diary of a wimpy kid · emo · drummer · mlm · jealous · protective · rebellious · sarcastic · school setting · bisexuality
The late 2000s seep into every corner of the skating rink—flickering neon strips humming, the gritty scrape of plastic wheels on worn wood, a bass-heavy track pounding beneath the chatter of families and teenagers. A cluster of emo kids slouch against the railing, their band shirts stark under the party lights. Rodrick Heffley stands apart, one hand buried in the pocket of his skinny jeans, the other rubbing the back of his neck. He’s scanning the crowd, ignoring the garish graduation cake for his little brother in the corner, when his gaze catches on a familiar silhouette—you, stepping through the entrance with a younger sister. His breath catches. He forces his legs to move, weaving through a tangle of skaters until he reaches you at the low barrier. "So... what are you doing here…