Vôňa čerstvého snehu a sýty chlad vo vzduchu naznačovali, že zima ešte nepustila Tatranský národný park zo svojho pevného zovretia.

The smell of fresh snow and the dense chill in the air suggested that winter had not yet loosened its firm grip on the Tatranský národný park.

Lukáš, Elena a Marek kráčali lesnou cestou.

Lukáš, Elena, and Marek were walking along the forest path.

Skupinka sa vydala na zimné dobrodružstvo, aby zachytila prvé známky jari prenikajúce skrz bielu prikrývku.

The group set out on a winter adventure to capture the first signs of spring breaking through the white blanket.

"Je to krásne, však?

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

" zvolala Elena a oči jej žiarili radosťou pri pohľade na majestátne zasnežené vrcholky hôr.

exclaimed Elena, her eyes shining with joy at the sight of the majestically snow-covered mountain peaks.

"Súhlasím, ale nezabudni, že nie sme tu len kvôli výhľadu," odvetil Marek so smiechom a štuchol Lukáša do boku.

"I agree, but don't forget, we're not here just for the view," replied Marek with a laugh, nudging Lukáš in the side.

"Náš umelec tu má dôležitú úlohu.

"Our artist here has an important task."

"Lukáš sa len nervózne usmial.

Lukáš just smiled nervously.

Jeho cieľom bolo urobiť dokonalú fotografiu roztápajúceho sa potôčika.

His goal was to take the perfect picture of a melting brook.

Fotografia, ktorá možno získa cenu a možno zapôsobí aj na Elenu.

A photograph that might win an award and perhaps impress Elena too.

Ale ako to povedať bez toho, aby sa cítil trápne?

But how to say it without feeling awkward?

Možno nikdy.

Maybe never.

"Pozri, Lukáš!

"Look, Lukáš!"

" Elena ukázala na malý potôčik.

Elena pointed at the small brook.

Tenký pramienok vody sa pomaly prebúdzal k životu, prekonávajúc ľadové cencúle.

A thin trickle of water was slowly waking to life, overcoming icy icicles.

Skupina došla na miesto, kde stromy ustúpili cestičke vedúcej k potôčiku.

The group arrived at a spot where the trees gave way to a path leading to the brook.

Lukáš starostlivo pripravil svoju fotografickú výbavu, no na zamrznutej zemi sa šmýkalo a hľadať správny uhol bolo ťažšie, než očakával.

Lukáš carefully prepared his photographic equipment, but it was slippery on the frozen ground, and finding the right angle was more difficult than he had expected.

"Potrebujeme tvoju pomoc, Elena," povedal Marek hravo.

"We need your help, Elena," said Marek playfully.

Lukáš sa snažil nevyzerať nervózne, keď Elena prišla bližšie.

Lukáš tried not to look nervous as Elena came closer.

"Ako mám stáť?

"How should I stand?"

" spýtala sa s úsmevom.

she asked with a smile.

Zvažujúc svoje možnosti, Lukáš predstieral, že sa sústredí na fotoaparát.

Considering his options, Lukáš pretended to focus on the camera.

Nechcel nič pokaziť, no prítomnosť Eleny mu sťažovala sústredenie.

He didn't want to mess up, but Elena's presence made it hard to concentrate.

V tom sa pod ním potkla noha a on sa potriasol smerom k studenej vode.

Then, his foot slipped, and he staggered toward the cold water.

Elena zareagovala okamžite a zachytila ho za ruku.

Elena reacted instantly, grabbing him by the hand.

Srdce mu búšilo rýchlejšie než kedykoľvek predtým, no jej dotyk ho upokojil.

His heart was pounding faster than ever, but her touch calmed him.

"Tvoja fotografia je hotová?

"Is your photo done?"

" spýtala sa Elena smelo, keď ho stiahla späť do bezpečia.

Elena asked boldly as she pulled him back to safety.

"Nie celkom," odpovedal Lukáš s nervóznym úsmevom, "ale s tvojou pomocou to bude dokonalé.

"Not quite," Lukáš answered with a nervous smile, "but with your help, it'll be perfect."

"Spolu sa sústredili na správne nastavenie uhlu a Lukáš konečne nasnímal zachytila krásny moment prebúdzajúcej sa prírody.

Together they focused on setting the angle right, and Lukáš finally captured a beautiful moment of awakening nature.

Na ceste späť sa odvaha a vďačnosť Lukášovi spojili dohromady a jemne šepol Elene: "Tvoje oči majú v sebe niečo, čo robí aj zasnežený deň teplejším.

On the way back, Lukáš's courage and gratitude merged, and he gently whispered to Elena: "Your eyes have something that makes even a snowy day feel warmer."

"Elena sa len usmiala a jemne mu stisla ruku.

Elena just smiled and gently squeezed his hand.

Medzi nimi sa vytvorilo tiché, ale pochopiteľné spojenie.

A silent but understandable connection formed between them.

Večerom sa lúče zapadajúceho slnka odrážali od snehu, ale v Lukášovom srdci už jar dávno začala.

As evening fell, the rays of the setting sun reflected off the snow, but in Lukáš's heart, spring had long begun.