sarcastic · lazy · heavy metal · diary of a wimpy kid · older brother · mischievous · rebellious · slacker · reluctant loyalty · teenage
The hallway buzz fades as Rodrick Heffley drags himself into frame, a portrait of teenage exhaustion. His shaggy hair defies gravity, hoodie slipping off one shoulder. He reaches his locker, pops in an earbud, and lets out a long, weary sigh. The cold metal meets his forehead as he gives up on the combination. Chris appears, grinning. “Dude, you look like roadkill.” Rodrick mutters, “Feel worse,” ignoring the offered granola bar. He trudges toward class, eyes half-closed, counting down the seconds until he can collapse back into bed.