Brian didn't have to say anything because Annie already knew his answer.
Brian leaned in and he kissed her, then pulled back and licked his lips.
"Mmmm, you're lips taste so sweet."
"It's cinnamon lipgloss," she replied.
"I like it," he said before smiling and kissing her again.
They don't know how, but one way or another they ended up in Annie's bedroom. Of course with Brian carrying her the whole way.
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(Sorry folks. As much as I know you would like a steamy love scene. I wouldn't be able to write one if my life depended on it. That's the one thing I can't do, but I will be able too, no fear! OK, on with the story)
Annie's eyes fluttered open. She felt Brian's arms wrapped around her waist and she placed her hands over his, rubbing them gently. She contentedly sighed with a smile so big, you'd think her face would stretch if she smiled anymore.
She heard the doorknob turn and she saw Lina's light brown head pop in. Annie could tell she was about to yell something, so she put a finger up to her lips, to make sure Lina didn't wake Brian.
'I'll tell you later,' she mouthed and Lina nodded, closing the door softly.
Annie felt Brian's grasp tighten around her and he sighed.
"Good morning love," he whispered in her ear.
Annie turned to face him with his arms still around her. Their naked bodies pressing together under her light blue sheets.
"What are you so smiley about?" he asked, his own smile growing.
"Last night. That was...simply amazing," she said. Her eyes had a sparkle to them that wasn't there before.
"Yeah, I'll never forget that! You were, wow!"
Annie blushed, "Stop it!"
"It's true! And you know I've never seen anyone as beautiful as you."
"I've never seen anyone as handsome as you."
"I love you," he said and kissed her.
"Love you more," she giggled.
"No, I love you more," he said in a cutsey voice.
"I love you more! And there's no doubt about it!"
"Now, now, if we can't argue over who loves who more. Than why don't I just show you?" a mischievous smile spread across his face.
Her smile matched his and she giggled as Brian kissed her neck.
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~a few hours later-about noon~
Lina watched Annie practically float around the house all day. She kept smiling and had this dreamy look on her face.
"OK, so spill it girlie! I've been watching you all day and I want to know what I saw in your room this morning," Lina instructed.
"Yes, mother," Annie laughed.
"Oh shut-up! Just tell me already or I'll go crazy!"
"What if I don't want to?" Annie asked teasingly.
"You....Oh I know!" Lina amiled and cleared her throat as Annie watched.
"It smiled no lie, Baby BYE BYE BYE!" Lina belted out a line from *NSYNC's Bye Bye Bye.
"Oh PLEASE STOP THE MADNESS!! I'll tell you!" Annie begged for Lina to stop.
Lina just laughed, "You're lucky I don't kill you right now! That's my favorite song!"
"You can't kill me if you want me to tell you," Annie said smugly.
Lina rolled her eyes, "Dish."
"OK, well I came home from the college and there was a note on the door from Brian, saying he'd stopped by and wanted to give me a surprise. So I go upstairs to my room and it's covered in Hershey's Chocolate Kisses....."
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~two months later~
BSB was still in Florida due to the fact they were recording their new album. They had about five more months of off time, then back to the spotlight to promote the junior album. Annie and Brian were happy as ever. And because of her numerous requests she got to take the entrance exam to Orlando University sooner. Now all she had to do was wait for the results. Lina and A.J., well they decided to be friends, even though Lina wanted more, but A.J. didn't. As for Tori and Nick, well what DID happen to them?
(I'll get into that later)
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Annie paced around her bedroom mumbling to herself, "How could I have been, so...so..UGH!" she said and threw up her hands.
She sat on the end of her bed and out rested her head in her hands. She felt the bed go down next to her and she looked up to see A.J. there.
He was always over her house, mainly for the free food. But also to tell Brian to stop spending so much time with her and get his butt to the studio.
"Something wrong?" he asked, putting a hand on my back.
"Oh I'd say so!"
"What?"
"I don't know if I should tell you, can you keep a secret?" she asked.
A.J. laughed, "Usually no, but I'd keep what ever you have to say secret, just between us."
She smiled, "Thank you. It's just that I'm so confused right now. I mean I don't now if this is a good thing or a bad thing. Well, it definitely seems like a good thing, but a bad thing. But I want this and I'm happy, but I'm scared...I just..don't know." she sighed, leaning on A.J. for support.
"Honey, for me to help you, I need to know what's so bad, but good."
"Lets just say my monthly friend didn't visit. If you know what I mean," she said.
A.J. thought a minute and his eyes widened, "OMIGOD! YOU'RE PRE-" she put her hand over A.J.'s mouth before he had a chance to finish.
"Shhhh!" she said removing her hand, "I told you this is a secret!"
"OK, but are you?" he asked eagerly.
"I don't know, I haven't taken the test yet."
"What are you waiting for?"
"I'm just too scared to do it. I mean what if I am. I wanted to go to college again for my masters. I don't think I could be a mother at the same time, but believe me I'd be ecstatic, I've always wanted a little kid, but maybe just not now."
"Well, the only way you'll know if you take the test. Do you already have it?"
She nodded.
"Go take it and I'll wait with you," A.J. said giving her a little push.
"OK," she said getting up and going into the bathroom.
~five minutes later~
Annie jumped as she heard the ding of the timer. A.J. took her hand.
"What ever happens, just know I'm there for you 100%. And I know Brian and he'll be there 110%!" he said.
"Thanks, what would I do without you?" she smiled and got up to look at the test.
She clamped her hand over her mouth as he saw the color of line on that little white stick. Even being so insignificant, it seemed to have the power of crushing her hopes and dreams or pushing her along the way.
"A.J. it's...."