Matej je zmrzoval v središču Ljubljane, ko je stopil iz šolskega avtobusa.

Matej was freezing in the center of Ljubljana as he stepped off the school bus.

Njegovo srce je hitreje utripalo kot snežinke, ki so nežno padale na zamrznjena tla.

His heart was beating faster than the snowflakes that were gently falling onto the frozen ground.

Zima je ovijala šolsko stavbo, ki je bila polna veselja in pričakovanj za prihajajočo novoletno zabavo.

Winter wrapped around the school building, which was full of joy and anticipation for the upcoming New Year's party.

Matej je stopil v šolo in videl pisane okraske, ki so viseli s stropa.

Matej stepped into the school and saw colorful decorations hanging from the ceiling.

Vse je bilo pripravljeno, le nekaj stvari je še manjkalo.

Everything was prepared, only a few things were still missing.

Poskušal je ostati miren, vendar je v njem naraščala panika.

He tried to stay calm, but panic was growing inside him.

"Zdaj ne smem odpovedati," si je govoril.

"I can't fail now," he told himself.

Na hodniku ga je čakala Nina.

In the hallway, Nina was waiting for him.

Njene oči so bile tople in prijazne, obraz pa je izražal skrb.

Her eyes were warm and kind, and her face expressed concern.

"Matej, vse bo v redu," ga je pomirila.

"Matej, everything will be alright," she reassured him.

"Kaj pa, če mi dovoliš, da pomagam?

"How about you let me help?"

"Matej je okleval.

Matej hesitated.

Bil je ponosen, vendar je vedel, da je Nina vedno vedela, kaj narediti.

He was proud, but he knew that Nina always knew what to do.

"Res?

"Really?

Bi mi lahko pomagala?

Could you help me?"

" je končno vprašal.

he finally asked.

Skupaj sta se odpravila na nakupovalni izlet po mestu.

Together, they set off on a shopping trip around the city.

Potrebovala sta sveče, konfete in še nekaj drobnarij, da bo dogodek popoln.

They needed candles, confetti, and a few other odds and ends to make the event perfect.

Bliskovito sta se prebila med nakupovalci in snežno brozgjo, ki je prekrivala pločnike.

They quickly navigated through the shoppers and the snowy slush covering the sidewalks.

Ko sta po trgovinah zbirala potrebščine, se je Matej ustavil.

As they were gathering supplies in the stores, Matej stopped.

"Nina, bojim se.

"Nina, I'm scared.

Kaj, če kaj pozabimo?

What if we forget something?"

" je rekel, sklonjen nad nakupovalno listo.

he said, bent over the shopping list.

Nina ga je nežno prijela za ramo.

Nina gently placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Matej, skupaj sva zmogla že več kot tole.

"Matej, together we've managed more than this.

Zaupaj mi.

Trust me."

" Njene besede so imele moč.

Her words had power.

Matej je končno razumel, da mu ni treba vsega nositi sam.

Matej finally understood that he didn't have to carry everything alone.

Z novo energijo sta se vrnila v šolo.

With renewed energy, they returned to the school.

Njuni sošolci so ju veseli pričakovali.

Their classmates awaited them with anticipation.

Matej in Nina sta hitro okrasila prostor in vse postavila na svoje mesto.

Matej and Nina quickly decorated the space and put everything in its place.

Ob polnoči je praznovanje doseglo vrhunec.

At midnight, the celebration reached its peak.

Iskrice sreče so sijale na vsakem obrazu v prostoru.

Sparks of happiness shone on every face in the room.

Matej je stopil pred vse z mikrofonom in z rahlim trepetanjem v glasu povedal: "Zahvaljujem se Nini za njeno pomoč.

Matej stepped in front of everyone with a microphone and, with a slight tremble in his voice, said, "I thank Nina for her help.

Brez nje tega ne bi zmogli.

Without her, we wouldn't have managed."

"Nina se je nasmehnila, ko je množica zaploskala.

Nina smiled as the crowd applauded.

Njeno srce je bilo polno ponosa.

Her heart was full of pride.

Ko je zabava počasi prihajala h koncu, sta si Matej in Nina izmenjala pogled poln razumevanja.

As the party slowly came to an end, Matej and Nina exchanged a look full of understanding.

Naučila sta se pomembne lekcije: skupaj sta močnejša.

They learned an important lesson: together, they were stronger.

Njuno prijateljstvo in sposobnost sodelovanja sta bila tisto, kar sta resnično osvetlila ta novoletni večer.

Their friendship and ability to work together were what truly illuminated this New Year's evening.