U Plitvičkim jezerima, u jesen, lišće je šuštalo pod nogama školskih izletnika.

In Plitvička jezera, in autumn, the leaves rustled under the feet of the school excursionists.

Narančaste i zlatne boje krasile su šumu.

Orange and golden colors adorned the forest.

Ivana, znatiželjna djevojka, hodala je malo upitno, ali s osmijehom.

Ivana, a curious girl, walked a bit hesitantly but with a smile.

Voljela je prirodu.

She loved nature.

Bio je to savršen dan za istraživanje.

It was a perfect day for exploration.

Luka i Maja, njeni školski kolege, išli su ispred nje.

Luka and Maja, her schoolmates, walked ahead of her.

Ivana je željela s njima više pričati, ali ju je sramežljivost često zaustavljala.

Ivana wanted to talk more with them, but her shyness often held her back.

Danas je imala plan.

Today she had a plan.

Čula je od čuvara parka da postoji skriveni put s kojeg se vidi prekrasni vodopad.

She had heard from the park ranger that there was a hidden path from which a beautiful waterfall could be seen.

No, svi su govorili da je taj put zabranjen.

However, everyone said that the path was forbidden.

Dok su prilazili jezeru, srce joj je ubrzano kucalo.

As they approached the lake, her heart was beating fast.

"Luka, Maja," počela je tiho, "imam ideju.

"Luka, Maja," she began quietly, "I have an idea.

Idemo vidjeti taj skriveni vodopad?

Shall we go see that hidden waterfall?"

" Luka je podigao obrvu, a Maja ga znatiželjno pogledala.

Luka raised an eyebrow, and Maja looked at him curiously.

"Hajde," rekla je Maja uzbuđeno.

"Let's go," said Maja excitedly.

Luka je slegnuo ramenima te prihvatio.

Luka shrugged and agreed.

Polako su se udaljili od grupe.

Slowly, they moved away from the group.

Šuma ih je prihvatila, tiha i tajanstvena.

The forest embraced them, silent and mysterious.

Pratili su usku stazu.

They followed a narrow path.

Ivana je osjećala malu dozu straha, ali i uzbuđenje.

Ivana felt a little dose of fear but also excitement.

Napokon su stigli do vodopada.

Finally, they reached the waterfall.

Voda se slijevala preko stijena stvarajući čarobni prizor.

The water cascaded over the rocks, creating an enchanting scene.

Stajali su u tišini, zadivljeni ljepotom.

They stood in silence, amazed by the beauty.

Odjednom su čuli šuškanje i vidjeli čuvara parka na udaljenosti.

Suddenly, they heard rustling and saw a park ranger in the distance.

Brzo, ali tiho, gledali su ga i zatim odlučili povući se nazad.

Quickly but quietly, they watched him and then decided to retreat.

Skrivali su se iza drveća dok nisu bili sigurni da ih nije vidio.

They hid behind the trees until they were sure he hadn't seen them.

Dok su se vraćali grupi, snebivali su se, ali nasmijani.

As they returned to the group, they felt a mix of embarrassment and happiness.

Ivana je osjećala zadovoljstvo.

Ivana felt satisfied.

Uspjela je!

She had succeeded!

Stekla je prijatelje i bila hrabra.

She made friends and was brave.

Luka i Maja su se smješkali, a Ivana je osjećala pripadnost.

Luka and Maja were smiling, and Ivana felt a sense of belonging.

Njihova mala tajna ostala je među njima, a Ivana je shvatila da druženje nije uvijek zastrašujuće.

Their little secret remained among them, and Ivana realized that socializing wasn't always intimidating.

Jesensko lišće bilo je svjedok jednog posebnog prijateljstva.

The autumn leaves were witness to a special friendship.