Sage's first day at a new job could be described as nothing, but interesting. It wasn't the job. Wasn't even the manager. It was him.

Below the Surface is a story about obsession, jealousy, and the quiet damage people carry-where love is complicated, cruelty is calculated, and nothing is ever as simple as it looks.

In this black college romance, former childhood friends Marcus and Elijah reconnect after a bitter fallout. As they navigate old wounds, new challenges, and their growing feelings, they find love and trust again with the support of friends like Marcus's loyal and humorous best friend, Tyrell.

In the dangerous world of the streets, D and Amir's unexpected bond becomes their lifeline. D, tough and guarded, never thought he'd fall for someone-especially not Amir, the laid-back yet fiercely loyal guy who changes everything. Together, they navigate the chaos of their lives, their love growing stronger amidst the danger, passion, and loyalty that define their world. With their crew by their side, including D's childhood friend Malik, can their relationship survive the streets that want to tear them apart?

(Sneak peek of what chu getting yo self into. Hope it's not boring 😋❤️. Also bare with me cuz ts gon have slow updates depending on how I feel 🥹.) "Ahww Saiah you didn't have tooo.." A slight smile starts making it's way onto my face as he gives me a kiss "Yk I always gotchu Dada.." he smiles . Then he wraps his arms around my waist as I snake one of my arms around his neck and into his hair since I haven't put down my birthday basket with all of my favorite things . . . . I jump out of my sleep realizing I just had a dream about him. A. Fuckin. Gain. And.. was I crying?.. I- "Oohh my GOOOODDDDAAAAHHHHH" "AY. STOP ALLAT DAMN YELLING." "SORRY MA'AM" .. damnit my pillow wet n shi... I just changed these mufuckas.... FUCK.

Amari has never had a problem keeping his distance. From people. From feelings. From anything that might get too close. But Nasir makes that impossible. He's in his space, in his house, in his head-slowly breaking down walls Amari spent years building. And no matter how much Amari pushes him away... Nasir doesn't seem like he's going anywhere.

Kareem and Santi's bond starts off complicated, but as they grow closer, their love becomes undeniable. From casual encounters to living together, they learn that love is in the quiet moments and simple touches.

Josiah came to college for one thing focus, graduate, and stay out of trouble. Omari is trouble. A street-smart gang leader with a reputation that follows him everywhere, Omari isn't the kind of person Josiah should be talking to... let alone laughing with. But somewhere between late-night walks, unexpected conversations, and moments that feel a little too real, lines start to blur. Because this wasn't supposed to happen. Not between them. And definitely not in a world where love like theirs comes with consequences.

"I thought that I was dreamin' when you said you love me" - Frank Ocean

Long story short, everybody ain't who they say they are......