This chapter really got me invested in our two main characters. Their relationship is an interesting one, with Emma being fun-loving and teasing and Noah seeming to have the type of immunity to said teasing that only years of close friendship can bring.

I like the subtle way in which you show how Emma has romantic feelings for Noah, even if she isn't aware of them or can't accept them just yet. She even started researching giantessism after laughing about his enthusiasm over it in her head. Then there's the way she enjoys talking to him as Lily, even admitting there's more to said enjoyment than the prank itself.

And of course Noah enjoys talking to Lily, since Lily is really Emma, so this sets up the potential for a real relationship between the two down the road, if this story goes down the happy ending route (which I'm personally hoping it does).

As I said, I'm already pretty invested in this and a little nervous for our boy Noah. I'm sure things are about to get pretty rough for him, but I'm hoping that he at least ends up in Emma's (most likely) safe hands at some point. But with that ominous story description and no gentle tag for this story, that's far from a given, which is a good thing, as it builds suspense a bit.

I'm also pretty interested to see why Emma's mom hates Noah so much. It sounds like there's more to it than simply not liking him or the fact that he always seems to be in her daughter's room.

Overall, great work so far and a really interesting premise! Looking forward to more!