Tallinna avalik raamatukogu oli sügava õhtu sünges vaikusesse mähitud.

The Tallinna public library was wrapped in the deep evening's eerie silence.

Väljaspool aknaid langesid kuldsed sügislehed, meenutades lühenevat päeva ning peatselt saabuvat talve.

Outside the windows, golden autumn leaves were falling, reminding one of the shortening day and the soon-to-arrive winter.

Vaatamata hilisele kellaajale oli sees veel valgust ja soojust.

Despite the late hour, there was still light and warmth inside.

Üksikutes laudades istusid veel mõned innukamad õpilased.

At a few scattered tables, a few more eager students were sitting.

Nende seas oli Kaisa, noor naine, kelle suured unistused hõljusid üle suurte paberilehtede ja raamatute kuhja.

Among them was Kaisa, a young woman whose big dreams hovered over a heap of large sheets of paper and books.

Kaisa õppis hoolikalt, kandes rõhutatult läbi iga lause, iga sõna.

Kaisa was studying diligently, carefully going through each sentence, each word.

Ta soovis saavutada head hinded lõpueksamitel, et kindlustada endale stipendium.

She wanted to achieve good grades on the final exams to secure a scholarship for herself.

Kuid tema unustamatu pühendumus tähendas, et ta pidi ohverdama palju oma isiklikku aega.

However, her unforgettable dedication meant she had to sacrifice much of her personal time.

Tema klassivend Toomas istus paar lauda eemal ja pilgutas aeg-ajalt tema poole.

Her classmate Toomas sat a few tables away and occasionally glanced in her direction.

Toomas oli kaua aega Kaisa vastu tundeid hoidnud, kuid kunagi ei leidnud julgust öelda seda.

Toomas had had feelings for Kaisa for a long time, but he never found the courage to say it.

Kaisa tööle keskendumine hoidis teda tagasi.

Kaisa's focus on her work held him back.

Ta kartis, et tema jutt võib tüdruku tähelepanu hajutada.

He feared that his words might distract the girl.

Aga sel õhtul oli Toomas teinud otsuse jääda Kaisa kõrvale ja pakkuda abi.

But that evening, Toomas made the decision to stay by Kaisa's side and offer help.

"Kaisa, kas sa vajad abi mõne küsimusega?

"Kaisa, do you need help with any questions?"

" küsis Toomas, nihutades oma tooli lähemale.

asked Toomas, moving his chair closer.

Kaisa tõstis pea, olles hetkeks mõttest eemale tõmmatud.

Kaisa raised her head, momentarily pulled away from her thoughts.

"Noh, tegelikult võiks väike selgitus abi olla," vastas Kaisa naeratades.

"Well, actually a little explanation could be helpful," replied Kaisa with a smile.

Nad hakkasid koos ülesandeid lahendama, vahetasid mõtteid ja arutelusid, ning aeg lendas märkamatult.

They started solving tasks together, exchanging thoughts and discussions, and time flew by unnoticed.

Raamatukogu töötaja teatas, et sulgemisaeg läheneb.

A library worker announced that closing time was approaching.

Toomas teadis, et kui ta tahab midagi öelda, on aeg käes.

Toomas knew that if he wanted to say something, the time was now.

Süda põksudes kogus ta julgust.

Heart pounding, he gathered courage.

"Kaisa, ma.

"Kaisa, I...

ma olen tahtnud sulle midagi öelda," alustas ta, kõhklev naeratus näol.

I've wanted to tell you something," he began, a hesitant smile on his face.

Kaisa vaatas teda üllatunult, oodates iga sõna.

Kaisa looked at him in surprise, waiting for each word.

"Mulle meeldib sinuga aega veeta ja.

"I enjoy spending time with you and...

ma mõtlesin, kas sa sooviksid kunagi minuga välja minna?

I was wondering if you'd ever like to go out with me?"

" Kaisa naeratas, tunnetades sõpruse soojust Toomase sõnade taga.

Kaisa smiled, sensing the warmth of friendship behind Toomas's words.

"Mulle meeldib ka sinuga olla, Toomas.

"I like being with you too, Toomas.

Praegu soovin keskenduda eksamitele, aga see ei tähenda, et ma ei naudiks meie koosveedetud aega.

Right now, I want to focus on the exams, but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy our time together.

Teeme plaani, et pärast eksameid midagi koos teha?

Let's make a plan to do something together after the exams?"

"Toomas hingas sügavalt välja, tundes kergendust ja rõõmu.

Toomas exhaled deeply, feeling relieved and happy.

"Jah, teeme nii.

"Yes, let's do that.

Ma ootan seda.

I'm looking forward to it."

"Nad koristasid oma raamatud ja noodid, olles esimestena viimasena väljuvad, raamatukogu uksed nende selja taga sulgumas.

They cleared away their books and notes, being among the last to leave, the library doors closing behind them.

Väljas tervitas neid külm sügisõhk, kuid nende vahel hõljus uue lootuse ja arusaamise soojus.

Outside, the cold autumn air greeted them, but between them floated the warmth of new hope and understanding.

Kaisa õppis, et oluline pole ainult akadeemiline edu, vaid ka sõpruse ja inimlike sidemete hindamine.

Kaisa learned that it's not only academic success that's important, but also valuing friendship and human connections.

Ja Toomas tundis, et oli oma julgustükki ületanud, avastades nendevahelist uutmoodi suhet.

And Toomas felt he had overcome his daring act, discovering a new kind of relationship between them.

Kuu piilus läbi langenud lehekuhjade, jõudes kergelt saatustate peal.

The moon peeked through the fallen piles of leaves, lightly touching the pathways of destiny.