Beneath The Surface.

Beneath the Surface is a provocative, slow-burn romance that explores the blurred lines between friendship and desire, set against the backdrop of high school drama, complex family dynamics, and a connection that runs deeper than either of them is willing to admit. Amelia Blake has everything—the beauty, the brains, and the popularity. She’s the head cheerleader, adored by everyone, with a perfect life on the outside. But behind her sparkling smile, there’s a part of her that’s always known there’s more to life than the surface. Then there’s Eli Parker—her best friend, her anchor. Eli’s life is nothing like hers. With a father who’s a drunk and a mother who’s never around, Eli hides behind a façade of cocky confidence, excelling as the captain of the football team. To Amelia, he’s always been the one constant in her life, the boy who’s spent more time in her kitchen than his own home. But what she doesn’t know is that Eli’s been hiding something far deeper than the pain of his broken home—he’s been in love with her for years. As they move through high school, their undeniable chemistry simmers beneath the surface, each unaware of the heat building between them. They’re both at the top of the social ladder—her, the queen bee; him, the football god. Yet despite their fiery attraction, they keep insisting they’re just friends. Their bond is solid, their friendship unshakeable, until one fateful night at a party where everything changes. In a haze of alcohol and temptation, one kiss shatters the delicate balance they’ve maintained. A kiss that unlocks everything they’ve been hiding from each other, setting off a chain reaction of passion, jealousy, and forbidden desires. As their relationship deepens, they must confront their pasts, their fears, and the simmering attraction that threatens to consume them both. Beneath the Surface is a story of secrets, of longing, and of two souls bound by a connection too strong to ignore. It's a tale of friendship turning into something much more dangerous—intensely physical, emotionally raw, and impossible to resist.