Friends?

In the quiet town of Derry, Eddie Kaspbrak is used to navigating the familiar troubles of adolescence-until a new, unsettling challenge arises. As Eddie faces the consequences of a day out with his friends, he is forced to confront not only the reality of his punishment but also the deeper fears and confusion stirring inside him.

With his grounding confining him to his room, Eddie grapples with a burgeoning awareness that shakes the very foundations of his understanding of himself. As he reflects on his feelings for his friend Richie Tozier, Eddie is confronted with a struggle that is both deeply personal and profoundly terrifying. In a time and place where conformity is paramount, Eddie's journey becomes one of self-discovery, grappling with the fear of his own emotions and the possibility of being different from what he has always believed to be "normal."

Underneath the Surface explores the complexities of growing up, dealing with internalized fears, and the journey towards self-acceptance. It delves into the quiet horror of facing one's true self and the challenges of reconciling personal truth with societal expectations.