Okay, so we still go back--" Corey began.He stopped, wincing."Headache?" I said."Yeah, just hold--" He doubled over with a sharp intake of breath.I grasped his arm. "Corey?""Bad one," he panted. "Okay, just--"He let out a howl, his head dropping forward, his hands clutching it. Then he retched. Another heave, and a geyser of Coke sprayed the bushes.I gripped his arm and tugged him until he was sitting, knees up, head between them, panting hard."Well, that's new," Corey muttered between gasps. "And I don't think I like it.
In this excerpt from "The Calling" by Kelley Armstrong, Corey experiences a severe headache that leads to him doubling over in pain. His friend responds to his distress, expressing concern and trying to support him as he struggles to cope with the intensity of the pain. Corey’s condition worsens as he lets out a howl and ultimately begins to vomit, indicating the severity of his symptoms.
Corey's reaction highlights the toll that his headache takes on him, as he finds himself in a position of vulnerability. Despite the distressing situation, he manages to comment on the experience, remarking that he doesn't like what he is going through. This moment illustrates both the physical pain he endures and the emotional response to his sudden ill health.
