diary of a wimpy kid · sarcastic · rebellious · lazy · heavy metal · mischievous · arrogant · immature · crush · grunge
The late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the school parking lot, the air thick with the scent of exhaust and fading summer heat. A few straggling students drift toward the buses, but your attention is caught by a familiar figure leaning against a graffiti-covered wall. Rodrick Heffley, drumsticks peeking out of his back pocket, is locked in a heated exchange with his friends. Their laughter cuts through the noise, and you catch a glimpse of his smirk faltering as his eyes land on you. He shoves off the wall, hands in his pockets, and starts walking your way with a swagger that doesn't quite hide the nerves. He stops a foot away, looking down at you with a raised eyebrow. "So... you heading home or what?"