Avenger Jasper X Reader // The Truth

The Truth

It was a Saturday afternoon, you had just come home from work but you weren't tired just yet. Each Saturday after work, you would make an effort to visit your local Chuck E. Cheese's. Now, you didn't do this to grab a bite or play games, but to visit your longtime pal and partner, Jasper T. Jowls (Jasper for short). Skip a little time and you arrive at the colorful store. Walking in, you get a pass through the kid check, as the employees already know what- who  here for. Quickly making your way to the stage, you see that the band was not present in their spots. Not out of the ordinary, in-between shows the gang would often wander about the store to pass time. Munch and Pasqually were often found in the kitchen, Helen and Chuck out in the showroom or arcade room playing with guests, and Jasper backstage strumming away at his guitar.

You climbed up to the old structure and made your way to the backstage curtains. Separating the cloth, there you see Jasper playing his tunes, exactly where you knew he'd be. Taking a look at him, though, he seemed a bit more somber than usual. Jasper isn't exactly as bubbly as the rest of the crew, but it is uncommon to see him frown in such a way. You came up next to him and gave him a pat on the shoulder, causing him to shudder and mess up his tune. He swiveled his body around to face you with a shocked expression before returning to his melancholy state. You wanted to know what had him feeling so bad, but you thought you ought to lighten the mood first. "Hey hun...how's your day been so far?" Keeping his expression, he replies, "Same as always, Y/n." Being impatient, you dropped the act and decided to just pop the question. "Jasper, is everything alright?" His ears raising at your question, he gave you look.

"Very forward now, aren't we?"

"Sorry... you just...dont seem yourself."

"That obvious, huh?"

Jasper lowered his head, patting the spot next to him. You sat beside him, putting your hand over his paw before he gently pulled it away. You looked up at him a bit concerned before he turned to look at you, the bags under his eyes darker than usual.

"... Jasper."

"I...Look. I don't really wanna talk about this right now."

He stood up, quickly walking away from the stage. You sat there a bit confused but hesitantly went back after him. By the time you had made it back out from backstage, Jasper had disappeared somewhere into the arcade. Walking around a bit, you spotted the dog talking to no other than Chuck E. Cheese himself. You watched and listened to their conversation from behind an arcade game.

"Chuck, I don't know how much longer I can keep doing this...it's exhausting."

"Jaspah I know it's been rough, but we're at the best we've evah been! We can't give up now!"

"I know, I know. I just...Its hard. I can't keep this act up. Especially not from them..."

Chuck's expression softened, placing a hand on Jasper's shoulder. Just what the hell was he hiding from you? Was it so bad he only confided in Chuck with this? Or was Chuck in on it? You didn't want to think Jasper was doing anything...nefarious behind your back, but your mind couldn't help but wander.

You watched as Chuck gave Jasper a gentle hug, patting his back and then pulling away. Without thinking, you stuck your head out from behind the machine, catching the attention of Chuck.

"...Eh? Y/n?"

Jasper's ears picked up as he quickly turned around to face you. His expression is a mix of shock and fear. Chuck seemed a bit calmer, his arms folding over his chest as he looked at you quizzically. Your face dropped to a frown as you stared at the two. You've been caught.

"Uh...Hi guys."

You nervously chuckled, waving to the two of them.

"Were you spyin' on us?"

"Ehm. I-I"

You hesitated for a moment, took a breath, then continued.

"I'm sorry I was just...I'm worried about you Jasper."

He seemed a bit hurt that you would follow and spy on him, but his expression softened. He rubbed the back of his neck nervously, sighing.

"I know. I'm sorry. I should've told you this sooner..."

"Jaspah, are you sure you wanna—"

"Yes. I've hidden this from them long enough."

You walked out from behind the game, looking up at Jasper sorrowfully. He placed a hand on your shoulder, looking into your eyes.

"Jasper..."

"Y/n...Im..not who you think I am."

"What do you mean...?"

Jasper winced, turning away from you and then to Chuck. Jasper nodded at him, to which he nodded back. He looked to the ground, his voice shaking.

"I-I'm Jasper T. Jowls...I'm Jeremy Blaido..."