Disclaimer: I own 90210 (I wish!)

Pairing: Liam and Annie

A/N: I wrote this after I watched the sneak peek preview that was released. I'm not sure whether I'll leave it as a one-shot or continue, I guess it'll depend on reviews and feedback

Senior Year, Baby!

'No lying, no hiding.' It was a statement as well as a question. Hadn't that been what they'd been doing all summer? Lying to all their friends, making excuses, sneaking around had become the norm this summer. During the day they'd keep up the pretence, joke around and act like friends. And then as soon as the sun set, they'd sneak away, to a place where only they existed. In their world there was no one else; no Jeffrey, no Jasper, no Joe Herman and definitely no Naomi.

She stared up into those incredibly blue eyes, a million and one thoughts racing through her mind in a matter of seconds. They both knew things were going to change, and soon too. They'd been lucky so far somehow managing to stay one step ahead of their friends but Annie knew sooner or later the lies would catch up to them.

Her eyes drifted to his lips, those soft full lips that drove her crazy...and then they were on hers. His hand cupped her cheek and her eyes closed, their lips kissing passionately. She sighed, her small hands moving from his strong chest to his neck. His hands ran up and down her sides, sending a small shiver up her spine, and making her groan with pleasure.

Just like he'd been doing all summer, his kisses were intoxicating and turned her mind hazy, and all she could think and feel were Liam's incredibly soft lips raining kisses across her warm cheek, up towards her ear and then excruciatingly slowly down the side of her throat, stopping to suckle the sweet skin at the hollow of her throat.

Annie sighed with pleasure, tilting her head slightly to give Liam better access as he alternated between kissing and nipping at the sensitive skin of her neck.

'Liam... ' her voice came out more like a breathy whisper, due to Liam's ministrations on a particular pleasure point on her neck.

'Hmmm?' he murmured quietly in her ear, nuzzling her behind her ear.

Annie's mind resembled a foggy mess, her eyes remained closed and she held on to his well muscled arms, she felt as though if she didn't, then she might quite possibly melt into a gooey puddle at Liam's feet. Steeling herself, she gripped his arms, hoping to use the leverage to pull away, but he slid her hands into his, twisting them so that they were behind her, making it impossible to pull away from his vice-like grip.

Annie had no choice but to succumb. She allowed him to pull her closer, and once he was sure she wouldn't be pulling away, he gripped her hips pulling her impossibly close and groaned with the impact.

Annie couldn't help but let a small laugh escape. After all the time they had spent together, the effect she had on him never failed to amuse her. Liam Court, who'd always been so calm and collected, seemed to be under her influence, like she was some drug he couldn't get enough of.

Bracing herself, she pulled her lips away, and watched Liam's stormy eyes darken. They were both breathing heavily, but still Liam wouldn't relinquish his hold on her tiny waist.

He smiled down at her, a genuine Liam Court smile, not one of those sarcastic smirks he'd throw her way when they'd first met. He was ridiculously good looking. Those deep blue eyes were pools she sometimes felt she could drown in, followed by smooth full lips, usually twisted into his sexy smirk topped with messy brown hair that Annie itched to run her fingers through.

'Someone might see, 'her voice was low, while her eyes glanced furtively around, as if she'd spot someone that might know either of them.

It was the one good thing about having moved to Beverley Hills, while popular at school, Beverley Hills was big enough not to run into too many familiar faces. However, you never knew who was watching, as had been the case at the end of the year, resulting in Jasper setting Liam's boat on fire.

Casting a quick glance around, Liam seemed satisfied no one that knew them was in the vicinity, and softly placed a quick kiss on the edge of her mouth.

Turning back to the car, he lowered the hood, his eyes filling with that proud look he got whenever he admired his car. Annie smiled, she, too, now held a fondness for Liam's car, having spent countless hours in it. Even though it was unmistakeably Liam's, it had become common knowledge amongst their group of friends that Liam and Annie had over the summer become good friends.

What they didn't know about was the secret meetings they had after everyone would go to sleep. Liam would drive to her mother's house, pick her up a few doors away and they'd spend the night together. Sometimes they went to the beach, where Liam would surf, and even attempt to teach Annie, and then once they were both tired they'd fall asleep, usually waking as the sun came up, and sneaking back into their respective homes'. Other times, they'd just sit in the car, talking, occasionally making out and then falling asleep in each other's arms'.

'I might be a little later tonight,' said Liam, swinging his keys round. His face had an exasperated look on it, though he managed a tight smile.

Annie nodded.

'You're going then?' she wrapped her arms around herself, the early evening breeze making her hair stand up.

A look of annoyance flashed across Liam's face. 'I don't really have a choice,' he stated, running his free hand through his already messy hair. Since the coin debacle, Liam had been trying not to piss Jeffrey off, as it would only give him reason to ground him for longer. And the dinner that night was one way to keep him sweet.

'I'll show up, play the doting stepson, smile fakely till my jaw hurts and make my way to yours as soon as possible,' he said the last bit with a smile on his face, pulling Annie in for a hug.

Annie closed her eyes, listening to the thud of his heartbeat, soothing her anxious thoughts of what the end of summer would bring. She knew it was coming, and as much as she wanted to bury her head in the sand, and forget everything but the two of them, and lose herself in his arms, she knew they needed to talk. They had to decide where they were going, because when school started, she was sure a certain blonde would not be too happy to see the two of them so friendly and eyebrows would be raised.

Liam pressed a kiss to her hair, breathing in the faint smell of her berry shampoo. He'd come so far this summer, with Annie, connecting with her in a way he had never with Naomi. The two girls were completely different, and he couldn't help but think of their first meeting. She'd surprised him with her quick and sharp wit and this summer had been no different. They regularly traded barbs, and whereas in the beginning she hadn't liked him, it had become their thing.

'I'm going to get going, you want me to drop you home?' he asked. He pulled away, but not entirely letting go either.

'No, it's fine. I'm meeting Silver pretty soon, you should get going,' she answered, flashing him a quick smile.

She watched as he got in his beloved car and drove away. She stood in the same spot for a while, staring in the distance to where she'd last seen the back of the red GTO.

'Tonight,' she thought miserably. They'd have to talk tonight, there was no point putting it off, and she was sure the longer they left it, the harder it would be.