Tivoli Gardens glitrede i vinterkulden.

Tivoli Gardens sparkled in the winter cold.

Overalt var der lys, musik og forventningsfulde smil.

Everywhere were lights, music, and expectant smiles.

Det var nytårsaften, og Freja gik langsomt gennem parken, ensom men håbefuld.

It was New Year's Eve, and Freja walked slowly through the park, lonely but hopeful.

Hun stoppede op ved en bod og købte en kop varm kakao for at varme sine kolde hænder.

She stopped at a stall and bought a cup of hot cocoa to warm her cold hands.

På samme tid gik Mathias energisk igennem menneskemængden.

At the same time, Mathias was walking energetically through the crowd.

Han elskede nytårsaften i Tivoli.

He loved New Year's Eve in Tivoli.

Han spejdede efter ansigter, som han kunne dele denne specielle aften med.

He looked out for faces he could share this special evening with.

Han havde mødt mange, men ingen havde rørt hans hjerte endnu.

He had met many people, but none had touched his heart yet.

Freja så Mathias komme imod hende med et stort smil.

Freja saw Mathias coming toward her with a big smile.

De havde mødtes kort tidligere på aftenen, og hun kunne mærke, at han var anderledes.

They had briefly met earlier in the evening, and she could feel that he was different.

Der var noget ved hans entusiastiske energi, som hun både fandt tiltrækkende og skræmmende.

There was something about his enthusiastic energy that she found both attractive and intimidating.

"Hej igen," sagde Mathias, da han nåede hen til hende.

“Hi again,” said Mathias when he reached her.

"Hvordan går det?"

"How’s it going?"

Freja trak på skuldrene.

Freja shrugged.

"Det går fint.

"It's fine.

Det er en smuk aften, ikke?"

It's a beautiful evening, isn't it?"

"Jo, det er det.

"Yes, it is.

Men det er altid bedre at dele det med nogen," svarede Mathias med et blink.

But it's always better to share it with someone," replied Mathias with a wink.

"Vil du se fyrværkeri med mig ved midnat?"

"Would you like to watch the fireworks with me at midnight?"

Freja tøvede.

Freja hesitated.

Hun tænkte på tidligere hjerteknuser, men noget i Mathias' øjne beroligede hende.

She thought about past heartbreaks, but something in Mathias' eyes reassured her.

Hun besluttede sig for at tage chancen.

She decided to take a chance.

"Okay," sagde hun, en smule nervøst.

"Okay," she said, a little nervously.

"Det ville jeg gerne."

"I'd like that."

De tilbragte aftenen sammen, slentrede rundt i parken og snakkede om livet.

They spent the evening together, strolling around the park and talking about life.

Mathias viste sig at være en god lytter, og hans entusiasme smittede.

Mathias turned out to be a good listener, and his enthusiasm was infectious.

Han talte om sine drømme, og Freja begyndte at åbne op om sine egne håb og frygt.

He talked about his dreams, and Freja began to open up about her own hopes and fears.

Da klokken nærmede sig midnat, fandt de en plads med udsigt til himlen.

As the clock approached midnight, they found a spot with a view of the sky.

Mennesker stimlede sammen, og forventningen steg.

People gathered together, and the anticipation grew.

Frejas hjerte bankede hurtigt, ikke kun på grund af fyrværkeriet, men også på grund af Mathias ved hendes side.

Freja's heart beat quickly, not only because of the fireworks but also because of Mathias by her side.

Da de første glitrende lys eksploderede på nattehimlen, så Freja over på Mathias.

When the first sparkling lights exploded in the night sky, Freja looked over at Mathias.

"Jeg har været bange for at stole på nogen," sagde hun, næsten hviskende.

"I’ve been afraid to trust anyone," she said, almost whispering.

Mathias tog blidt hendes hånd.

Mathias gently took her hand.

"Jeg forstår," sagde han.

"I understand," he said.

"Jeg lover at tage det stille og roligt."

"I promise to take it slowly."

Et øjeblik stod tiden stille mellem dem, og de følte begge en dyb forbindelse.

For a moment, time stood still between them, and they both felt a deep connection.

Da midnat ramte, omgav dem glædesråb og kram fra alle sider.

When midnight struck, they were surrounded by joyful shouts and hugs from all sides.

Freja og Mathias mødte hinandens blik, og al tvivl smeltede væk.

Freja and Mathias met each other's gaze, and all doubt melted away.

I det nye år, blandt Tivolis magiske lys og fyrværkeri, indså Freja, at det var okay at åbne sit hjerte igen.

In the new year, among Tivoli's magical lights and fireworks, Freja realized it was okay to open her heart again.

Mathias forstod nu, at de dybeste forbindelser kræver tid og oprigtighed.

Mathias now understood that the deepest connections require time and sincerity.

"Ska' vi tage på skøjteløb i morgen?"

"Shall we go ice-skating tomorrow?"

foreslog Mathias med et glimt i øjet.

suggested Mathias with a twinkle in his eye.

Freja nikkede med et smil.

Freja nodded with a smile.

"Det lyder perfekt."

"That sounds perfect."

Således begyndte deres fælles rejse, fyldt med vinterens glæder og den stille løfte om noget smukt, vokset fra nytårets begyndelse i Tivoli Gardens.

Thus began their shared journey, filled with the joys of winter and the quiet promise of something beautiful, grown from the beginning of the new year at Tivoli Gardens.