These are so close to the finish line… I'm sad to see them end :') I hope that everyone enjoyed them as much as I enjoyed writing them :D

Info:

Fandom: Riverdale
Pairing: Sweet Pea/OC
Rating: T
Word count: 1510
Chapter count: 13/15

Debate? Apparently, a turn-on

Riverdale High was very different from South High. To begin with, the meticulous campus and the perks of a more affluent neighborhood area's school were numerous. Everything worked, for once, much to Sweet Pea's shock. He could go to the bathroom in between classes without worrying about flooding the whole floor. Also, he didn't have to pack lunch, but could get something from the nearby stores, vending machines or even a small eatery down the road. It wasn't that expensive either. He loved computer lab now, as he could actually use a proper, working PC instead of carrying his own beat-up laptop to school and guarding it with his life for the whole day. There was a basketball team, too. A proper, not streetball, but basketball team. They actually competed, too. He'd immediately signed up for it.

But, with all the perks came a certain level of work you were required to do in order to pass classes. There was no more storming off when he got bad news about something. There was no more fighting in the hallway. There was no more tagging his locker. There were no more Serpents, Ghoulies and the hazy in-between. There were school uniforms and preppy, expensive clothes. Sweet Pea hated the uniforms with passion. They'd forced him into a pair of waist-high pants and a turtleneck to cover his Serpent tattoo. He loathed the uniforms. Yet, unlike Fangs, he had rolled over like a good boy and worn the ugly thing to class, despite the humiliation.

Ruby had easily fit in, much to his annoyance. She'd pulled out a peppy outfit, clearly bought at the mall and not the dollar store, and worn it like she was completely at home. The girl had noticed his discomfort with the idea of wearing a uniform, though. So, she'd suggested an idea he hadn't thought would work. Yet, Sweet Pea was willing to try anything, especially if it could both get rid of the ugly uniforms and get him a better grade. With the help of the petite girl, he'd volunteered for the debate Riverdale afterschool club. The topic was student-suggested and would be presented in front of the students and staff alike. They had chosen the question of school uniforms being a good or bad idea. Or, as the official title went - Should uniforms in schools be abandoned?

"I've got five points, but I can't think of any more," Sweet Pea grumbled as he and Ruby sat in the student lounge of Riverdale High, tossing his notebook at the girl. She caught it without looking up from her phone. "Maybe this wasn't a good idea. I don't know how to argue these."

"Alright," Ruby finally looked up from her phone and her eyes met his. "I'll do the pro-arguments. Let's give it a go," she tossed his notebook back and Sweet Pea opened it on his lap, ready to begin. "The first question is usually something along the lines of 'do school uniforms create a sense of belonging somewhere'?" Sweet Pea glanced down at his notebook, seeing that he hadn't touched on that topic. He would have to wing it.

"No, not really," he told the girl and Ruby raised her eyebrows, motioning with her hands for him to continue. "School uniforms are a way to stifle all originality regarding style and preferences of the students," Ruby nodded and waited. Sweet Pea groaned a bit and then realized that he should elaborate even further. "Choices are important, especially for teenagers. If we can't be allowed to choose something as small as what to wear, we're essentially being told to forget our preferences and originality later in life. In addition to that, teenage years are the time when building one's personality happens. Having the freedom to choose what to wear helps a person find their own self and identify with similar people." Ruby smiled at him.

"In my opinion, school uniforms are a good idea when it comes to creating a sense of belonging, especially with the new students coming from Southside High," Ruby countered, making Sweet Pea open his mouth to reply. But, she put up a finger and didn't let him. "Wearing the same uniform as everyone, no matter which side of the tracks they come from would help students feel like one. It would create a sense of belonging and help them get along better, without discriminating against the newcomers from Southside High. In the end, originality is still a choice, as uniforms can be decorated freely as long as the dress code is being respected," then, the girl looked at him pointedly. "You're not allowed to interrupt during the debate," Sweet Pea tried to speak again, but Ruby cut him off. "Now, the next question is if school uniforms can help scrap the social inequalities."

"Wait, wait," Sweet Pea put his hands up, stopping her. "Don't I get a chance to reply? A rebuttal, or something?" his face lit up and the biker smirked at the petite girl. "Redirect, Your Honor!" That sentence got a bit of laughter running throughout the crowd which had steadily been gathering around them.

"This isn't a court, sasquatch. But, sure, have at it." Ruby shook her head and motioned for him to continue.

"If the aim of school uniforms is to level the playing field, so to speak, and create a sense of belonging, why are only the Southside students being asked to wear them?" Ruby nodded to him furiously.

"That! That's a point which you should definitely be making within your argument," she smiled at him brightly and Sweet Pea felt his face heat up at the praise. "Write that down," Ruby waited for him to do so and then asked the next question again when he looked up. "So, about uniforms helping with social inequalities?"

"Is that about gang paraphernalia?" Sweet Pea asked, frowning.

"It can be," Ruby shrugged. "For example, an argument against school uniform could be that, while it may help exterminate bullying against students with lower income and cheaper clothing, it will also increase a 'gang state of mind'," when she saw him frowning, Ruby elaborated. "School uniforms create a larger 'gang', so to speak," her fingers quoted the word. "By having a uniform, there is a rivalry being created with other schools. In essence, while it may not be the Serpents or the Ghoulies, it's still a 'gang'."

"Oh, I see," Sweet Pea wrote down the basic points and then looked back up at the girl. "What about the counter?"

"School uniforms would stop the rich from competing against each other and bullying the less fortunate," She shrugged again and Sweet Pea huffed at her wording. Ruby instantly glared at him. "Don't you huff at me! You're going to be called out as less fortunate up there, so be ready for it."

"Alright, alright. Anger is going to be in check," when she raised her eyebrow Sweet Pea groaned. "I promise to do my best."

"Okay, next question could be whether school uniforms are practical or not." At that, the tall biker's face lit up like a Christmas tree.

"Oh, let me get started," he proudly puffed out his chest and grabbed his notebook. The onlookers laughed, hearing Sweet Pea begin to list off a number of reasons why uniforms weren't comfortable or practical. He started with the quality of clothing and ended with religious reasons, highlighting the Muslim tradition of girls having to cover their skin, which the uniforms didn't accommodate. In the end, their mock debate turned more into an actual battle, rather than Ruby explaining each question and making suggestions regarding arguments Sweet Pea could make. The crowd around them changed, students coming and going, but, there was a steady group of about a dozen people applauding whenever one of them one-upped the other. In the end, Ruby stopped Sweet Pea from talking and turned to the onlookers.

"So, what do you say, jury?" she asked. "All those in favor of school uniforms being introduced to Riverdale High?" a couple of hands rose. "All those in favor of having a dress code only?" a majority of the students put their hands up. "Well, Sweet Pea, looks like you've just won your mock debate." The tall biker stood, making a show out of bowing to the crowd which applauded. Then, he turned to Ruby and took her hand, making her get up and get pulled into the hallway, scrambling to keep his notebook in her hands, along with her bag and phone. Sweet Pea didn't stop until they reached the boys' bathroom, which he tugged Ruby into and closed the door, locking it by sliding a piece of wood under the frame.

"Have I mentioned how hot you are when you're arguing debate?" The tall biker turned to the girl, the look in his eyes making her brain short-circuit.

"Ah, um, no?" She stuttered out.

"Insanely hot." And Sweet Pea kissed her against the tiles of the bathroom, his notebook and her bag falling to the floor.

And, I am happy to give you guys this piece of smut and sexual tension xD I hope you enjoyed!

I'd like to take the chance to thank Valerie, Vulvarity and When I Make It Shine for their continuous support :D Here are the review replies for those I haven't PMed :D

When I Make It Shine: I definitely enjoy the challenge of writing a character that hasn't been explored in the show too much :D I've been looking at a lot of interviews with Jordan when he talks about the concept of the role :) I'm glad that you're enjoying my portrayal of him!
I'm sad to see these almost done, too… On the other hand, there is the option of another set of drabbles or a longer story :P I'm always up for a show of hands as to who'd like what hahaha
Cheers!

Valerie: Hi! I'm doing great, what about you? Writing a sweeter side of Sweet Pea is my kink xD Hahahaha What can I say, he's a complex character in my head and I always feel the need to give you guys just a little extra :D I'm glad that you enjoyed it :D
My doggo is sprawled on the bed, as usual, and very happy to receive the greeting hahaha

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