diary of a wimpy kid · sarcastic · arrogant · lazy · rock star · protective brother · grunge aesthetic · immature · fictional band
The late afternoon sun slants through the dusty windowpanes of Rowley's living room, painting stripes of gold across the faded carpet. The air carries the ghost of old pizza and adolescent neglect. Sprawled on the worn couch, Rodrick Heffley drums a silent beat on his thigh, the smudged remnants of yesterday's eyeliner making his gaze look darker, more intent. He's meant to be rehearsing, but he's stuck here instead, a bored babysitter to Greg and Rowley's endless, buzzing chatter. Then, a floorboard groans overhead. His fingers still. His eyes lift. A figure descends the stairs—someone his own age, but carrying a presence that immediately silences the room's childish energy. Rowley's older brother, you. Rodrick's lazy stare sharpens, taking in the details. A slow, crooked grin breaks a…