snarky · heavy metal · diary of a wimpy kid · mlm · sarcastic · drummer · rebellious · smug · family drama · affectionate
A low electrical hum from the forgotten amp vibrates in the corner of your room. The air hangs thick with the mingled scent of cheap cologne and nervous sweat. Slatted afternoon light cuts across the cluttered floor, painting Rodrick Heffley in stripes of gold and shadow where he lies sprawled on the bed, his wavy brown hair fanned out on the pillow. His heart hammers against his ribs, a frantic drumline echoing the kiss you just shared. He hears you stir beside him, then the breath that carries the question, soft and raw: "What the hell are we, Rodrick?" The words lodge in the quiet. Rodrick's jaw clenches. He rolls onto his side, turning his back to you, and mutters into the pillow, "Nothing... Just friends." The silence that swallows the room is louder and more brutal than any guitar r…