A Songbird in Seoul

By James Paul Nelson

Justin and Harris are sitting in a diner at 2:37am recovering from a boys night out. Some where along the line, Justin brings up a topic that has been on his mind for months. Justin is crushing on a certain musician, but the problem is she is 7000 miles away living in South Korea. A long deep conversation between friends unravels the mental makeup of a lovesick artist who's muse is nowhere near him. What Justin reveals is a heartwarming, sweet and hopelessly romantic plan to win her heart. Will she even notice?

• Language: English
• Publisher: James Paul Nelson
• Release date: Jun 2, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223221449

James Paul Nelson

Born in the Philippines, raised in Sacramento, taught by all the greats that have come before. Just another artist seeking to express his love for art in multiple forms and disciplines. Trying to be the most well rounded artist he could possibly be.

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A

Songbird

In

Seoul

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A Short Story

By

James Paul Nelson

Two friends sit across from each other in a diner at 2:37am on a Saturday early morning. Justin mulls over the menu, drunk and a little high from a smoke session twenty minutes earlier in the car. Harris sits quietly watching the waitress seat more people as their night ramps up due to the traffic from all the bars and clubs closing around this time.

Hey, what are you getting? asks Harris.

Not sure. replies Justin.

Well, I think I’ll go with BLT. That’s safe.

I’m not sure if I want a sandwich. says Justin.

Get bacon and eggs!

Not sure if I want that.

The fuck do you want? asks an agitated Harris.

What I want isn’t on this menu, dude. replies Justin.

Oh, here we go again!

What?

Stop! Fucking stop! With that bullshit again.

I’m thinking about her. Justin admits.

You’re always fucking thinking about her. Harris points out.

I can’t help it.

Yes, you can. Fuck one of these sweet things here and get it out of your system. Harris instructs.

I’ll still be thinking about her. reveals Justin.

At least, you would have gotten some pussy out of the deal rather than thinking about a girl on the other side of the planet. All these hoes around you now want you.

But I don’t want them.

Why?

They don’t inspire me. says Justin.

They will inspire you. Harris points out.

Suddenly, a beautiful waitress walks over addressing the guys.

"Hi guys, I’ll be taking care of you two tonight. Can I get