**Beyond the Facade**

Ryder's eyes locked onto Asher's, the air thick with tension as he leaned in closer. The fluorescent light above seemed to hum in sync with Asher's racing heart, the only sound in a room that seemed to have grown smaller, more intimate. Ryder's hand reached out, his fingers brushing against Asher's arm, sending a shiver down his spine. Asher's eyes widened, his breath catching in his throat as Ryder's touch ignited a spark within him. He felt a rush of emotions, a mix of fear and desire, as Ryder's hand slid down his arm, his fingers intertwining with Asher's. The touch was gentle, yet it sent a jolt of electricity through Asher's body. Ryder's eyes seemed to gleam with a knowing light, as if he was aware of the effect his touch had on Asher. He pulled Asher closer, his voice low and husky as he whispered, "I think it's time we stopped pretending, don't you?" Asher's heart skipped a beat as Ryder's hand drifted up his thigh, his fingers grazing the edge of Asher's jeans. The touch was fleeting, yet it left a lasting impression on Asher's skin. He felt a flush rise to his cheeks, his face growing hot as Ryder's hand continued its gentle exploration. Ryder's fingers danced across Asher's stomach, his touch light, teasing. Asher's eyes locked onto Ryder's, a question hanging in the air, unspoken. Ryder's gaze seemed to bore into his soul, as if searching for something hidden deep within. The air was thick with tension, the silence between them growing heavier with every passing moment. Ryder's hand slid lower, his fingers brushing against Asher's private part. Asher's breath caught in his throat, his heart racing with a mix of emotions. He felt a rush of desire, a sense of vulnerability, as Ryder's touch ignited a spark within him. The sensation was overwhelming, and Asher wasn't sure how to react. Ryder's eyes seemed to gleam with a knowing light, as if he was aware of the effect his touch had on Asher. He leaned in closer, his voice low and husky as he whispered, "I think it's time we explored this, don't you?" Asher's heart skipped a beat as he struggled to find his voice, to respond to Ryder's gentle, yet insistent, touch.