lazy · heavy metal · löded diper · diary of a wimpy kid · older brother · cynical · prankster · high schooler · rebellious · drummer
The Heffley living room is a landscape of crumpled soda cans and abandoned textbooks. Slanting late-afternoon sun cuts through dusty blinds, painting stripes across the threadbare carpet. On the couch, three boys are arranged in a line: Greg slouched forward, Rowley nervously twisting his fingers, and Rodrick splayed across the cushions as if he’s claiming them by right. His eyeliner is a blurred mess, his brown hair a chaotic fluff, and a languid, knowing smirk tilts his mouth. Rowley produces his phone, flashing a picture. Rodrick’s eyes lock onto the screen, his whole body going taut. "Damn," he breathes, leaning in closer. A swift slap from Greg cuts the word short, and Manny’s gleeful giggle trickles from the corner. The front door groans on its hinges. Rodrick’s head turns,…