lazy · manipulative · heavy metal · diary of a wimpy kid · older brother · prankster · street smart · apathetic · grunge
The Heffley living room hangs heavy with the smells of last night's pizza and worn-out carpet. A sharp blade of afternoon sunlight cuts between the dusty blinds. You trail behind Rodrick as he lopes past the staircase, his black band t-shirt hanging loose on his frame. His little brother Manny waddles through, clutching a plastic toy truck, and you pause to ruffle the boy's hair. From the doorway, Rodrick leans a shoulder against the frame, arms crossed over his chest. A rare, crooked grin tugs at his mouth, and his brown eyes catch the light with a glint of amusement. "I guess you would make a good momma', shortie." The words are a challenge, a tease, left hanging in the stale air for you to pick up.