A/N: Heyyo! I'm sorry for the late update... and I would also like to apologize because this chapter's kinda "so-based-on-the-movie". I still hope you enjoy it though! Heather's sweet sixteen chapter... Have fun! R&R.

CHAPTER 9: Chocolate Pool

Anne parked her car a few yards away from the big tent. We got off the car and started to walk towards the venue. I was wearing the golden dress and shoes they picked for me. Claire was wearing a peach cocktail dress with matching shoes. Mae was wearing her red dress and black shoes. Olivia was in all black while Anne was in all pink.

Outside the tent was a huge banner that read: Happy Sweet Sixteen Heather!

One by one, we needed to present our invitation so we could enter. Claire was in front of me and I was the last among the five of us.

While Mae (who was in front of Claire) was showing her invitation, someone grabbed my right arm, pulling me out of the line.

I turned to see who did it… It was none other than Rodrick Heffley.

I rolled my eyes and raised my eyebrows at him, "What do you want?!" I half whispered.

"Wow you're pretty tonight," he muttered very silently that I barely caught what he said.

"What?"

He shook his head (since he was probably surprised that he said such thing) and crossed his arms while holding his drumsticks, "I- I just want to tell you that you're gonna hear my awesome band play tonight."

I looked at him, confused.

He threw his arms as soon as he realized I looked at him like that, "What?! Why are you looking at me like that?"

"You're weird, Heffley," I narrowed my eyes at him.

"Huh? Woah. My band playing tonight makes me weird?"

"No, no. I mean… Three days ago, you got me thrown into the pool, you said you hate me. And now you grab me out of the line just to say that your band is playing tonight?"

"So? You're even lucky to get a tip about what's gonna happen tonight. First there's – "

I raised my hand, signaling him to stop, "Wait. Why are you even telling me this? Honestly, I don't really care. Now if you don't mind I'm going to enjoy the party," I turned away only to feel his drumstick tap my shoulder, making me face him again.

"I… am going to make a love connection with Heather Hills," he smiled dreamily and proudly.

"Well, good luck with that," I smirked and gave him a 'good luck shoulder tap' before going back to the line.

I looked for my friends once I entered the tent. There were a lot of people, most were about the same as my age.

"April! Over here!" Claire waved at me. She was seated at table number 7 with the girls. I made my way through the bunch of people.

"Where were you?" she asked me as soon as I got there.

"Oh. I- I just drank water there," I made up an excuse and pointed to the drinks table.

"Okay then," she sat down.

I sat down as well and observed the people in the party. Most were either chatting, dancing, or getting something to eat.

The birthday girl and her minion passed by our table. She flashed a fake smile as soon as she noticed us, "Oh hi! Welcome to the party! Feel free to get anything you want to eat."

Anne stood and greeted her, "Happy Birthday Heather." She gently handed a small package to Heather.

"Thank you."

We also greeted her and gave her our presents.

"Thanks girls! Enjoy the party," she smiled once more and walked away. If I weren't mistaken, I think I saw her roll her eyes the moment she turned away from us.

After a while, we looked for something to eat from the buffet table. I took some salad and pasta before going back to my seat.

Anne and Olivia went to get some champagne, while the rest of us decided to stick with punch. Once we all got settled with our food and drinks, we talked about random things while eating.

I caught a glimpse of Heather who looked disappointed while talking to her parents. I saw her glaring at them and slowly pushing away the gift her parents gave her.

Suddenly, everyone stopped what they were doing and stared at the stage where a bunch of guys were about to play a song.

"This song, uh, goes out to a very special little lady," said the boy in the middle who was wearing thick eyeliner. Yep, Rodrick himself took off his jacket and threw it to the audience.

I heard Heather complain, "Why aren't they wearing tuxes?! They are supposed to be wearing tuxes!"

He pointed to the birthday girl, "Heather Hills, this one's for you." His band began playing the tune of Justin Bieber's Baby while Rodrick began singing in an almost high-pitched, trying hard, hilarious tone.

"Oh, woah, oh, oh…
Oh woah, oh, oh…
It's her favorite song,
Oh, woah, oh, oh…"

He continued singing. My friends and I looked at each other with a this-guy-is-unbelievable look in our faces.

"He really is doing everything to get Heather to notice him," I said to Claire in a quiet voice.

She whispered back, "He'd do whatever it takes for someone that he likes."

"…And I was like
Baby, baby, baby, oh
Like baby, baby, baby, noo
Thought you'd always be miiine~"

Meanwhile, Heather was burning up. Her face was getting really red. She was getting very, very angry.

Rodrick must have noticed that because his eyes widened and he turned back to say something to his bandmates. He faced the audience after a few seconds, and yelled, "Hit that button!"

Then suddenly, the tent seemed to explode. The band played loud and hard. Posters of Löded Diper appeared everywhere.

Rodrick started singing a 'rock' version of Baby,

"Baby! Baby! Baby, oh!
Like baby, baby, baby, noo!
Like baby, baby, baby, oh!
Thought you'd always be mine!
Wooo!"

Still singing, he jumped from the stage and danced like an idiot chicken rockstar in front of Heather.

He skipped backwards following the beat of the song,

"… And I'm like baby, baby, baby OH!
Like baby, baby, baby, NOO!
Like baby, baby, baby OH!
Thought you'd always be miiine! –"

Everyone was standing now and there were lots of gasps and laughs when he accidentally pushed the ice sculpture, which then crashed into a million pieces.

"ARGHH! I AM GOING TO KILL YOU!" Heather grabbed the mic stand and tried to swing it to Rodrick. But it hit the chocolate fountain instead, thus, splashing chocolate all over Heather's gown.

And that sucks because I was planning to get some chocolate and strawberries after the band's performance.

Rodrick tried to catch her when she got off-balanced. And before they knew it, both of them were both lying on the pool of chocolate.

"I am definitely going to remember this party!" Olivia told us. Apparently, almost everyone in the tent was thinking of the same thing.

The party was officially over when the ice sculpture was destroyed. People were going home and giving a good laugh about what just happened. We stayed there until about only 15 people were left.

Rodrick was having a conversation with Heather…Although I don't want to interfere because one, it's none of my business, two, they both don't look happy, and three, I don't want to get chocolate all over me.

My friends were talking to each other when I realized that Rodrick's brother, Greg, was also here with his chubby friend.

I approached him when they passed by, "Hey Greg. What are you doing here?"

He looked at me, "Oh. Hey April. We helped Rodrick's band set up the equipment."

"That's cool."

"Yeah. By the way, this is Rowley. Rowley, this is April."

"Nice to meet you, April!" said Rowley, who had that kiddy smile on his face.

"Nice to meet you too," we shook hands

"Greg! Let's go!" Rodrick called out… And he obviously wasn't in a good mood.

"Yeah okay!" Greg answered. "Bye April," he waved while pulling Rowley with him.

I looked at Rodrick, who looked at me too. We stared each other for a moment. But then he broke it and walked away.

"April we gotta go," Claire pulled my arm.

"Yeah. Yeah of course," I nodded and followed the girls.

The five of us hopped in the car and then Anne drove away.

A/N: There :)) If you have no idea how Rodrick sang that song, watch the third Wimpy kid film: Dog Days :)) Btw, just wanna clarify that the chapters of this story focus on the days when Rodrick and April had an interaction with each other... :)) Yeah. Thanks for reading! Don't forget to leave a review ^_^