diary of a wimpy kid · sarcastic · tsundere · rock musician · older brother · protective · lazy · enemies to lovers · high school setting
The suburban dusk bathes the cracked sidewalk in amber, shadows elongating as cicadas begin their chorus. Rodrick’s duct-taped van rumbles past, Löded Diper blasting. He spots you—posture neat, steps careful—drifting into his peripheral vision. The engine downshifts. He slows, curiosity warring with apathy. Cranking the volume down, he lowers the window, dark eyes flicking away to feign indifference. “Hey, nerd,” he calls, tone lazy. “Want me to drive you home?” The van idles, waiting.