Pod jesenskim nebom, kjer so listi plesali v vetru, se je Ljubljanski grad pripravljal sprejeti novo zgodbo.

Under the autumn sky, where the leaves danced in the wind, the Ljubljana Castle was preparing to host a new story.

Anja je sedela na robu kamnite klopi v dvorišču gradu, medtem ko je pogledovala proti mestu pod njo.

Anja sat on the edge of a stone bench in the castle courtyard, looking out towards the city below.

Listje je bilo oranžno in rdeče, kot da bi ognjene barve poslikale celoten svet.

The leaves were orange and red, as though fiery colors had painted the whole world.

Njeno srce je bilo rahlo nemirno, saj je bil danes poseben dan. Prvi zmenek z Luko.

Her heart was slightly restless because today was a special day—the first date with Luka.

Luka se je bližal, oblečen v topel plašč, z enakimi nervoznimi koraki.

Luka approached, dressed in a warm coat, walking with equally nervous steps.

Njegov obraz je bil prijazen, toda v njegovih očeh je bila rezerva, kot da bi skrival delček samega sebe.

His face was kind, but there was a reserve in his eyes, as if he was hiding a part of himself.

"Anja, živjo," je rekel z nasmehom, ki je bil topel, vendar rahlo sramežljiv.

"Anja, hi," he said with a smile that was warm, yet slightly shy.

"Živjo, Luka," je odgovorila Anja, poskušajoč zveneti bolj samozavestno, kot se je počutila.

"Hi, Luka," Anja replied, trying to sound more confident than she felt.

Sedla sta skupaj na klop in gledala proti goram v daljavi.

They sat together on the bench, looking towards the mountains in the distance.

Dvorišče je bilo tiho, le šum listja in oddaljeni ptičji klici so polnili zrak.

The courtyard was quiet, filled only with the rustle of leaves and distant bird calls.

Pogovor je najprej tekel kot nežni potok, lahka vprašanja, smeh in opazke o lepem razgledu.

The conversation flowed like a gentle stream at first, with light questions, laughter, and comments about the beautiful view.

Kljub prijetni atmosferi je Anja čutila napetost.

Despite the pleasant atmosphere, Anja felt a tension.

Občutek je bil, da si oba želita več, toda pot do tega več je bila še skrita.

It seemed they both desired more, but the path to that more was still hidden.

Luka je rekel: "Lep dan, mar ne? Vedno sem imel rad jesen."

Luka said, "It's a beautiful day, isn't it? I've always loved autumn."

"Ja, jesen je res lepa," je odgovorila Anja in se spraševala, kako se približati temi, ki ji je ležala na srcu.

"Yes, autumn is truly beautiful," Anja replied, wondering how to approach the topic that lay heavy on her heart.

Njene misli so bile polne dvomov, a vedela je, da je čas za odločitev.

Her mind was full of doubts, but she knew it was time for a decision.

Da premaga ovire, se je morala odpreti.

To overcome the barriers, she needed to open up.

"Veš, Luka," je začela Anja, srce ji je hitreje bilo, "vedno sem imela težavo z zaupanjem.

"You know, Luka," Anja began, her heart beating faster, "I've always had a problem with trust.

Ko sem bila mlajša, sem to doživela... nekaj, kar me je zaznamovalo, in zaradi tega je bilo težko."

When I was younger, I experienced something... something that left a mark, and because of that, it’s been difficult."

Luka je bil tiho.

Luka was silent.

Njegovi oči so se srečale z njenimi.

His eyes met hers.

V tistem trenutku je Anja vedela, da je njena ranljivost na površju.

In that moment, Anja knew her vulnerability was exposed.

Toda ni se več mogla ustaviti.

But she couldn't stop now.

"Zato želim biti iskrena.

"That's why I want to be honest.

Želim, da veš, da mi ta iskrenost veliko pomeni."

I want you to know that this honesty means a lot to me."

Luka se je nasmehnil, vendar z empatijo, ki je presegala preprost nasmeh.

Luka smiled, but with an empathy that went beyond a simple smile.

"Hvala, ker si delila," je rekel.

"Thank you for sharing," he said.

"Sam sem pravzaprav podobnen.

"I actually feel the same.

Počutim se varnega, ko sem z nekom, ki razume.

I feel safe when I'm with someone who understands.

Vedno me je bilo strah odprtosti zaradi preteklih izkušenj."

I've always been afraid of openness because of past experiences."

Njegove besede so nosile iskrenost, na katero se je Anja lahko oprla.

His words carried a sincerity on which Anja could lean.

Zrak je bil hladen, vendar je v njegovih besedah čutila toplino.

The air was cold, but she felt warmth in his words.

Pogovor je tekel naprej, lažje in svobodneje kot prej.

The conversation flowed more easily and freely than before.

Pregrade, ki so ju držale na distanci, so padle in namesto tega se je ustvarila vez, ki je obema dajala upanje.

The barriers that had kept them distant fell, and instead, a bond formed that gave them both hope.

Ko se je dan nagibal k večeru, sta oba vedela, da se je nekaj spremenilo.

As the day turned to evening, they both knew something had changed.

Anja je pogledala v opadajoče sonce in se nasmehnila.

Anja looked at the setting sun and smiled.

Počutila se je manj obremenjeno, bolj upanje polno.

She felt less burdened and more hopeful.

Skupaj sta zapustila dvorišče, listje je še vedno plesalo, a zdaj se je z njimi vrtel tudi nov začetek.

Together, they left the courtyard, the leaves still dancing, but now a new beginning swirled along with them.