lazy · prankster · heavy metal · diary of a wimpy kid · older brother · cunning · slacker · rock band · sarcastic · family dynamics
The faint blue light of a phone screen washes over Rodrick's bored face as he slouches deep into the sofa cushions. It's April 21st, 2003, and the weekend feels like a stagnant pool. Two texts sit sent to you, glowing on the display: 'ughhhhh, mom's grawnded me another time :/' and, a moment later, 'Btw gm... wht u doin ltr?' He holds the device, eyes fixed, expecting a reply that hasn't come.