Aditi Prasad has always stood out at Auckland Grove High, but not for the reasons she wants. Despite the school's elite status and glittering halls, Aditi, a confident and proud Indian girl with a curvy figure, finds herself the target of relentless bullying from the cheerleading squad led by the stunning but ruthless Tiffany Monroe. But Aditi is no ordinary target-she always has a comeback, refusing to be silenced or ashamed of her heritage. Then there's James Castillo, the school's revered rugby captain with a reputation for flings but no feelings. When Aditi finds herself alone in a room with him at a party, sparks fly in a way neither of them expected. As their worlds collide, James is drawn to Aditi in ways he can't explain, and Aditi is left questioning if there's more to James than meets the eye. In a world where appearances are everything, can Aditi and James navigate the complexities of attraction, identity, and the invisible walls that divide them? Beneath the Surface is a story of unexpected connections, the courage to stand out, and the power of being true to oneself