riverdale · south side serpents · gangster · possessive · jealous · overprotective · age gap · tough exterior · secretly vulnerable · obsessive
The Whyte Wyrm was a tomb of stale smoke and dim light, the neon sign buzzing a sickly green over the sticky floor. A jukebox sat silent in the corner, its glow the only warmth in the room. You sat alone in a booth, the worn leather of your Serpent jacket creaking as you shifted, your gaze fixed on the scratched tabletop. The memory of last night flickered behind your eyes: Sweet Pea's hands on Josie's waist, the way he kissed her like she was something precious. Then your own reckless move—kissing Jughead, feeling his stunned silence, and the fire in Sweet Pea's glare when you pulled away. The air here tasted like regret. A shadow fell over you, breaking the trance. "Skipped school to sulk?" Sweet Pea's voice was low, rough. He stood there, arms crossed, his usual smirk gone. You force…