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✤ Slow Burn ✤

A series of posts with the top five fics of each category by kudos plus five more hidden gems from that category! Remember to leave kudos and a comment on the fics you enjoyed to show your appreciation! You can find the library's other recs here.

- Top 5 H/L Fics -

1️⃣ Tired Tired Sea by MediaWhore / @mediawhorefics {M, 113k}

As a B&B owner on the most remote of all the British Isles, Louis Tomlinson is used to spending the coldest half of the year in complete isolation, with his dog and the sea as sole companions. Until, one day, a mysterious stranger on a quest to rebuild himself rents a room for the winter.

2️⃣ got the sunshine on my shoulders by @hattalove {E, 124k}

five years ago, harry styles left his tiny home town to make it big as a recording artist. he didn't have much regard for what he left behind - a life, a family, and a husband, who woke up one morning to find him gone.

now, harry has everything he could possibly want: he's rich, famous, and adored by everyone he meets, including his boyfriend. but when said boyfriend proposes to him, he's forced to face the uncomfortable facts of his past - and louis, who's spent the last five years returning every set of divorce papers harry sent him.

(or, an au based on the movie sweet home alabama.)

3️⃣ Collision by itjustkindahappened / @tequiladimples {E, 226k}

Mythology/Fairytale!AU in which Louis is a dainty fairy with a temper who wants to be intimidating and Harry hurts people. Naturally, they hate each other.

(Featuring Liam, the big and not-so-bad wolf who’s got a thing for humans, Zayn, a human with supernaturally good looks, and Niall, the cupid who just wants his job to be easier.)

4️⃣ Flightless Bird by audreyhheart {E, 97k}

AU where Louis Tomlinson is a principal dancer with The Royal Ballet. When his rival from ballet school, moody dance prodigy Harry Styles joins the company, old wounds are reopened and old passions reignited. During the company's production of Swan Lake the secret that doomed their love is finally revealed, but will it be too late?

5️⃣ Shake Me Down by @agreatperhaps12 {NR, 208k}

Harry's new to college, fresh out of Catholic school and conversion therapy camp, and Louis runs the campus LGBTQIA organization.

HIDDEN GEMS:

💎 This Multiplicity of Powers by @helloamhere {E, 149k}

Maybe in another universe he isn’t different. Maybe he hadn’t been given an impossible choice. Maybe he wouldn’t have lost everything and broken everything and then fallen impossibly, irrevocably in love with the first next thing that was kind. Maybe in that universe he doesn’t feel like he’s never breathing, always pretending, teaching the kids even though they all have to learn alone, trying hard not to read the headlines, and so afraid, every day, that he won’t be a good enough teammate to the superhero he can’t live without. He knows that love isn’t supposed to feel this way, slid secret under your skin like a surgical razor, an invisible war held close over the tender vein that keeps you alive. On the other hand, Louis wonders, had he ever known how to do it any other way?

Maybe there’s a universe where he doesn’t have to keep all his secrets on the inside.

But this isn’t that universe.

//an X-Men AU.

💎 ghost of you by beckywritesthings / @beckydoesthings {E, 109k}

As a rule, Mandalorians and Jedi do not get along.

So when Harry Styles, esteemed Jedi Knight, finds out he has to work with the hot-tempered Mandalorian Duke, Louis Tomlinson, he’s prepared for it to go poorly. But it doesn’t, testing both of their boundaries of what they deem acceptable for a partnership.

It’s the start of something, and as the galaxy dissolves into war, they find themselves clinging to each other, even as it drags up things better left in the past. As it turns out, nothing between them has changed.

Or, a Star Wars AU where Harry is Obi-Wan, Louis is Satine, and somehow there’s a love story between the cracks where there shouldn’t be.

💎 don't be afraid to love (and love again) by localopa / @voulezloux {T, 83k}

All Louis’ life, he’s known he’s been different. There’s always been something at odds about how he felt.

As the eldest daughter of seven kids, he knew something was wrong with his body. Something was off, he just couldn’t quite put his finger on it. His mum dressed him in dresses and tights, plaits in his hair as he wandered around with the local neighborhood boys. They called him a girl, called him she and Rosemary when his name is Louis. He had told the boys as such, but they would tell him Louis is a boy’s name, not a girl’s.

Louis is a boy. He knows he is.

or the one where louis is trans and afraid, harry is cis and brave, and being 100% yourself is easier said than done.

💎 Gemma's Dad (Could Use A Guy Like Me) by @lululawrence {NR, 83k}

The summer before Louis and Gemma's senior year of college was supposed to be their last big hurrah before they graduate college and become Real Adults in the workforce. They had it all planned and it was going to be filled with mornings skateboarding, afternoons at the pool, and evenings hanging out with as many of the neighborhood kids they grew up with as they can.

Of course, Louis wasn't planning on getting home and learning that Gemma's dad had gotten the house in the divorce and was dealing with things by focusing on work, the house, and his newly planted garden. It becomes obvious early on that Harry is a bit lost and Gemma is worried about him. To help both of them, Louis is more than happy to help Harry find himself again.

As the summer goes on, the adventures and day to day happenings allow Harry and Louis to spend a lot more time together than either of them ever anticipated and Louis finds it more difficult to keep his growing feelings in check than he ever thought it would be. After all, there wasn't a chance that Harry would ever be interested in Louis... right?

💎 When the Lights Go Out by thelarenttrap / @antidotetogo {E, 79k}

“Louis, what do you have to say about how last week ended?” the reporter asks. There’s a moment of silence. Harry is looking at the reporter, but eventually gives in and looks down the table at Louis. He’s looking straight ahead, as if Harry isn’t even in the room. “If you can’t take the heat, then get out of the kitchen.” Harry leans forwards, placing his arms on the table and leaning onto them to get as close to his microphone as he can while looking at Louis. “And what’s that supposed to mean?” Louis turns to him, his icy blue eyes meeting Harry's. “Driving is your fuckin’ job, act like it.”

In its near eighty years of existence, Formula 1 has never had an out gay driver. In 2017, Harry Styles signs a contract with Scuderia AlphaTauri alongside his childhood friend and competitor, Louis Tomlinson. The next decade of their careers is some of the most tumultuous press--on and off the track--Formula 1 has ever seen.

aka the one where Louis and Harry are childhood friends to enemies to lovers over the course of 15 ish years.

[allwaswell16]

A One Direction fic rec of fics I think you should read twice as requested in this ask. If you enjoy the fics, please leave kudos and comments for the writers. You can find my other recs here. Happy reading!

- Louis / Harry -

🍒 This Multiplicity of Powers by @helloamhere

(E, 149k, X-Men au) Maybe there’s a universe where he doesn’t have to keep all his secrets on the inside. But this isn’t that universe.

🍒 There’s Such a Lot of World to See by @crinkle-eyed-boo

(E, 125k, Doctor Who au) Louis has seen a great many things throughout his travels in time and space, but only one he can’t explain: He keeps meeting the same boy, who says the same thing to him each time.

🍒 And What If I Were You by jacaranda_bloom / @jacaranda-bloom

(E, 109k, blind Louis) For Louis, will losing his sight give him the clarity to realise what is right in front of him? For Harry, will losing the love of his life give him the strength to finally open his heart?

🍒 ghost of you by beckywritesthings / @beckydoesthings

(E, 109k, Star Wars au) when Harry Styles, esteemed Jedi Knight, finds out he has to work with the hot-tempered Mandalorian Duke, Louis Tomlinson, he’s prepared for it to go poorly. But it doesn’t, testing both of their boundaries of what they deem acceptable for a partnership.

🍒 Black with Autumn Rain by whimsicule / @baroness-elsa

(T, 93k, magical realism) Harry is a journalist, Louis has lots of secrets and the moors aren't exactly the ideal place to rekindle a lost romance.

🍒 Nothing But You On My Mind by nonsensedarling / @absoloutenonsense

(E, 83k, royal) Louis Tomlinson is a PR manager hired to improve the image of royal bad-boy Prince Harry Styles. Unfortunately for him, that means being faced with the Prince's constant innuendos, incessant dirty jokes, and relentless flirting. 

🍒 Unveiled by @phdmama

(M, 65k, omegaverse) most surprising are the people. There is a crowd gathered, filled with men and women, some in what looks to be a military uniform, some in what must be the street clothes in this Land. There are no robes. And not a single one of them is veiled.

🍒 Old Photographs & Times I'll Remember by @jaerie

(E, 53k, time travel) H.S. was likely the man in the photographs as well as the owner of the suitcase. Who was he? Why had his suitcase found its way into Niall’s attic? Was he still alive and well somewhere in the world? A camera, a suitcase, and a relationship forged through time.

🍒 Tied to Fate by @littlelouishiccups

(E, 52k, ghost) After his estranged father’s death, Harry inherits a castle in England that has belonged to his family for generations and he knows nothing about. When he breaks up with his boyfriend, Harry decides England is the perfect place for a small vacation. He isn’t prepared to meet Louis Tomlinson

🍒 The Second Hand Unwinds by @kingsofeverything

(E, 51k, time travel) Louis Tomlinson is one of the first members of NASA's top secret Chrono Exploration Program. When things go wrong and he's sent further back in time than planned, he has no other option than to show up on his ex-boyfriend's doorstep.

🍒 Tied Down by HamPalpert

(E, 48k, crime) The most interesting case in Liam and Niall's careers falls directly into their laps, courtesy of an epic fuck-up of one Harry Styles, partner to the almost-infamous drug dealer Louis Tomlinson. 

🍒 take my hand (and my heart and soul) by bananasandboots / @anylessreal

(M, 45k, amnesia) the one where Harry hasn't spoken to his best friend in sixteen months and can't remember why.

🍒 And That's The Tea by @2tiedships2

(M, 27k, soulmates) the one where Louis loses his soulmate before even getting the chance to meet them, and he is in no way prepared for the kind of distraction his new friend Harry proves to be.

🍒 No One Like You by myownspark / @myownsparknow

(M, 19k, historical) Where Liam and Niall are art historians discovering the truth about two nineteenth century painters on opposite sides of an artistic divide.

🍒 I Am the Blinking Light by @dearmrsawyer

(G, 19k, ghost) There is a legend of a lighthouse far out to sea. It can’t be found on any map, and those who do find it never return. They say a ghost haunts the lighthouse, and you can hear it calling out in loneliness on the ocean waves.

🍒 Have Me And Hold Me by @letsjustsee

(NR, 5k, established relationship)  a wedding day AU in which Louis will let nothing stand in the way of a perfect day - especially a little rain.

🍒 No One But You Got Me Feeling This Way by runaway_train / @runaway-train-works

(E, 3k, camboy) The one where Harry has a particular desire that only Louis can fulfill

- Rare Pairs -

🍒 I Had Rather (series) by sunsetmog / @magicalrocketships

(E, 261k, Louis/Nick Grimshaw) Nick and Louis like each other, but sometimes that's not enough.

🍒 Miss Missing You by harriet_vane

(M, 16k, Liam/Louis) Louis wakes up after an accident with a year of memories gone and something not quite right about his relationship with Liam.

🍒 Favourite Boy by wordsnnotes / @quelsentiment

(T, 8k, Louis/Zayn) Zayn and Louis have been hook-ups for the past three years and Zayn is getting frustrated with it, but doesn't know what to do about it.

[onedirectionbigbang]

Below the cut, all of the fics from round 6 are listed along with their authors and artists. Please be sure to leave kudos and comments as you read and enjoy the fics and art!

Thank you to all of our artists and authors for making this round of the One Direction Big Bang a success!

To You by dandelionfairies with art by lebesyej

When Love Takes Time by niallziam with art by londonfoginacup

And What If I Were You by jacaranda-bloom with art by moon-sun-thyme

The Light Out In The Madness (Hold Tight) by lalalaartje with art by londonfoginacup

saw some things on the other side by so-why-let-your-voice-be-tamed with art by monpetithl

another friday night by wabadabadaba with art by londonfoginacup

Darkest Before the Dawn by daggerandrose with art by mayflowersinapril

Gemma's Dad (Could Use A Guy Like Me) by lululawrence with art by ialwaysknewyouwerepunk

an ocean in my veins (you'll be diving in) by greeneyesfriedrice with art by loubbies

your memory over me by shimmeringevil with art by beckydoesthings

take me back, take me back by panye with art by haztobegood

Bloom by ladyaj-13 with art by whatagreatproblemtohave

Third Time Lucky by beanno28 with art by bluewinnerangel

Us Against the World by chelsea-frew with art by thetriangletattoo

Train Tracks and Porcelain by jaerie with art by cuddles-and-cinnamon

Something To Remember by parmahamlarrie with art by foullovehideout

Flowers in the Window by justanothershadeofblue with art by cigsandchampagne

Until the Pearls Get Lost by londonfoginacup with art by harryanthus-annuus

through walls of trees by ineverateakiwi with art by wendersfive

waving to the hard times by beardyboyzx with art by aestheticlarrie

Pray To God This Won't Be A Mess by fearlesslysweetcreature with art by colourofmagic

another dream but always you by nobodymoves with art by haroldsmoon

[onlythebravest]

Kid fics? for the trope thing!

yes! here are three I really liked

Just Pretend by @kingsofeverything

Face Your Fears by @sadaveniren

nothing lasts forever (nothing stays the same) by @beckydoesthings

send me a trope/tag for some fic recs

[larry-hiatus]

Last Line

@hellolovers13 and @neondiamond tagged me to do a last line! I have so many WIPs right now, but since two people tagged me, I’ll share two.

Funnily enough, I just now realized that these two lines are the same shit: Louis in need lmao 😂 (NSFW)

From my Zouis Fest fic

“Please, I need it, I need it, please,” Louis babbled, wrapping his legs around Zayn’s waist.

From my dick piercing fic:

“Yeah, yeah,” he agreed with a nod, eyes fluttering as his breathing quickened. “Fuck, need…”

Alright, not sure who has been tagged lately, but here we go: @huggieshalo @nooradeservedbetter @ashleyyroses @justanothershadeofblue @lunarheslwt @mercurial-madhouse @allwaswell16 @alwaysxlarrie @thebreadvansstuff @cyantific @beelou @larryatendoftheday @larrysballetslippers @louandhazaf @beckydoesthings @the-larry-way

[5sos-fic-fest]

Song Fic Fest 2022 Masterlist

We had 16 wonderful fics created for this round of the fic fest!  There’s a collection on AO3 that can be found here, and tumblr posts are linked in this masterlist!  If you read, try to show the author some love by leaving kudos, comments, and reblogging their post!

Spotify Playlist

Enclave by @ashtcnirwin (E, 60k, ot4)

Based on “History” by One Direction

this place could be heaven (if heaven was an actual place) by @tirednotflirting (T, 5k, muke)

Based on “Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa” by FINNEAS

i’m caught up in distractions (fatal attractions) by @userbadomens (T, 1k, former cake)

Based on “You Don’t Go To Parties” by 5 Seconds of Summer

so hot (can’t deal) by @burstingsunrise​ (E, 11k, cake)

Based on “So Hot You’re Hurting My Feelings” by Caroline Palochek

summer nights by @kaleidoscopeminds​ (M, 15k, cake)

Based on “Oh shit... are we in love” by Valley

‘Cause I don’t know where it’s goin’ (there’s a part of me that loves not knowin’) by @calumthoodshands​ (T, 3k, cake)

Based on “Start of Something Good” by Daughtry

wanna share? by @daydadahlias​ (T, 10k, cashton)

Based on “Would You Be So Kind?” by dodie

i’ll be singin’ to you by @carouselstars (T, 9k, lashton)

Based on “Full Time Job” by We Three

what time is it where you are? by @clumsyclifford​ (T, 27k, lashton)

Based on “Jet Lag” by Simple Plan

I Bet You Think About Me by @bandtra5h​ (M, 5k, lashton)

Based on “I Bet You Think About Me” by Taylor Swift

ain’t it funny how the night moves? by @storyofaanotherus​ (E, 6k, muke)

Based on “Night Moves” by Bob Seger

faith in a stolen car by @clumsyclifford​ (T, 1k, cashton)

Based on “Jean Jacket” by The Summer Set

when i watch the world burn by @allsassnoclass​ (M, 4k, cashton)

Based on “Doom Days” by Bastille

sit back and i’ll drive you to (all the pretty places) by @sup3rbloom​ (T, 2k, muke)

Based on “Pretty Places” by Aly & AJ

how do we get out by @igarbagecannoteven​ (T, 2k, mashton)

Based on “Savior” by Rise Against

cut it with a knife by @beckydoesthings​ (M, 17k, lashton)

Based on “Lost in Japan” by Shawn Mendes

Thank you to all of the participants!

[1dmonthlyficroundup]

1D Monthly Fic Roundup

Hi, and welcome to the 1D Monthly Fic Roundup for June 2022! Below you’ll find 1D fics that were all published this month in the order they were submitted to the blog. We hope you’ll check out these new fics! If you would like to submit your own fic, please check this post on how to submit or visit our blog @1dmonthlyficroundup​. You can find all our other posts here.

Happy reading!

🔹the hidden love burns by we_are_the_same / @so-why-let-your-voice-be-tamed [E, 6k, Zayn/Liam]

Zayn loves Liam.

He’s also pretty sure he’s in love with Liam, which is unfortunate, because Liam doesn’t love him back. Because Liam has a girlfriend, a wonderful, brilliant girl who Zayn can’t hate no matter how much part of him wants to, because she makes Liam do that nose scrunch thing that he only does when he’s really happy, and Zayn can’t find it in himself to hate someone that makes his best friend look like that.

It’s partially why this whole thing is so complicated. And it's why every time Liam asks him to go out clubbing there’s always a part of him that wants to say no.

It’s never quite as loud as the part of him that wants to say yes, though. Because apparently Zayn is a fucking masochist.

See, the problem isn’t going out with Liam. The problem isn’t the loud music - although Zayn isn’t the biggest fan of it - or the people that try and flirt with them. The problem is the dancing.

🔹now you're in my life (I can't get you off my mind) by we_are_the_same / @so-why-let-your-voice-be-tamed [M, 32k, Louis/Harry]

Harry loves romance.

In theory, anyway.

He loves the romantic movies, the careful brush of fingers against the back of a neck, the hand holding and the endless gazes. He loves the possibilities, the tension and the wonder. He loves the idea of falling in love, finding someone to come home to.

In reality, it’s a little different. Because as much as Harry loves the concept of dating, the reality sucks.

🔹Figs by safetyfilm / @larrieblr [M, 55 words, Louis/Harry]

An ode to the wank.

🔹Find Me in the Kitchen by @neondiamond [E, 9k, Harry/Louis]

When Harry sees Louis step in his beginners cooking class for the first time, he’s surprised to say the least. Not only is Louis an Alpha, he’s probably the most attractive Alpha Harry has ever come across. The next five weeks are sure to be interesting.

🔹Good Night by @neondiamond [M, 1k, Louis/Harry]

Harry and Louis’ three year old daughter is afraid of the monster she claims lives under her bed. When she comes into their bedroom and interrupts their alone time for what feels like the hundredth time, Louis finally takes matters into his own hands.

🔹Endgame by @brightgolden [E, 38k, Louis/Harry]

Harry has been told all his life how grateful he should be for being born as a male omega, and how blessed their people were because the heir to the throne would be carried by The King.

What they neglected to tell Harry was what would happen if he failed to become pregnant. OR

Where omega Crown Prince Harry Styles is trying and failing to get pregnant for four years, but all that is about to change when courtesan alpha Louis Tomlinson comes into the equation.

🔹Hex Appeal by @haztobegood [E, 3k, hints at Harry/Louis]

Louis visits The Cauldron of Kindness and discovers that this shop has everything he needs, and even a few things he doesn’t know he needs.

🔹Virginia is for Lovers by @haztobegood [G, 1k, Niall & Harry]

Harry and Niall go hiking in the Appalachian Mountains.

🔹True as it Can Be by cherrylarry / @beelou [G, 11k, Harry/Louis]

“Come into the light,” Harry requests. There’s hesitation but then the figure steps into the moon’s spotlight and Harry gasps.

The beast, for lack of a better descriptor, is tall; large and imposing. Blazing, intense blue eyes glare at her, and Harry isn’t usually that good at reading people, but it’s like she’s staring into the pained soul of this creature that is more human than Harry had originally thought upon seeing her.

At last, large paws with sharp claws pull down the lever to open the metal doors that trap Harry’s mother and Harry reaches for her immediately, pulling her into a hug and whispers into her hair, “I will escape, I promise.”

With that, the beast tears her mother from her arms and practically drags her down the stairs, not forgetting to close the cell on the way out.

a Beauty and the Beast au, but make it girl direction

🔹Watermelon! by cherrylarry / @beelou [G, 600 words, Louis/Harry]

"Veggies and dip, strawberries, grapes, apples," he mumbled, pointing at everything as he said it. "What am I missing?"

Arms wrapped around his waist and Louis rested his head on Harry's shoulder from behind. He kissed Harry's cheek and rubbed his hands over Harry's growing pregnant belly gently.

"Why are you making your disgruntled kitten face?"

"Something's missing from the spread and I can't figure out what it is."

🔹amber-coloured love by docklands / @hershelsue [E, 44k, Harry/Louis]

Harry and Louis move to Teetria after they decide it's the best for their gamma pup. Harry is pregnant, the city is extremely cold, and they face way too many hardships. Can love reach the other side? Series

🔹The Air From My Lungs by Kikiberoski16 / @larrysballetslippers [E, 5k, Louis/Harry]

“Please… Louis, please, help me,” Harry whispered. Begging was even more embarrassing, but he couldn’t endure it anymore.

Louis hummed. “Help with what?”

‘I don’t know.’

“Why are you shaking so much?”

‘I don’t know.’

“And why are you getting so hard?”

Or, Harry doesn't like to take showers in public for reasons he isn't willing to share, until Louis, the hot football captain, rocks his whole world.

🔹a conversation starter by fearsparks / @onlyforbravest [G, 1k, Harry/Louis]

“Who’s Harry?”

A good-looking man was standing a few feet away, towards the other end of the sofa, and he was looking at Harry.

“What?” Harry asked, confused.

“Your hat.” The man nodded at the cap Harry was wearing. “It says Harry’s your friend. So… who’s Harry?”

(Harry is taking a breather from shopping when a beautiful man approaches and starts asking about his cap.)

🔹All I Do the Whole Day Through by @lululawrence [NR, 6k, Louis/Harry]

Louis reached up and grabbed the ridiculously thick jumper that had the planets all over it and slammed the wardrobe doors shut. It was only as he turned around that he realized why Harry’s bedroom door had been shut.

There was a nest on Harry’s bed.

But why was Harry using Louis’ clothes and items that probably smelled like him in his nest?

🔹baby, you're the end of june by @disgruntledkittenface [E, 13k, Harry/Louis]

“Up for it, Harold? We can go over the rundown when we get back. If you’re not busy then.”

“Yeah, sounds good,” Harry says, closing his laptop and setting it on Louis’ desk. “It’s just Harry, though.”

“You look like a Harold,” Louis says, standing up and brushing some brownie crumbs off his t-shirt. Harry briefly wonders how he’s still hungry for lunch after demolishing half the plate of brownies as he stands and moves into the hallway. “It’s the cardigan, I think.”

“You guys can flirt on the way,” Niall says over his shoulder, beckoning for them to follow him as he strides down the row of cubicles. “Come on, I’m starving.”

Harry looks at Louis, but he just laughs as they follow Niall. Oh. He thought he’d been picking up a vibe while they hung out, but apparently not. Well, it’s better to know how Louis feels now, so he can nip his growing crush in the bud. Louis is a great guy, at least they can be friends as well as coworkers.

In which Harry courts Louis. Entirely by accident.

🔹You Make The World Taste Better by LiveLaughLoveLarry / @loveislarryislove [M, 10k, Louis/Harry]

"Nice to meet you," Harry said. "What can I get for you today?”

Louis rattled through the order – a couple loaves of different breads, some pastries, and a dozen cookies. There was a niggling sensation in the back of his mind that he was forgetting something, but he couldn’t think what it might be.

Harry nodded along as Louis spoke, starting to flit around the shop and gather things together. “Is that all?” he asked when Louis finished. “No muffins this week?”

That was it! “Oh yes, a half-dozen of the pumpkin and blueberry,” Louis said. “Almost forgot, thanks.”

“Of course,” Harry said, packing the muffins into a box. “I remember all my regular customers’ favorites. Your mother has good taste.”

Louis smiled. “She usually does,” he says. “I look forward to trying your goods myself, and finding my own favorites.”

~~~Or, a story based on Hans Traxler’s fictional non-fictional text, The Truth About Hansel and Gretel, which is based on the Grimm fairy tale Hansel and Gretel.

🔹Remember Me Before You by @kingsofeverything [E, 293k, Harry/Louis]

Desperate to find a new place to live after he comes home to find his boyfriend cheating, Harry moves into a loft with three strangers.

A New Girl AU.

🔹Right Now I Can’t See Straight by Lhhome / @lh-home [E, 2k, Zayn/Niall/Hailee Steinfeld]

Just as Zayn is about to back away through her open door, the woman opens her eyes and looks right into hers, freezing Zayn into place. Cheeks flushed, she stumbles back into her apartment and closes her door, but not before the woman winks at her. Sitting on the floor of the barely furnished studio, Zayn tries to calm her heartbeat as well as ignore the growing feeling of arousal. The only thing assuaging her guilt is the fact that apparently the women did not mind being watched.

Zayn has some interesting neighbours in her new building.

🔹Bluebirds Fly by Lhhome / @lh-home [E, 2k, Harry/Orville Peck]

Orville would laugh at the cheeky brat for that if he weren't so turned on by it. The words go right to Orville’s dick and he finally lets go of his cock as Harry leans over him to open the drawer in the vanity behind him, deliberately leaning his chest near Orville’s mouth. As Orville reaches up to grab at Harry’s breasts, Harry pulls back with a bottle of lube and some condoms in his hand. It’s Orville’s turn to scowl, holding his mask’s fringe to the left dramatically as he does. He knows he looks scary, but the teasing brat just giggles and pokes his tongue out. “Now, cowboy, no touching these goods right now or we’ll never get to anything else.”

Orville gets railed by his little bluebird on Harryween.

🔹seven hours behind by @justanothershadeofblue [E, 4k, Louis/Harry]

Louis's got a post-show buzz to work off, and a lover across the ocean who's just waking up for the day.

🔹balance between you and me by beckywritesthings / @beckydoesthings [T, 15k, Harry/Louis]

As a successful businessman, Louis is used to the long hours, never-ending work, and constant exhaustion. What hits the hardest, even though he'd never admit it, is the empty apartment he comes home to every day. He's confident, though, that he doesn't need an omega, doesn't even have the skills to court one if he tried.

So when he runs into Harry Styles (literally), he's fairly certain that it won't change anything. Harry is just another omega that he has to work with, one more on the long list of people he's met. Niall is sure that this time, it's something special.

Of course, Niall is right.

🔹Late Night Wanking by sitandadmire / @louistomlionson [E, 4k, Louis/Harry]

“You’re not wearing underwear.” Louis’ brows raise. “So what if I'm not?”

Or: AU where Harry is a writer whose second novel is overdue, and Louis is his friend from university who happens to be the solution to his problem.

🔹Moths and Butterflies by LadyAJ_13 / @ladyaj-13 [G, 1k, Harry/Louis]

It seemed like such a good plan a week ago. It had seemed like fate, for the town’s Pride parade to fall at the very same time when work sent him there to charm some clients. Who was Louis, to sniff at a higher power?

It was exciting, a week ago. Now he’s here though, in the thick of it, and he thought it would feel freeing but it doesn't. It just rams home how he doesn’t belong.

🔹edible stars by @solitudeandchaos [E, 10k, Louis/Harry]

“You know what we should do?” Niall interrupts. “What?” “The BDSM test.” or they take a test and the results change things for Harry and Louis.

🔹Almost Misheard by @tommokat [T, 6k, Harry/Louis]

“Also, here.” Harry reaches into the bag again and holds out… A box of toothpaste?

Louis slowly takes the box, recognizing his brand and preferred flavor plastered all over it. “Uh.”

“You also said you were almost out of toothpaste but kept forgetting to get more. And I needed more floss so I was already over in that aisle.”

“You didn’t have to do that, H.” How in the world did he luck out to have the best best friend in the whole world.

🔹Ace of Spades by @allwaswell16 [E, 78k, Louis/Harry]

Living as a sheltered omega in a farming village has not prepared Harry for life aboard the most notorious pirate ship to sail the Atlantic.

Or Louis is a pirate, Harry is his captive, and no one is who they say they are.

🔹Blast In a Glass by @littleroverlouis [M, 1k, Harry/Louis]

Harry and Louis are taking the next step in expanding their family through in-vitro fertilization.

Louis is having a difficult time providing his sample and Harry offers him some encouragement.

🔹Captive Audience by @littleroverlouis [E, 2k, Louis/Harry]

Louis has been trying to convince her wife Harry, to look over real estate listings. Since they now both work from home, their cramped, tiny apartment is smaller than ever.

She is frustrated by her efforts being ignored by her wife, and has tried everything to get her attention— or so she thought.

🔹Empty Nest by @littleroverlouis [E, 16k, Harry/Louis]

Harry has not felt the desire to nest. The thoughts of where the nest should be, or even what items he planned to scent and arrange, have not even crossed his mind. None of the soft blankets or sweaters they own have triggered any nesting responses. Throughout his career as an OB/GYN nurse, all of his patients have spoken of their nests or how the need thrummed through their veins. There was also the knowledge of all of his omega friends and family members beginning to nest before the end of their first trimester. Does this mean he isn’t cut out to be a parent? Why isn’t his body preparing him to provide safety and warmth to his pup? Harry fell in love with his pup the moment the pregnancy test result turned up positive, but what is his unfaltering love isn’t enough?

Or pregnant Omega Harry is stressed about a nest.

🔹Soup, Sex, and Sun Salutations by @littleroverlouis [E, 2k, Louis/Harry]

Louis is bribed with the promise of brownies to spend the summer solstice with Harry in his backyard.

Between the special ingredient taking effect and Harry dancing in the sunshine, Louis is overwhelmed in the best way.

Series

Part 5 of Putting the 'Ho' in Holiday

🔹You & Me Got a Whole Lot of History by @littleroverlouis [E, 6k, Harry/Louis]

Harry is a 'born-lucky' immortal, happily coasting through life as he finds himself back in Burlington, Vermont. His life has been full of fun and excitement, but he lost his one great love three hundred years ago in New Orleans.

He never anticipated a reunion with his lost love in a Trader Joes, until he comes face to face with a very angry and apparently, very immortal Louis.

[stylesthebrave]

silver lining, perfect timing by stylesthebrave | 22k | Mature

For as long as they've been friends, the whole world has been saying Louis and Harry should get over themselves and date already. It takes an impromptu winter holiday for Louis to admit that everyone else might have been right all along.

written for @1d-library’s Xmas Xchange, for @beckydoesthings <3

[1dreversebang]

Thank you to everyone who participated in this round of the Reverse Bang!

Week 1:

1. Grow as We Go by @larryatendoftheday (7212 words)

Art by @beanno28

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2. In the Strangest of Ways by SunTomato / @sun-tomato (17931 words)

Art by noellehenrymain

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3. falling in love with the stable boy by haveufoundwhaturlookingfor / @sup3rbloom (5620 words)

Art by @forthetherapyy

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Week 2:

4. The Hour of Us by sitandadmire / @louistomlionson (5620 words)

Art by @whatagreatproblemtohave

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5. Late Night Talking by @kingsofeverything (53821 words)

Art by @deludedandlostcause

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6. I Put a Spell on You by ShatteredGlassHouse/ @larryislove (25151 words)

Art by @daggerandrose

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Week 3:

7. they say looks can kill (and i might try) by LiveLaughLoveLarry / @loveislarryislove (18259 words) 

Art By @haztobegood

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8. All Shook Up by @littleroverlouis (9106 words)

Art by @wendersfive

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9. I'm Weaker Without You by The_Halcyonic_Lachesist / @chai-hat-tea (20446 words)

Art by  @beckydoesthings

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10. Warm Chilling by Larry_you_know / @larryyouknow (7887 words)

Art by noellehenrymain​

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Week 4:

11. Wanted: Dog Walker by  YesIsAWorld / @louandhazaf (6317 words)

Art by @kingsofeverything

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12. Eyes on the Horizon by yeah_alright / @uhoh-but-yeah-alright (12219 words)

Art by @foullovehideout

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13. Cover Me With Jewels by ShatteredGlassHouse / @larryislove (55048 words)

Art by @deludedandlostcause

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Week 5:

14: It Will Always Be You by  phdmama / @phd-mama (15131 words)

Art by @whatagreatproblemtohave

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15: My Other Half Was You by @lululawrence (35149 words)

Art by @moon-sun-thyme

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16. You Light Up the Path by  QuickedWeen / @becomeawendybird (12292 words)

Art by @stellesappho

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[chai-hat-tea]

I'm Weaker Without You

Pairing - Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson; Liam Payne/Zayn Malik

Word Count - 20.4k

Rating - Teen and Up

Alpha Lord Louis Tomlinson is a rake who refuses to settle down. Will he settle down for the Society's most talked about Omega? What about the enticing scent that belongs to the Beta? How will he react to said Beta pursuing the Omega too?

Written as part of @1dreversebang Fic Fest 2022. Prompt and Art by @beckydoesthings

[hlficlibrary]

hey ! this is the friends to lovers slow burn au anon, i loved the recs, i read them before and they’re great fics !! i was wondering if you have more? (they don’t necessarily have to be college au’s) 🥰

Hi, anon! Okay, if they don't have to be school related au's that opens it up a lot! Here are some more slow burn, friends to lovers fics for you!

Into the Weeds by kair0sclerosis / @night-is-a-feeling

What happens to someone when their life slowly fragments before their eyes, before shattering into pieces from that final blow? What happens when up starts to look like down, and the things that used to bring them joy now only bring panic? When the natural order of their body halts, and breathing becomes an unnatural act of thought?

 Following the whispered words of a stranger, Harry Styles finds himself in the small town of Peri Ridge. It’s a town nestled within overgrown forests, raging rivers, and ominous mountains- full of unkept secrets, the aura of freedom, and lost people seeking to be found. It’s here that Harry works to uncover all the parts of himself that he buried long ago.

With the help of the captivating bartender, Louis, who he can’t seem to stop daydreaming about, and his enchanting group of friends; Harry remembers what it is to be alive.

This is a story about small-town secrets, found family, queer identities, and the battle between fight and flight.

ghost of you by beckywritesthings / @beckydoesthings

As a rule, Mandalorians and Jedi do not get along.

So when Harry Styles, esteemed Jedi Knight, finds out he has to work with the hot-tempered Mandalorian Duke, Louis Tomlinson, he’s prepared for it to go poorly. But it doesn’t, testing both of their boundaries of what they deem acceptable for a partnership.

It’s the start of something, and as the galaxy dissolves into war, they find themselves clinging to each other, even as it drags up things better left in the past. As it turns out, nothing between them has changed.

Or, a Star Wars AU where Harry is Obi-Wan, Louis is Satine, and somehow there’s a love story between the cracks where there shouldn’t be.

For the Right Reasons by @juliusschmidt

Harry doesn’t agree to be the Bachelor expecting to find love. He’s just hoping for an exciting jaunt around the world, half a dozen new friends, and, if he’s lucky, an amazing hj or two.

Louis may have signed up to be a contestant on the Bachelor, but he’s not interested a ring or a proposal, not from Harry, not from anyone. He wouldn’t turn down a few more Instagram followers, though.

[allwaswell16]

A fic rec of One Direction fics that are hidden gems - amazing fics that I LOVE that have been a bit overlooked and have under 100 kudos as of the time I made the rec and as requested in an ask that Tumblr has eaten. You can find a similar rec with hidden gems under 200 kudos here. You can find all my other recs here. If you enjoy the fics, please leave kudos and comments for the writers! Happy reading!

- Louis/Harry -

💎 ghost of you by beckywritesthings / @beckydoesthings

(E, 109k, Star Wars au) a Star Wars AU where Harry is Obi-Wan, Louis is Satine, and somehow there’s a love story between the cracks where there shouldn’t be.

💎 That Smile and That Midnight Laugh by yeah_alright / @uhoh-but-yeah-alright

(T, 50k, girl direction) A Ferris Bueller's Day Off AU that picks up right where the movie leaves off, and imagines what might happen if Ferris' girlfriend and sister become friends. And maybe something more, too.

💎 through walls of trees by @ineverateakiwi

(T, 41k, fantasy) Elesdon is a country divided into five kingdoms and had long been considered peaceful. After a coup in the heart of the country, Lady Sulia ascended to the throne and imprisoned the four courts, stripping them of their powers. With the exception of King Louis Tomlinson, who submitted to her favors.

💎 The Things We Know To Be Wild by harryanthus_annuus / @harryanthus-annuus

(M, 39k, dragons) Louis is a London zoologist sent by the University of Highlands and Islands to assess the safety of the island of Eroda as part of the Wonder Seekers Project for sustainable tourism.

💎 But I know you by Thingssicant / @slowlyseducedbycurls

(NR, 26k, space) Harry is a journalist, Louis is an astronaut, but it's way more complicated than that

💎 Room For One More Troubled Soul by patdkitten / @babyarcanacasey

(M, 25k, supernatural) Louis Tomlinson is the chief medical examiner of the Centre for the Law Enforcement of Supernatural Beings - more commonly referred to as simply "The Centre".

💎 'tis the damn season by YesIsAWorld / @louandhazaf

(E, 22k, girl direction) Harry returns to her small hometown over the holiday season and starts to think about the road not taken.

💎 they say looks can kill (and i might try) by LiveLaughLoveLarry / @loveislarryislove

(M, 18k, superhero au) Now he walks those same streets as Rogue, a vigilante who makes his own justice - and he's making damn sure that justice is coming for CowellCorp too.

💎 In the Strangest of Ways by SunTomato / @sun-tomato

(NR, 17k, ghost au) when the haunting sounds of a melancholy piano piece accompanied by the vague shadow of a beautiful male figure appear, Louis is determined to find out who this beautiful man was and what happened to him…

💎 Ace Drag Queen Louis (series) by @musketrois

(NR, 16k, makeup artist Louis) Louis is a drag queen and Harry is the photographer that wants to be more than friends.

💎 All Shook Up by @littleroverlouis

(T, 9k, rivals) Memphis, Tennessee is looking to crown the Ultimate Elvis Tribute artist. A majority of the contestants are content to shake their hips on stage, but singer-songwriter Harry is taking it more seriously.

💎 defying stars by localopa / @voulezloux

(T, 9k, high school) the marching band au only one person (and that was me) asked for.

💎 The Bandits of Sherwood Forest by foreverfanficaddict / @chaotic-bells

(T, 8k, fairy tale) A Robin Hood AU

💎 Come All Ye by @justanothershadeofblue

(E, 6k, hippies) It's the summer of 1971, and Louis just wants to get out of town for a minute or a day. When his buddy Zayn says they should head down south and check out this radical new music festival

💎 Close Our Eyes (Pretend We're Miles Away) by @haztobegood

(E, 5k, Thelma & Louis au) Just forty eight hours ago, Harry never would have robbed a bank. Hell, she barely would have touched the gun she’d used in the robbery, let alone wave it around to threaten anyone.

💎 Call Me Yours by @maggieisalarrie

(T, 5k, high school) A story about love and lust with some miscommunication and, of course, a happy ending. 

💎 maybe come September by Lake / @alakeeffectgirl

(G, 3k, animal shifter) Louis is a shark, sometimes.

💎 Fingertips Putting on a Show by cherrylarry / @beelou

(E, 2k, girl direction) Harry just wants a relaxing self love session in the bathtub when she gets interrupted by a knock on her door.

💎 Gaydar Lessons by @homosociallyyours

(G, 1k, girl direction) While standing around after softball practice for the company's women's softball team, Harry gets caught (and caught up) in staring at Louis as she eats a ripe, juicy peach. If only she could be certain that Louis was into women.

💎 Are We In the Clear by asphodelknox / @iamasphodelknox

(M, 1k, historical) Louis and Harry meet across a crowded court at a time when falling in love would mean their destruction. With help from a friend, they run for their freedom.

- Rare Pairs -

💎 For Evermore by Layne Faire / @laynefaire

(T, 17k, Zayn/Liam) A Beauty and the Beast AU in which Liam is the Beast, trapped in a world suspended in time, and Zayn is the only one willing to look past the facade of enchantment to find the humanity of the man hidden within.

💎 I Can Only Hold You by @lululawrence

(NR, 8k, Louis/Jordan North) When Louis learns Jordan is close to falling into depri, he rushes over to help. What follows is so much more than either of them planned for.

💎 One Man's Ceiling Is Another Man's Floor by @kingsofeverything

(E, 3k, Niall/Maggie Rogers) Niall and Maggie come up with a way to get revenge on her annoying neighbors.

[onedirectionbigbang]

Round 6 Posting Schedule

Week 1

Monday, April 10: dandelionfairies // lebesyej // (subscribe)

Wednesday, April 12: niallziam // londonfoginacup // (subscribe)

Friday, April 14: jacaranda-bloom // moon-sun-thyme // (subscribe) // teaser

Week 2

Monday, April 17: lalalaartje // londonfoginacup // (subscribe) // teaser

Wednesday, April 19: so-why-let-your-voice-be-tamed // monpetithl // (subscribe) // teaser

Friday, April 21: wabadabadaba // londonfoginacup // (subscribe) // teaser

Week 3

Monday, April 24: daggerandrose // mayflowersinapril // (subscribe)

Wednesday, April 26: lululawrence // ialwaysknewyouwerepunk // (subscribe) // teaser

Friday, April 28: greeneyesfriedrice // loubbies // (subscribe)

Week 4

Monday, May 01: larrysh0me // harryshandbag // (subscribe)

Wednesday, May 03: shimmeringevil // beckydoesthings // (subscribe)

Friday, May 05: panye // haztobegood // (subscribe)

Week 5

Monday, May 08: ladyaj-13 // whatagreatproblemtohave // (subscribe)

Wednesday, May 10: beanno28 // bluewinnerangel // (subscribe)

Friday, May 12: chelsea-frew // thetriangletattoo // (subscribe)

Week 6

Wednesday, May 17: jaerie // cuddles-and-cinnamon // (subscribe)

Friday, May 19: parmahamlarrie // foullovehideout // (subscribe)

Week 7

Monday, May 22: justanothershadeofblue // cigsandchampagne // (subscribe)

Wednesday, May 24: londonfoginacup // harryanthus-annuus // (subscribe) // teaser

Friday, May 26: nobodymoves // haroldsmoon // (subscribe)

Week 8

Monday, May 29: ineverateakiwi // wendersfive // (subscribe) // teaser 2

Wednesday, May 31: beardyboyzx // aestheticlarrie // (subscribe)

Friday, June 02: fearlesslysweetcreature // colourofmagic // (subscribe)

You can also view the schedule as a calendar here.

[kingsofeverything]

I'm so tired, but I really wanted to try and do this...so my ten fav fics of 2022 in no particular order and based purely on my own enjoyment are:

Set the Sky Alight, Oh Holy Night by LadyLondonderry / @londonfoginacup

leave my life outside (or let me in) by we_are_the_same / @so-why-let-your-voice-be-tamed

Needle by @nouies

We're Getting Better With Time by @haztobegood

For the Right Reasons by @juliusschmidt

ghost of you by beckywritesthings / @beckydoesthings

All Out of Love by SunTomato / @sun-tomato

The Risen by @creamcoffeelou

Make It Up As We Go Along by @lululawrence

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

Also, I haven't read Late Night Talking yet, but I just know I'm going to love it. And I plan on reading it today actually. I feel like if I did this list tomorrow it would be on it. I can just feel it.

Thank you, Anitra! 😍🤩😘

[usergf]

Thank you for all the beautiful creations this year! Your creative posts and fics made the fandom feel extra warm on the cold days 💖

@allwaswell16 @beckydoesthings @brightgolden @chaotic-bells @cloudslou @cuddlerlouis @cyantific @deludedandlostcause @delicatepointofview @disgruntledkittenface @dragmedown @evilovesyou @fitfmybeloved @fruitylouis @greeneyesfriedrice @harrysmaison @haroldsmoon @haztobegood @handgf @heyangels @hisfearlesshaz @hlkings @homekings @itsallaboutzayn @justalarryblog @kingsofeverything @kiwikiwiandkiwi @ladychlo @larrysballetslippers @larrieblr @larrydoinglaundry @lilacdreamland @lululawrence @londonfoginacup @louistomlinsun @loubbies @moon-sun-thyme @neondiamond @otbnaga @parmahamlarrie @pocketsunshineharry @princesshair @she-fearlesss @thedevilinmybrain @thetriangletattoo @2tiedships2

@podfic-pals thank you for the amazing podfics, your voices are the best company during long drives! (x)

[alwaysxlarrie]

an end of 2022 thank you :)

the end of this year marks my first full year of having this account & i wanted to thank everyone who made this year fun, accepting, supportive, and informative! i made a post similar to this a few months ago, but i’ve met new people since then & wanted to make an updated, 🌟formal🌟 list. to everyone who became a friend this past year and/or who helped me out in any way; whether it was educating me on all things larry history, one direction history, LGBTQIA+ history, helping me with my fics/moodboards, helped me edit my first custom theme, betaing for me, trusting me to beta your fics, supporting my fics + fests in any way, etc: i appreciate you all very much + whether we talk often or occasionally, i’m thankful for your support & to have gotten to know you all/talk to you all :) 

first, big shoutout to my two fic fests @notjustsmutficfest & @harryislouisbabyficfest !!! very proud of these & can’t wait to see what the writers for each fest create :’) (writer & beta sign ups for the harry is louis baby fest are still open! an announcement on what the new deadlines for the fest will be coming out this weekend as well, if anyone’s interested hehe)

(doing the tags in alphabetical to make this easier on my adhd brain lol)

@2tiedships2 @allwaswell16 @beelou @beardyboyzx @becomeawendybird @beckydoesthings @brightgolden @cyantific @crinkle-eyed-boo @disgruntledkittenface @fallinglikethis @finelinelarents @finelinegynandromorph @faithinwalls369 @gaycousinlarry @greenblueish @hlkings @homosociallyyours @haztobegood @hershelsue @hearyouhowling @heyangels @howharrymetlouis @huggieshalo @ireallysawanangel @infinitelymint @juliusschmidt @jaerie @jacaranda-bloom @jalboyhenthusiast @justalarryblog @justanothershadeofblue @kingsofeverything @kingonafiftymetreroad @lululawrence @londonfoginacup @loveislarryislove @leedsau @larryatendoftheday @larrieblr @larriescompass @larrydoinglaundry @larrysballetslippers @lunarheslwt @larry-hiatus @littleroverlouis @momrryrights @maggieisalarrie @neondiamond @onlythebravest @oliverstaark @panye @pancakesforthebrave @pocketsunshineharry @polaroidlouis @parmahamlarrie @so-why-let-your-voice-be-tamed @sadaveniren @skipperxao3 @twopoppies @thedevilinmybrain @thinlinez @thebreadvansstuff @tobesokaylee @tommokat @voulezloux @wabadabadaba @xsaerahx @zanniscaramouche 

lastly, shoutout to the four wonderful discords i’m in: @1d-library, @writerscornercafe, the larrie hangout & beauty direction. thank you to all the mods for providing a wonderful community !!

i didn’t start writing this with the intention of turning it into a tag or calling it one, but i just realized that technically it can be? idk but if anyone wants to take inspo from this & make your own ‘end of the year’/’end of the year thank yous’ post, go for it lmao