So, picture this: it’s a sunny Friday afternoon, and you’ve got this crazy crush on a classmate. You’re not sure if they even know you exist, but hey, what’s life without a little adventure, right? That’s exactly where Alaric and Seraphina find themselves—caught in the whirlwind of first love, ice cream, and a playground tag game that turns into something way more than just a childhood memory. Buckle up, because this is going to be a hilarious ride!

(Jadi, bayangkan ini: hari Jumat yang cerah, dan kamu punya ketertarikan gila pada teman sekelas. Kamu tidak yakin apakah mereka bahkan tahu kamu ada, tapi hei, apa arti hidup tanpa sedikit petualangan, kan? Itulah yang dialami Alaric dan Seraphina—terjebak dalam pusaran cinta pertama, es krim, dan permainan tag di taman bermain yang berubah menjadi sesuatu yang jauh lebih dari sekadar kenangan masa kecil. Siapkan dirimu, karena ini akan menjadi perjalanan yang lucu!)

 

First Love Adventures

The Awkward Approach

(Pendekatan yang Canggung)

It was a regular Tuesday afternoon at Willowbrook High. Alaric had his head buried in his math book, trying to make sense of the numbers dancing across the pages. But his mind kept wandering, specifically to the girl sitting a few rows ahead of him—Seraphina. With her messy hair, bright smile, and penchant for wearing the most outrageous socks, she was the epitome of fun.
(Hari itu adalah Selasa biasa di Willowbrook High. Alaric mengubur kepalanya dalam buku matematika, berusaha memahami angka-angka yang menari di halaman. Namun pikirannya terus melayang, khususnya kepada gadis yang duduk beberapa baris di depannya—Seraphina. Dengan rambutnya yang acak-acakan, senyumnya yang cerah, dan kecintaannya pada kaus kaki yang paling konyol, dia adalah contoh dari kesenangan.)

Alaric knew he had to talk to her. His heart raced at the thought, and his palms felt sweaty. “Okay, Alaric, just say hi. How hard can it be?” he muttered to himself, taking a deep breath. He stood up, his legs wobbling slightly like a newborn deer, and began to walk toward her.
(Alaric tahu dia harus bicara dengannya. Jantungnya berdebar dengan pikiran itu, dan telapak tangannya terasa berkeringat. “Oke, Alaric, hanya ucapkan hai. Seberapa sulit sih?” gumamnya pada diri sendiri, sambil mengambil napas dalam-dalam. Dia berdiri, kakinya sedikit goyang seperti anak rusa yang baru lahir, dan mulai berjalan menuju Seraphina.)

“Hey, Seraphina!” he called, trying to sound casual, but it came out more like a croak. She turned around, her eyes wide with surprise.
(“Hei, Seraphina!” dia memanggil, berusaha terdengar santai, tetapi suaranya lebih mirip suara katak. Dia berbalik, matanya membelalak kaget.)

“Alaric! What’s up?” she grinned, her enthusiasm palpable.
(“Alaric! Ada apa?” dia tersenyum lebar, antusiasmenya terasa nyata.)

“Uh, not much. Just… you know, trying to survive math class.” He chuckled awkwardly, wishing he could disappear into the floor.
(“Uh, tidak banyak. Hanya… kamu tahu, berusaha bertahan di kelas matematika.” Dia tertawa canggung, berharap bisa menghilang ke dalam lantai.)

“Tell me about it! I could use a tutor if you’re offering,” she joked, leaning back in her chair, completely at ease.
(“Ceritakan padaku tentang itu! Aku bisa butuh tutor kalau kamu mau menawarkan,” dia bercanda, bersandar di kursinya, sepenuhnya santai.)

“Me? Tutor? That would be a disaster!” Alaric exclaimed, waving his hands dramatically. “I can barely keep my grades up!”
(“Aku? Tutor? Itu akan jadi bencana!” Alaric berseru, melambaikan tangannya secara dramatis. “Aku bahkan hampir tidak bisa menjaga nilainya!”)

“Well, I’d be a fun disaster!” Seraphina laughed, her eyes sparkling with mischief. “What do you say? A study session after school?”
(“Yah, aku akan jadi bencana yang menyenangkan!” Seraphina tertawa, matanya berkilau nakal. “Bagaimana? Sesi belajar setelah sekolah?”)

Alaric’s heart skipped a beat. “Sure, why not?” he said, trying to sound nonchalant while internally doing a happy dance.
(Jantung Alaric berdebar. “Tentu, kenapa tidak?” katanya, berusaha terdengar santai sementara di dalamnya melakukan tarian bahagia.)

As the bell rang, signaling the end of class, Alaric and Seraphina gathered their things, excited chatter buzzing around them.
(Saat bel berbunyi, menandakan akhir kelas, Alaric dan Seraphina mengumpulkan barang-barang mereka, percakapan bersemangat berdengung di sekitar mereka.)

“So, what’s your favorite ice cream flavor?” Alaric asked casually, hoping to keep the conversation going.
(“Jadi, apa rasa es krim favoritmu?” Alaric bertanya santai, berharap bisa menjaga percakapan tetap berlanjut.)

“Definitely mint chocolate chip! It’s refreshing and a little cheeky, just like me,” she winked, making Alaric chuckle.
(“Tentu saja mint cokelat chip! Rasanya menyegarkan dan sedikit nakal, seperti aku,” dia mengedipkan mata, membuat Alaric tertawa.)

“Mint chocolate chip? That’s bold!” he replied, intrigued. “I guess I’d be vanilla then—safe and predictable.”
(“Mint cokelat chip? Itu berani!” jawabnya, penasaran. “Aku rasa aku akan jadi vanila—aman dan bisa diprediksi.”)

“Hey, vanilla can be good! But I’d prefer a mix,” she teased, nudging him playfully.
(“Hei, vanila bisa jadi enak! Tapi aku lebih suka campuran,” dia menggoda, menyenggolnya dengan nakal.)

As they walked out of class together, Alaric felt a sense of ease. Talking to Seraphina was like breathing—natural and exhilarating. They made their way to the cafeteria, the buzz of laughter and chatter surrounding them.
(Saat mereka berjalan keluar kelas bersama, Alaric merasakan rasa tenang. Bicara dengan Seraphina terasa seperti bernafas—alami dan mendebarkan. Mereka menuju kafetaria, keramaian tawa dan percakapan mengelilingi mereka.)

“What do you want to do after we eat?” Alaric asked, hoping to keep the momentum going.
(“Kamu mau ngapain setelah kita makan?” Alaric bertanya, berharap bisa menjaga momentum tetap berjalan.)

“Hmm, how about we get some ice cream? It’s a perfect day for it!” she suggested, her eyes lighting up with excitement.
(“Hmm, bagaimana kalau kita membeli es krim? Ini adalah hari yang sempurna untuk itu!” dia menyarankan, matanya bersinar dengan semangat.)

“Definitely! I could go for some mint chocolate chip!” he said, trying to sound enthusiastic while his stomach rumbled.
(“Tentu saja! Aku bisa makan mint cokelat chip!” dia berkata, berusaha terdengar antusias sambil perutnya berbunyi.)

As they sat down to enjoy their lunch, Alaric felt a thrill of anticipation. Maybe this was the start of something special—something sweet and a little chaotic, just like their upcoming ice cream adventure.
(Saat mereka duduk untuk menikmati makan siang, Alaric merasakan kegembiraan yang menggelora. Mungkin ini adalah awal dari sesuatu yang istimewa—sesuatu yang manis dan sedikit kacau, seperti petualangan es krim mereka yang akan datang.)

 

The Ice Cream Chronicles

(Kisah Es Krim)

The cafeteria buzzed with energy as Alaric and Seraphina finished their lunches. Alaric couldn’t shake off the feeling of excitement bubbling inside him. “Ready for some ice cream?” he asked, standing up and stretching, feeling a little like a kid on Christmas morning.
(Kafetaria berisik dengan energi saat Alaric dan Seraphina menyelesaikan makan siang mereka. Alaric tidak bisa menghilangkan rasa kegembiraan yang menggelegak di dalam dirinya. “Siap untuk es krim?” tanyanya, berdiri dan meregangkan tubuh, merasa sedikit seperti anak kecil pada pagi Natal.)

“Absolutely! But first, we have to make it past the dessert line without getting trampled,” she replied, grinning mischievously.
(“Tentu saja! Tapi pertama-tama, kita harus melewati antrean makanan penutup tanpa terinjak-injak,” dia menjawab, tersenyum nakal.)

With a theatrical roll of his eyes, Alaric replied, “We’ll just have to channel our inner ninjas.”
(Dengan ekspresi dramatis, Alaric menjawab, “Kita hanya perlu menyalurkan ninja di dalam diri kita.”)

They both laughed and headed toward the dessert line, dodging other students like they were in a video game. Alaric’s heart raced every time he caught a glimpse of Seraphina’s laughter; it was contagious.
(Mereka berdua tertawa dan menuju antrean makanan penutup, menghindari siswa lain seolah-olah mereka sedang dalam permainan video. Jantung Alaric berdebar setiap kali dia melihat Seraphina tertawa; itu menular.)

“Look out!” Seraphina yelled, pointing at a group of students rushing toward the dessert table. “Ninja mode activated!”
(“Hati-hati!” Seraphina berteriak, menunjuk sekelompok siswa yang bergegas menuju meja makanan penutup. “Mode ninja diaktifkan!”)

Alaric sprinted ahead, and in a moment of unexpected bravery, he dramatically leaped over a chair, landing with a flourish. “I made it!” he declared, holding up his hands like a victorious champion.
(Alaric berlari ke depan, dan dalam momen keberanian yang tak terduga, dia melompat dramatis di atas kursi, mendarat dengan gaya. “Aku berhasil!” dia menyatakan, mengangkat tangannya seperti seorang juara yang menang.)

Seraphina burst into laughter. “Show-off! But a very impressive show-off!”
(Seraphina meledak tertawa. “Pamer! Tapi pamer yang sangat mengesankan!”)

As they reached the dessert table, Alaric grabbed two cups of mint chocolate chip ice cream, handing one to Seraphina. “Here you go, lady,” he said with a playful bow.
(Saat mereka mencapai meja makanan penutup, Alaric mengambil dua cangkir es krim mint cokelat chip, menyerahkan satu kepada Seraphina. “Ini dia, Nona,” katanya sambil membungkuk main-main.)

“Why, thank you, kind sir!” she said, pretending to be regal as she accepted the ice cream. “Shall we find a throne to sit on?”
(“Terima kasih, Tuan yang baik!” dia berkata, berpura-pura anggun saat menerima es krim. “Apakah kita harus mencari takhta untuk duduk?”)

“Absolutely! Every queen deserves a throne,” he replied, smirking as they scanned the room for a good spot.
(“Tentu saja! Setiap ratu pantas mendapatkan takhtanya,” dia menjawab, tersenyum nakal saat mereka memindai ruangan untuk menemukan tempat yang baik.)

After some searching, they found a cozy corner by the window, bathed in sunlight. As they sat down, Alaric took a big scoop of his ice cream and savored the taste. “This is the best mint chocolate chip I’ve ever had,” he declared, nodding vigorously.
(Setelah mencari-cari, mereka menemukan sudut nyaman di dekat jendela, disinari sinar matahari. Saat mereka duduk, Alaric mengambil satu sendok besar es krimnya dan menikmati rasanya. “Ini adalah mint cokelat chip terbaik yang pernah aku coba,” dia menyatakan, mengangguk dengan semangat.)

Seraphina took a spoonful of her ice cream, her eyes lighting up. “You’re right! It’s like a party in my mouth!”
(Seraphina mengambil satu sendok es krimnya, matanya bersinar. “Kamu benar! Ini seperti pesta di mulutku!”)

“I’m glad we could make it here without any casualties,” he joked, gesturing dramatically as if they had just survived a battle.
(“Aku senang kita bisa sampai di sini tanpa ada korban,” dia bercanda, melambaikan tangan dengan dramatis seolah-olah mereka baru saja selamat dari sebuah pertempuran.)

“Next time, we should bring helmets!” Seraphina laughed, and her laughter echoed in Alaric’s heart like a favorite song.
(“Lain kali, kita harus membawa helm!” Seraphina tertawa, dan tawanya menggema di hati Alaric seperti lagu favorit.)

As they enjoyed their ice cream, they talked about everything and nothing—favorite movies, the weirdest dreams they ever had, and what they hoped to do after high school. Alaric couldn’t help but notice how easy it was to talk to her; it felt like they had known each other forever.
((Saat mereka menikmati es krim, mereka berbicara tentang segalanya dan tidak ada—film favorit, mimpi teraneh yang pernah mereka alami, dan apa yang mereka harapkan untuk dilakukan setelah sekolah menengah. Alaric tidak bisa tidak memperhatikan betapa mudahnya berbicara dengannya; rasanya seperti mereka sudah saling kenal selamanya.)

“Do you think we’ll still hang out after school?” Alaric asked, slightly nervous. “You know, once we’re adults and stuff?”
(“Apakah kamu pikir kita masih akan bertemu setelah sekolah?” Alaric bertanya, sedikit gugup. “Kamu tahu, saat kita sudah dewasa dan lain-lain?”)

“Of course! We’ll be like ice cream buddies for life!” she exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
(“Tentu saja! Kita akan jadi teman es krim seumur hidup!” dia berseru, matanya berkilau penuh semangat.)

“Perfect! Then I guess I should start saving for our ice cream adventures,” Alaric joked, pretending to count coins in his pocket.
(“Sempurna! Jadi aku rasa aku harus mulai menabung untuk petualangan es krim kita,” Alaric bercanda, berpura-pura menghitung koin di saku celananya.)

Their laughter filled the air as they continued to eat, and for Alaric, this day was turning into something magical. He had never imagined that an afternoon spent eating ice cream with Seraphina could feel so right.
(Tawa mereka memenuhi udara saat mereka melanjutkan makan, dan bagi Alaric, hari ini berubah menjadi sesuatu yang ajaib. Dia tidak pernah membayangkan bahwa sore yang dihabiskan makan es krim dengan Seraphina bisa terasa begitu tepat.)

As they finished their ice cream, Alaric glanced at Seraphina, her smile so genuine it made his heart flutter. “What’s next, Queen of Ice Cream?” he asked playfully.
(Saat mereka selesai dengan es krim, Alaric melirik Seraphina, senyumnya yang begitu tulus membuat jantungnya bergetar. “Apa selanjutnya, Ratu Es Krim?” dia bertanya sambil bercanda.)

“I say we conquer the playground!” she exclaimed, jumping up with enthusiasm.
(“Aku bilang kita taklukkan taman bermain!” dia berseru, melompat dengan semangat.)

“Conquer? Sounds like a plan!” Alaric replied, his heart racing as they made their way outside, ready for whatever adventure awaited them next.
(“Menaklukkan? Kedengarannya seperti rencana!” Alaric menjawab, jantungnya berdebar saat mereka melangkah keluar, siap untuk petualangan apa pun yang menunggu mereka selanjutnya.)

 

The Playground Showdown

(Pertarungan di Taman Bermain)

As Alaric and Seraphina burst out of the school doors, a wave of excitement washed over them. The playground loomed ahead, filled with swings, slides, and a jungle gym that looked like it was begging to be conquered. Alaric felt like a kid again, ready to embrace the whimsical joy of childhood.
(Saat Alaric dan Seraphina keluar dari pintu sekolah, gelombang kegembiraan melanda mereka. Taman bermain menjulang di depan, dipenuhi ayunan, seluncuran, dan gym hutan yang tampak seolah-olah meminta untuk ditaklukkan. Alaric merasa seperti anak kecil lagi, siap merangkul kebahagiaan penuh khayalan masa kecil.)

“Race you to the swings!” Seraphina shouted, already sprinting ahead.
(“Aku tantang kamu balapan ke ayunan!” Seraphina berteriak, sudah berlari ke depan.)

“Hey! No fair!” Alaric yelled back, taking off after her, a smile plastered across his face.
(“Hei! Tidak adil!” Alaric berteriak kembali, mengejarnya dengan senyum lebar di wajahnya.)

The two raced across the grass, laughter trailing behind them like a sweet melody. Alaric managed to catch up to Seraphina just as they reached the swings. “I let you win,” he panted dramatically, placing a hand on his heart as if he were wounded.
(Keduanya berlari melintasi rumput, tawa mereka mengikut seperti melodi manis. Alaric berhasil mengejar Seraphina tepat saat mereka mencapai ayunan. “Aku membiarkanmu menang,” dia terengah-engah secara dramatis, meletakkan tangan di dadanya seolah-olah terluka.)

“Right, sure! Let’s go with that!” she giggled, swinging her legs back and forth, clearly enjoying the moment.
(“Tentu saja! Mari kita setuju dengan itu!” dia tertawa, mengayunkan kakinya maju mundur, jelas menikmati momen itu.)

Alaric joined her, pumping his legs to gain momentum. “So, what’s your strategy for conquering the playground?” he asked, his face breaking into a grin.
(Alaric bergabung dengannya, mengayunkan kakinya untuk mendapatkan momentum. “Jadi, apa strategimu untuk menaklukkan taman bermain?” dia bertanya, wajahnya tersenyum lebar.)

“First, we have to dominate the jungle gym,” she declared, pointing dramatically at the colorful structure. “And then, we’ll take on the slide. Whoever goes down the fastest wins!”
(“Pertama, kita harus menguasai gym hutan,” dia menyatakan, menunjuk dengan dramatis ke struktur berwarna-warni itu. “Dan kemudian, kita akan menaklukkan seluncuran. Siapa pun yang meluncur paling cepat akan menang!”)

“Deal! But just so you know, I’m a pro at slides,” Alaric boasted, puffing out his chest in mock arrogance.
(“Setuju! Tapi cuma agar kamu tahu, aku pro dalam hal seluncuran,” Alaric membanggakan diri, mengembungkan dadanya dengan berpura-pura angkuh.)

They hopped off the swings and sprinted to the jungle gym, where Alaric pretended to survey the area like a general planning a battle. “Okay, troops, we need a solid strategy!” he exclaimed, making Seraphina laugh even harder.
(Mereka melompat dari ayunan dan berlari ke gym hutan, di mana Alaric berpura-pura memeriksa area seperti seorang jenderal yang merencanakan pertempuran. “Oke, pasukan, kita butuh strategi yang solid!” dia berseru, membuat Seraphina tertawa lebih keras lagi.)

“Are we really calling ourselves troops?” she asked, trying to catch her breath from laughing.
(“Apakah kita benar-benar menyebut diri kita pasukan?” dia bertanya, berusaha mengembalikan napas dari tertawa.)

“Why not? Every great adventure needs a fearless leader and their trusty sidekick,” he replied, striking a heroic pose.
(“Kenapa tidak? Setiap petualangan hebat butuh pemimpin yang tak kenal takut dan pendamping setianya,” dia menjawab, mengambil pose heroik.)

“Okay, fearless leader, lead the way!” Seraphina exclaimed, trying to mimic his pose with exaggerated seriousness.
(“Baiklah, pemimpin yang tak kenal takut, pimpin kami!” Seraphina berseru, berusaha meniru posenya dengan keseriusan yang berlebihan.)

With a theatrical flourish, Alaric climbed up to the first level of the jungle gym. “Welcome to our fortress!” he declared, looking down at Seraphina with mock dignity.
(Dengan gerakan dramatis, Alaric memanjat ke tingkat pertama gym hutan. “Selamat datang di benteng kita!” dia menyatakan, melihat Seraphina dari atas dengan sikap pura-pura berwibawa.)

She joined him, giggling as she climbed up the steps. “This fortress needs decorations!” she said, grabbing a fallen leaf and pretending to hang it like a banner.
(Dia bergabung, tertawa saat memanjat tangga. “Benteng ini butuh dekorasi!” dia berkata, mengambil sehelai daun yang jatuh dan berpura-pura menggantungnya seperti spanduk.)

“Perfect! Every fortress needs a touch of nature!” Alaric replied, joining in on the fun and tossing a handful of grass over their heads.
(“Sempurna! Setiap benteng perlu sentuhan alam!” Alaric menjawab, ikut bersenang-senang dan melemparkan segenggam rumput di atas kepala mereka.)

Once their fortress was suitably decorated, they slid down the slide, laughing as they raced each other. Alaric felt the exhilaration of competition surging through him. “I’m totally going to win!” he shouted, pushing off harder.
(Setelah benteng mereka cukup didekorasi, mereka meluncur dari seluncuran, tertawa saat berlomba satu sama lain. Alaric merasakan kegembiraan kompetisi mengalir di dalam dirinya. “Aku pasti akan menang!” dia berteriak, mendorong lebih keras.)

“Not if I have anything to say about it!” Seraphina countered, matching his speed as they neared the bottom.
(“Tidak jika aku bisa berbuat sesuatu tentang itu!” Seraphina membalas, menyaingi kecepatannya saat mereka mendekati dasar.)

With a burst of energy, Alaric pushed himself off the slide and landed on the grass, rolling dramatically to the side. “Victory!” he exclaimed, holding his arms up in triumph.
(Dengan ledakan energi, Alaric mendorong dirinya dari seluncuran dan mendarat di rumput, menggulung dramatis ke samping. “Kemenangan!” dia berseru, mengangkat tangannya dengan kemenangan.)

“Fine, you win this time,” Seraphina said, pretending to be defeated as she flopped next to him. “But only because I let you.”
(“Baiklah, kamu menang kali ini,” Seraphina berkata, berpura-pura kalah saat dia jatuh di sampingnya. “Tapi hanya karena aku membiarkanmu.”)

“Letting me win? You’re too kind!” Alaric replied with a chuckle, rolling over to face her. “So, what’s next on our epic adventure?”
(“Membiarkan aku menang? Kamu terlalu baik!” Alaric menjawab dengan tawa, menggulung untuk menghadapnya. “Jadi, apa selanjutnya dalam petualangan epik kita?”)

Seraphina propped herself up on her elbow, a playful glint in her eyes. “How about we challenge each other to a game of tag? Last one standing is the ultimate playground champion!”
(Seraphina bersandar di lengannya, kilauan main-main di matanya. “Bagaimana jika kita menantang satu sama lain untuk permainan tag? Yang terakhir bertahan adalah juara taman bermain sejati!”)

“Challenge accepted!” Alaric grinned, jumping to his feet. “You’re going down, Queen of Ice Cream!”
(“Tantangan diterima!” Alaric tersenyum, melompat berdiri. “Kamu akan kalah, Ratu Es Krim!”)

With that, they took off in opposite directions, laughter echoing through the playground as they began their playful battle, unaware of how this simple day would become a cherished memory for both of them.
(Dengan itu, mereka berlari ke arah berlawanan, tawa mereka menggema di taman bermain saat mereka memulai pertempuran main-main, tidak menyadari betapa hari sederhana ini akan menjadi kenangan berharga bagi mereka berdua.)

 

The Ice Cream Surprise

(Kejutan Es Krim)

The game of tag turned into a whirlwind of laughter, shouts, and playful dodges. Alaric and Seraphina darted around the playground, each trying to outmaneuver the other. Alaric felt like a kid again, free from worries, caught up in the moment.
(Permainan tag berubah menjadi pusaran tawa, teriakan, dan elakan main-main. Alaric dan Seraphina melesat di sekitar taman bermain, masing-masing mencoba menghindar satu sama lain. Alaric merasa seperti anak kecil lagi, bebas dari kekhawatiran, terjebak dalam momen itu.)

After several rounds, Alaric managed to tag Seraphina lightly on the shoulder. “Gotcha!” he exclaimed, jumping back as she spun around, feigning indignation.
(Setelah beberapa putaran, Alaric berhasil menyentuh bahu Seraphina dengan lembut. “Kena!” dia berseru, melompat mundur saat dia berputar, berpura-pura marah.)

“You little sneak!” she laughed, attempting to tackle him. They both ended up in a heap on the grass, breathless and giggling.
(“Kamu licik!” dia tertawa, mencoba menangkapnya. Keduanya berakhir terjatuh di atas rumput, kehabisan napas dan tertawa.)

“Okay, truce!” Alaric said, holding up his hands in surrender. “I’m starving! We should get some ice cream to celebrate my victory.”
(“Oke, gencatan senjata!” Alaric berkata, mengangkat tangannya sebagai tanda menyerah. “Aku lapar! Kita harus beli es krim untuk merayakan kemenanganku.”)

“Your victory, huh? You mean our victory!” Seraphina corrected him playfully as they stood up.
(“Kemenanganmu, ya? Maksudmu kemenangan kita!” Seraphina membetulkannya dengan main-main saat mereka berdiri.)

They made their way to the small ice cream stand at the edge of the playground. The bright colors of the different flavors drew them in like moths to a flame. “What are you getting?” Alaric asked, scanning the menu.
(Mereka berjalan menuju kedai es krim kecil di tepi taman bermain. Warna cerah dari berbagai rasa menarik mereka seperti ngengat ke api. “Kamu mau pesan apa?” Alaric bertanya, memindai menu.)

“I think I’ll go for mint chocolate chip!” Seraphina declared, her eyes sparkling with enthusiasm.
(“Aku rasa aku akan pesan mint cokelat chip!” Seraphina menyatakan, matanya berkilau penuh antusiasme.)

“Classic choice! I’ll take strawberry, then!” he decided, licking his lips at the thought.
(“Pilihan klasik! Aku akan pesan stroberi, deh!” dia memutuskan, menjilati bibirnya membayangkan rasa itu.)

As they placed their orders, Seraphina leaned closer, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. “You know, I almost thought you were going to win at tag. I was impressed!”
(Saat mereka memesan, Seraphina mendekat, suaranya menurun menjadi bisikan rahasia. “Kamu tahu, aku hampir berpikir kamu akan menang dalam permainan tag. Aku terkesan!”)

“Almost? I’m offended! I clearly dominated that game!” Alaric replied, pretending to be hurt, which only made her giggle more.
(“Hampir? Aku merasa tersingkir! Aku jelas mendominasi permainan itu!” Alaric menjawab, berpura-pura terluka, yang hanya membuatnya tertawa lebih keras.)

They received their ice creams, each holding their cone like it was a trophy. “To our epic playground adventure!” Alaric toasted, raising his cone in the air.
(Mereka menerima es krim mereka, masing-masing memegang cone mereka seolah itu adalah trofi. “Untuk petualangan taman bermain epik kita!” Alaric bersulang, mengangkat conenya ke udara.)

“To many more adventures!” Seraphina chimed in, clinking her cone against his. They both took a big lick, and in that moment, everything felt perfect.
(“Untuk banyak petualangan lainnya!” Seraphina menyahut, menyentuhkan conenya ke miliknya. Keduanya mengambil satu jilatan besar, dan pada saat itu, segalanya terasa sempurna.)

As they walked away from the ice cream stand, the sun began to dip below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of pink and orange. Alaric glanced at Seraphina, her hair catching the light, and he felt a warmth in his chest that had nothing to do with the ice cream.
(Saat mereka menjauh dari kedai es krim, matahari mulai tenggelam di bawah cakrawala, melukis langit dengan nuansa merah muda dan oranye. Alaric melirik ke arah Seraphina, rambutnya menangkap cahaya, dan dia merasakan kehangatan di dadanya yang tidak ada hubungannya dengan es krim.)

“Today was really fun,” he said, trying to sound casual but failing miserably.
(“Hari ini sangat menyenangkan,” dia berkata, mencoba terdengar santai tapi gagal total.)

“It was! I can’t remember the last time I had this much fun,” she replied, her smile lighting up her face.
(“Benar! Aku tidak bisa mengingat kapan terakhir kali aku bersenang-senang sebanyak ini,” dia menjawab, senyumnya menerangi wajahnya.)

Suddenly, Alaric had an idea. “Hey, what if we make this a weekly thing? Like, every Friday, we meet here for ice cream and an adventure?”
(Tiba-tiba, Alaric memiliki ide. “Hei, bagaimana jika kita membuat ini sebagai rutinitas mingguan? Seperti, setiap Jumat, kita bertemu di sini untuk es krim dan petualangan?”)

Seraphina’s eyes widened in excitement. “I’d love that! It’ll be our thing!”
(Mata Seraphina melebar penuh semangat. “Aku sangat suka itu! Ini akan jadi hal kita!”)

“Awesome! I’ll make sure to bring my A-game every time,” Alaric promised, a grin spreading across his face.
(“Keren! Aku akan memastikan untuk membawa performa terbaikku setiap kali,” Alaric berjanji, senyumnya melebar di wajahnya.)

They walked back to the school, the air filled with the sweet smell of summer and their laughter echoing in the fading light. Alaric felt a thrill of excitement for the adventures to come, knowing that these moments would become the foundation of something special.
(Mereka berjalan kembali ke sekolah, udara dipenuhi dengan aroma manis musim panas dan tawa mereka menggema dalam cahaya yang memudar. Alaric merasakan kegembiraan untuk petualangan yang akan datang, mengetahui bahwa momen-momen ini akan menjadi fondasi dari sesuatu yang istimewa.)

As they approached the school entrance, Seraphina turned to him with a glint of mischief in her eyes. “Just so you know, I’m totally going to beat you in tag next time!”
(Saat mereka mendekati pintu masuk sekolah, Seraphina menoleh padanya dengan kilauan nakal di matanya. “Cuma agar kamu tahu, aku akan benar-benar mengalahkanmu dalam permainan tag lain kali!”)

Alaric laughed, the challenge only fueling his competitive spirit. “Bring it on! I’ll be ready!”
(Alaric tertawa, tantangan itu hanya menambah semangat kompetitifnya. “Ayo! Aku akan siap!”)

With a shared smile, they parted ways, each knowing that their unexpected adventure had blossomed into the beginnings of a wonderful friendship, and maybe, just maybe, something more.
(Dengan senyuman bersama, mereka berpisah, masing-masing tahu bahwa petualangan tak terduga mereka telah mekar menjadi awal dari persahabatan yang indah, dan mungkin, hanya mungkin, sesuatu yang lebih.)

 

And just like that, Alaric and Seraphina realized that the best adventures often start with a simple scoop of ice cream and a game of tag. As they walked away with their cones, the sun setting behind them, they knew this was just the beginning of their epic story together. Who knew that first love could taste so sweet and be filled with so many laughs? Here’s to more ice cream adventures and maybe even a little romance!

(Dan dengan begitu, Alaric dan Seraphina menyadari bahwa petualangan terbaik sering dimulai dengan satu sendok es krim dan permainan tag yang sederhana. Saat mereka pergi dengan cone mereka, matahari terbenam di belakang mereka, mereka tahu ini baru saja awal dari kisah epik mereka bersama. Siapa sangka cinta pertama bisa terasa begitu manis dan dipenuhi begitu banyak tawa? Ini untuk lebih banyak petualangan es krim dan mungkin sedikit romansa!)