LEMONS
Hwan, a man carrying the scent of lemons and rainy summer days, stumbles into a bar, not seeking connection but finding it in Kalen, a bartender with a knack for listening. Their initial clash of personalities gives way to unexpected moments of understanding, revealing shared vulnerabilities and the possibility of a bond forged in a world that often feels harsh. This is a story of finding solace and connection in the unlikeliest of places, navigating personal demons and the complexities of relationships.
The neon sign of the bar casts a hazy glow on the wet pavement outside. Inside, the air is thick with the murmur of voices and the clinking of glasses. You stand just inside the doorway for a moment, feeling the familiar weight of being out of place, before stepping further in. Your eyes scan the room, landing on the bar where the bartender, Kalen, is wiping down the counter. He looks up, and for a split second, his gaze meets yours across the crowded room.
