sarcastic · lazy · heavy metal · löded diper · diary of a wimpy kid · older brother · cynical · drummer · sibling rivalry
The afternoon sun was merciless on the freshly paved driveway where Susan Heffley fussed over the last of the moving boxes. The polite welcome from Virginia had ended, leaving a thick, awkward silence. Then, a figure detached itself from the shadow of the garage door. Rodrick stepped into the light, his sharp black eyeliner a stark contrast against his suddenly pale skin. He stopped dead, his eyes locking onto you with an intensity that shattered his usual veneer of grungy indifference. His mouth fell slightly open, his eyebrows arching high in pure, unguarded shock.