A/N: Hey there :)) I am so sorry for the late update! This is kinda a filler chapter before the characters go back to school so yeah.. I did experience writer's block for this. But hey, I hope you're all looking forward to the future chapters as much as I am. Have fun reading Chapter 11! R&R :) I do not own Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Easy A, and Harry Potter.

CHAPTER 11: Stop, Look, and Listen

"Dude this pizza is so good!" I blurted out after my first bite.

"Told ya," Claire smiled and chewed. "There's a branch in the mall."

"It's official. We shall eat there the next time we go to the mall," I declared it like I was the president.

Claire laughed at me as she pressed the play button on the remote to start the 2nd movie we'll be watching today.

"What are we watching again?" I asked.

"Easy A."

"Great. I haven't watched that."

"That's why I'm letting you watch it," she chuckled.

"Fine, haha. Do your parents know I'm here?" I reached out for my second slice of pizza.

"Hmm. They said I could let anyone come over so I guess yeah kinda?"

"Okay... How about-"

"April, focus on the movie now. This is hilarious, I swear."

"Oh-kay then."

She was right. I laughed in most parts of the film. Well, I'm not gonna narrate the story to you. Spoilers aren't gonna make you happy.

The movie was almost over, so I decided to ask Claire what I was supposed to before she interrupted.

"Aren't Olivia, Mae, and Anne coming over too?"

"Nope. I called them this morning. Hey will you still eat that?" she pointed to the last slice of pizza.

"Nah, I'm good."

"Thanks," she grabbed it and munched for a few seconds. "Olivia's on vacation with her family, Mae's headed to the mall with Matt, and Anne, well... she's going out with this guy she met last Friday."

"Woah. It seems like Anne had lots of boyfriends already."

"You said it."

I responded by raising an eyebrow.

"She was one of Heather's closest friends-"

"Was?"

"Yeah. They aren't that close anymore like they were last year. Anyway, she's one of the popular girls in school. She attracted lots of guys already."

I nodded, trying to process the new information Claire's giving me, "Was Rodrick one of them?"

"One of Anne's ex-boyfriends? I don't know."

"What's with Rodrick and Anne, then? You saw them glare at each other when we were eating at the mall weeks ago."

"Yeah I saw that, but I have no idea what happened to them," she shrugged but I can see she's hiding something.

"Claire, that question has been bugging me the entire summer. I know you know something. Tell me, pleease," I imitated the cute puppy dog face which has worked on everyone so far.

She sighed, "All I can say is this. They were once in good terms and then..."

"And then?"

"I don't think I'm in the right position to tell you what's going on between them, April."

I pressed my lips together and forced myself to nod, "Okay, I totally understand... Yeah, it's not like it's any of my business right?"

"Past is past, April. And try not to question Anne about it again. You'll be getting the silent treatment."

"Yep. I experienced that already."

There was silence between us as the movie rolled its credits. Claire's right. It's none of my business. And I shouldn't stress myself out with something I'm not actually involved with.

I coughed and sat up straight to break the silence, "So... what's next in line?" I grinned.

"How about..." Claire knelt on the floor and rummaged in the big box of DVDs beside the living room table.

"Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban?" she raised it for me to see.

"Yes! You haven't watched it yet?"

"Nope. I just finished reading the book, remember?" she inserted the disc into the DVD player and pressed the play button.

She slumped on the couched as the film started.

. . . . . . . . . .

"That was awesome!" Claire exclaimed.

"I know right?" I was happy she liked the movie.

"I have to read book 4 soon," she started getting all excited again.

"Yes you should. The fourth one is my personal favorite."

"Okay! So what do we watch next?" she pulled the box closer to us with a big smile on her face.

I glanced at the clock and noticed it was already 5:20 pm. "Um, actually I think I need to go home now, Claire. My parents are gonna be home any minute."

Her grin turned into a tiny smile, "Oh.. Okay. So are you coming back tomorrow?"

"We'll see," I stood up and walked to the foyer, with Claire following me.

She opened the door for me, "Thanks a lot for coming April! If you won't be able to come tomorrow, I'll see you on Monday."

I stepped out of the house. "Yeah, school is fast approaching. Thanks a lot! I had a great day. See ya!" I waved goodbye.

Claire waved back and closed the door.

I pulled up my hood and started walking. 8 houses to go!

In the middle of my way home, I heard myself silently singing my favorite songs. This is probably because I didn't want to get bored. I didn't put on my earphones anymore because I didn't feel like doing so.

After a few more moments, I heard a loud screeching sound. It came from a big van which just zoomed past me and through the neighborhood. I didn't mind it so I just fixed my hair and kept going.

"Nice singing, Prescott," a voice came up from behind me.

I rolled my eyes. Oh no, not again.

"Get lost, Heffley," I walked past his house and crossed the street.

He called out, "Hey that was supposed to be-"

"Whatever! Don't ruin my day Rodrick!" I yelled back.

"Hey!-"

I looked straight, not even checking if there were approaching cars or anything.

"April, watch out!"

I was pushed to the ground in front of my house. Rodrick landed beside me. I tried to sit up but I guess the impact was bad. I caught a glimpse of a pick-up truck which sped down the street.

"What just happened?"

"Well," Rodrick groaned and slowly sat up. "You were careless enough not to stop, look, and listen!"

He assisted me as I tried to sit up. It was just then that I felt the small bruise on my face.

"That was supposed to be a compliment," he muttered.

"What?"

"Your singing."

I nodded. It didn't really matter if that was a compliment or not.

"You okay?" he reached for my face but I gently brushed his arm away.

"I'm fine, I'm fine. Thanks," I carefully got on my feet and started to limp towards my house. It appears that I also have a wound on my leg.

He got up and helped me 'til I reached the door.

"Thanks again," I said, looking down to my shoes.

He opened the door for me, and then slipped his hands in his pockets, "Yeah. Just... Be careful when crossing the street." He looked down and scratched his head. "I, uh, gotta go," he smirked and waved before going back to his house.

I went up to the bathroom upstairs. I had to clean my wounds before my parents get home because I don't want them to interrogate me.

I grabbed the first-aid kit and went to my room. I'm glad I was a girl scout a few years ago... So I already learned how to do this stuff.

When I finished, I went back to the bathroom and placed the kit in the medicine cabinet. I looked at the mirror. The bruise was still there but it wasn't as conspicuous as it was before I cleaned it.

I was staring at my reflection when I heard the door open downstairs, which meant one of my parents has already arrived. I combed my hair and groomed myself to make the bruise less visible.

And then I just realized something...

This was the first time Rodrick called me April.

A/N: There ya go! It wasn't that long, but I hope you all liked it! Btw, who wants a Rodrick POV in one of the future chapters? :) Please leave a review... Thanks for reading!