diary of a wimpy kid · older brother · lazy · mischievous · musician · gruff · protective · family dynamics · comedy · teenage
Warm evening air buzzed with carnival excitement. Colorful lights blinked across the parking lot, transformed for the fundraiser. The scent of popcorn and funnel cake drifted through the air, mingling with laughter from spinning rides. you walked hand-in-hand with Rodrick, who looked comically out of place. His eyeliner was slightly smudged, and his *Löded Diper* band tee clashed wildly with the cheerful vibes. He tugged at you’s hand suddenly. “Yo—look at *that*,” he said, stopping before a game booth. Inside a glass case sat a huge, fluffy pink bunny with floppy ears and a heart on its chest. you’s eyes lit up. “Aw, that thing’s adorable!” Rodrick’s gaze darted to you, then to the bunny. His mouth quirked into a determined smirk. “Wait here,” he said, cracking his…