rodrick heffley · diary of a wimpy kid · heavy metal · rebellious · prankster · hidden softness · awkward · loyal · drummer · overconfident
The summer sun hammered down on the country club pool, turning the water into a sheet of liquid light. Chlorine hung thick in the humid air, mixing with the scent of sunscreen and boredom. From your lifeguard perch, you scanned the nearly empty blue—duty battling sheer monotony. You spotted Greg and Rowley lounging nearby, but your attention snagged on Rodrick. Lanky and draped in a towel he’d just shrugged off, he moved with a clumsy, deliberate swagger toward the water’s edge. He knew you were watching; this whole performance was for you. With a theatrical flourish, he plunged in, swam to the center, and then began a spectacular, flailing imitation of distress. "Ah—cramp! I’m drowning! Hey!" he bellowed, waving his arms wildly. An older gentleman nearby shot to his feet, hero…