L*ck Me If You Can-Chapter 185

The time it took to reach the apartment felt unusually long. While the doorman greeted them and exchanged light conversation with Ashley—who even tipped him and laughed at his joke—Koi kept glancing anxiously toward the elevator.

The private elevator, unsurprisingly, was still waiting on the ground floor where they had arrived. Koi rushed in ahead, fidgeting nervously, while Ashley remained behind, calmly chatting with the doorman as if they had all the time in the world.

“Have a pleasant evening, Mr. Miller.”

The doorman gave a short nod to Koi as well, smiling through the closing elevator doors. As soon as they were finally alone, Koi’s heart began to pound so loudly it felt like it was right next to his ear. Glancing sideways, he caught his own reflection in the elevator’s mirrored wall. His cheeks were flushed, his eyes shifting nervously—he looked suspicious, no doubt about it. What if the doorman had sensed something? But of course, he couldn’t go back and ask.

It’s fine. It’s not that obvious...

...Probably.

Just as he reached that thought, a soft chime rang and the elevator stopped. The doors opened to reveal a spacious living room.

Ashley stepped aside with a gentle smile, gesturing for him to go first. With no real choice, Koi stepped out and pushed open the glass double doors, revealing the wide living space.

Gulp.

The sound of dry swallowing filled his ears. Behind him, the elevator doors shut. Koi quickly moved into the living room and turned around. Ashley closed the inner doors and turned toward him. An awkward silence settled between them.

“Um... so...”

Koi managed to force the words from his dry throat.

“T-Today was nice. So, uh... sweet dreams, sleep well...”

He shuffled backward, stammering, then suddenly turned to bolt. But of course, that wouldn’t work on Ashley.

“Stop right there, Koi.”

The quiet voice halted him in place before he even realized. He heard footsteps approaching behind him. One step, then another. Ashley’s pace was relaxed as always, but every step made Koi’s heart hammer harder.

“Ah...!”

Tense and bracing for something unknown, Koi suddenly found himself lifted into the air. Startled, he flailed instinctively, but quickly grabbed onto Ashley’s neck. His wide eyes met Ashley’s smiling face.

“Well done.”

A rush of heat shot to his head, flushing his face to the roots of his hair. Still dazed, Koi was cradled tightly in Ashley’s arms as he began walking with long, confident strides.

He climbed the stairs without hesitation, and Koi blinked in panic. He could no longer deny where they were going.

“A-Ash...”

They had arrived at Ashley’s bedroom. Just as Ashley was about to open the door, Koi cried out. He managed to stop him just in time and spoke with a trembling voice.

“W-What are you trying to do right now...?”

He already knew—but he had to ask. Ashley smiled, speaking in a relaxed, almost lazy tone.

“You promised to show me, remember, Koi?”

Then, locking eyes with him, Ashley nudged the door open with his shoulder. The bedroom was huge—luxurious even—but the walk to the bed felt far too short compared to the distance they had come.

“Come on, Koi.”

Placing him gently on the bed, Ashley smiled down at him.

“Let me see.”

Ashley straightened up. Koi’s arms, still around his neck, fell limp. With Ashley now standing over him, staring down, there was nothing Koi could deny.

He suddenly remembered—there had been a time like this before.

When had they first slept together?

Koi tried to count the days, but quickly gave up. He forced himself to focus on the man in front of him. Ashley was still waiting. He had probably been waiting for a long time—for this moment. For the day Koi would wear it and show him.

“Koi.”

“Huh?”

Koi’s trembling fingers reached for his waistband, but Ashley called his name again. Koi froze and looked up. Ashley, one hand on his hip and the other stroking his chin, said,

“Take off your shirt first.”

“...What?”

Wasn’t he just supposed to show the bottom?

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Confused, Koi hesitated, but Ashley simply gestured with his chin, urging him on. Koi swallowed hard and forced his hands to move. With shaking fingers, he fumbled with the buttons and took off his shirt. Ashley watched silently.

Once the white dress shirt came off, his upper «N.o.v.e.l.i.g.h.t» body was exposed. It was embarrassing, but only the beginning. What came next was on a completely different level. This was the part Ashley had truly been waiting for.

Koi hesitated, then reached for the buckle on his pants. Unfastening it, he slowly pulled down the zipper. The fitted cotton pants clung awkwardly to his thighs as he placed his hands on his waistband and started to slide them down.

Haa...

A faint breath escaped Ashley’s lips. From the moment he spotted the black waistband hugging Koi’s hips, he had already been hard. Slowly, the view widened—and what he’d dreamed of began to take shape before him. When Koi finally removed his pants completely, Ashley raised a hand to his mouth, covering it.

Perfect.

He was speechless. Koi sat on his bed, wearing nothing but a pair of black pantyhose. Hugging his knees, his entire body curled up in embarrassment, his face was flushed red—not just red, but fully ripened. Ashley opened his mouth to speak but had to clear his throat first.

“Koi.”

His voice was noticeably lower. Koi flinched. Ashley continued.

“Lower your legs. I can’t see properly.”

Koi had been thinking the same. But he was too embarrassed to move, silently hoping Ashley might just let it go.

Of course, that didn’t happen.

Ashley watched as Koi hesitantly lowered his knees. As those long legs slowly extended and the elegant lines he’d dreamed of were revealed, Ashley didn’t even breathe.

Propped on his hands at an angle, Koi sat on the edge of the bed with his legs stretched out. Through the sheer stockings, his shape was visible—his round bottom, even his slightly drawn-up cock.

“You’re not wearing underwear.”

Ashley murmured, making no attempt to hide his raspy voice. Koi’s face twisted in distress as he mumbled,

“Y-You told me not to...”

He’d been so shocked reading the note. He had agonized over whether he should follow the instructions. In the end, the obligation of a promise won out. But even in a private bathroom stall, stripping off both pants and underwear to wear pantyhose—women’s pantyhose—made him feel like a pervert. He’d nearly bolted right then and there. Now, facing Ashley, his expression was crumpled in shame.

“Yeah, I did,”

Ashley replied, eyes lifting from Koi’s legs to his face. A faint blush colored his own cheeks now.

“I’m glad you listened to me.”

Of course I did... I promised...

Koi thought but couldn’t say it aloud. Ashley climbed onto the bed. Like a predator, he slowly leaned toward him. Koi could only watch. Ashley raised his hand, eyes never leaving him.

When that hand softly brushed over the sheer stocking covering Koi’s foot, Koi startled, body tensing all over. Ashley smiled faintly and looked down at his own hand. His touch moved up—first caressing the ankle bone, then gently wrapping his fingers around it.

“Ah!”

Koi cried out in surprise as Ashley suddenly pulled his ankle. In the next moment, he was lying flat on the bed. Ashley, now between his legs, knelt with one knee, holding each of Koi’s ankles in his hands—looming over him.