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Noel settles herself in front of the camera, the soft glow of the studio lights catching the copper highlights in her longred hair. She’s barefoot, her toes curled lightly on the wooden floor, and she wears a snug grey midriff sweater thatreveals a sliver of pale skin above a black, short pleated skirt. Resting in the palm of her hand, cradled against her palmby delicate fingertips, is her shrunken boyfriend—no more than two inches tall—his frightened eyes blinking up at her.She tilts her head, smiles, and begins to speak. “How did we meet?” she muses, her voice warm and conversational. “We met on campus—an ordinary day, really. I walked into my lecture hall and spotted the most intriguing guy sitting alone. I’d been noticing him all semester, stealing glances whenever I could. When I saw that empty seat beside him, I couldn’t help myself.” She glances down and gently taps his shoulder. “And that was the start of something… unique.” Leaning forward, she offers a playful grin. “He insists on saying hello,” she says, lifting him so his tiny mouth can form a muffled “Hi.” Then she laughs softly. “He wasn’t always so… petite. But you know what they say: ‘If you want to keep a man, you have to keep him.’ And that’s exactly what I did—I shrunk him.” A mischievous sparkle lights her eyes as she presses her thumb against his minuscule chest, measuring him. “It keeps him right where I can see him. Men—normal-sized men—have wandering eyes, restless hearts. Mine tried to bolt once, so I made sure he never could again.” Noel leans back in her chair. “Don’t you want to be Noel’s good boy forever?” she coos in a sing-song voice. Hetrembles, nodding his head vigorously. “Of course you do.” She wiggles her fingers, and he squirms, trying to keep his balance on her palm. “If you weren’t this size, you’d run away. We can’t have that.” She brushes a strand of hair behindher ear. “I’m quick, but not quick enough. So I shrink them. Works every time.” She strokes his head with two fingertips, careful not to crush him. “When he behaves,” Noel continues, voice softening, “he gets kisses.” She places a gentle peck on his tiny forehead. “But only special kisses, not every day. And when he’s extra, extra good… I don’t eat him.” Her tone turns mock-serious. “Some days he attempts escape—leaping off the edge of the bed. For someone his size, that’s a fall that could cripple him. If he makes it to the hallway, he tries to slip under the door crack. He rarely gets far before I realize he’sgone.” She lifts him by the scruff of his neck—delicate but firm—and dangles him over her palm. “Did you try to runaway again? From Noel’s firm, loving grasp? Why would you?” His tiny voice echoes muffled pleas “I’m so sorry, please don’t eat me”— bouncing like trapped thunder in her skull. She cocks an eyebrow. “It’s for your own good.”Then she lowers him toward her open mouth, makes a theatrical chewing motion—and withdraws a moment later, rinsing him under a trickle of water. “See? All in one piece. Now, you’re never running away again, are you?” He squeaks, “I promise.” She smooths his damp hair. “Good.” Noel sits up straighter. “That’s the secret to a long, healthy relationship. Career, education, love—it’s a lot to juggle. But when your man fits in one hand…” She lifts him like a prized figurine. “Perfectly portable.” She swings him gently, His cheeks flush pink, and Noel’s lips twitch in satisfaction. “Does he love it? No. But itkeeps him safe, secure, can’t stray too far. And I always know where he is.” She slips him into her purse pocket andpats the leather. “More convenient than , really—though I love my purse poodle too. Why stop at shrinking justyour boyfriend? Everything small is easy to carry.” Later, Noel spots him trying to sneak out again. She lifts him with a thumb and forefinger. “Ungrateful little brat,” shescolds, tapping him gently. “I fed you Rice Krispies with 2% milk this morning.” He barely squeaks in defense before she applies light compression—palming him like a stress ball—reminding him who’s boss. “A little squeeze helps withanxiety,” she explains cheerfully. “Stimulates circulation, sharpens the mind. So next time he overlooks your birthday, just dangle him a bit—get that brain rebooted. And one kiss lands on his whole head.” She grins. “He won’t forget the toilet paper again.” Noel leans forward, voice conspiratorial. “When he’s ready to propose—good luck spotting him on one knee. And that ring? Make sure it’s 18 karats; he can’t heft anything heavy. Maybe enlist some full-size friends to help.” She tilts her head. “He says I won’t get a ring till spring, but I’m the one in control here.” She lifts him once more, cupping his body.“Remember, ladies: take care of your boyfriend so he can take care of you.” She dangles him over her open palm, letting him sway. “I don’t think he’ll try to run again anytime soon.” The tiny figure whimpers, bracing for the next gentle swing as Noel’s red hair shimmers around him like a fiery halo.
Keywords Noelle, Media Impact, Hands, Shrinking, Doll, Feet, Interview
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