L'aire fresc de la tardor bufava suaument sobre les antigues ruïnes d'Empúries, situades al costat del mar Mediterrani.

The fresh autumn air blew gently over the ancient ruins of Empúries, located alongside the Mediterranean Sea.

Les fulles dels arbres brillaven amb tons daurats, donant a tot el paisatge una lluentor màgica.

The leaves on the trees gleamed with golden hues, giving the entire landscape a magical glow.

El grup d'estudiants, entre els quals hi havia l'Oriol i la Marta, acabava d'arribar per a una excursió escolar.

The group of students, including Oriol and Marta, had just arrived for a school excursion.

Des del primer moment, l'Oriol se sentia fascinat.

From the very beginning, Oriol felt fascinated.

Sempre havia estimat la història i la mitologia, buscant històries amagades en cada ruïna.

He had always loved history and mythology, seeking hidden stories in every ruin.

Mentre el grup seguia el guia, l'Oriol va començar a imaginar com podria capturar la bellesa d'aquesta antiga ciutat en el seu projecte d'art.

As the group followed the guide, Oriol began to imagine how he might capture the beauty of this ancient city in his art project.

Però hi havia un problema: els turistes omplien cada racó, i la Marta, la seva companya de classe, semblava decidida a seguir-lo allà on anés.

But there was a problem: tourists filled every corner, and Marta, his classmate, seemed determined to follow him wherever he went.

Marta no compartia el seu interès, però sempre es veien junts a classe.

Marta didn't share his interest, but they were always seen together in class.

Quan el guia va portar el grup cap a la plaça principal, Oriol va veure l'oportunitat.

When the guide led the group to the main square, Oriol saw an opportunity.

Va decidir allunyar-se sigilosament per explorar una zona menys visitada.

He decided to sneak away to explore a less visited area.

El seu cor bategava amb emoció i una mica de temor.

His heart beat with excitement and a bit of fear.

Sabia que s'arriscava a un bon sermó si el descobrien.

He knew he risked getting a stern lecture if discovered.

Després de caminar uns minuts, va trobar una petita entrada dissimulada entre dues parets de pedra.

After walking for a few minutes, he found a small entrance hidden between two stone walls.

Les inscripcions gravades semblaven cridar-lo.

The engraved inscriptions seemed to call to him.

Un cop a dins, va descobrir una sala tranquil·la i encantadora amb gravats antics a les parets.

Once inside, he discovered a quiet and charming room with ancient engravings on the walls.

La llum del sol entrava suaument, il·luminant les imatges.

Sunlight entered softly, illuminating the images.

Perfecte per començar a dibuixar.

It was perfect for starting to draw.

Mentre es perdia en la seva obra, de sobte es va sentir una veu.

As he lost himself in his work, a voice suddenly broke the silence.

Era la Marta!

It was Marta!

"Què fas aquí, Oriol?

"What are you doing here, Oriol?"

", va preguntar sorpresa.

she asked, surprised.

L'Oriol, atrapat, la va mirar, esperant una reacció negativa.

Caught, Oriol looked at her, expecting a negative reaction.

Però Marta només somreia.

But Marta only smiled.

Li va explicar que des de petita l'apassionava l'arqueologia i que sempre havia volgut trobar un lloc així.

She explained that she had been passionate about archaeology since she was a child and had always wanted to find a place like this.

Oriol va somriure alleujat i li va proposar guardar el secret.

Oriol smiled in relief and suggested they keep the secret.

Marta va acceptar, fent-li prometre que algun dia li ensenyaria el seu dibuix acabat.

Marta agreed, making him promise that one day he would show her his finished drawing.

En aquell moment, l'Oriol va comprendre que compartir les seves passions podria portar bones sorpreses.

In that moment, Oriol realized that sharing his passions could lead to pleasant surprises.

Van sortir de la sala conjunta, amb una nova amistat i una promesa.

They left the room together, with a newfound friendship and a promise.

Oriol va completar el seu dibuix aquella mateixa setmana, inspirat per les ruïnes i per la revelació inesperada de Marta.

Oriol completed his drawing that same week, inspired by the ruins and Marta's unexpected revelation.

Va aprendre que, a vegades, les millors inspiracions arriben quan menys es busquen, i que compartir-les pot ser un regal en si mateix.

He learned that sometimes the best inspirations come when least expected, and that sharing them can be a gift in itself.