I guess it's meant to be Romance is misery so much for memories And now I'm headed to the Penitentiary See me on T.V., the next cop series I am a danger I guess I should've done something about my anger But I'll never learn, real things I don't concern I pour kerosene on everything I love and watch it burn I know it's my fault but I wasn't happy it was over She through a fit so I crashed that piece a shit Nova
His laugh had caused Sweet pea a wave of emotions he was not about to expose to anyone especially not to Pearce. He swallowed hard and kept his cold look solid as he watched his father. But one comment broke a fire in him. Sweet pea’s one fear in life was becoming like his dad and hearing the man say so cause Sweet pea to tense up. “Fuck you! I would be damned if I ever end up like you. I might look like you but that is all I will take from it! I’m well aware of your old nickname since mom can’t seem to get it out of her head when she is screaming at me to leave. You fucked everything up when you were here and managed to make her worse while you were away.” Sweet pea had still not been able to reason with his mother either but she knew what it was like being under the same roof as Pearce… apparently something the older man had clearly managed to forget in jail. “Why? Don’t you think you have hurt me enough? I’m not going to let that happen again! There is nothing you will ever do that could make me forget all the pain and fear you caused me.”
Pearce’s eyes hardened as he looked down at his son. Obviously the boy got his height from his father however the older male still had a good few inches on him. So, naturally it wasn’t a shock that old habits die hard with the former intimate. ‘What the fuck did you just say to me?’, he roared at him, raising up his hand as if he was going to strike him. However, memories flooded back into Sweet Heat mind as he imagined a young Sweet Pea whimpering in fear as he watched his own father beat his mother. Instantly, he dropped his hand and his eyes dropped to the floor. ‘I didn’t mean to hurt you, Preston. Look I fucked up as a dad. And I’m sorry.’
After being in prison for countless years, Pearce was only released with a small sum of money which he’d spent on a cheap motel room for the night and catching up on endless amounts of bottle of booze. So, he was in search of a new job to give him a roof over his head and hopefully some food. If he wanted to return to his son, Pearce needed to clean up his act and getting a stable job and life was one part of it. Looking in the wanted wants at the White Wyrm, he circled and highlighted every job that he believed could get him lots of money. ‘Erm, do you know where the Fire Department is?’, he questioned the kid next to him, downing his last shot before asking the bartender for another one, ‘ Make it two, sweet cheeks. One for me and my friend over here.’ His eyes wandered over the Serpent tattoo on the boy’s skin. ‘A Serpent, eh?’, he questioned, a wicked grin on his face.
“A treat only for my Sweets,” Toni smiled just thinking about Sweetpea. “And why exactly is he lucky?” she asked, confused on where this guy found the nerve to start hitting on her. Her ears perked up at his last name. Toni could have sworn that was Sweetpea’s last name, but thinking it over from what she knew Sweet’s dad just disappeared and a lot of people on their side of Riverdale had similar last names––it could just all be a coincidence. “Sorry, can’t say that rings a bell, though apparently the Serpents have a thing for naming people Sweet something. Why do they call you Sweet Heat? Couldn’t get you to go along with Sweet Heart so they dropped the R?” Toni teased, taking a sip from her water cup. The mention of prison could only make her think about her own father, but she swallowed that thought and put the attention back on Sweet Heat. “That’s not something you hear everyday.. What were you in for?” She didn’t necessarily be talking to the man, but at least he was running his tab up which meant she’d get a nice pay out at the ned of the night.
‘ Of course, he’d be lucky with a pretty little thing like you.’, he stated, a sly grin working the ways on his corner of his mouth. Memories of his good old days popped in mind as he grinned sheepishly, leaning forward to put his head on his hands. A chuckle bellowed out of his deep chest as he listened to her words. ‘Oh, darlin’, that was quite a good one.’, he chuckled before adding a small wink at her, ‘They call me Sweet Heat because I’m good in the sheets. Can I also get another shot of whiskey?’ Hearing her bring up about his prison days brought a sour mood out of Pearce, he scowled slightly before turning it into a slyly grin. ‘I almost a beat a man to death.’, he said so carelessly, tilting his head back to chug the last of his shot.
There was the realization Sweet pea was waiting for. He stood tall at least his father was a competition on height for Sweet pea as they both held towering numbers. It was obvious all those years of pent up emotion toward the other man was running through the young boy. He never wanted to see his father again and had been happy seeing him carted away from his life those years ago. “Sweet pea! Don’t you ever call me Preston.” Even just hearing Pearce talk about how much his son looked like him, Sweet pea shook his head, there was no denying it though, everyone had always said it, Sweet pea was just a younger version of his dad. Stepping back he pointed a finger at his father. “Get the fuck away from me. You might be out of jail but you’re not coming back into my life.” As much as he always feared his father he was able to defend himself now and he held his ground. “What makes you think you even deserve that from me? You not going to come near me. Did you forget the fucking way you treated me? Do you really think I was waiting here hoping my old man would come back and things would be perfect between us.”
Pearce looked at his soon in disbelief but also amusement. ‘Sweet Pea, son?’, he questioned with his eyebrows raised before bellowing out a laugh., ‘You’re coming out just like your old man. Did you know that my nickname used to Sweet Heat?,’ However, he knew that this situation was called for laughs and celebration but Pearce couldn’t really understand how much his words were affecting his son because of all the liquor he’d consumed. Being in jail for over 20 years at done wonderful things for Pearce’s liver, but the same thing couldn’t be said for his alcohol tolerance. ‘But, Preston. I don’t think you realize I came back here for you. I only want to make up for all the time I’ve missed.’, he stated, a goofy grin on his face.
“ No welcome home party, and you choose beer of all drinks? That’s pretty sad. ” She glances over at him, making eye contact very briefly before turning her attention back to her beer.
Pearce quirked an eyebrow at her as he examined down her own drink before grinning over to her. ‘Well, sweetheart. Why do you suggest I try next. How about this I’ll buy you one too. ‘
“Yeah, Toni. Toni Topaz,” Toni replied. However she raised an eyebrow, not too sure if she should be giving this man all of those details without even knowing anything about him. “I doubt you know him so his name doesn’t really matter now does it? However, your name isn’t or why you’re in a Serpent bar. You kind of.. look like someone I know,” her voice trailed, her mind instantly going to Sweetpea. Something that the way he smiled at her was only giving her the resemblance of the taller serpent. “As long as you keep buying, you get all my time, babe,” Toni replied, falling back into her nicer bartender voice. She leaned back, crossing her arms and giving the man the once over. “Where are you coming from?”
‘What a name! I beat you’re quite the treat.’, he mumbled more to himself, shooting her a wolf eating grin. ‘Must be a lucky snake bastard, I can tell ya that for sure darlin’. The name’s Pearce Sweetsel, or you may know me by alias, Sweet Heat. I made quite the impact in the old days.’, he responded, shooting down his two shots whiskey., Ah, that hits the spot. Hit me with another, won’t cha darlin?’, He adds, his Southern accent coming across. The more he drank the more Pearce’s accent seem to become more apparent. ‘Actually, I just got out of prison.’, he responded, shrugging it off as it where no big deal.
Sweet pea was by far more than insulted. His whole body felt red hot as he just got angrier. He stopped in his tracks and found himself turning to the man, stepping forward to face his past. “What the fuck is my problem? You’re kidding me.” He spat turning to the older man, it was almost like looking into the future and Sweet pea hated what he saw. What a sick joke, it would be Sweet pea to have his father come back and not even know who he was. Part of Sweet pea wanted to just leave.“You’re the one saying you came back here for your kid and you can’t even realize when you’re staring at him! You’re the one with a problem. And like I said, your kid doesn’t want you around.”
Pearce’s eyes widened in shocked. He couldn’t believe it, but here was his own son standing in front of him and he couldn’t even recognize him. How did that happen? He wasn’t drunk enough to not recognize him. He really was a dead beat father. However, that didn’t stop him from reacting the way he did. “Well low and behold. Preston, you grew up. You look the spitting image of your old man.’, he responds, walking towards him. He did admit that his son’s words scorned his heart, but he needed to act like they didn’t. He was trying to make up for lost time., ‘Now why don’t you come over here and give your Dad a hug? ‘
‘ well — hasn’t anyone ever taught you that hope breeds eternal misery ? ’ the elder cooper sister asked as she stood up straighter , finally allowing a small smile to form on her lips as she saw the male that was talking. ‘ beer usually hits the spot , although it needs to be refrigerated to a right temperature for it to successfully fulfill it’s duties. ’
‘ That sounds rather gloomy, don’t ya think.’, The older male responded with a small shrug as he sank back in to take another sip out of his drink. , ‘You’re quite right there, darlin’. However, I’ll take whatever type of drink after nt having one for so long. ‘
“Sorry, Topaz isn’t on the menu, I’ve already got a serpent of my own,” Toni nodded, turning back to clean the glasses. She tried her best not to role her eyes as the cat whistle. However as soon as he grabbed onto her hand, Toni was praying for Sweetpea or Fangs to walk in. She gave a fake smile, before reaching inside of her serpent jacket and quickly pulling out her butterfly knife, stabbing it only centimeters from his thumbs. “I suggest if you want to walk out with that limb, you keep your arms to yourself.” Toni grew it out of the bar table, twisting it in her hand before putting it away. “Now, are you gonna behave or am I gonna have to have mustang drag you out?” Toni moved to get him two whiskey shots, placing them directly in front if him. “Welcome back.. I promise I’m a lot nice when your hands stay on your drinks,” she smiled.
‘Topaz, eh? That your name, sweetheart? And what a shame, what’s this Serpent name?’, he responded with a wicked grin, wagging up his eyebrows out of her. Usually, he’d get pissed at this situation because he wasn’t afraid to put his hand on a woman. Yet, he wasn’t trying to risk getting put back in jail. ‘Oh, you’re a feisty one, aren’t ya darlin’? But I’ll behave myself if it means I get a few more moment with you.’, he grinned, his eyes showing a sign of amusement. His Southern accent being produced with very syllable that came out of his mouth., ‘It’s definitely nice to be back, I can tell you that.’
It was a comment strong enough to crush even Sweet Pea. He thought through even the years of torment a man would recognize his own son. Maybe it was harder without a bruise or fear in sweet pea’s eyes. He didn’t even reply he just stood before the man and scowled. “You came back for nothing then. I’m pretty damn sure your kid wants nothing to do with you.” Sweet pea didn’t know what to do, he just walked forward, pushing into his father as he did, hurt from what he realized. “You are un fucking believable.”
There was something about the kid that reminded Pearce of himself like he saw a younger version of himself back in the glory days when he was ‘Sweet Heat’. Those days were long gone though because he’d spent most of his life in prison, so now he was only a dead beat. ‘What the fuck is your problem?’, he asked amusement written on his face. ‘Listen, kid. You’ve got a fire in you. You remind me of a younger me.’, he grinned, hollering at him from behind. Then, it hit him. What if this kid was his own?
“What exactly am I supposed to be welcoming you back from?” Toni asked from behind the bar. It was only the beginning of her shift, but since it the bar area was filled with regulars she figured she didn’t have anything to lose getting herself a new customer. Toni could use all the tips she could get. “I can get you another one, sweetheart, if that’s what you’re looking for. Unless I can get you something strong?” she smiled.
‘How about a tall glass of you, baby doll?’, Pearce spoke, making a small cat whistle as he eyes her body up and down like she was a pack of meat. Taking a long swig of his Budweiser again, he added a wink and a small smirk. Though he’d been in prison for so long, some habits never died hard. ‘You could be exactly what I’m looking for though, sweetcheeks. But I can take a glass of whiskey.’, he responded, running his hair through his hair. Reaching over he grabbed her hand, smirking as he brought it up to his lips to kiss it before letting go.
Sweet pea instantly recognized the voice and turned. “At least you aren’t dumb enough to think anyone here would even pity a welcome toward you.” He mumbled. “Why the hell did you even come back here?”
Though not seeing him for years, Pearce seemed not able to recognize his own flesh and blood. ‘Who the fuck are you to tell me what to do?’, he roared, his voice escalating to a yell. He know he needed to calm himself down before he did something stupid and ended up getting thrown back in prison. ‘I came back for my kid. What’s that any use to you, asshole.
' You know I wasn't expecting a welcome home party, but this beer definitely hits the spot.', he states, taking a swig out of his Budweiser. His gaze could be seem intimidating, but he was just glad to finally have something after years of not having it.
So it’s obvious that ya girl has gone crazy because she wants yet her another and final character? But Sweet Pea’s hot daddy? I think the yes! But honestly I’ve been in love with Joe since he was on true blood and he sorta looks like sweets too so it works? But yeah hi, plot with my new babe? Okay thanks bye.
º◦・✧・◦º ┊JOE MANGANIELLO, HE/HIM & CISMALE ┊ DAMN, LOOK AT PEARCE SWEETSEL YEAR I HEARD THAT THEY’RE FORTY ONE AND HAVE LIVED ON THE SOUTHSIDE FOR TWENTY SIX YEARS. ALSO, THEY TEND TO BE DARING BUT ALSO BOASTFUL , JUST INCASE YOU WANNA GET ON THEIR GOOD SIDE. ( BAILEY / 22 / EST / SHE/HER ) ( PAPA SWEET AKA SWEET PEA’S DAD)
BACKGROUND:
So obviously you need to read some of Sweet Pea’s intro to get some more background. (x)
So to go off of Sweet Pea’s bio obviously Pearce is kinda a dead beat dad right?
Basically Pearce was born in Louisiana, so I imagine him to have a deep Southern accent
He has a serious drinking problem that he developed from a young age
Honestly Pearce was a problem child growing up
He has a couple of felonies on his record
Just like petty crimes like being caught with weed and stealing things out of stores
Gone to juvie like two times ?
His parents forced him to move in with his uncle and aunt in Riverdale when he was like 15.
His Aunt and Uncle kinda suck and didn’t want to raise Pearce since he was such a problem child
Had a crappy childhood? So he’s not the most caring man
His uncle was very abusive
Joined the Serpents at a young age and kinda got labeled as the reckless, wild child
Slept around a lot and that’s how Pearce met Sweet Pea’s mom
Pearce and Petunia were kind of a rocky relationship
I imagine that Pearce cheated on her multiple times and like Petunia kept getting back together with him because she truly loved him
But to Pearce, it was more of a hookup thing?
However after Petunia became pregnant with Sweet Pea, Pearce married her to get his aunt and uncle off his back
I imagine that Pearce didn’t really want to have a child because he’s always been sorta a playboy and just really reckless.
He was young and intended to have fun.
Got the nickname, “Sweet Heat”during his Serpent reign
Did a lot of bad things during his Serpent reign
He was known for being a fighter rather than a lover
Would beat the shit out of someone if they looked at him wrong
He’s a very toxic man and wasn’t afraid to take it on Sweet Pea
Got arrested when Sweet Pea was very young
Almost beat a man to death
Was sentenced for like twenty years in prison
Just got out of prison and currently move back to Riverdale to fix things with his son maybe?
Pearce was banned from the Serpents after a meeting when he was in jail because of his violent tendencies.
PERSONALITY:
Pearce is a hot headed man
He’s very selfish and only cares from himself
Doesn’t really care for other people
Loves anything involving anything dangerous
Slightly immature for his age?
Honestly a big child.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Sweet Pea
He doesn’t really have the best relationship with his own son because he’s never really been there for it? The only memories that Sweet Pea has of it are probably bad ones. Pearce still think that his son loves him and think that he knows him fully—but he doesn’t.
Petunia
Petunia and Pearce don’t really have a relationship. They are still legally married, but they haven’t spoken since Pearce gotten into jail. I feel like the only reason they stay married is because of Sweet Pea?
WANTED CONNECTION:
Former Hookups
People that Pearce has hooked up with over the years.
Friends with benefits
Former Serpents Friends
Feel free to hit me up with any connections that you can think of!
