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[allwaswell16]

F a v o r i t e F i c s O f 2 0 2 2

As an avid One Direction fan fic reader, 2022 has been truly incredible! This may look like a long list for my favorites, but I read so many amazing fics this year that it was so hard to pare it down to just these. Please check out all the other fics I recced this year here! Below you will find fics that made me laugh or cry, brought me joy or filled me with emotion, and surprised or comforted me. I share this list not to say that these fics are better than the rest (although I think they're amazing), but to share ones that left a mark on me.

To all our fandom's writers, I thank you for gifting us with your stories, and I send so much love to all of you!

✼ Larry ✼

The Greatest Thing by @infinitelymint

(E, 163k, canon)  the semi-canon accidentally married in Vegas fic that has been seven years in the making

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.

For the Right Reasons by @juliusschmidt

(E, 105k, Bachelor au) 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. 

Into the Weeds by kair0sclerosis / @hearyouhowling

(M, 87k, strangers to friends to lovers) This is a story about small-town secrets, found family, queer identities, and the battle between fight and flight.

Late Night Talking by @kingsofeverything

(E, 53k, famous/famous) Louis Tomlinson has a new album coming out and a second world tour on the horizon. Promo season gets underway with a stop at Late Night Talking, the late night show hosted by Harry Styles, and Harry Styles just happens to be the man who blew a chance to date Louis a decade ago.

Chasing, Searching, Dreaming by @parmahamlarrie

(E, 46k, soulmates au) Harry has known who his soulmate is since he was twenty years old, and ever since, he has been waiting for Louis to be ready for him. 

I Like You, Say It Back by ishiplouis / @pocketsunshineharry

(E, 43k, a/b/o) the one where it takes a lot of time for Harry and Louis to figure it out. But they do, they always do, don't they?

Mind of Stone by amomentoflove / @daggerandrose

(M, 41k, mythology au) He needs to find a way back home, and then figure out what the fuck happened at the bar tonight.

yeah, he's a looker (but i really think it's guts that matter most) by devilinmybrain / @thedevilinmybrain

(E, 40k, character study) Five times Oli was asked to do something that was outside of his job description, and the one time he didn't have to be asked.

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

(T, 33k, roommates) One house, five almost-strangers (plus Niall), six new beginnings.

All Out of Love by SunTomato / @sun-tomato

(G, 32k, cupid au) While on a mission to match Liam and Zayn, the distraction comes in the shape of Louis Tomlinson – an overworked and underloved man trying way too hard to do everything himself.

Misbehaving Honeys by thinlines / @thinlinez

(E, 29k, a/b/o) In which Omega Louis can't figure out why the alpha newbie on their footie team seems to hold a grudge against him.

dip you in honey by delsicle / @eeveelou

(E, 28k, a/b/o) Anxious about his performance on his wedding night, he enlists the help of his loyal handmaiden Louis to help him practice everything he needs to know

The Risen by @creamcoffeelou

(E, 20k, cult au) In search of the next breaking story, Harry goes off to do something no one else has been able to do: get the scoop on Louis Tomlinson and his devoted group of followers.

Love On Air by jacaranda_bloom / @jacaranda-bloom

(E, 19k, radio station) the one where Louis doesn't have a type, no matter what Niall says, but if he did, it'd probably be the guy currently trapped in his radio studio and grinning back at him from across the desk.

Breathe me in, breathe me out by @lunarheslwt

(E, 14k, a/b/o au) Louis is drawn into a quaint candle shop in his desire to find ways to soothe himself while struggling with touch depri. It takes him two more run-ins and with the lovely alpha sales assistant, and a drop, to figure out the source of the scent that imprints upon him and calms his omega.

Close Enough to Touch by YesIsAWorld / @louandhazaf

(M, 11k, tour au) Louis definitely did not need a masseuse on tour. Not even if that masseuse turned out to be gorgeous, kind, and lovely.

Just Your Jinx by @larryatendoftheday

(T, 10k, witch au) Harry Styles may or may not have accidentally jinxed his extremely fit new neighbor, and it's not so easy to make things right.

Wild As You by bluegreenish / @greenblueish

(M, 9k, country au) a story about how Harry figures out whether the ideal of a house with a white picket fence in the suburbs of a medium-sized city is what he wants, or whether Louis' sheep ranch is the home his heart really desires.

Just the Start by @littleroverlouis

(M, 9k, silver fox au) Louis is a fifty-two year old divorcé who has fallen into a rut. He never anticipated a forced day of self care, and a chance meeting with a charming salon owner would shake him out of his comfort zone.

How It Begins (series) by phdmama / @phd-mama

(E, 8k, kid fic) New town, new job, new school for his daughter. It's a chance to start again for Louis Tomlinson, a clean slate. Or is it?

good enough (for you) by localopa / @voulezloux

(G, 8k, a/b/o) in spite of the rule saying he needs an alpha to rule, he creates an impossible olympics to find a worthy mate. 

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

(T, 8k, Robin Hood au) There has been a heap of legends and tall tales about him… But this is the story of what really happened in Sherwood Forest.

Mr. Tuesday by @jaerie

(E, 8k, sex work) It was true that most of his clients were regulars, but there was just something about Mr. Tuesday that would make him stand out amongst the others even if he hadn’t booked almost every single Tuesday with him for the past year. 

Will Death Be Our Last Kiss, My Love? by @fallinglikethis

(M, 6k, Potter Direction) As a half-veela, Louis has always had a past full of romantic turmoil. But his past comes back to bite him fully on the ass when a case falls into the lap of fellow aurors, Niall and Liam.

We're Getting Better With Time by @haztobegood

(T, 5k, silver fox au) the one where Louis is single, Harry is recently divorced, and they reconnect on Facebook forty years after they first met.

Seems You Cannot Be Replaced by QuickedWeen / @becomeawendybird

(M, 5k, high school) Harry and the popular boy in school, Louis Tomlinson, share a tension-filled night together when they're young. Fifteen years later they see each other again.

Love Mail by @neondiamond

(G, 5k, neighbors au) the one where Harry and Louis keep mistakenly receiving each other’s mail (and also fall in love)

ring around the moon by unwept / @peachade

(T, 5k, historical au) 5 slices where they seek shelter in each other.

Simply the Nest (Better Than All the Rest) by @homosociallyyours

(G, 2k, a/b/o) It's been a few months since Louis moved to a new town, and he still hasn't managed to get his nest to feel as comforting as he'd like it to.

Cake Date? by @sadaveniren

(M, 2k, neighbors) Louis is raising money for a bake sale. Harry wants to help.

Check, Check, Checkmate by nonsensedarling / @absoloutenonsense

(E, 2k, Greek mythology au) Harry and Louis play chess... until another game becomes more interesting.

Zoey by @wabadabadaba

(G, 2k, cat fic) Harry has a huge crush on his cat's veterinarian and finally decides to do something about it.

Charm Your Pants Off by 4ureyesonly28 / @evilovesyou

(G, 2k, hospital au) When Harry hurt himself in front of all of his coworkers, he thought his Christmas Eve couldn’t get any worse. That was, until he ended up in an actual ambulance.

Needle by @nouies

(NR, 666 words, dark fantasy) “You didn’t deserve this,” he muttered between hiccups. “She didn’t have the right.”

there’s a house in english bond (somebody planned to stay) by safetyfilm / @larrieblr

(T, 666 words, rules) The Hotel dates back to the mid-17th century, and the owners have invested dearly to make it a home away from home. Please mind our building rules written below in order to have an exceptional stay.

Swings Said by yeah_alright / @uhoh-but-yeah-alright

(T, 500 words, swing fic) A love story told by five swings who each were there to see a piece of it unfold.

✼ Rare Pairs ✼

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

(M, 52k, Zayn/Liam) Zayn is a 111 year old demon who is trying to decide his future. Liam is a 17 year old human struggling with his own life.

Make It Up As We Go Along by @lululawrence

(NR, 52k, OT5, a/b/o) When a baby is left on their doorstep, their lives become the definition of chaos...but maybe that is exactly what they need to see what has been right in front of them all along.

Sweet Talk (series) by wordsnnotes / @quelsentiment

(M, 14k, Louis/Niall) Louis growls and lunges at the slayer without warning. Niall easily deflects her, though, then grabs the collar of Louis’ leather coat with her unnaturally strong grip and throws her back into the wall where she came from. 

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

(T, 4k, Louis/Niall) “Nando’s?” Niall crosses his arms and pouts, a little line appearing between his eyebrows. “I want Nandos. I like Nandos.” “And I like my dignity,” Louis mutters.

Doin' Somethin' Right by @laynefaire

(E, 5k, Zayn/Liam) While Liam craved the bright lights and excitement of being on the road, Zayn has eschewed his prior fame, instead choosing a life of relative obscurity as the owner of a vineyard and bed and breakfast in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

Ready Or Not by cherrylarry / @beelou

(G, 4k, Liam/Louis) five times 1D play hide and seek over the years

still, somehow by @disgruntledkittenface

(NR, 1k, Liam/Louis) Louis trims Liam's split ends.

[thetriangletattoo]

Hello :)

I was wondering if you could maybe make a small list of favourite people you follow? My dash is so empty and I feel like so many people I follow don’t post anything. Any recommendations for larry/harry/louis blogs? Thanks love <3

hi!! this has been sitting in my inbox for a few days and every time I'm about to answer something else comes up, sorry!!

here's a list of my fave blogs which probably won't be complete

@timetohealit @hisfearlesshaz @satellitee28 @ayansbff @heartshaped-lou @persephoneflouwers @holyshit @goldenkinglouis @coalmatee @ladychlo @ialwaysknewyouwerepunk @bluewinnerangel @sugar-baby-bear @merrrrrrrrry @hometothecanyonmoon @harryshandbag @pop-punklouis @stonerosestank @alloutshirt @oksfranta @purrrrrrna @complictedfreak @harrehleh @thechavier @evenasyoungastheyare @paradise-compass @hlkings @nauticallyrics @ahurricanebehindthedoor @thedevilinmybrain @perksofbeingasunflowerblog @hearyouhowling @tiredinwinter @londonfoginacup @cloudslou @larrysballetslippers @sarcastic-sue @handgf @whatagreatproblemtohave @blushingpizza @lululawrence

I'll make another one of these bc there is soooo many missing <3

[thedevilinmybrain]

you know it’s a devilinmybrain fic when...

@thebreadvansstuff sent me an ask to include a moodboard that gives the vibe of my writing and i thought it was so clever that i wanted to see everyone else’s! so i’m prompting “you know it’s ____ fic when”...

i’m tagging: @twopoppies @polaroidlouis @allwaswell16 @beelou @maggieisalarrie @indiaalphawhiskey @lovingstheantidote @thebreadvansstuff @hearyouhowling @chaotic-bells @loubbies @larrysballetslippers @momrryrights @harrysmaison @tommokat @greeneyesfriedrice

and who ever else wants to!

[thequeerlibrarian]

mutuals as fitf songs to celebrate one year of fitf?

I know I'm late to the party but I just saw the ask and I still wanted to do it! Thanks for sending the ask <3

The Greatest @sunsmile-lou

Written All Over Your Face @alphalouis

Bigger Than Me @astaneys

Lucky Again @polari28

Face the Music @princessconsuelapark

Chicago @capricornmenandtheirlovers

Common People @harrylights

Out of My System @mc5ftjillo

Angels Fly @randomlyblue

Saturdays @rainbowparadise-28

Silver Tongues @hearyouhowling

She Is Beauty We Are World Class @fonkeloog

All This Time @goldenkinglouis

That’s the Way Love Goes @louehmyluvmyheart

Change @kisochkalena

High in California @himboniall

[night-is-a-feeling]

url change!

hearyouhowling -> night-is-a-feeling

[hlficlibrary]

hello!! possibly small niche. Hopefully, it shouldn't be too much lol. A androgynous ish, flirty llh type. And a confident, protective/jealous louis. Something of this nature, prefer no ABO and 50k or more. Thanks smm!!

Hi, anon! So yeah, these parameters are a bit tough to use to find much. Honestly, it's the word count that is making the biggest difference here. These types of dynamics I've seen more often in shorter fics. Here are a few that I think fit fairly well with what you're looking for though!

Into the Weeds by kair0sclerosis / @hearyouhowling

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.

The College Experience by TheRoseIsTakenCareOf

Louis, an upper year Residence Advisor and sexy loudmouth aspiring journalist, pulls along quirky and anxious first year student Harry, determined to help him get the most out of college. The younger boy quickly learns that college isn't just about bad roommates and boring professors, but a place for getting hopelessly lost trying to take a shortcut in the dead of night, getting pulled up onstage in a coffeehouse, getting a bit tipsy and making bad decisions, and maybe even falling for someone entirely off limits. 

Sweetest Devotion by @brightgolden

After his divorce, all Harry wants in life is to provide a stable, loving environment for his three-year-old daughter, Evie.

Never in his wildest dreams has he ever considered that life might come with the presence of his teenage crush — Gemma’s friend from secondary school, Louis Tomlinson.

Luckily, Harry isn’t still pining over him.

Or so he thought.

Half Moon (series) by Valentia

Harry Styles knows he's weird. He likes girly things like flowers and the colour pink and painting his nails and he doesn't have any friends. But he understands that because how could someone like him if he doesn't even like himself? It's his first semester at uni and really, he just hopes the horrors of his past won't repeat themselves. Louis Tomlinson has been a uni student for a while now with a rule of not dating new students. He still helps Harry find his way to his first class, though. He's also really sweet and really hot and Harry knows it won't end well, but it doesn't keep him from falling for Louis anyway.

Or: The one where Harry is soft and pretty but doesn't see it and Louis just wants to love him the way he deserves.

[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

[ok-ak]

happy birthday @hearyouhowling ✨✨✨✨

[cowboylarries]

@stonerosestank tagged me in this and of course i couldn’t pass it by! a personalized astrology color palette? yes please!

absolutely adore these colors together and i gotta say, i’ve always been a big fan of orange and blue and here they are!

i tag @greeneyesfriedrice @alphalouis @hearyouhowling @heartshaped-lou @thedevilinmybrain @quietplaced and anyone else who hasn’t done it yet!

[theirloveisgross]

thanks for the moldy send-off, vancouver airport.

on our way to toronto! boop, @hearyouhowling!

[chai-hat-tea]

Last Line Challenge

I have been tagged by a lot of people. I'm so sorry for the delay all you wonderful people. But I was tagged by @wabadabadaba @neondiamond @thinlinez @lululawrence and @hellolovers13!!! Thank you so much for tagging me, I love knowing y'all thought about me, even if it's just for a moment!

So I posted this very impromptu and unexpected fic last night called Basic White Bitch and the last line is from there!

"This night turned out a lot better than anyone could’ve ever dreamt about."

Whoo that's about...13 words I think? Wow, thank God I don't work in audit anymore if I can't even count properly lmao. Soooo I'm going to tag @beardyboyzx @marchessa @brightgolden @so-why-let-your-voice-be-tamed @jaerie @uhoh-but-yeah-alright @hearyouhowling @panye @fallinglikethis @larrydoinglaundry @beelou @itsnotreal @greeneyesfriedrice @thebreadvansstuff

I think that's 13 people? XD feel free to consider yourself as tagged if you see this and have not been tagged by anyone else but want to take part!

[thedevilinmybrain]

who are your tumblr besties?

Oh I have so many wonderful people who I just adore on this website I couldn't possibly list them all. If I had to tell you some of the most influential and kind people I know on here I would say: @hlkings @polaroidlouis @beelou @finexbright @momrryrights @thechavier @larrysballetslippers @lovingstheantidote @twopoppies @indiaalphawhiskey @daisiesonafield-blog @kadd-kadd @amateurd18 @allwaswell16 @walkinginsunflowers @holyshit @medicinelarrie @summercherrylou @harrysmaison @non-binharry @thebreadvansstuff @hearyouhowling @canyoncurl @alwaysxlarrie @loubbies @tommokat @luckyagain @hereforh @cowboylarries @evilovesyou @tobesokaylee @maggieisalarrie @braverytattoos that is only to name a few. I'm sure I forgot some people because my brain is a little fried but everyone whom I've talked to in this fandom has been so kind and so lovely.

[sunxsunflowervol6]

15 Things

Thanks for tagging me, Bia ( @skyyneverlookedsoblue )!

Are you named after anyone? No. But my mum wanted to name me Ruble, as in the Russian currency lol

When was the last time you cried? Last week, probably. Scheduled a session for tonight. 

Do you have kids? No. I plan on staying childfree. (Pets don’t count!)

Do you use sarcasm a lot? Hmm, of course not, why would you even ask that...pff

What’s the first thing you notice about people? Their smile, probably. I love it when a relaxed face naturally blooms into a smile

What’s your eye colour? Dark brown.

Scary movies or happy endings? Sucker for happy endings. Flowery escapist fiction of any kind is my favourite. My therapist thinks it is a problems lol

Any special talents? I do sold-out concerts in my shower almost everyday

Where were you born? India

What are your hobbies? Reading. I like colouring?(I have loads of adult colouring books, idk if this counts). Music. In a perfect world - pottery 

Do you have any pets? Unfortunately, no. But I really want one! (btw my neighbour got a golden retriever puppy recently, and I puppysit him like he’s my own haha)

What sports do you play/have you played? Not one athletic bone in my body. But if I was given a choice, I’d probably want to be a good tennis player.  

How tall are you? as big as Ariana Grande (153cm ha)

Favourite subject at school? English (because of the stories). But after school I discovered my love for History and Geopolitics.

Dream job: Career Diplomat (working towards it currently)

I'll tag you guys but please always feel free to ignore.

@perksofbeingasunflowerblog, @footy-met-mussy, @bluielouie, @princesshair, @callouiee, @hearyouhowling, @boufantgirl, @smileyxtpwk, @whoreforlarrystuff, @larrrystrong, @how-not-to-human, @worldsofdreamers, @queenbeeharry, @iicftothesun, @fellforlou, @so-idialed-9, @aprincessparkkindoflove, @justmybeautifulthings, @almightyprincess, @keinessish, 

[night-is-a-feeling]

𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙎𝙖𝙞𝙙?

Music Snapshot Series: Part 4 In which I shuffle my music library and write a one-shot inspired by that song.

by: @hearyouhowling/kair0sclerosis

G ~ 1.5k ~ Louis/Harry ~ exes ~ unhappy ending

Song: My Love Was Like the Rain by Låpsley

✧

“Yeah, well what was I supposed to do, call you a liar?” Harry questions. 

“Maybe.” 

“You hate being called that.” 

“That’s because it’s true,” Louis huffs. 

~

It’s a phone call he was never supposed to make, but he’s never been good at taking the high road when it comes to Louis.

Harry calls Louis late one night, seeking answers to questions he doesn’t even want to ask.

✧

thank you to @louieshalo for doing a quick read through of this piece for me.

also quick thank you to @theirloveisgross and @andreaxcb for the “they’re on a break” theorizing and jokes while we were in toronto, cause it definitely was the secondary inspiration for this fic lol

read on ao3

[justmybeautifulthings]

@ialwaysknewyouwerepunk tagged me to look up my birthday in the hubble telescope using this link.

... Idk if this is good? 😬

anyways tagging @theirloveisgross and @hearyouhowling 💜

[sryluvidrc]

tysm katie @yorkshirelarrie for tagging me to do this receiptify of my top artists of the past 6 months. mine is unfortunately very predictable as you can see lmao

sorry liam <3

i will tag @jimmymcgirl @himboniall @ok-ak @hearyouhowling @holyshit but no pressure if you don't feel like doing it ofc <3