Viimsi Puhkekooli hoovis oli paks lumekiht.

The courtyard of the Viimsi Holiday School was covered with a thick layer of snow.

Päike peegeldas säravalt valget maapinda ja puud olid raagus, justkui oodates kevadet.

The sun brightly reflected off the white ground, and the trees were bare, as if waiting for spring.

Koolis valmistuti näidendiks "Tuhkatriinu".

At the school, preparations were underway for the play "Cinderella."

Lapsed mängisid ja nautisid talvevaheaega, samal ajal kui teised kogunesid proovideks.

The children played and enjoyed their winter break while others gathered for rehearsals.

Aurav kakaokruus aitas külma vastu.

A steaming mug of cocoa helped fend off the cold.

Mati oli alati eemalehoidev.

Mati was always reserved.

Näitlemine meeldis talle, kuid julgus jäi puudu.

He liked acting, but he lacked the courage.

Sellest hoolimata teadis ta, et peab osalema.

Nonetheless, he knew he had to participate.

Tema parim sõber Eerik oli kohati liiga kaitsev.

His best friend Eerik was sometimes overly protective.

"Vaata, et sa liiga närvi ei lähe, Mati," manitses Eerik.

"Make sure you don't get too nervous, Mati," advised Eerik.

Sel talvisel hommikul kohtus Mati Katriniga, uue koolikaaslasega.

On this winter morning, Mati met Katrin, a new schoolmate.

Katrin oli särav ja avatud.

Katrin was bright and open.

Ta märkas Mati vaikust ja kutsus teda juttu rääkima.

She noticed Mati's silence and invited him to talk.

"Ma näen, et oled natuke mures.

"I see you're a bit worried.

Kas sa kardad näitlemist?"

Are you afraid of acting?"

küsis Katrin leebelt.

Katrin asked gently.

Mati hingas sügavalt ja rääkis Katrinile oma hirmust.

Mati took a deep breath and told Katrin about his fear.

"Mul on lihtsalt raske endasse uskuda," ütles ta.

"I just find it hard to believe in myself," he said.

Katrin naeratas julgustavalt.

Katrin smiled encouragingly.

"Ma aitan sind.

"I’ll help you.

Me koos saame hakkama."

We can do this together."

Päevad möödusid kiiresti.

The days passed quickly.

Katrini ja Mati vahel kujunes sõprus.

A friendship developed between Katrin and Mati.

Katrin julgustas Matit iga kord, andes talle jõudu ja enesekindlust.

Katrin encouraged Mati every time, giving him strength and confidence.

Ta õpetas Matit rahulikult hingama ja mõtlema positiivselt.

She taught Mati to breathe calmly and think positively.

Siis, ühel lumisel pärastlõunal, kogunesid kõik hoovi, et viimast proovi teha.

Then, one snowy afternoon, everyone gathered in the courtyard for the final rehearsal.

Tuul oli jahe, kuid entusiasmi ei olnud puudu.

The wind was chilly, but enthusiasm was not lacking.

Kui kätte jõudis Mati kord, seisis ta lume keskel ja unustas äkitselt sõnad.

When it was Mati's turn, he stood in the snow and suddenly forgot the words.

Süda tagus nagu trumm.

His heart pounded like a drum.

Katrin astus ette ja vaatas Mati poole.

Katrin stepped forward and looked at Mati.

Tema pilk oli toetav.

Her gaze was supportive.

"Sa saad hakkama, Mati!"

"You can do it, Mati!"

hüüdis ta.

she shouted.

See tõstis Mati meeleolu, ja ta suutis jätkata.

This lifted Mati's spirits, and he was able to continue.

Kõik plaksutasid ja Mati naeratas esimest korda südamest.

Everyone applauded, and Mati smiled genuinely for the first time.

Proov oli läbi, ja mõne päeva pärast oli sõbrapäev.

The rehearsal was over, and a few days later it was Valentine's Day.

See tundus just õige hetk.

It seemed like the perfect moment.

Mati otsustas, et peab Katrinile ütlema, mida tunneb.

Mati decided he needed to tell Katrin how he felt.

Ta otsis võimaluse, kui nad kahekesi olid.

He found an opportunity when they were alone.

"Katrin, sa oled mulle väga oluline.

"Katrin, you mean a lot to me.

Tänu sinule saan ma hakkama paremini kui kunagi varem."

Thanks to you, I'm doing better than ever."

Katrin naeratas vastu.

Katrin smiled back.

"Mati, ka sina oled mulle tähtis.

"Mati, you're important to me too.

Ma olen õnnelik, et sa minuga jagasid."

I'm happy you shared this with me."

Nad mõistsid, et sõprusest oli saanud midagi enamat.

They realized that their friendship had turned into something more.

Sõbrapäev tuli ja aasta möödudes uus kevad.

Valentine's Day came, and a year later, a new spring arrived.

Mati oli muutunud.

Mati had changed.

Ta oli kindlam ja julgem, õppinud usaldama teisi.

He was more confident and braver, having learned to trust others.

Kõige olulisem - ta oli leidnud sõbra ja kaaslase.

Most importantly, he had found a friend and companion.

Viimsi Puhkekooli lumine hoov ei olnud enam pelgupaik, vaid koht, kus unistused võisid täituda.

The snowy courtyard of the Viimsi Holiday School was no longer a refuge, but a place where dreams could come true.