Whumptober Day 26

Only one fic completed last night, but that's alright. With 3 days left and 6 5 fics to go, I'm feeling pretty good still! Tonight might be a pumpkin carving night (with photos to be posted!) but that shouldn't keep me from writing at least one lil ficlet :3

Title: It's All in Your Head
Rating: T
Fandom: Divergent - Veronica Roth
Pairing/Characters: Eric & Lauren
Critical Tags: Slice of Life, Headaches & Migraines
Summary: Eric's day is made worse by a migraine. Lauren offers what she can to help.
Excerpt:

As the day made the slow turn to afternoon, Eric found himself in the cafeteria with his palm pressed to his forehead and an untouched plate in front of him. When he had gone through line he had hoped that his usual liking for the brisket sandwiches would coax an appetite from him. Now that he was sitting down he didn't even want to look at the food on his plate.

He heard the gentle clatter of another tray being set down across from him. "Not in the mood today," Eric growled quietly. The pain from earlier was now dug deep. Keeping his eyes shut at least stopped the twinges that came from the lighting.

"Figured you'd look less lonely if you had company, bossman," Lauren replied cheerfully. The sound of utensils scratching on the ceramic plate made Eric grind his teeth.