I translated it from Russian to English, so I hope that I was able to translate manually okay ehhhh
@battersweet here ya go
Taking a small gauze cloth, the owner of a small boutique began to carefully wipe each of the collected pebbles and shells from the dust, which for a few days even did not have time to accumulate, but Fresca valued this collection too much, so she wiped her collection from dust almost every day. Humming something to herself, she from time to time stole a glance at the boutique door, hoping that someone would decide to enter the boutique, thereby reveting the nauseating boredom here.
It's a typical day in Claw Bay. Fresca, a cat, works as a card seller in a small boutique in the middle of the island, near the sea, which occasionally becomes too rough, greedily sweeping up beautiful stones from the sand mixed with pebbles. This is a source of frustration for Fresca, as she enjoys admiring and collecting these stones before they are washed away by the waves. However, this is not the focus of our story. As was her custom, she was alone in her boutique, examining the stones and shells she had collected and placed on a shelf near the wall. From time to time, they would sparkle with mischievous glints of light from the sun's rays filtering through the glass of the window opposite the wall with the wall-mounted shelves. Nearby, on the shelves, were various souvenirs and decks of cards that Fresca sold to visitors.
How much Freska wished her friend Marmalade would come to visit her. For Freska, her friend was the most valuable thing in Claw Bay, even more valuable than her entire collection of rocks and shells. It's clear that Fresca has a soft spot for her friend, and she loves her more than just as a friend. For Fresca, Marmalade was an object of love and admiration, someone she could spend hours chatting with. At the sight of her, Fresca's breath caught, her heart began to pound feverishly, and her thoughts became tangled, as if someone were deliberately wrapping her brain in knots. at such moments, she is overwhelmed by such emotions and feelings that it is difficult to describe in words. Fresca would like to confess her feelings to her friend, but she is afraid. she is afraid of being rejected, afraid that Marmalade will stop communicating with her. But what about it? what to do? Fresca had already asked Scrimshaw, Percy, and other friends for advice, but no one had given her any real advice. Apparently, they all don't feel like love. Fresca realized that she would have to explore this path to her friend's heart on her own.
The moment of heavy contemplation was interrupted by the unpleasant creaking of the boutique's front door opening.
"Yea, it's a good idea to oil the door hinges..." - thought Fresca, turning around at the sudden sound.
And then she saw the person she had been waiting for: her friend Marmalade, whom she had just been thinking about so feverishly. Marmalade quickly approached the boutique counter. Resting her front paws on the counter, she looked at Fresca with a sweet, friendly smile, making Fresca's heart melt.
一 Howdy, Fresca! I see you're polishing your pebbles and shells again - said Marmalade with a quiet chuckle, looking at her friend with a friendly gaze.
一 uh... hi, 一 murmured Freska uncertainly, - yes, as you can see... by the way, why did you come? is somethin' happened? 一 she asked.
一 nope. I just came to chat, 'cause I'm bored to death, 一 Marmalade thought for a moment, and then it dawned on her, 一 well, I want to tell you something... wanna listen? 一 she asked, wagging her tail happily.
一 why are you even asking? of course I do! Fresca exclaimed, looking into her friend's eyes. It was clear that she was genuinely interested in hearing Marmalade's stories.
一 so... 一 Marmalade began her story, 一 I saw a strange purple goat not far from here. It was with an axolotl. The axolotl had a strange purple stone on its blue cloak. It was almost the same shape as Queen Elaine's, but hers was green... anyway, it doesn't matter. this goat, who was running around everywhere on the heels of the axolotl, was recently talking to Scrimshaw, and I saw it from afar. I think she was trying to get something out of him about the Queen's stone. But I know that Scrim didn't tell her anything! I just sent her to the queen's cave, but this goat is waiting for instant death there! - Marmalade smiled slightly maliciously, - aaaand then she went to Percy, but I don't remember why anymore.. - She shrugged, - Something like that.
一 Oh wow... cool! - Fresca exclaimed in response.
一 Yeah... - Marmalade replied, lost in thought. She was silent for a while, looking at the wall, and Fresca raised an eyebrow in question. - I wish I could swim away from here. Fresca's friend muttered dreamily. Fresca's ears perked up.
一 do you... want to sail away from here? - she asked, as if to clarify whether Marmalade really wanted to, - but... how will you make it happen? - Fresca tilted her head to the side in question.
一 dunno. I'm struggling with it myself, - Marmalade replied with a sad sigh, - perhaps it will remain just a dream, - she concluded, looking at Fresca again.
Fresca looked into her friend's eyes and became sad. She remained silent, not knowing how to support Marmalade. She sighed heavily and put the cloth aside.
At that moment, Marmalade gently took Fresca's hand.
一 but even if I can make my dream come true, it will only be with you, - Marmalade said sincerely, holding her friend's hand.
At that moment, Fresca felt a fluttering sensation in her stomach. Everything was jumbled up: her feelings, thoughts, doubts, and anxiety. It was all too confusing, but Fresca enjoyed it, even though it was unfamiliar to her. She felt herself blushing, so she turned away slightly, still holding her beloved's hand.
一 ... I don't think it's possible... - she muttered, pulling her hand away, - y'know... I'm afraid of water, - Fresca smiled sadly. She would love to sail away with her beloved, but her fear gets the better of her. At this moment, Marmalade lowered her gaze slightly.
一 It's not a problem! - she exclaimed confidently after an awkward silence, - I'm sure you can overcome your fear!! You're a very brave cat, aren't you? - she asked in a slightly teasing tone.
一 y-yuh-uh! - Fresco nodded in response, turning back to Marmalade.
Suddenly, a sudden idea popped into Fresca's head.
一 hey uh... do you wanna go to the seaside tonight... for a walk? at five o'clock in the evening... if you're free, of course, - she suddenly blurted out.
There was an awkward silence. Marmalade was definitely not expecting this turn of events.
一 oh... of course! I'd love to!! - Marmalade replied, clearly taken aback by the offer.
一 ..mhm... great! then I'll be waiting for you! - Fresca smiled at Marmalade.
一 Well, I have to go now.. Bye! - Marmalade waved goodbye as she headed out of the boutique.
一 ..bye-bye! - Fresca said goodbye in return, also waving her hand weakly.
Again, the terrible creaking of the door was heard, and the boutique was once again silent.
“She left so hastily... what if I said something wrong? Maybe I said something..weird?... 一 Fresca’s mind was filled with anxious thoughts, 一 well... if I invited her, then I should come. Why did I even say that...”
