Marek sedel na lavičke v záhrade internátu Svätého Juraja.

Marek sat on the bench in the garden of Svätého Juraja dormitory.

Bolo neskoré jaro a vzduch vonial sladko po kvetoch.

It was late spring, and the air smelled sweetly of flowers.

Stará budova sa majestátne dvíhala nad ním, jej múry rozprávali príbehy minulých generácií.

The old building rose majestically above him, its walls telling stories of past generations.

Eva sa k nemu pripojila s energickým úsmevom.

Eva joined him with an energetic smile.

„Marek!

"Marek!"

“ zavolala, „Poď, ideme nakupovať!

she called out, "Come on, let's go shopping!

Potrebujeme perfektné odevy na ten piatkový tanec!

We need perfect outfits for that Friday dance!"

“Marek si vzdychol, zatiaľ čo si vychutnával pokoj záhrady.

Marek sighed as he enjoyed the tranquility of the garden.

„Neviem, Eva.

"I don't know, Eva.

Myslím, že by som si mal obliecť niečo jednoduché.

I think I should wear something simple.

Niečo ako moja stará modrá košeľa.

Something like my old blue shirt."

“„Fíha!

"Wow!

Ty a tvoja modrá košeľa,“ žartovala Eva.

You and your blue shirt," joked Eva.

„Musíš zažiariť.

"You need to shine.

Skúsme niečo nové!

Let's try something new!"

“Prešli sa k miestu, kde mal internát vlastný obchodík s oblečením.

They walked to the place where the dormitory had its own little clothing store.

Ponúkali tam rôzne štýly, od klasických až po extravagatné.

They offered various styles there, from classic to extravagant.

Eva už vedela, čo hľadá.

Eva already knew what she was looking for.

„Toto!

"This!"

“ vykríkla a vytiahla žiarivo žltú bundu s modrými pruhmi.

she exclaimed, pulling out a bright yellow jacket with blue stripes.

„Toto ti padne ako uliate.

"This will fit you like a glove."

“Marek neochotne zvážil bundičku.

Marek reluctantly considered the jacket.

Vedel, že je o niečo odvážnejšia, než si predstavil.

He knew it was a bit bolder than he had imagined.

„Nie je to príliš výrazné?

"Isn't it too flashy?"

“ opýtal sa, držajúc bundičku pred sebou.

he asked, holding the jacket in front of him.

„Práve preto je to tá pravá voľba,“ presviedčala ho Eva.

"That's exactly why it's the right choice," insisted Eva.

„Môžeš byť stále sám sebou, ale farebne!

"You can still be yourself, but with color!"

“Po dlhšom premýšľaní Marek súhlasil.

After some deliberation, Marek agreed.

V piatok večer, ako sa tma začala usadzovať, pridal sa k ostatným študentom pri internáte.

On Friday evening, as darkness began to settle, he joined the other students at the dormitory.

S bundičkou na sebe sa cítil najskôr rozpačito, ale pohlcoval odvahu z Evineho úsmevu.

With the jacket on, he initially felt awkward, but he drew courage from Eva's smile.

Keď konečne vstúpil do tanečnej siene, všetko okolo neho ožilo.

When he finally entered the dance hall, everything around him came to life.

Jeho farebný odvážny výber si hneď všimli viacerí spolužiaci.

His colorful and bold choice was immediately noticed by several classmates.

„Marek!

"Marek!

To ti pristane!

That suits you!"

“ ozval sa hlas z rôznych strán.

a voice called from various sides.

Diskusie s ostatnými začali prirodzene a Marek sa cítil oveľa pripojenejší k okoliu.

Conversations with others started naturally, and Marek felt much more connected to his surroundings.

Keď večer končil, Marek sedel s Evou na lavičke pred školou.

As the evening ended, Marek sat with Eva on the bench in front of the school.

„Vieš, Eva, možno niečo na tom odvahe je,“ priznal sa s úsmevom.

"You know, Eva, maybe there's something to this courage," he admitted with a smile.

Eva sa zazubil.

Eva grinned.

„Vždy som to vravela!

"I've always said it!

Trochu dôvery a svet je zrazu iný.

A little confidence, and the world suddenly feels different."

“Marek sa pozrel na hviezdy nad nimi a vedel, že sa niečo zmenilo.

Marek looked up at the stars above them and knew that something had changed.

Našiel nový zmysel vo vystupovaní z tieňa.

He found a new meaning in stepping out of the shadows.

Bolo to viac ako len oblečenie – bol to začiatok niečoho väčšieho.

It was more than just clothing – it was the beginning of something bigger.