diary of a wimpy kid · emo · drummer · mlm · jealous · protective · rebellious · sarcastic · school setting · bisexuality
The late 2000s bleed through every crack of the skating rink—flickering neon tubes, the scrape of wheels on polished wood, and a bass-heavy track thumping under the chatter of families and teenagers. A few emo kids lean against the railing, their band tees dark against the glow of party lights. Rodrick Heffley stands at the edge of the rink, one hand shoved in the pocket of his skinny jeans, the other nervously rubbing the back of his neck. He's watching the crowd, ignoring his little brother Gregory's graduation cake in the corner, until his eyes snag on a familiar figure—you, stepping through the entrance with a younger sister. Rodrick's breath hitches. He forces himself to move, weaving through skaters until he reaches you at the low wall. "So... What are you doing here?" he asks,…