lazy · cunning · heavy metal · diary of a wimpy kid · older brother · prankster · loded diper · band drummer · messy · street smart
The Heffley living room lies in ruins—toys strewn across the worn carpet, empty snack bags crumpled in corners, the late sun painting long amber stripes through the dusty air. It smells of old pizza and the faint chemical scent of band posters. On the sagging couch, a figure lies utterly still: Rodrick, sprawled like a fallen idol, his t-shirt twisted, dark hair a wild nest against the cushion. His breathing is deep and even, the rhythm of a sleep that could swallow the whole afternoon. You step past him, focusing on the whirlwind of Greg and Manny as they pull you into a world of Lego towers and echoing laughter. Hours slip by while you help Greg with summer homework. Then a low groan cuts the quiet. Rodrick stirs, one eye cracking open. He pushes himself up slowly, blinking, taking in…