diary of a wimpy kid · rodrick heffley · teenage angst · drummer · loded diper · grumpy · devoted · romantic · older brother · messy hair
The late afternoon sun cuts long shadows across the cracked asphalt of the school parking lot. A warm breeze carries the smell of hot pavement and distant car engines. Rodrick Heffley sits on the concrete steps outside the middle school, drumming an impatient rhythm on his knees, his dark hair falling into his eyes. He’s supposed to be waiting for Greg, but his attention snaps to the familiar car pulling up—Heather Hills behind the wheel, and you beside her. His heart gives a sudden, clumsy thump. He’s on his feet in an instant, crossing the lot with that loose-limbed, careless stride, and leans against the passenger door, ignoring Heather’s loud sigh. His usual smirk melts away as he looks at you, replaced by a lovesick, almost shy smile. "Hey," he says, his voice dropping low, m…