#andfollowthesun

[louisrarepairfest]

something runnin' around my head 

by andfollowthesun / @halien

When Harry had invited them to Anne and Robin’s party for their tenth anniversary, Niall had asked him whether they should bring anything, and Harry had shrugged in his usual way and said, “It’s mostly going to be my parent’s friends. You can bring something if you like,” which was as unhelpful as it was infuriating. Louis likes to think that Anne and Robin like them though; the three of them have been flatmates for the better part of two years, and friends before that. It would be bad form to show up to an anniversary empty-handed.

[Louis/Niall | General | 7k]

[stealingpotatoes]

Do you know any good star wars fanfics? I'll take anything at this point 😂

omg i know MANY but just off the top of my head i'd say my favourite sw fics are:

the protege by @spell-cleaver (INCREDIBLE empress padme + senator luke longfic just read it)

sit down, breathe, and just listen by @andfollowthesun (fix-it au dinluke feat anidala marriage. ive reread this more times than im willing to admit)

crash and burn by @aureutr (also dinluke, AMAZING what-if-luke-didnt-save-grogu longfic that i repeatedly forget isn't the canon s3)

mother, there's a memory by @void-spells (absolutely wonderful cere junda character study i love cere and this fic so so much its so [emotions])

and ummm sun-hearted by uh... me... (LOOK i was the target audience when i wrote it, i love eldritch anakin skywalker, and it's genuinely the best thing ive written in my life LMAO)

[limnsaber]

Mandalorian Slash Fic Rec List - DinLuke Volume II: Short and Sweet & Short and Fun

Welcome to Volume II of Mando slash: Dinluke fic recs! Here is Volume I. For reference, 🔐 means a restricted work and 💜 means an personal favorite. Please show your love and apprecation to our authors!! -Yours, Limn <3

Short and Sweet

staring down the barrel of the hot sun by magneticwave (Din Djarin/Luke Skywalker, Grogu, Ensemble Cast, Mandalorian Politics, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Gen, 25k)

“Gone to a Child of the Watch, the Darksaber has,” Grand Master Yoda announces in his creaky little voice. “Peace, there is not, and yet peace, there must be.”

sit down, breathe, and just listen by @andfollowthesun (Din Djarin/Luke Skywalker, Grogu, Anakin Skywalker, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, First Meetings, Gen, 13k)

“Of course we’re married.” Anakin is blinking at the camera guilelessly. “We’ve been married since before the end of the Clone Wars. What are you on about?”

thaw by @andthepeople (Din Djarin/Luke Skywalker, Grogu, Ensemble Cast, Mandalorian Politics, Mand'alor Din Djarin, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Hurt/Comfort, Teen, 6k)

That’s what hope does to you, Luke remembers now. It lingers at the back of your mind, whispering maybe, maybe, so that knowing a plan is stupid isn’t enough to keep you from trying it.

💜 Melt by @smilebackwards (Din Djarin/Luke Skywalker, Grogu, Ensemble Cast, Mandalorian Politics, Mand'alor Din Djarin, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Rescue Missions, POV Alternating, Teen, 6k)

“You haven’t given him your clan signet,” the Armorer says bluntly when Din visits her. Of course the latest episode in his faltering courtship has reached her ears. “Anyone is free to make an offer until a signet is given and accepted.” “I know,” Din says.

Cannonball by @thrvrnd (Din Djarin/Luke Skywalker, Grogu, Mature, 18k)

Grogu continues to call Luke for help once he's back with the Mandalorian. Luke always answers.

🔐 turn the page together (when you're ready) by @dee-lirious (Din Djarin/Luke Skywalker, Grogu, Canon Compliant, POV Luke Skywalker, Gen, 18k)

The Mandalorian—technically Mand’alor, although the one time Luke had called him that to his face he’d grunted in displeasure and made a gesture as if physically swatting the title aside—he visits the temple, sometimes.

give in, eyes closed by strawberry_champagne (Din Djarin/Luke Skywalker, Established Relationship, Character Study, Gray-Asexuality, Teen, 2k)

When Din decided that this was something that he could have, even the most innocent touch was like torrential rain on a sun-scorched planet. He feels like he might drown in it when they’re pressed together like this, counts the points of contact, mouth. chest. knees. hands. wrists. This isn’t something he wants from just anyone. Luke isn’t just anyone, not by a parsec. Luke Skywalker and Din Djarin share a quiet moment while chasing rumors of Force-sensitives across the galaxy.

Oath by rinwins (Din Djarin/Luke Skywalker, Grogu, Found Family, Marriage Proposal, Keldabe Kiss, Gen, 3k)

“I want to ask you something,” Din says, after they’ve settled Grogu down for the night. That’s his serious voice. Probably not many people can tell the difference, actually, but Luke can. “Okay,” he says, “go ahead.” ... “Would you consider,” says Din, “joining my clan?” - Which contains two proposals, mild liberties with both Mandalorian and Jedi customs, sociopolitical and religious implications But In Space, Force visions, too much studying, a little sparring, a bit of snark, and a Lot of fluff.

Right Where We Need to Be by pixie_rings (Din Djarin/Luke Skywalker, Grogu, Ensemble Cast, Mature, 4k)

Din Djarin is welcomed to Ossus, despite his first thoughts. And if he finds himself thinking a bit too much about Luke, well... it's just because he's his friend. Right?

🔐 Boundaries by kushana (Din Djarin/Luke Skywalker, Asexual Relationship, Boundaries, Fluff and Humor, Teen, 2k)

Din suddenly feels cold under his armour and his throat constricts. He’s never touched Luke like that, carefree, and there are such things as boundaries. 'Din. It’s okay.' Or: Din touches Luke's nose, then freaks out. Luke sets things straight.

The Three by skywalkers (Din Djarin/Luke Skywalker, Grogu, Force Visions (Star Wars, Nightmares, Teen, 3k)

“I’ve followed my path, I’ve tried to do what I thought was right, but what if it’s only leading to the same place?” Luke seethes a breath through a wave of nausea when he recalls the dream. “Something is coming, and I…I can’t risk the Temple, our people, you, Grogu. Something is coming and I don’t know what.” “Something is coming, Din. And I’m...” He hesitates. “I’m afraid.” - A nightmare wakes both Luke and Din in the middle of the night.

🔐 I'll take you at your word by @darkisrising (Din Djarin/Luke Skywalker, Grogu, Fluff, Accidental Marriage, Gen, 1k)

But by far the most attractive thing about Luke isn’t his face, which is beautiful, or his physique, which is impressive, or his voice, which could drive a celibate to distraction. No it’s how eager Luke is not just to teach, but also to learn.

let me walk to the top of the big night sky by @4hoots (Din Djarin/Luke Skywalker, Grogu, Fluff, Mutual Pining, Mand'alor Din Djarin, Planet Mandalore, Gen, 3k)

“Then what are you asking?” The hand on Luke’s arm flexed, and Din stepped even closer, putting them nearly toe-to-toe. “I’m asking you... to share your time with me. Whatever time you’ll give.”

💜 as it was by @ineffablestardust (Din Djarin/Luke Skywalker, Luke and his lost hand, Hurt/Comfort, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Teen, 1k)

the ghosts that we learn to deal with, the nature of being human, forgiving oneself and looking to the future and dinluke softies

Short and Fun

listen, there's a hell of a universe next door by storm_petrel (Din Djarin/Luke Skywalker, Ensemble Cast, Rescue Missions, BAMF Luke Skywalker, BAMF Din Djarin, Action/Adventure, Mature, 13k)

As it turns out, no one ever taught Luke how to tie a little green baby to his back one-handed, but Luke thinks he's pretty gods-damned good at problem-solving under pressure, thank you, and the baby is at least semi-cooperative. When he's sure the kid is strapped in as tight as he can get, Luke pauses, and reaches back. His fingers graze the wide point of the baby's fuzzy ear. "Well, kid," says Luke, and his voice is a little rough, but not bad, all things considered. "Carrying you on my back while getting the absolute banthashit kicked out of me, at least this feels familiar." The baby coos in his ear, and then kicks him hard in the kidney. Yoda used to do the exact same thing. Somehow, it's a lot more endearing now. Or: Luke Skywalker solves a number of life-or-death problems, makes some new friends, falls abruptly in love, and gets shot into space, all in the same day.

say it as you will by @chocmarss (Din Djarin/Luke Skywalker, Ensemble Cast, Ahsoka Tano, Grogu, Captain Rex, Force Ghosts, Teen, 4k)

“It’s like I’m watching a carbon copy of Skywalker Sr. sneaking around with the Senator and thinking none of us could see how he’s shit at hiding it.” From her other side, the blue outline of said Skywalker Sr. frowns in some degree of confusion. “What’s that supposed to mean?”

💜 three rules (back straight, head forward) by queen_rowenas (Din Djarin/Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, New Republic Politics, Secret Relationship, POV Outsider, Teen, 8k)

Leia is helpless to watch as Senator Almen continues on as though nothing is wrong. “Mand’alor, may I introduce you to Senator Organa’s brother, Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.” She can feel all of her hard work crumbling, whatever trust she had formed with the Mandalorians shattering before her as the Mand’alor slowly stands to his feet. Great, she thinks numbly, Another galactic war on my hands. (Leia Organa has never been one to back down from a challenge. Although advising the new Mand’alor in his introduction to the Senate and also trying to keep her Jedi brother from causing an intergalactic incident could prove to be a bigger challenge than expected.)

perhaps I could learn to love by @ace-dindjarin (Din Djarin/Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, Bo-Katan Kryze, Korkie Kryze, Oblivious Din Djarin, Asexual Din Djarin, Korkie Kryze is a Kenobi, Humor, Misunderstandings, Teen, 9k)

Alt. Title: In Which Din Djarin Assumes Shit Korkie snaps his fingers in front of the Jedi’s wide eyes. “Hello?” “I, uh, sorry. I am the delegate, yes,” the Jedi stammers. “The New Republic delegate. Luke Skywalker.” Solo elbows him in the side. “Great.” Korkie brightens, pulling out a datapad from his belt. “Should we begin?” The Jedi blinks, eyes wide in shock. “Hmm?” “Okay, I’ll take over.” Solo pulls out his own datapad. The two begin to share their information. It’s fifteen minutes into the meeting when Din finally realizes the Jedi’s interested in Korkie Kryze. Romantically. - Din Djarin, the new Mand’alor, interacts with the New Republic delegate sent to consider the Mandalorians for a seat in the Senate. When he realizes the Jedi’s into the charming politician, Korkie Kryze, he’s okay with it. He’s very okay with it. Totally fine. Featuring insecurity, lots of irrational fear, and shenanigans.

The Opposite of All My Mistakes by @vagrantblvrd (Din Djarin/Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, Ensemble Cast, Force Ghosts, Gen, 3k)

Never let it be said that Luke has chosen to eschew the most sacred of Jedi traditions.

Hello Hurricane by @vagrantblvrd (Din Djarin/Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, Mara Jade, Ensemble Cast, Force Ghosts, Gen, 4k)

Luke has a problem. His problem wears armor. Shiny, shiny armor. Also, there’s a cape.

💜 Entanglements by @vagrantblvrd (Din Djarin/Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, Grogu, Ensemble Cast, Teen, 4.5k)

Jedi don’t panic.

Symphonies by @vagrantblvrd (Din Djarin/Luke Skywalker, Grogu, Ensemble Cast, Gen, 4k)

“I don’t understand,” Din says, focused on prying a shiny rock out of Grogu’s mouth. “If your sister is a princess, wouldn’t that make you a prince as well?” His logic is sound, Luke gives him that, but as Luke continues to learn the more he and Leia cautiously look into their lineage, it’s not so clear-cut.

💜 unconditional by @meowalker (Din Djarin/Luke Skywalker, Grogu, Missing Scene, Marriage Proposal, Gen, 8k)

“I’m thinking,” Skywalker greets, face blinking into existence over the N1’s holoprojector. “You get him during the week, then I get the weekends.”

💜 Read All About It! by pixie_rings (Din Djarin/Luke Skywalker, Grogu, Ensemble Cast, Humor, POV Outsider, Gen, 2.5k)

Kerani Leyn, shiny new reporter for the Hanna City Herald, is about to land the scoop of a lifetime.

(Let's Kiss) While All the Stars Are Falling Down by @stupidfatpenguin (Din Djarin/Luke Skywalker, One Shot, battle husbands, Not Rated, 900w)

Prompt: have you considered: battle husbands When Din slots in behind Luke on the battlefield, something clicks into place.

take my last breath, too by @stupidfatpenguin (Din Djarin/Luke Skywalker, One Shot, Sparring, Accidental Proposal, Pining, Gen, 1k)

“You think I’ll last long against your Jedi magic?” (In which Din is distracted and underestimates his opponent.)

Live dangerous by @iamscoby (Din Djarin/Luke Skywalker, One Shot, Old DinLuke, Planet Ahch-To, Gen, 500w)

It rains a lot on Ahch-To.

🔐 cement and sunshine (ten-cent clementines) by @navigatorwrongway (Din Djarin/Luke Skywalker, The Armorer, Ahsoka Tano, Not Rated, 1.5k)

They’re just kidding themselves, at this point.

[seekforwarmth]

Hi darlin. I was wondering if you knew any good nouie, ziall, or narry smut? Or also anything that’s Niall x F? A lot of fan fiction is Larry which is good, but I’m a major Niall girl. And Niall as a male - anything beyond that - a/b/o or whatever is all good. In fact if you know any Alpha!Niall that would be great too. Thanks babe

Niall-Centric Smutty Fics (please read tags and author’s notes before reading)

𖣠 nouis 𖣠

໑ Thanks to you, I am not myself, I am all strung out by orphan_account (1k)

໑ No Chance That I'm Leaving Here Without You Now by CaptainCupkirk (2k)

໑ Not So Innocent by writhingunderneathnouis  (3k)

໑ Laughing Side By Side by notverypunkofme (5k)

໑ Body by lamebassist (6k)

໑ By The Power Vested In Me By Elvis by orphan_account (23k)

໑ 🔒 heart out on my sleeve by temerity (forsanethaec) (29k)

໑ The Light Out In The Madness (Hold Tight) by Lalalaartje (46k)

𖣠 ziall 𖣠

໑ Care for Me by purpleeyestelllies (1k)

໑ Struck "A" Chord by purpleeyestelllies (1k)

໑ best i ever had, hips don't lie by aestheticzjm (2k)

໑ Vulnerable by ziamandothergays (3k)

໑ I Don't Want Nobody But You (Kissing On My Tattoos) by brokenstereotype (3k)

໑ Your Hands Could Drive Me Crazy by orphan_account (7k)

໑ Galaxy Lube by brokenstereotype (9k)

໑ Nobody knows but you (how to make me come alive) by heart_eyes (11k)

𖣠 narry 𖣠

໑ Your Hands, Your Body by JessHallvol6 (3k)

໑ you can stay with me tonight by sakabelle (3k)

໑ Kitchen Counter by JessHallvol6 (3k)

໑ 🔒 It's Not Unnusual by zanni_scaramouche (8k)

໑ Doll. by NiallBottoms_Harold (13k)

໑ 🔒 from way up there by andfollowthesun (18k)

໑ 🔒 Lost Our Focus by wabadabadaba (20k)

໑ To Begin Again by stillgolden (103k)

𖣠 alpha niall (different pairings) 𖣠

໑ Two Stars Passing By by Stria (Asia117) (3k)

໑ if you want it you can have it by eynap (5k)

໑ 🔒 Times Like These by MissLii (8k)

໑ Til the Afterglow by HelloLovers13 (8k)

[maaxverstappen]

worth the trouble (it was an honour) | G | 4.7k

“It’ll be good for you,” Lando smiles at him as he says it. “To explore the world beyond papaya and little Lando Norris.”

Oscar can’t help but flick him in the arm at that. “You're such a loser,” he says. I love you, and I know, he thinks.

“I’m a loser and you’ve got good legs, we’ll both be alright, I reckon,” Lando maintains.

And you said, "Don't live in your head" The world's so wide, why not explore? And you said I got good legs No one's ever told me that before

(or: lando and oscar, from the start to the end)

my contribution to the @f1playlistficexchange :-) for @andfollowthesun . based on Jensen McRae’s Good Legs.

[ferrarihamilton]

Yuki prefers it the way it happened— that they became friends for real.

yukierre, E, 2.6k. mostly just stupid boys being stupid

[blorbocedes]

Get yer Yukierre recs right here

1-Anything andfollowthesun has written for them-perfect dyanmic of flippant yuki vs dickmatized pierre

2-push the clutch in and i pull the choke by yekoc (breeding kink)

3-hours to fill by 10p1 (shibari but Pierre's getting tied)

4-tear down my reason by vettelsbitch (pierre gets pegged)

there's been a noted shift with the yukierre dynamic on a03 in recent times anon so hopefully some of these work for you

including light up the path by pixiepower which is about yearning handjobs on a boat~

fic recs for yukierre where pierre's the one pining/wanting/yuki explored with character depth 🤍

[ficsyoumayhavemissed]

all I remember — @andfollowthesun

2.159 words / @1dchristmasfest / Harry x Niall

“Okay,” Niall says. “Don’t get me wrong, ’m grateful for the fans and the music and everything— “—and your fifty guitars, and the very expensive pieces of real estate in London—” “Yeah, yeah,” Niall waves his hand. “But fame is also what’s right now preventing me from throwing me hat in the ring to be Holmes Chapel’s next jelly wrestling champion.”

Heartwarming, that is the perfect word to describe this fic because even though it is very short you are able to fall in love with Niall and Harry with every word. It's fun and portrays Narry perfectly, showing how important is for your partner to be your best friend as well.

Winter Light Spectacular — @reminiscingintherain

2.631 words / @girldirectionfest / Harry x Louis

‘Coming Soon! Winter Light Spectacular! Starting Friday 11th December, 5pm, Golden Botanic Gardens. Entry free.’ Louis blinked as she read the poster in the staff room. “Uhh… what is this?” she asked, looking around with a raised eyebrow. ~~~~ When head gardener Louis has the plans of a light show dropped in her lap, she's instantly protective of her gardens. Can coordinator Harry change her mind?

This fic is simply wonderful. Louis’ sassy character swearing up a storm, but still being kind and good natured rings so very true. Give this one a read if you’re looking for a sweet fic with good banter! You can also listen to this as a podfic here!

Dine with me — cyandiamond

2.689 / Harry x Louis

Harry’s ready to close up the shop and go home after a long shift, until an unexpected turn of events makes him rethink.

Some fics you read in order to be in a new world and this is one of them. This fic has such a wonderful and vivid sense of place. The imagery brings the cute story to life and a smile to any reader’s face.

Worries, Kisses and Surprises — @neondiamond

3.105 words / Harry x Louis

Harry and Louis are hosting Christmas dinner with both of their families for the very first time. Harry is a little stressed out about it, but for a good reason.

The domesticity packed in this fic is just perfect! It’s sickeningly sweet and a cozy read for a cold winter evening.

I don't care about the present — littlejo_ana

3.522 words / Harry x Louis

“You're not really saying that Michael Bublé's version is better than Mariah's." He said, raising his eyebrows, but Louis just smiled. “That's exactly what I'm saying," he answered, crossing his arms over his chest, his blue eyes focused on Harry as if daring him to contradict him. “Well, you're wrong then, Mariah Carey's version is a classic, and it's iconic!” He said back, crossing his arms over his chest as well, because two could play that game. “It's overplayed and everybody's tired of it," Harry gasped dramatically. “Now, Michael's version, it's new, romantic and engaging.” or the one where Harry and Louis compete for the best version of "All I want for christmas" and somehow, they both win.

This fic is a frank and fun discussion of Christmas songs. It’s wrapped in some cute banter and friendly competition that in the end both Harry and Louis win.

santa, won't you bring me the one i really need? — @alwaysxlarrie

5.539 words / @1dchristmasfest / Harry x Louis

This Christmas, Louis is going to ask for new friends, because his are the worst. That's the only possible explanation for how he's been dragged into dressing up as Santa and taking photos with strange small children at the mall for hours on end. I mean, Christmas is a season of being cheerful and all, but this is ridiculous! …although the handsome guy who his friend somehow managed to persuade to play the elf is at least a small perk of the job.

This fic is extremely cute and funny, perfect to start getting into that chilly Christmas mood, almost like a Christmas romcom!

Christmas won’t be the same this year— @dearmrsawyer

7.473 words / Liam x Louis

Liam is a suburban dream. Louis hates him and his Christmas lights.

One part new neighbors, two parts jealousy, one part attraction. Add some Christmas sparkle and stir generously, and you’ll get this crazy, fun fic about rivalry and redemption. Liam will warm your heart. Louis will have you groaning into your hands. But when they come together, it’ll leave you cheering.

Avoiding every mistletoe (until i know it’s true love) — @stylesthebrave

10.315 words / Harry x Louis

Even as the day comes to a close, Louis isn’t afraid to call the man sitting next to him on the sofa, watching snowflakes fall outside as the scent of sugar cookies fill the flat, the love of his life. Through his anger and sadness, never once did he stop loving Harry or regret loving Harry. If anything, he’s afraid of a world where he isn’t loving Harry. So, yeah, his heart is pretty content right now. Or, the Christmas exes to lovers AU.

While a chilling snowstorm builds around them, Harry and Louis attempt to talk about what broke them up and slowly rekindle the warmth that used to burn between them. The feelings are relatable and the hope is contagious in this sweet story of ex-lovers getting a second chance.

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As always, support the authors by leaving kudos and comments! Happy reading!

If you can’t get enough of our recs in this post, make sure to check out our tags page and scroll through the categories to see if you find any more fics you like! — FYMHM xx

[1dreversebang]

2022 Reverse Bang Posting Schedule

Week 1

Monday, December 12: larryatendoftheday // beanno28 // (subscribe)

Wednesday, December 14: sun-tomato // noellehenrymain // (subscribe)

Friday, December 16: sup3rbloom // forthetherapyy // (subscribe)

Week 2

Monday, December 19: louistomlionson // whatagreatproblemtohave // (subscribe)

Wednesday, December 21: kingsofeverything // deludedandlostcause // (subscribe)

Friday, December 23: larryislove // daggerandrose // (subscribe)

Week 3

Monday, December 26: loveislarryislove // haztobegood // (subscribe)

Tuesday, December 27: andfollowthesun // missytearex // (subscribe)

Wednesday, December 28: littleroverlouis // wendersfive // (subscribe)

Thursday, December 29: chai-hat-tea // beckydoesthings // (subscribe)

Friday, December 30: larryyouknow // noellehenrymain // (subscribe)

Week 4

Monday, January 02: lululawrence // moon-sun-thyme // (subscribe)

Tuesday, January 03: louandhazaf // kingsofeverything // (subscribe)

Wednesday, January 04: uhoh-but-yeah-alright // foullovehideout // (subscribe)

Thursday, January 05: larryislove // deludedandlostcause // (subscribe)

Friday, January 06: chloehl10 // beanno28 // (subscribe)

Week 5 (Late-to-the-game Pinch Hitters)

Monday, January 09: becomeawendybird // stellesappho // (subscribe)

Tuesday, January 10: phd-mama // whatagreatproblemtohave // (subscribe)

[louisrarepairfest]

LOUIS RARE PAIR FEST 2022

The tags used most in last year's fest! Links to the fics in order of wordcount, the collection on ao3, and the tumblr masterpost below! Louis Rare Pair Fest 2023 coming soon!

AO3 | Masterpost

Me And You Is All I've Ever Known by restless_rebels / @restless-rebels

[Louis/Zayn | Teen&Up | 24k]

enough to make a girl blush by @disgruntledkittenface

[Louis/Niall | Explicit | 22k]

When you love someone, you make room by louloubaby92 / @louloubabys1992

[Louis/Jamie Campbell Bower | Explicit | 20k]

Running From The Sun  by wordsnnotes / @quelsentiment

[Louis/Niall | Mature | 11k]

The Concept Of Controlled Love by Kikiberoski16 / @larrysballetslippers

[Louis/OMC | Explicit | 10k]

over my shoulder  by @nouies

[Louis/Sebastian Stan | Explicit | 10k]

something runnin' around my head  by andfollowthesun / @halien

[Louis/Niall | General | 7k]

The Seduction Of Draco Malfoy by Stillwriting / @adam-my-adam

[Louis/Draco Malfoy | Explicit | 7k]

Not Sure How To Say This Right by @wabadabadaba

[Louis/Florence Pugh | Mature | 7k]

Cigarettes and Chances by @faithinwalls369

[Louis/Liam Gallagher | General | 7k]

here with me by haveufoundwhaturlookingfor / @sup3rbloom

[Louis/Nick Grimshaw | Teen&Up | 6k]

Worth the Risk by Lhhome / @lhhomefics

[Louis/Lando Norris | Explicit | 5k]

With This Wing, I Thee Wed by LadyAJ_13 / @ladyaj-13

[Louis/Niall | Teen&Up | 4k]

flame colored paradise by cinnamons / @sunbellylou

[Louis/Mads Mikkelsen | Explicit | 3k]

It's All Come and Go  by @haztobegood

[Louis/Orville Peck | Explicit | 2k]

Next Door  by @allwaswell16

[Louis/Rob Pattinson | Not Rated | 2k]

Demons Hide by sitandadmire / @niallziam

[Louis/Four(Tobias Eaton) | Not Rated | 777 words]

[socialshakespeare]

Reading 1: Saturday, July 15

The first read-through of Richard II.

(Most of you are double or triple cast, so double check which lines you have to read.) You can look up the lines of the characters here. The names listed below all go with the Folger Edition.

Please submit your confirmation or any request to understudy here. If you’re in any doubt, please ask.

Times and time zones:

EDT (US): 12:00 PM CDT (US): 11:00 AM MDT (US): 10:00 AM PDT (US): 9:00 AM BST (UK): 5:00 PM AEST (AU): 2:00 AM (Sunday, July 16)

Leader: @actorinfluence

Richard: @archiveoftragedies Bolingbroke (King Henry): @maplelantern York, Lord: @bottom-of-the-riverbed Mowbray, Duchess of York, Bagot, Salisbury: @cobbled-vibrance Gaunt, Percy, Keeper: @sirenofthetimes Queen, Aumerle, Captain, Berkely: @whatlieswithintheorchard Northumberland, Green, Abbot, Lady: @thuriweaver Duchess of Glos, Gardener, Fitzwater, Ross, 2nd Herald: @actorinfluence Bushy, Bishop (Carlisle), Exton, Groom, 1st Herald: @tuttocenere Surrey, Scroop, Marshal, (Serving)man, Willoughby: @purplemuskrat Listener: @andfollowthesun

Please submit your confirmation here. - liking/reblogging this post does not count!

Read the Guidelines. To avoid the differences between editions that make for confusion and missed cues, please use the Folger edition of Richard II during the read-through.

Be on time, be prepared, and make sure you know which lines to read. Good luck!

[allwaswell16]

have you read any good lilo fics recently?

I have! They've all been in my monthly fic recs, but just in case you haven't seen those...here are the ones I've read in the past few months that I liked:

As long as you're not afraid to feel by wordsnnotes / @quelsentiment

Liam can’t help sounding a bit suspicious as he replies, “You want to co-host Phantom Tales? Do you even believe in ghosts?” “Of course not,” Louis scoffs as if Liam’s just asked him something preposterous. “Then why would you even be interested in doing this?” “Because I’ve watched some of the episodes, and I gotta admit that seeing you lose your shit about fake haunted houses is highly entertaining. I’d quite like to witness it live.”

Ready Or Not by cherrylarry / @beelou

Louis claps his hands. “Right, enough of this. Who wants to play hide and seek?”

Everyone groans.

“Hide and seek, really? Again?” Zayn says.

“What? It’s a classic game!”

“We just played like last week though. At my place,” Niall says with a shake of his head.

“Exactly. We haven’t played here yet,” Louis insists.

Or, five times 1D play hide and seek over the years

✧ you've got a hold on my heart by hydrangeathursdays / @zou-i-am

Louis thought his feelings for Liam were unrequited, but are they? Library books can tell you a lot about a person...

get on my nerve by andfollowthesun / @halien

“If I turn,” Zayn says gloomily, “will you guys bring me chow mein.”

“Don’t worry, it hardly ever happens anymore,” Harry says. “Also if you did turn they’d shoot you quick, it wouldn’t hurt.”

“Thanks,” Zayn says. “Very reassuring.”

Also, here are my Lilo fic recs:

🌸 Lilo Fics

🌸 Lilo Fic Favorites

🌸 Lilo Fics (Smutty)

And if you haven't already checked it out there was a Lilo fic fest in 2022 and the collection is here. Happy reading!

[loveislarryislove]

The Streetlights Are All Saying Your Name

by LiveLaughLoveLarry/@loveislarryislove – 4.7k, Shiall 

The roar of the crowd is still thrumming in his bones as Shawn steps off the stage, feeling like he’s riding on a cloud of music and marijuana smoke. As he descends the stairs, he sees Niall, hands in his pockets, smiling as bright as the stage lights.

“You were amazing,” Niall tells him, pulling him into a tight hug. “Fucking killed it, as always.”

Shawn squirms in his arms. “I’m all sweaty and gross.”

“Don’t care.” Niall rubs his cheek against Shawn’s. “Smells like you. Plus it gives me an excuse to join you in the shower when we get back to the hotel.”

Shawn laughs. “You know you don’t need an excuse,” he says. “Open invitation, any time.”

Or, Niall comes to visit Shawn at the Jingle Ball performances, and afterwards they spend some time in their hotel room together, reminiscing on old holiday memories and making new ones together.

Written as a gift for @andfollowthesun as part of the second annual @1d-library Xmas Xchange. Check out the others here!

[zanniscaramouche]

I’ve been thinking about nothing but narry since receiving an ask from @nonsensly​ about my favourite fics containing the two youngest directioners. Considering the very first fic I wrote in this fandom was a narry fic I knew I had to put together something to share with everyone! I’m sure I’ve left out hundreds of fics I’ve loved over the years, but here’s what I could throw together with the little amount of time I have.

💚 consider this by peerpressure // @horansheroes - 82k

Harry has not read the rule book of parenting, but he’s pretty sure it has a paragraph dedicated to not flirting with strippers. Not even if they’re very hot and also very charming. In which Harry is a single father to five year old Hugo and Niall is a stripper who makes it very hard for Harry to remember his priorities.

zannithinks: MY ALL TIME FAVOURITE FIC! Not just Narry, but in the one direction fandom as a whole. I love love love this story with the passion of a thousand suns. A sweet, heartwarming and absolutely charming story so nuanced with the mundane struggles of reality.

💚 i forget where we were by torielle - 70k

"You,” he says thickly, swallowing. “You don’t - you don’t remember.” “Not the last three years,” Harry tells him simply. “Sorry. What was your name?” “Niall,” he mutters, face suddenly dark. “I’m Niall, I’m Liam’s assistant." Harry wakes up to find he has retrograde amnesia and a perfect life - seemingly.

zannithinks: absolutely heartbreaking with a string of hope through it all

💚 the tale of the sun by peerpressure // @horansheroes - 53k

A modern royal AU in which Crown Prince Harry unexpectedly sets eyes on the sun.

zannithinks: This author has several other fics on this list not by accident, and several more to check out on their ao3! This one is perfect for royal au (and rwrb)  lovers!

💚 take a look at the stars in your head by pallomharry - 35k

Niall fills all the blanks in his life, he strengthens him as a person, and most importantly, he completes him. He can’t imagine a life without him, and it all makes sense, that in one way or another, they will always find each other. Because they’re soulmates, after all.

Harry wakes up in several parallel universes and in each of them they all come back to one thing; Niall.

zannithinks: I haven’t read this one yet, but this author has several fics on my tbr and I can’t wait to sink into them. A first glance at the starting lines and this looks wonderfully written and intriguing.

💚 run away with my heart by storhan - 28k

Niall’s a con artist who was only after Harry’s money, but he left with something much more valuable: his heart.

zannithinks: I couldn’t take the suspense in this one! I was pacing the floors, sweating, literally pulling my hair out. Talk about a wild ride.

💚 the beautiful ones by orphan account - 27k

Harry pulls away sharply, chest rising and falling, eyes searching Niall’s face, almost as if he's expecting him to curse him out. “Is this okay?” He asks so quietly, voice barely above a whisper.

And no. It’s not, but it feels okay, and that's more than enough to get Niall to duck back in to continue kissing him before he can change his mind.

It's 1984 and Harry Styles wants Niall Horan to help him write his new album

zannithinks: yet to read this one, but it’s summary alludes to something right up my alley and I have a suspicion it’s gonna be a keeper.

💚 from way up there by andfollowthesun // @andfollowthesun - 18k

Harry’s thirty-one now, and he’d like to think that he’s a little more street-smart on what it takes to make a relationship work. More than just texting each other, or great sex, or the fact that Niall will guffaw at all of Harry’s jokes, even the really, really shitty ones.

(Harry and Niall and eventually, a lavender farm.)

zannithinks: oh! my heart! this is a little squeeze and tug on the heartstrings that gently soothes the soul.

💚 hold me closer by peerpressure // @horansheroes - 15k

"D’you wanna join us?” He whispers in Niall’s ear. Niall pulls his head back in surprise. Harry stays frozen, close, and smiles at him - a kind, small smile and Niall realises that Harry is serious. He flicks his gaze to Emily, who smiles at him, too. Niall takes her in, properly. Her cleavage, the hint of round, soft breasts underneath her top. Her hips and her thighs, hidden under her jeans. He moves his gaze to Harry’s hand on his wrist where his thumb rubs soothingly on Niall’s skin. Alright.

zannithink: talk about a 180 from the fic above this. This fic is gritty, smoking hot, and packs an emotional punch you don’t see coming until you’re already bruising. The narration in this, the characters... wow. Definitely a gem.

💚 controlling the curve by cordensangels131 - 12k

Harry Styles is baseball's hottest phenom, signed first in the draft and ready to light up the big leagues. The team, however, decides he needs a little seasonsing first and sends him down to play for their Tripple A team in Florida.

Niall Horan is a minor league catcher, a player’s player, bouncing around from team to team, trying to hang on for a few more years. Now he's charged with preparing Harry for his big league debut by teaching him control on the field.

Their dislike is mutual and instantaneous. Harry thinks he knows all he needs to know about baseball and Niall thinks Harry is a spoiled pretty boy who doesn’t respect the game or his teammates.

zannithinks: smoking hot and immersive in the world of baseball, this fic is clearly well researched with a side of spice.

💚 a little tenderness by @disgruntledkittenface - 10k

"Listen, my alpha and I broke up and it turns out that all of our friends were really his friends and I need someone to help me through–”

“No,” Harry practically shouts, the word bursting out of him unbidden. He cringes when he sees the shock on Niall’s face, his pale skin flushing lightly. “I’m sorry, but my answer has to be no. I don’t help omegas through heats. I’m really sorry, Liam knows that, so I don’t know why he would give you the idea–”

“It’s not heat, Harry,” Niall interrupts. “It’s depri.”

“Oh. Fuck."

zannithinks: this left me in a pile of goo! the softness of it all :0

💚 out of the woods by countthestars // @moondoggiestyle - 9k

"Hi,” the boy says, leaning forward and resting his elbows on the counter, body language open in invitation. Niall half expects him to tip his chin up and bare his throat, but instead his smile grows wider, pulling crookedly at his mouth.

zannithinks: I reread this often! Like WOW talk about writing talent and GOALS. Immersive doesn’t even begin to explain just how this fic wraps you up in such a detailed world. I could easily read 100k more of these characters.

💚 make a mess of me by anonymous - 3k (nourry 3some)

Harry wants to be full to the brim. First he manages by himself, but then Niall and Louis help him out.

zannithinks: we all need that one outrageously absurd and smoking hot fic we keep in our back pocket as a dirty secret. Read the tags and suspend disbelief for this one!

💚 slow hands by hellolovers13 // @hellolovers13 - 3k (nourry 3some)

"Wait. So when you say you’re genderfluid, that means sometimes you’re a girl, right?” “Uh, yeah.” “So when I asked what you’d do if you were a girl and you said ‘Niall’. Does that apply now?”

zannithinks: woo! The temperature raises several degrees with this one. An interesting dynamic and nuanced characters wrapped up in fun smut.

[spookside]

@anditwentlikethis @andfollowthesun

[lilofest]

nothin' i wouldn't not do by andfollowthesun

Liam/Louis | Gen | 4.9k

Niall says, with the dawning kind of horror Louis thinks their parents would have felt when the undead first started popping up, “We’ll miss the last month of winter specials from the Chinese takeaway.”

“If I turn,” Zayn says gloomily, “will you guys bring me chow mein.”

“Don’t worry, it hardly ever happens anymore,” Harry says. “Also if you did turn they’d shoot you quick, it wouldn’t hurt.”

“Thanks,” Zayn says. “Very reassuring.”

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