It was a bright, sunny day.
Luca, a free-spirited boy, sat on a couch in the small garden of his house, strumming his guitar under the open sky. He lived life on his own terms — a passionate musician whose melodies echoed his adventurous soul. Music was how he spoke to the world.
Soon, his friends arrived, brimming with excitement. They had planned a trip to the mountains, and Luca agreed without hesitation.
They hopped into a jeep and set off, laughter trailing behind them like the wind. Somewhere along the way, they took the wrong path — not that they noticed at first. When they finally realized, Luca, instead of turning back, suggested they keep going.
His heart told him the way forward… and they followed it.
At the end of the narrow road lay a dense forest. But once they ventured inside, they discovered something unexpected — not just trees, but a hidden valley. Gentle mountains rose around them, wrapped in soft greenery and wildflowers that swayed in the breeze. It felt untouched… perfect for camping.
And so, they stayed.
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One night, under the fullness of the moon, the forest transformed.
The stars glittered above like scattered silver dust, and the moon cast a magical glow across the mountains. Flowers at the base shimmered as if lit from within.
Luca climbed the hill alone, his guitar slung over his shoulder.
He found a quiet spot — a small rock beneath the open sky — and began to play.
His fingers danced across the strings, and the melody poured out of him like a secret whispered to the night.
Aria appeared.
A girl cloaked in a navy-blue hoodie, her face shadowed beneath the cap. The moonlight touched her gently, turning her into a silhouette of mystery. She had wandered toward the sound like it was calling her name.
She stopped and listened — her heart stilled.
The music, so raw and full of emotion, brought tears to her eyes.
> "There's so much feeling in his song," she thought.
"It's like he's playing just for me."
As the last notes faded into the night, Aria stepped forward, her footsteps light on the moonlit ground.
"Your music is enchanting," she whispered.
Luca turned, startled.
A girl stood behind him — her face still hidden beneath her hood.
But her voice… it struck something inside him.
His heart skipped.
He smiled softly.
"You're the one who's enchanting," he replied, his voice barely above a whisper.