad.
"W-Wait! Where are you guys going?" Ronaldo asked, jogging over to the three of you.
"(Y/n) is training today. It's the only time she's off, and I happened to be free today as well," Pearl said with a smile, glancing at you. "She's a very adept student..." You blushed softly, grinning.
"Can't I train with you guys too? I'm a Crystal Gem as well," Ronaldo said. "I even have my own sword!"
"(Y/n)'s training is a little too...intense for you," Pearl said, sucking her teeth. "She's trained with a quartz soldier, so her skill level was already quite up there, even though I hate to admit it..."
"Oh? Is Pearl jealous that I was trained by the best," you said smugly, nudging the gem. She blushed, crossing her arms.
"Hmph! I would hardly consider Jasper to be the best."
"Don't let her hear you say that." The two of you shared a laugh before warping away, leaving Ronaldo standing in Steven's living room.