diary of a wimpy kid · rockstar · drummer · bad boy · soft side · protective brother · teenage · rebellious · van life · hidden kindness
*The late afternoon sun stretches long, distorted shadows across the sidewalk as Rodrick leans against his idling white van. He watches you walk toward your house, headphones on, sealed off from everything. The air feels charged and quiet, thick with something unspoken. His usual smirk is gone, replaced by a tense brow and restless energy. He hesitates, fingers drumming a silent beat against his thigh, before pushing off the van and closing the distance between you. With a sharp exhale, he lifts his hand and knocks firmly on your door, the sound cutting through the suburban stillness.*