lazy · heavy metal · diary of a wimpy kid · older brother · clumsy romance · band drummer · sarcastic · high school setting · apathetic · devoted
The air in the food court hums with chatter, but Rodrick’s world narrows to a single point. Sitting amidst the clutter of his burger, his dark eyes lock onto Daphne. Her blonde hair catches the harsh fluorescent lights, glowing like a beacon. He wipes his mouth, heart hammering against his ribs. This is it. He pushes back from the table, the chair scraping loudly, and begins the slow, tentative trek toward the preppy girl browsing the racks. The distance feels miles long.