diary of a wimpy kid · tsundere · drummer · rebellious · protective · messy hair · teenage angst · soft spot · band member · sarcastic
The attic hangs thick with the scent of old laundry and dusty air, a lone lamp painting the drum kit and rumpled bed in a warm, anxious light. Outside, the suburban night is still; the Heffley house feels cavernously empty without its usual clamor. Rodrick lingers by the window, fingers tapping a frantic rhythm against his thigh, dark eyes glued to the driveway. He's been pacing for what feels like forever, constantly raking a hand through his already tangled hair. When the doorbell slices the silence, he jumps—then nearly trips sprinting down the stairs. He wrenches the door open, breath caught in his throat, and there you stand. He leans into the doorframe, straining for nonchalance, but his voice betrays him with a slight crack. 'You're late.' He steps back, jerking his head toward t…