#a yuzu grows in brooklyn

[sunflowervoltwentyeight]

Happy 28th! Here is my February 2024 fic rec, organized by word count, from longest to shortest. You can view my other fic recs here. Enjoy!

Remember Me Fondly by kiddle / @bluejeanlouis (73k)

“You’ve told the beginning of the story so many times. I want to hear the end.”Louis laughed, scratching at his chin. “I can’t say I really know when the end happened.���“How about the tour of ninety-five?”“Alright.” Louis took a deep breath. “But it took a few steps to get there. What would you like to know?”Penny cleared her throat.“How did you first meet Harry Styles?” Grunge legends Fearless Doe topped the rock charts in the ‘90s, but they spent the decade kicking Smudge off their heels. From lawsuits to jaw-dropping scandals and a surprising joint world tour, the two bands share a complicated history.

Twenty-five years later, frontmen Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles are finally ready to sit down and tell the world their two sides of the same story.

Truth may vary.

I Would Know You From Touch Alone by staybeautiful / @harruandlou (72k)

They had never been face to face before now. They’d never touched, skin to skin, until Harry landed a punch to his face, high on his cheekbone.

Louis shoved him off and was pulling his fist back from Harry’s abdomen before he realized his face wasn’t tingling because of the pain.

It pooled out from his cheek, over his face, down his neck and spine. A shiver in the late September night. Heat, sparks - whatever you wanted to fucking call it.

or The Tomlinson and Cox gangs have hated each other for over forty years. Harry Styles, the grandson of Gritty Cox, was freshly back to the city after uni when, on his first night out, he punched the Tomlinson heir in the face. It shouldn’t have mattered, their gangs have done worse to each other. But all it took was one single touch to recognize your soulmate. Louis was adamant that being soulmates changed nothing, not who they were or which family they were loyal to. Or, at least, it shouldn’t have.

A Yuzu Grows in Brooklyn by stylinsoncity / @aliensingucci (66k)

Harry is a recent implant in new york and a young chef opening a restaurant called yuzu. louis, a music teacher and broadway lover, has been around the block for a while. in a city that's so fast-paced, they're slow to catch on to each other.

Ferricadooza! by suspendrs / @suspendrs (65k)

Harry can’t even fathom the idea of surrendering; he’d fight ‘til he died, if he had to, anything to keep from surrendering.

Or, the year is 1963, homosexuality is illegal in the UK, Louis owns a gay bar, and Harry’s an underground boxing champion with an unfortunate enemy.

The Recklessness in Water by LarryOn (50k)

Louis Tomlinson is miserable. He's stuck on a family vacation at a lake cabin in New Hampshire when all he wants to do is bemoan his sorry existence and wallow in his sweatpants. As if the humidity and mosquitos weren't bad enough, he becomes the singular target of an obnoxious lifeguard named Harry.

Passing By by Larry_you_know / @larryyouknow (48k)

Sometimes, people are in each other's lives just for the briefest of moments. They meet and then go their separate ways because being vulnerable is scary and it might be easier to not let anybody else in. But some people aren’t meant to be just passing by. Maybe when they open their eyes, they can learn things about themselves they haven’t known before. If they let their hearts speak they will find a way to be together.

Or the one where Harry doesn't even know he's into guys until he meets Louis on a boat trip. There's something more to their friendship but it ain't gonna be smooth sailing.

Rivers 'Til i Reach You by embodied (29k)

Louis can’t begin to understand how he’s always this close and still can’t manage to make Harry his. He stands up and gets another beer.   AU. Louis studies astronomy; Harry studies Louis. They spend their summers on the water and it shouldn't be complicated (spoiler: it is).

You Promised Forever by indierection (amandamoraisa) (21k)

[Harry wants a baby. Louis wanted a baby. Now he's not so sure.]

Of course they've always wanted to have kids, even as young as they were in 2012. But it's only ten years later, when they've been married for already three and One Direction is no longer together, that Harry and Louis will finally get to start their own family. Or at least that's what they thought, because Louis suddenly feels the pressure of fatherhood on his shoulders as he realizes he has to be responsible for another human being; and if that's not terrifying he doesn't know what it is. He is, in fact, having these sudden panic attacks when he thinks too much about the future. Yet, Louis just sucks it up because he's losing his mind, but Harry has already to much on his. Besides, in the end they are fireproof. Aren't they?

The Sunshine Stays by QuickedWeen / @becomeawendybird (15k)

It's three years after One Direction got back together, and Harry and Louis have just come off a world tour. They're enjoying a much more relaxed schedule the second time around, allowing themselves to bask in married life. Until, one day, Louis surprises Harry on vacation, and there are some surprising consequences.

[hlficlibrary]

Hey! Do you have any good longer fics that take place in New York? I’m going there tomorrow and wanna set the vibe with my reading.

Hope you’re doing good! And thank you!

Hi, anon! Hope you're getting these recs in time! Have fun in New York and also you're very welcome!

Mine Would Be You by @crinkle-eyed-boo

Louis blinks his eyes open, his eyelids fluttering as the room swims around him. He takes several gulps of beer once he confirms that he’s definitely not hallucinating, that the very first portrait Harry Styles ever painted of him is hanging on that wall.

Louis stares at the wall, his heart jackrabbiting in his chest as he realizes that there’s not just one painting of him, there’s five, the portraits lined up like they’re some sort of storyboard depicting the rise and fall of his deepest love. His greatest heartache. A pain that cut him so deep that he left the fucking country, severing all ties with his life in New York, now suddenly surrounding him as if he’d never left.

Fucking shit motherfucker fuck.

Louis returns to New York City five years after he left it – and the love of his life – behind. He didn't intend to see Harry again, but fate has a funny way of pulling them together, whether they like it or not. After making a begrudging truce, they both start to wonder: Would it be so bad if history repeated itself?

a yuzu grows in brooklyn by @stylinsoncity

harry is a recent implant in new york and a young chef opening a restaurant called yuzu. louis, a music teacher and broadway lover, has been around the block for a while. in a city that's so fast-paced, they're slow to catch on to each other.

Desperation Was My Sanctuary by @insightfulinsomniac

As a PhD student and transplant to New York City, Louis is struggling for both money and companionship. His roommate, Zayn, introduces him to a friend who is involved in New York City's sugar bowl. Reluctantly, he signs up for a sugaring app knowing he’s probably the least conventional sugar baby on the market. If he can find a sugar daddy who will pay his bills without asking him to sacrifice his own preferences and boundaries, he might just be willing to earn a bit of extra cash by faking a relationship with a millionaire.

At the age of 35, Harry’s spent his entire adult life devoted to his career as a fashion designer. With his label, Eroda, steady and flourishing, he finally has time to settle down. When he reflects on his adult life, he realizes that he’s never been in a relationship and therefore feels behind. Shy and insecure in his inexperience, he turns to a sugaring app to manufacture a “test relationship” on his terms.

Turns out, they’re both looking for something unconventional.

A smutty, non-traditional strangers-to-lovers story about finding yourself, friendship, safety, sexual discovery, and an unexpected collision with tender, profound love.

[stylinsoncity]

bombastic side-eye at „a yuzu grows in brooklyn“ not having a billion hits despite it being one of the best hl fics ever written, ppl are missing out on a masterpiece

lol I really appreciate that thank you 😭 I assume it’s because yuzu isn’t that angsty idk? It was kind of a niche passion project for me (because I was watching a lot of chef’s table at the time), so i’m honestly okay with it being lesser known! but thank you really xx

[theficpusher]

Aphrodisiac by aimmyarrowshigh | E | 4033 The day he made roasted asparagus tips wrapped in Serrano ham with lemon aïoli, Louis knew: Harry Styles was trying to seduce him.

Cooking with Styles by adoringsmiles | E | 9119 Anyone can cook— or so they say.

When You Know by allwaswell16 | E | 17668 Years of living in the shadows has taken its toll on Louis Tomlinson. When he’s offered a chance to leave behind his life as a hired assassin, he intends to take it.

Boyfriend Material by Speechless | E | 22565 What really fucks with his head is the fact that Nick Grimshaw didn't just lie and disguise his evil plan as a birthday present. He didn't simply force Louis into his little psychological torture despite his efforts to keep that from happening. He didn't even stop after involving another innocent person into his cruel game. He also paid Harry Styles, a handsome, charming, young chef, so he would teach Louis how to cook. He told Harry Styles which days Louis works the morning shift and that's why Harry Styles knocks on his door every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. * So basically Nick bets Louis he can't go two months without sex. And then he introduces Harry to him. Because he's the Devil*

all the lights are full of colour by infinitelymint | E | 26727 So, fast-forwarding eight years from the day Harry met Louis, he is now a twenty-seven year old owner of one of the most up-and-coming eating establishments on the London restaurant scene, father of two wonderful boys and… separated from his husband. Now, that last part definitely was never a part of the original plan. Or, Harry and Louis are separated, but for the sake of their two sons, they choose to spend Christmas together. It may just lead to a Christmas miracle.

If I had no love to give (I wouldn't give it to you) by kingsofeverything | E | 30628 Small town restaurateur Louis Tomlinson needs someone competent to work in his kitchen. Chef Harry Styles needs a job.

Harry Styles Cooks... by sunsetmog | E | 61020(WIP) In which Louis Tomlinson can’t cook, there’s a very special shower curtain, and Harry Styles used to be a baker. Or: Louis owns all of Harry Styles’ cookbooks, and he never intends to cook a single thing out of any of them.

a yuzu grows in brooklyn by stylinsoncity | M | 66785 harry is a recent implant in new york and a young chef opening a restaurant called yuzu. louis, a music teacher and broadway lover, has been around the block for a while. in a city that's so fast-paced, they're slow to catch on to each other.

For As Long As I Can Remember (It's Been December) by green_feelings | E | 128451 After recovering from a severe accident that causes Harry to lose his memory of three years, he moves to London to start his life over as a star chef. Little does he know that when he falls in love with Louis at first sight, it’s not the first time they meet. Featuring an unintentional game of hot and cold, Harry chasing memories that won’t come back, Louis burying himself in work to try and forget what he can’t forget, Liam being torn between two of his best friends, Zayn as a moral compass and Niall saving the day with good music and brutal honesty.

[choface]

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[superlarryfics]

harry is a recent implant in new york and a young chef opening a restaurant called yuzu. louis, a music teacher and broadway lover, has been around the block for a while. in a city that's so fast-paced, they're slow to catch on to each other.

by: stylinsoncity

Chaptered, AO3, WIP (8/10), Mature

[ao3feed-larry]

a yuzu grows in brooklyn

by stylinsoncity

harry is a recent implant to new york and a young chef opening a restaurant called yuzu. louis, a music teacher and broadway lover, has been around the block for a while. in a city that's so fast-paced, they're slow to catch on to each other.

Words: 3719, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English

Fandoms: One Direction (Band)

Rating: Mature

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: M/M

Characters: Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik

Relationships: Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson

Additional Tags: Alternate Universe, Chef Harry, Famous Harry, Sort Of, Teacher Louis, Musician Louis, Friends to Lovers, Getting to Know Each Other, Cooking, Food, Sex

via AO3 works tagged 'Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson' https://ift.tt/34miyAS

[fanficsiamobsessedwith]

a yuzu grows in brooklyn

a yuzu grows in brooklyn by stylinsoncity

harry is a recent implant in new york and a young chef opening a restaurant called yuzu. louis, a music teacher and broadway lover, has been around the block for a while. in a city that's so fast-paced, they're slow to catch on to each other.

[honestlytrulycompletelysteady]

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an everlasting eclipse by @nobodymoves | 63k

Old Photographs & Times I'll Remember by @jaerie | 53k

Faith in the Future by @lululawrence | 52k

Something About Liminal Spaces by @kingsofeverything | 34k

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[halohamilton]

Fic of the month: February

a yuzu grows in brooklyn by stylinsoncity @aliensingucci​

Rating: Mature

Words: 66k

harry is a recent implant in new york and a young chef opening a restaurant called yuzu. louis, a music teacher and broadway lover, has been around the block for a while. in a city that's so fast-paced, they're slow to catch on to each other.

[allwaswell16]

Welp I have 6 fics written in 2021 that I tagged as "Fav" when I bookmarked them (I've read a LOT of fic this year so far and so much has been really great) but these are the two I've already read more than once:

no good unless it's real by fackinglouis (I literally read this one again immediately after finishing it)

baby, let me love you goodbye by ohpleaselarry (LISTEN I couldn't stop thinking about this one and sent the link to a bunch of people I may have to read it again today)

<333

lollll okay Gillian we're putting all yours together in here! (She sent a few more via dm haha) Thanks for sending in these recs! ily

no good unless it's real by fackinglouis / @fackinglouis

“Here,” Harry says, pulling a strap off his shoulder so he can dig his phone out of his bag. “We can get each other’s numbers.” Louis shakes his head. “I have the practice’s number already,” he tells him. “And my number is definitely on file somewhere.”

Harry pauses, smile quirking a bit as he stares at Louis. The sun is still in his eyes, though, with his sunglasses pushed up onto his head still, so Louis credits his funny face to that.

“I’m trying to give you my number, Louis,” Harry explains around a breathy laugh.

“Oh,” Louis blinks, processing that. He scratches his temple, moves a piece of longer fringe back behind his ear, and then nods. “Okay.”

Or: Louis is a very busy farmer who’s just trying to make it to his next nap and Harry’s the new hot vet that’s determined to infiltrate every area of his life.

baby, let me love you goodbye by ohpleaselarry / @ohpleaselarry

Daddy, he’d almost said. Daddy. That’s, that’s porn shit. Dirty and as far as he’d always thought, cheap and vaguely gross. He’s never wanted to say it, let alone even thought it. He doesn’t even know why he almost did. Isn’t sure which part made his fuzzed brain throw it out.

He can’t think of himself genuinely saying something like that. Not in bed. Not with Harry.

Not with Harry, fuck. His—his Harry. His friend with benefits?

OR

Louis almost calls Harry daddy. Cue denial, feelings, and way too much dirty talk.

But If This Ends by nonsensedarling / @absoloutenonsense

Harry’s life as a vampire is routine. He spends his years moving around from place to place, learning as much as he can, and falling in love whenever the universe sees fit. When he tries to move his casual relationship with Louis to something more, it all gets turned on its head. As they navigate confusing thoughts and complex emotions, Harry finds himself torn between the love he feels for Louis and everything he thought he knew.

The One Who's In Control by QuickedWeen / @becomeawendybird

Harry—single and alone with her thoughts—gets an idea. Develops a fantasy. Then, she finds a way to fulfill that fantasy.

a yuzu grows in brooklyn by stylinsoncity / @aliensingucci

harry is a recent implant in new york and a young chef opening a restaurant called yuzu. louis, a music teacher and broadway lover, has been around the block for a while. in a city that's so fast-paced, they're slow to catch on to each other.

Among Lavender Fields by homosociallyyours / @homosociallyyours

At twenty-one, Louis Tomlinson is more than ready to shed the girl next door image that's been with her since her entry into film in her childhood, but with a mother and father steeped in Hollywood tradition it's felt impossible. Meanwhile, Harry Styles is a young, struggling musician new to London, friendless yet eager for the next phase of her life to begin.

When French director Marie Coutard casts the two of them in her film, it's a chance for both to break away from the people they've been. Together, they struggle through an acting process that's new and unfamiliar for both of them, learning more than they could've imagined about themselves along the way. As they spend long days picking lavender and long nights sharing the things they've never been able to tell anyone else, their love blooms.

Will the flower fade, or will the love they make among lavender fields be one they carry with them to the end?

Send me your favorite fic from 2021!

[harrysayingnympho]

oh good. both :) Happy Sunday!

happy sunday!

some fics ive bookmarked recently:

but if this ends

yesterday came suddenly

a yuzu grows in brooklyn

the devil and the deep blue sea

and books ive read/liked this year:

the guest list by lucy foley

they both die at the end by adam silvera

the best kind of people by zoe whittall

circe by madeline miller

asking for it by louise o'neill

the comeback by ella berman

in a dark, dark wood by ruth ware

im thinking of ending things by iain reid (movie was so terrible but the book is good!)

the boy in the field by margot livesey

and im currently reading the push by ashey audrain and rly liking it so far

[kingsofeverything]

Some more favorites-

Literally Making Love

https://archiveofourown.org/works/30598049

Of the Divine Series

https://archiveofourown.org/series/2186577

Old Photographs and Times I’ll Remember

https://archiveofourown.org/works/30302424/chapters/74688732

A Yuzu Grows in Brooklyn

https://archiveofourown.org/works/20536058/chapters/48743594

[ok-ak]

harry from a yuzu grows in brooklyn would never treat me like this

[elsi-bee]

Do you still read a lot of fics these days? :) if so, what are some you would recommend

Hi anon! Ahhh I’m so bad at Tumblr and wrote a detailed reply and it deleted so *facepalm* trying again! I do still love reading fics. Don’t quite have as much time to read as I used to, but there’s still so much amazingness available in this fandom, it’s unreal! Here are a few I’ve read lately and enjoyed:

a yuzu grows in brooklyn by @aliensingucci

Tired Tired Sea by mediawhorefics (won’t let me tag her IDK)

The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by @kingsofeverything. She writes SO much for our fandom and all of her fics are incredibly well done. Other favs that come to mind are Leave Your Mark On Me and If I had no love to give (I wouldn't give it to you). 

Mine Would Be You by @crinkle-eyed-boo (My current read- I’m about halfway through and it’s SO SO good so far) 

If you’re looking for something non-1D, my friend @camiii (Tomlinshaw fic writer extraordinaire) is currently writing fic based on characters from Succession that I love without knowing a thing about the show (Sorry C- I really will watch someday! 😬) Here’s her hinterland series. 

I also try to keep my fic rec tag up to date with fics I’ve enjoyed! Kudos to everyone on here who routinely creates beautiful fic rec posts because this took me forever and is incredibly basic. 😂

Happy reading! 

[hazzabeeforlou]

it’s my bday too!! happy bday, hope you’re having an amazing one :)) most delicious fic has to be “a yuzu grows in brooklyn” by stylinsoncity - absolute beauty

Awwww happy birthday to you too nony!!!! 🎉 I have never even heard of this fic, but I not only looks delicious but adorable!!! Thank you for sharing dear