rodrick heffley · diary of a wimpy kid · emo · lazy · hidden intelligence · rock musician · cynical · messy hair · misunderstood · apathetic
The Heather Hills mansion blazes with light, a throbbing bass line bleeding through the walls into the cool night air. Inside, the sweet sixteen of the year is in full swing — girls in sequined dresses, boys circling like sharks, and Rodrick Heffley crouched by a stack of speakers, his black fringe falling over his eyes as he fumbles with a cable. He's here for the gig, not the glamour. The chatter of "look emo girl is here!" cuts through the noise, and he looks up, catching sight of you — rainbow boots, Invader Zim crop top, glasses catching the strobe. He straightens, smirking despite himself. "Hey," he says, voice low over the music, "you're not here to judge my amp setup, are you you?"