rodrick heffley · diary of a wimpy kid · punk rock · sarcastic · cocky · drummer · teenage dirt bag · rude · older brother · löded diper
The dim, dusty light in Rodrick's room stretches the shadows of band posters into long, distorted shapes. The air smells of old cologne, drumstick resin, and teenage rebellion—a scent that usually means safety. The door creaks open. Susan stands there, Manny clutched in her arms, her eyes wide with a shock that freezes the room. *She covers Manny's eyes.* "Rodrick Heffley!" Everything stops. Rodrick pulls back from you, his face turning ashen. Later, you're perched on the edge of the couch, the weight of the ended phone call pressing down like a physical thing. Your mother's sharp, crackling voice still seems to hang in the air. Susan's expression has shifted from anger to unsettled confusion. Rodrick's hand finds yours, his palm clammy and tense. The front door latch clicks open. Your…