Volume 01 - Dirty Shorts

Ashley tried to glare at him, but Rick ruined it by caressing his cheek and then gently rubbing his earlobe between his thumb and forefinger. His other fingers curved around Ashley’s neck slipping under his shirt collar. “Seriously,” Rick said huskily, “everything about you turns me on.”
    “I can see that.” Ashley nodded towards the bulge in Rick’s jeans. “And luckily, I’ve had twenty five years to get used to these ears, so I’m not overly sensitive about them.” Ashley tried to distract himself from just how much Rick’s warm touch was making his knees feel weak.
    Rick pulled him into another scorching kiss that only lasted mere seconds, but Ashley felt it from his lips to his toes. “Nothing to be sensitive about. You’re one hundred percent perfection just the way you are.” Rick told him sincerely. For the first time that Ashley could remember, he felt himself start to blush, even as his stomach did summersaults. That was also the first time he’d ever heard anything so sweet, and he knew Rick meant it, making it all the more sweeter.
    “I think we should go inside.” When Rick made no move, Ashley took a step backwards and Rick stepped with him. When Rick took another step, Ashley stumbled backwards, but Rick moved his hand to his lower back and steadied him. “This would be easier if you let me turn around.”
    Rick shook his head slightly, “I like looking at you. Which door is yours?”
    “Number nine zero nine. It’s the fourth door on the left.” Ashley wasn’t sure how far they had already walked down the hall, and he didn’t want to look away from Rick. Occasionally, Rick’s eyes would dart over to check their progress down the hall, but mostly his gaze remained locked on Ashley.
    After only a few awkward stumbles, they stopped and Rick said, “Keys?” Ashley pulled his key chain out of his front pocket and held up the one for his unit. Rick took it and after unlocking the door, forced Ashley back into his apartment. Ashley felt a shift when Rick moved his leg back slamming the door. “I think we should head right to the bedroom. Okay with you?” Rick asked sounding breathy, the desire in his voice adding to Ashley’s own deepening needs.
    “That,” Ashley swallowed, “sounds divine.” Ashley had no trouble navigating his way backwards into his room through his small apartment. They were still holding eye contact when they reached the bedroom, stopping next to the bed. In the privacy of Ashley’s bedroom, the feeling of intimacy increased substantially, leaving Ashley suddenly unsure how to proceed. Luckily for him, Rick didn’t have the same issue. Sliding his hand slowly from the back of Ashley’s neck until it reached the knot of his tie, Rick gave a gentle tug. Ashley gasped when the back of Rick’s warm knuckles grazed his throat, the exquisite sensation sending another slow shiver rippling through his body.
    Ashley reached up and wrapped his tingling fingers around Rick’s forearm. He wasn’t sure why, but something about the connection made him feel anchored, steady. He didn’t have to worry about his knees giving out, because he knew Rick wouldn’t let him fall. He watched a sensual smile slowly creep up Rick’s lips as he gently loosened Ashley’s tie. He didn’t remove it though, or even completely untie it but just loosened it enough that he could start unbuttoning Ashley’s shirt.
    Not a word was spoken, but Ashley could feel the tension between them charging up, getting ready to explode. With his shirt undone, Rick popped the collar up and pulled the shirt out from under the tie loop. Forcing Ashley to release his hold on his arm, Rick slid both the shirt and the jacket off Ashley’s shoulders. Ashley closed his eyes and just enjoyed the feeling of Rick’s feathering touch against his skin. When his clothing hit the floor, Ashley remained standing there in just his slacks and dress tie. Ashley opened his eyes and a shiver tingled down his spine, again. It wasn’t because he was cold, it was because of the way Rick licked his bottom lip while looking at Ashley as if he was the most desirable man in the world. Like the only man in the world.
    Dropping to his knees, Rick started untying Ashley’s shoestrings. “This will be easier.” Ashley said, pulling his foot back so he could toe off his dress shoes, which he quickly kicked out of the way.
    “Easier is not always better.” Rick offered, as he started removing Ashley’s