Solen skinnede varmt over den smukke strand.

The sun shone warmly over the beautiful beach.

Sandet var gyldent, og havets bølger slog blidt mod kysten.

The sand was golden, and the sea waves gently lapped at the shore.

Folk solede sig, badede og byggede sandslotte i det fine sand.

People were sunbathing, swimming, and building sandcastles in the fine sand.

Niels sad alene på et tæppe tæt på klitterne.

Niels sat alone on a blanket near the dunes.

Han kunne mærke sit hjerte banke hurtigt.

He could feel his heart beating quickly.

Han kiggede på Klara, der stod tæt på vandkanten.

He looked at Klara, who was standing near the water's edge.

Klara lo og snakkede med sine venner.

Klara laughed and talked with her friends.

Niels havde beundret hende hele sommeren.

Niels had admired her all summer.

Hun var altid glad og smilende.

She was always happy and smiling.

Han havde aldrig turdet tale med hende.

He had never dared to talk to her.

I dag ville han prøve at finde modet til det.

Today, he wanted to try to find the courage to do so.

Niels vidste, at han måtte tage en beslutning.

Niels knew he had to make a decision.

Han kunne ikke blive ved med at kigge på hende fra afstand.

He couldn't keep looking at her from a distance.

Han rejste sig langsomt.

He stood up slowly.

Hans ben føltes tunge, og maven knudret sig sammen af nervøsitet.

His legs felt heavy, and his stomach knotted with nervousness.

Måske ville Klara afvise ham, måske ville hun grine ad ham.

Maybe Klara would reject him, maybe she would laugh at him.

Men hvis han ikke forsøgte, ville han aldrig vide det.

But if he didn't try, he would never know.

Klara stod alene nu.

Klara was standing alone now.

Hendes venner var gået ind for at købe is.

Her friends had gone to buy ice cream.

Niels tog en dyb indånding og begyndte at gå hen imod hende.

Niels took a deep breath and started walking towards her.

Sandet var varmt under hans fødder.

The sand was warm under his feet.

Han kunne nu høre lyden af bølgerne tydeligere, som om de heppede på ham.

He could now hear the sound of the waves more clearly, as if they were cheering him on.

"Hej," sagde Niels tøvende.

"Hi," Niels said hesitantly.

Klara vendte sig om og smilede bredt.

Klara turned around and smiled broadly.

"Hej!

"Hi!"

" svarede hun.

she replied.

"Du er Niels, ikke?

"You're Niels, right?"

"Niels nikkede, overrasket over, at hun kendte hans navn.

Niels nodded, surprised that she knew his name.

"Ja, det er jeg.

"Yes, I am.

Jeg har set dig her mange gange.

I've seen you here many times.

Jeg tænkte bare.

I just thought...

jeg ville sige hej.

I'd say hi."

" Han følte sig akavet og stirrede ned på sine fødder.

He felt awkward and stared down at his feet.

"Det er sødt af dig," sagde Klara varmt.

"That's sweet of you," Klara said warmly.

"Jeg har også lagt mærke til dig.

"I've noticed you too.

Du er her ret tit, ikke?

You're here quite often, aren't you?"

"Niels følte en varme sprede sig i hans bryst.

Niels felt warmth spread through his chest.

"Ja, jeg elsker stranden.

"Yes, I love the beach.

Det er så fredfyldt her.

It's so peaceful here."

" Han kiggede op på hende og så, at hun virkelig lyttede.

He looked up at her and saw that she was really listening.

De begyndte at tale om sommer, strand, og deres interesser.

They began to talk about summer, the beach, and their interests.

Niels følte sig langsomt mere tryg.

Niels slowly felt more at ease.

Klara var nem at tale med og meget imødekommende.

Klara was easy to talk to and very welcoming.

Han glemte næsten sin nervøsitet.

He almost forgot his nervousness.

Efter nogen tid vendte Klaras venner tilbage, og hun kiggede Niels dybt i øjnene.

After some time, Klara’s friends returned, and she looked Niels deeply in the eyes.

"Det har været rigtig hyggeligt at tale med dig, Niels.

"It's been really nice talking to you, Niels.

Skal vi mødes igen i morgen?

Shall we meet again tomorrow?"

" spurgte hun.

she asked.

Niels nikkede ivrigt.

Niels nodded eagerly.

"Jeg vil meget gerne.

"I would love to."

"Som de sagde farvel, følte Niels en lettelse.

As they said goodbye, Niels felt a sense of relief.

Han havde gjort det, og det var endt godt.

He had done it, and it had ended well.

Han gik tilbage til sit tæppe med et stort smil om munden.

He walked back to his blanket with a big smile on his face.

Han følte sig mere selvsikker og klar til at tage flere chancer i fremtiden.

He felt more confident and ready to take more chances in the future.

Den dag blev begyndelsen på et smukt venskab, og måske noget mere.

That day became the beginning of a beautiful friendship, and perhaps something more.

Niels havde lært, at det var værd at tage emotionelle risici.

Niels had learned that it was worth taking emotional risks.

Han følte sig gladere og friere end nogensinde før.

He felt happier and freer than ever before.