#niall horan christmas story

[waterloolovers]

One Shots:

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say (don't go) - Alex storms the castle, Henry doesn't tell him to stay 4.1K

if you don't know (let me go) - Alex leaves this time 2.1K

break up with your girlfriend (cause I'm bored) - Alex and Nora are Henry's new coworkers, but Henry is mistaken and jealous 3K

under the mistletoe - Henry's flight home is cancelled, so he spends Christmas in Austin with Alex's family, friends to lovers 2.2K

countdown to midnight - New Year's Eve at the shelter 1.2K

kiss me, and tell me that I'll see you again - Alex and Henry meet at a gay bar, and are each other's NYE kiss 2K

how would you feel if I told you I loved you? - Henry loves Alex, and confesses anonymously. Until it's no longer anonymous. 3.3K

I think I'm falling for you - Henry goes to singles night at the skating rink for Valentine's Day, where he meets Alex 2.8K

is it cool that I said all that? (is it chill that you're in my head?) - Alex admits his feelings for Henry, and it doesn't initially go how he planned 1.6K

pay attention (gyms are dangerous) - Henry sees Alex doing hip thrusts at the gym, based on THAT video 1.9K

(you can start) a family who will always show you love - Henry joins the Diaz family easter and experiences confetti eggs for the first time 2.1K

I promise that I'll love you for the rest of my life - based on Black and White by Niall Horan, friends to lovers 1.5K

there's a fire inside of you (that can't help but shine through) - Alex is a witch with a fire affinity, and he runs a metaphysical shop with June and Nora 10.1K

when it all melts down, I'll be there - based on meltdown by Niall Horan

easy for you to say (harder for me to take) - Henry tells Alex to leave, and their reunion 4 months later is not what either of them expected 3.3K

black box warning - based on the song Black Box Warning by Leanna Firestone 2.7K

all along there was some invisible string (tying you to me) - brownstone server summer switcharoo prompt: "the issue here is that you think I'm not head over heels in love with your dumb fucking ass." 2.3K

right place (at the right time) - former poetry author Henry writes his first novel and meets Alex at the book signing. 1.4K

(I'm scared I'm going to) wreck this - Alex and Henry have matching Wreck This journals 2.5K

[merrybloomwrites]

One Direction Masterlist (Updated 1/3/2025)

Harry Styles x Mitch Rowland x Sarah Jones x Reader

You Can Start a Family

Main Story: One ; Two ; Three ; Four ; Five ; Six ; Seven ; Eight ; Nine ; Ten

Sickfic Part 1 ; Part 2

Mitchrry Prequel

Fan Reactions

Holiday Blues

Mitchryy Reunion

Getting High

First Earthquake

Mitch x Reader Cockwarming

Harry x Reader First Time

Pet Loss

Coachella

Telling the Parents & Celebrating the Holidays

One Direction

Oneshots

Passing Contact ; When You're Lost, Just Look for Me

Beach Day

Health Scare

Through the Dark (Choose Your Own)

I'm Sorry if I Say I Need You

Harry Styles x Louis Tomlinson x Reader

Oneshots

Cheese is a Good Thing

I Like to Watch

Something Great

Series

Little Reader

Chapter 1 ; Chapter 2 ; Chapter 3

We Need a Little Christmas

Harry Styles

Series

I Hear Them Calling

Prologue ; Chapter 1 ; Chapter 2 ; Chapter 3 ; Chapter 4 ; Chapter 5 ; Chapter 6 ; Chapter 7 ; Chapter 8 ; Chapter 9

Thanksgiving

The Only Way of Knowing You

Chapter 1 ; Chapter 2 ; Chapter 3 ; Chapter 4 , Chapter 5

Oneshots

Harryween

I Can't Take it Back

HS4 at Midnight?

Been Here for Days

It's Just a Game, But Really

Ficlets

Hard Launch

Fireflies

Louis Tomlinson

Ficlets

Mark Me

In Front of Me

Oneshots

Take the Pain Away

I Can Ease the Pain

Zayn Malik

Ficlets

Gardening

Niall Horan

Oneshots

She's (Not) Afraid

Good Girl

Ficlets

You're My Muse

Liam Payne

Ficlets

Rainy Days

Secret Little Rendezvous

[allwaswell16]

A fic rec of One Direction fics with a fake/pretend relationship during Christmas holidays as requested in this ask. If you enjoy the fics, please leave kudos and comments for the writers! You can find my other fic recs here. Happy reading!

— Louis/Harry —

🎄 Mistletoe's For Two by crimsontheory / @ireallysawanangel

(E, 90k, enemies to lovers) After an encounter in a coffee shop with the rudest man he's ever met, Louis hopes the city is just big enough that he'll never bump into him again. When he spots that man at a bar the following evening, a plan begins to form. 

🎄 Let Our Hearts Collide by @crinkle-eyed-boo

(M, 76k, While You Were Sleeping au) When Harry, a lonely transit worker, saves the life of the handsome commuter he's been secretly pining for, an innocent mistake results in Liam Payne's family believing that Harry is engaged to their son.

🎄 Chestnuts Roasting... And All That by elsi_bee / @elsi-bee

(M, 46k, roommates) It’s not a big deal to just tell his new colleagues that he has a boyfriend, right? Until he has to make this imaginary boyfriend magically appear at the office holiday party.

🎄 I Keep Looking For Magic by @lululawrence

(NR, 36k, strangers to lovers) Harry loves Christmas, but this year is special. After ten years of boyfriends all failing to ever meet Harry's family, Harry has a fiance to introduce and things are looking like they will be perfect. Until they break up.

🎄 Harry, Did You Know (that your baby boy, is married to his best friend?) by tempolarriefics / @tempolarriefix

(E, 35k, marriage pact) 10 years ago, Louis and Zayn made a pact that if they weren't married by 30, they'd marry each other. So they do, as best mates do.

🎄 Find You Home by @kingsofeverything

(E, 35k, roommates) When Louis lies to his family and says he’ll bring his new boyfriend home for Christmas, his best friend and roommate Harry agrees to play the part. It’s that, or be left alone over the holidays.

🎄 From the Start by @allwaswell16

(E, 32k, viral video) Louis has no idea that one act of kindness will cause his life to spiral out of control. But that's what happens when his new friend fake proposes to him and a video of it goes viral.

🎄 Lovin' you is a gift by @softfonds

(E, 25k, Pretty Woman au) With his 28th birthday approaching, Louis was looking forward to celebrating in New York City with an all-expenses paid trip. He just didn't expect to spend it with an escort when he suddenly finds himself single a few days before it.

🎄 under the rain or under the snow by MquietMiNd

(E, 20k, exes) Christmas AU where they broke up a month ago but Harry shows up at Louis’ childhood home for the holidays. 

🎄 Wrapped in Red by QuickedWeen / @becomeawendybird

(T, 15k, strangers to lovers) Louis backs himself into a corner and has two days to find a date to bring to the Horan Family's big annual Christmas party to both appease his mother, and show up an ex-boyfriend.

🎄 The Christmas Lift by @homosociallyyours

(G, 13k, neighbors) Louis lies about having a boyfriend to avoid being set up on a blind date by an overzealous co-worker, but now he's in desperate need of a fake boyfriend for his office holiday party. 

🎄 the fake zarry au (series) by zita17 / @louisandtheaquarian

(M, 13k, famous/not famous) A fake dating with a twist famous/not-famous enemies to friends to secret lovers where Larry and Ziam fall in love behind the scenes while Zarry bicker in public.

🎄 Not Another Lonely Christmas by @haztobegood

(E, 8k, set up) the one where the friend Niall sets up as Harry's fake boyfriend turns out to be Gemma's best friend Louis

🎄 A Story For the Ages by @fallinglikethis

(NR, 7k, strangers to lovers) After seven months of pretending to have a boyfriend in order to keep his mum from meddling in his love li fe again, he should have realized he’d have to actually introduce her to someone eventually.

🎄 A Boyfriend for Christmas by Chelsea Frew / @chelsea-frew

(G, 5k, strangers to lovers) Louis' co-worker, Gemma, asks Louis to be her date for Christmas dinner. 

🎄 Christmas Pretenders by @larryatendoftheday

(T, 4k, baker Harry) When Niall convinced Louis to come home with him for the holidays as his fake boyfriend, he never expected he'd run into the loveliest man he'd ever seen.

— Rare Pairs —

🎄 'Cause I Could Be The One by justyrae

(M, 14k, Louis/Nick Grimshaw) "Just remember," Louis says, gently touching Nick's wrist before he can open the front door. "You're proper in love with me, no matter how much of a dick I can be."

🎄 Snowflakes & Mistletoe by Justonebreathx

(E, 5k, Zayn/Liam) Liam is in desperate need of a fake boyfriend for his company's Christmas dinner, so he puts an ad on Craigslist thinking that’s the only way he can find one. 

[daisyblog]

Christmas Gift

Our Story Masterlist Summary: YN and Harry announce their pregnancy.

yntomlinson

liked by annetwist, louist91, and 3,876,345 others

yntomlinson Christmas came early 👶🏻🤍 View all 12,034 comments

louist91 Absolutely buzzing!!!

lottietomlinson I can't wait to meet you baby ❤️❤️❤️

the.daisytomlinson 🥹🥹🥹❤️❤️❤️

thephoebetomlinson Baby Varley's bestie 🤍

annetwist Congratulations my babies ❤️ I can't wait to meet your precious baby xx

marktommo1111 Beyond excited! ❤️🥰

gemmastyles Let the auntie duties commence 😆

michalmlynowski Congratulations both!!

sallietommo Wow! What a beautiful photo 🥰 So happy for you and Harry ❤️❤️❤️

mrlewisburton Congratulations to you both ❤️

niallhoran Congratulations again guys!! So happy for you x ⌞louist91 Your next lad!! ⌞yntomlinson Our baby needs a baby Horan bestie 😉 ⌞niallhoran Piss off you two! 😂

mitchrowland Congrats guys!!

louteasdale ❤️

ryan.viggars Congratulations! Buzzing for you both❤️

jack.varley7 Congratulations both! Can't wait to go on this journey with you❤️

zayn congrats again guys! I'm so happy for you both xx

jefezoff Congratulations again Lovebirds!

liampayne A massive congratulations!! Nobody deserves this more xx

helenehorlyck Congratulations ❤️

lloyddddddddddddddddd Congratulations H and YN! Love this photo 😉 ⌞yntomlinson 📸: lloyddddddddddddddddd

pillowpersonpp Congratulations H and YN!! Welcome to parenthood x

bradgouldtraining Congratulations H and YN x

benselleymusic Congratulations both! So happy for you x

elladeannemurray I'm so excited!! Thea and Eden can't wait for their new cousin x

matty_selley A huge congratulations to you both! Amazing news ❤️

brianasrealaccount congratulations auntie YN and uncle Harry, love from Freddie❤️❤️❤️

mrbenwinston A massive congratulations x

madidiaz Congratulations both❤️

lizzo BABY STYYYYYYLES❤️❤️❤️

nicholasgrimshaw Congratulations! Are we still on for an orange juice?

perrieedwards congratulations beaut!! Get ready for the most incredible journey of your life 🤍

jamescordon I still can't believe it! Congratulations to you both x

daniellepeazer Congratulations beautiful girl❤️

taylorswift Congratulations!

zoesugg Congratulations 🤍

joshdevinedrums Aw congratulations!!!

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After posting and sharing their baby news that they had been hiding for a few weeks, the fans and what felt like the whole world went crazy because Harry Styles and YN Tomlinson was having a baby!

CelebNews

Harry Styles and YN Tomlinson announce they’re expecting their first child

The news we have all been waiting for!

YN Tomlinson has announced she is pregnant with her first child with fiancé Harry Styles.

YN shared her pregnancy news on Instagram with a photo. The photo was of her cradling her baby bump and laughing, whilst Harry is kissing her bump.

YN captioned the post "Christmas came early 👶🏻🤍".

29-year-old YN is the younger sister of One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson. She is an influencer with over 8 million followers and the owner of the clothing brand Styles Fashion.

YN and Harry first began dating in September 2011. Their relationship was exposed after the One Direction star was seen kissing his bandmates sister at a friends party.

The couple are childhood sweethearts, after being together 12 years. The pair split briefly in early 2018 but confirmed their reconciliation in December 2018, when YN posted a photo of them at her family home in Doncaster.

Louis commented on the pregnancy post “Absolutely buzzing!!!”. Many other family members of the couple were quick to share their congratulations with Anne Twist, Harry's Mum, commenting “Congratulations my babies ❤️ I can't wait to meet your precious baby xx” and Niall Horan commenting “Congratulations again guys!! So happy for you x”.

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Both, YN and Harry were bombarded with messages of congratulations but thousands of questions about their pregnancy. So YN decided an Instagram live was the best way to answer the burning questions. 

Clicking the Live button on the app, notified YN’s followers. YN balanced her phone against the vase that sat in the middle of their kitchen island, before she took a seat on the stool, one of their Christmas trees sat  in the background. 

“Hi everyone!” YN spoke to those who had joined her live. “A lot of you have been asking me questions about the baby...and pregnancy and stuff...so I thought we'd come on here answer them.".

harryfan1: CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! 1Dfan: So happy for you and Harry ❤️❤️❤️ 1Dfan2: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ harryfan2: WHERES HARRY??????? ynrryupdate: Congrats to you both!!

"Thank you all for the congratulations...it means so much." YN read the comments that fans were leaving. "Where's Harry?". YN laughed at the comment. "Harry's just taken Teddy out the garden for a quick run around...he'll be back."

harryfan3: Can we see Teddy???? ynfan: You're glowing 💗 harryynfan: love you 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼 harryfan4: Hi YN!! ynrryfan: how are you? 🤍

"How are you?...Aw that's sweet." YN noticed one of the comments, asking how she was. "I'm feeling really good...thank you for asking."

To the sound of the door opening, YN turned her head. "Hey bubs...I'm doing a live.". Harry stood behind YN, his arms wrapping themselves around her shoulders.

"Hi." Harry smiled at the reflection of them both on the screen.

harryfan5: HARRY!!!! ynfan: HI HARRRRRRRRRRRYYYYYY!! harryynfan2: I love your hair Harry ❤️ harryfan2: How many weeks pregnant are you? ynrryfan4: you're both so cute🤍

"What hair?" Harry joked at the comment about the fan loving his hair. "I'm joking, thank you very much.".

"How many weeks pregnant are you?". YN read out loud, her hand casually holding onto Harry's forearm. "I'm seventeen weeks...almost eighteen.".

harryfan6: have you had any symptoms?? louisfan5: add louis! niallhoran: Uncle Niall's here!! harryupdate: 17 WEEKS?!?!?!?!?!?!?! tomlinsonfan2: ❤️

"Have you had any symptoms?" Harry read the comment, from where he still stood behind YN. "You've been tired a lot, haven't ya?.

YN nodded "Uh yeah...we didn't actually find out I was pregnant until I was fourteen weeks." YN began to explain. "But before that I just wanted to sleep...I had a lot of headaches and a bit of nausea too.".

Harry began to laugh as he spotted the Irish lad's name. "Niall's here.".

"Niall!" YN got excited that Niall was watching the live. "Guys...Niall thinks he's going to be the favourite Uncle!".

niallfan2: Niall ❤️ 1Dfan3: Hi Niall!! All the boys are going to be uncles! niallhoran: I am the favourite uncle x harryynupdate: Not louis and niall arguing over the baby 😂😂😂 stylesfan3: Louis will be the favourite ❤️❤️❤️

"Louis said you're not taking his spot." YN continued to tease Niall. Harry moved so he could sit next to YN at the kitchen island and discreetly wrapping his arm around her waist.

ynfan: I love you 💗 harryfan6: do you know the gender???? ynharrystyles: Is the baby a boy or girl? harryynupdates: YN and Louis are so alike 😂 1Dfan2: Louis will be the favourite ❤️❤️❤️

"We don't know the gender of the baby yet." YN answered as she noticed people starting to ask about the gender. "We're gonna find out in like two weeks.".

"Just in time for Christmas." Harry smiled as he looked at YN.

"Yeah...we're going to surprise everyone on Christmas with the gender." YN revealed their plan to share the gender with their families. "What do all of you think the gender is?".

1Dfan6: Girl 💗 harryfan9: BOY!! ynharrystyles: Boy 💙 tomlinsonupdates: Girl 💗💗💗💗💗 niallhoran: Girl x harryupdate: GIIIIIIRRRRRLLLLL💗

"Lots of you are saying girl...Harry thinks girl too!" YN spoke, before turning her attention to Harry. "I go through phases...sometimes I think we're having a boy and then I can only picture you as a dad of girls.".

"What do you mean?" He questioned her.

"Like...I just think you're a girl dad." YN began to explain. "She'd have you wrapped around her little finger.".

Harry's comeback was quick. "Like you have?".

"Exactly!"

1Dfan4: WHY ARE YOU BOTH SO CUTE!! harryfan3: How many children would you both like? ❤️ ynharrystyles: Harry is definitely a girl dad 🥹 harryynupdates: the way they look at each other 🥰 ynfan5: ❤️❤️❤️

"How many children would you both like?". YN read out another question that had popped up on the screen. "Bubs?".

Harry pouted his lips as he thought. "Uh..I'd definitely like two children.".

"Two?". YN questioned, before adding her own thoughts. "I'd have like five!".

"Five?". Harry's head shot quickly in shock.

YN shrugged her shoulders. "Bubs..I literally have seven siblings...I like the choas of having a big family."

harryfan7: Harry's face 😂😂😂😂😂 ynfan: 😂😂😂 harryynfan: Harry's like "two's enough" 😂 harryfan9: How did your families react?🤍 ynrryfan: Is Louis excited?

"Our families are so excited." Harry answered. "Aren't they?".

"Their reactions were just the best." YN explained, as she thought about a few weeks ago when they shared the news. "Louis has already bought three outfits for the baby...I think he's excited because he sends me photos of baby stuff all the time".

"My Mum cried...happy tears" Harry spoke. "And Gemma literally texts me everyday saying 'how's my favourite baby'".

"Lottie screamed...Daisy and Phoebe were in shock." YN let out a giggle. "But their super happy...Daisy's loving auntie life.".

harryfan6: What names do you like? louisfan5: This baby is going to loved ❤️❤️❤️ 1dfan9: ❤️❤️ harryupdate: I'M SO EXCITED!! tomlinsonfan6: ❤️

"Guys...we are struggling with names." YN took a sip of her cup of tea. "We just can't narrow any of them down...we're hoping that once we know the gender it'll be easier."

"Send us some names." Harry instructed. "We'll let you name our baby." Harry joked.

louisfan5: Harry Junior! ynfan: Cherrie???? harryynfan2: Nora - for a girl 🤍 harryfan8: Arlo, Hudson, Luna, Pippa, Oscar!! tomlinsonstyles4: Diana ❤️❤️❤️

"Also...If any of you have babies or children...please send me your must have for the nursery." YN asked. "We like a neutral theme for the nursery because we want it to be calm and relaxing.".

1Dfan3: Will you keep us updated on the baby??? harryfan9: Imagine being Harry and YN's baby? 🥹 ynharrystyles: the baby doesn't even know that Harry and YN are it's parents and Louis their uncle harryynupdates: can we see your bump?? ❤️❤️ ynfan2: HARRY WE NEED KIWI PART 2!!!! 🥝

YN stood from her seat. "I do have a little bump." Harry placed his hand on YN's tummy, something that had become a habit. "But I'm at the stage where people are trying to guess if I'm pregnant or just eaten too much.".

Harry placed a kiss to YN's bump as she still stood, reading through the comments. YN let out a loud chuckle, causing Harry to look at her with a smirk at what had tickled her so much. "Someone commented saying..Harry we need a Kiwi part two".

A cheeky grin covered Harry's face. "Guys..if I'm gonna make a part two to a song...then it'll be for Watermelon Sugar.".

YN's stared at Harry in shock, her mouth wide open. "Harry!".

"Gotta get my watermelon sugar high.".

"On that note...we're ending the live there 'cause Harry can't be trusted to keep it clean.". YN tried to act annoyed but the fans and Harry could see straight through her.

"It's a family show!".

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[take-a-cchonce]

Be My Valentine - 7

Hope We Grow Old, But We Never Grow Up

(G) 700 words

Niall Horan x Zayn Malik

Three glimpses into a snowed in day with Ziall!

For @niallermybabe <3

No warnings!

A/N: This one's for you, Bellsie <3 I know christmas is long gone, but I remember you said it’s never not time for ‘Niall being Zayn’s baby’ ;) Hope you like it <3

Title from Niall's 'Never Grow Up'

“Zee,” Niall whined, peeking out from under the covers, holding out his arms as he made grabby hands at his boyfriend, “Where you goin’? Get back here,”

“Babe,” Zayn sighed, pausing on his trudge to the bathroom, smiling softly “To the studio, it’s all set up. You know I’ve had the melody stuck in my head for so long, and I finally got-”

“Zayn, it’s snowing. No one possibly expects you to come.” Niall interrupted, pouting,  “My arms are tired, I can’t keep them up for much longer, c’mere already, darlin’ ” he grumbled, blinking up at Zayn, finally cracking a smile as the older man slid back in next to him.

“You can always just say you got snowed in,” he mumbled contentedly, voice muffled from where he had buried his face in the crook of Zayn’s neck, “Besides, you love sleeping in, so don’t pretend like you weren’t waiting for me to ask,” 

“I’m not going to fight you on that one,” Zayn chuckled, draping his arm over Niall’s waist, “But it isn’t even that much snow, Ni,” 

“They don’t need to know that,” Niall smiled, raising his head to press their lips together.

“You’re taking too long! Snowed in days usually have loads of cuddling involved, Zee,” Niall pouted across the living at the figure bustling around in the kitchen.

“Niall, I’m just making us some hot chocolate,” Zayn said, shaking his head fondly, “Marshmallows or whipped cream?” he asked, piling on both with a grin plastered to his face even before he heard Niall’s reply of ‘Why d’you even bother askin’?”

He crossed the room with his gaze fixed intently on the mugs in his hand, careful not to spill any. He didn’t want to take any chances, not after Niall had poked him about it for ages when he’d spilt some eggnog onto the rug by the fire the previous year, not stopping until he’d agreed to replace it. 

“It’s not even really snowed in,” Zayn said, handing Niall his mug as he flopped onto the couch, biting the inside of his cheek to hide his smirk.

“Now you’re just tryin’ to rile me up,” Niall chuckled, pulling Zayn closer as he tangled their legs together with a mischievous grin. Zayn yelped when he felt him press his cold feet to his. “Ni, I was the one in the kitchen! Haven’t you been under the blankets this whole time? How did you even manage to get your feet this cold?” 

“ ‘S a talent. You love it,” Niall smiled, blinking up at him through his eyelashes as Zayn cuddled up to him, rolling his eyes. 

“Home Alone? Then we’ll go make a snowman? And don’t even try telling me it won’t snow all that much. We both know it will,” 

“Sure, if it does, we will,” Zayn laughed at Niall’s petulant tone, ruffling his hair as he stood up to get the TV remote.

“Don’t!” Zayn cried out, hunched over giggling as Niall pelted him with snowball after snowball. 

“You’re just being weak now, Zee. ‘S not even that cold. Back in Mullingar-”

“Okay, okay! Not the ‘Back in Mullingar’ stories! Anything but them! I’ll go get the decorations,” Zayn said, stumbling a little as he got up from his curled up position, stumbling back towards the house. 

“You were the one who suggested the snowball fight in the first place,” Niall protested, giggling as he plunked down next to the snowman. “He’s naked and cold, be fast,”

Zayn stopped short, turning to raise an incredulous eyebrow at his boyfriend. “He’s made of snow,” he said, enunciating each word clearly.

“So? He’s cold. Now go,” Niall made little shooing motions with his hands and Zayn shot him an over the top salute. 

“It’s like living with a child,” he mumbled to himself, smiling.

“You love it! Aren’t you glad I made you stay home?”

“I do love you, baby. Never grow up,” Zayn grinned, turning to blow a kiss to him, blushing and giggling again when Niall pretended to catch it, blowing one back at him. 

A/N: Reblogs are always appreciated 💕

[noellehenry-original]

Amid the Falling Snow by noellehenry

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply Category: M/M Fandom: One Direction (Band) Relationships: Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan/Gemma Styles Characters: Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Gemma Styles, Original Male Character(s), Original Female Character(s), Original Cat Character(s) Additional Tags: Christmas, Winter, Snow, Writer Harry, HL Christmas and New Year Fanfiction, Past Harry Styles/Louis TomlinsonWords: 15334 Chapters: 1/1

Originally published on 10 December 2016

Summary:

Harry is planning to spend Christmas with his sister Gemma, while their parents go on holiday to Aruba. However, Gemma has a few surprises in store for him. Though he can manage dealing with Gemma's Irish boyfriend and a birthday party, Harry is not ready for the birthday boy. It is the same boy on whom he had a massive crush, the boy who had hurt him, the boy he tried to forget. Harry is trying to understand why he still feels attracted to him.

The story is set in an idyllic village, featuring lots of snow, books, and a cosy cottage.

Written for the @hlchristmasfanfictionexchange 2016

[niall-ate-mynamee]

Looking in the Eyes of a Stranger (part one)

Author's note: hello lovers <3

So, this is the rewrite of my old Nouis fic 'Thanks To The Internet', that I started writing last night. Reading the original fic back now makes me cringe lol, so this is the new version of it! It's a brand new name, new story (technically), but it'll be based off of the original storyline. Apparently, when I was first writing, I said screw the story development, let's get straight into the angst and hurting our beautiful Nialler hahahah. It just seemed so rushed and unrealistic, so because of that, I have began to rewrite it. Please let me know what you think and please be honest lol. I'll have part two up before Christmas! <3

SUMMARY: Being a 15 year old is anything but simple. When Niall Higgins meets Louis Tomlinson online, a crush is developed and family life gets complicated.

Characters:  Niall Horan as Niall Higgins (15) Louis Tomlinson as Louis Tomlinson (17) Harry Styles as Harry Higgins (18) Eleanor Calder as Eleanor Higgins (12) Liam Payne as Liam Payne (15) Danielle Peazer as Danielle Peazer (15) Paul Higgins as Paul Higgins (45) Preston Mahon as Preston Higgins (47)

Harry is Niall’s older brother.  Eleanor is Niall’s younger sister.  Liam is Niall’s best friend.  Danielle is Liam’s girlfriend/Niall’s best friend.  Paul (papa) and Preston (dad)  are Niall, Harry and Eleanor’s adoptive parents.  Louis is Niall’s online friend/crush. 

15 year old Niall Higgins thought his life was average. He had two fathers and two siblings who loved him, even though they aren’t blood related. His best friends were awesome. His online friend and crush was beautiful (or so he thought from the few pictures he’s seen). School was school, okay, but he was pleased he was in his final year. So, a pretty average life, if you asked him. Besides, being online for hours everyday was normal for a teenager, right? 

Did he mention he was gay?

He had met Louis five months ago on a messaging site. His fathers had warned him of the dangers of talking to strangers online, but he knew Louis wasn't like that. They had video called once or twice, though they couldn't speak due to neither of them having a microphone, but it was still fun and they saw each other's faces, so it was all good in Niall's opinion. However, his parents didn't know the details. He was 15 for goodness sake, he didn't need to tell his parents everything. They knew he had a friend called Louis, and that Niall liked him, but they didn't know that Louis was two years older than him, they would freak out if they ever found out. So, Niall didn't tell them.

His 18 year old brother, Harry, had accidently walked in on them video calling one day, and when he questioned Niall about Louis, the younger boy had confessed that Louis was slightly older than him and begged him not to tell their parents. Harry, being the good big brother he was, promised he wouldn't, as long as Niall was careful and if he was to ever meet Louis in real life, he'd take Harry with him. Niall, of course, promised he would and had thanked his brother profusely. The two brothers had always been close, and Harry didn't want to jepodise that over a silly internet crush. Harry was young once, he knew what it was like. Besides, he'd probably grow out of it soon enough.

Honestly, Niall was beyond happy. He was actually doing better than he'd ever done at school because of Louis. His parents were proud of him and had actually recently bought him a new guitar as a reward. You see, Niall was also a passionate singer, songwriter and guitarist. He was pretty good at it, too. He was in the process of writing his own song. His parents couldn't believe how good he was. The amount of times Niall had caught them secretly recording him singing and playing guitar was countless at this point, but he could never be mad at them for it. His dream was to become a musician, and apparently his parents were beyond supportive. Niall truly loved them.

Anyways, back to the story.

Niall was currently sat at his desk in his bedroom, computer on and open on the chat messages he was exchanging with Louis.

NiallHiggins08: OMG! You should've seen what Liam did in class today! 

NiallHiggins08: we were doing an experiment in chemistry and he mixed two liquids together and POOF they exploded and the entire room was a mess!! XD 

LouisTheTommo: thought he was supposed to be the sensible one?! Who's gonna keep you outta trouble now?! D: 

NiallHiggins08: HEY!! I can be sensible!!

NiallHiggins08: ...

NiallHiggins08: when I wanna be...

LouisTheTommo: oh PLEASE Nialler, you cannot be sensible to save your life :P 

NiallHiggins08: RUDE!! I resent that. No song snippet for you tonight...

LouisTheTommo: oh no, I cannot go on without hearing my nightly snippet!! I sorry Ni, forgive me? I wuv you <3

NiallHiggins08: ...well...fine, but only because I know you'll be pouting behind that screen xx

LouisTheTommo: I only pout for you, babe <3

NiallHiggins08: love you <3

NiallHiggins08: I gotta go, but I'll send you that snippet before I go to bed! Sleep well, talk tomorrow?

LouisTheTommo: of course! Can't wait to hear it. I'll message you the minute I wake up. I love you <3

NiallHiggins08: make it the second you wake up and we'll call it even. Nighty night <3

"Nialler! Pa said dinner will be ready in five minutes. Get your butt downstairs." Called Harry from beyond his younger brother's door. Niall closed the messages and shut off his computer, pushing the chair back and standing, making his way to the door.

"Hello to you too, bro. Whatever happened to a normal greeting? I don't see you all day and this is how you say hi? I am offended, Harold!" Niall joked, dodging his brother's hands as the older boy made a grab at him. "I'm not five anymore, Haz, you can't get me easily anymore!" He laughed, quickly ducking down and moving past Harry towards the stairs, hearing the footsteps behind him.

"Cheeky bugger! Come back here and give me a cuddle!" Harry laughed, just as the two skidded into the kitchen, Niall just barely avoiding knocking into his dad. 

"Sorry, dad." He grinned, stepping behind the bigger man, hoping for some protection. "HA! Loser." He laughed, poking his tongue out at Harry before he felt an arm wrap around his shoulders from behind. 

"No cuddle for your old man, eh, Ni? You too big for that now?" His pa asked, now with both arms around his son as he squeezed lightly.

"Never too old for a cuddle with you, papa!" He replied, turning around and returning the hug. Seconds later, he felt another pair of arms around him and Harry's familiar curly hair tickled his cheek.

"Gotcha." Harry whispered in his ear and Niall just laughed, living for the moments like these with his family. They broke apart when the sound of plates knocking against the table caught their attention. 

"Food!" Niall exclaimed, quickly taking his usual place at the table and hearing his family laugh. "Thanks, dad, looks tasty as always!"

"You flatter me, sweetheart." His dad replied, pressing a kiss to his hair as he passed by. "Ellie, dinner!" He called up the stairs, hearing the almost silent footsteps make their way towards the kitchen. Seconds later, the family of five were sat around the table eating happily and sharing tales of their day.

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As dinner time came to an end, and everyone began clearing their plates off the table, Niall glanced up at his parents. "Dad? Papa?" He spoke, gaining their attention. Eleanor had left the room by that point, the pre-teen going into the lounge to watch some TV. Harry was stood at the sink, beginning to wash up, acting like he wasn't really listening to his brother, but wanting to hear what he wanted, knowing from his tone of voice that he was about to ask something his parents might not like. "Could I possibly, like, get a uh, microphone? Please? For my computer..." He asked, playing with his fingers and not looking up, nervous about his parents reactions.

"Why do you want a microphone for your computer?" His pa asked, a suspicious tone to his voice. "Niall."

The teen took a deep breath and looked up hesitantly, almost shrinking away from the slightly narrowed eyes of both parents. "Well, you see, it's a funny story..." He chuckled nervously, but stopped immediately when neither man was backing down, so he slumped down and shrugged. "Fine. It's just that me and Louis, we're messaging all the time and I just feel like we should be able to actually talk to each other properly, and I know you said I shouldn't because it's all online, but -"

He was cut off from his rambling by his dad's hand on his shoulder. "Ni. Just take a breath, sweetheart, okay?" When Niall nodded, doing as instructed, Preston spoke again. "I don't know, Niall, I - no, wait a minute," He held up a hand when the teen was about to interrupt, "You're only 15, babe, I don't particually feel comfortable with you chatting to this boy online, nor do I think you should be video calling each other, so I really don't think you should be getting a microphone to talk to him. Why don't we wait a little bit and when you're 16, we'll talk about it again, hey?" He finished, keeping his hand on his son's shoulder. 

Niall was frowning, almost pouting, as he kept his gaze on the table. His papa sighed. "Nialler, your father's right. You're too young to be having an online relationship, anyway. You're lucky we even let you have your own computer and webcam. Don't forget, we can take it away anytime. Don't make me do that. Please. We're trusting you to be sensible and not to push it."

Niall stayed silent for a moment before nodding sadly. "Okay. Sorry dad, papa." He said softly, glancing up and giving a small smile. "Can I just send him one last message tonight, though, please? I promised him I'd send him a little bit of the song I'm working on." He grinned when they both nodded. Standing up, he thanked them and left the room, but not before hearing his brother's voice speak up.

"I'll keep an eye on him. He'll be fine." 

Niall just sighed again and walked up the stairs to his room, closing the door and falling down onto his bed. He ran a hand through his hair before letting his arms flop down. 

Most of the time, his life was great. Other times, it was slightly less great.

Author's note: so, please let me know what you think of it so far! :)

[rockstarlwt28]

Noel Express

NR | Larry | Completed | Fluff | 23.7K

Writer and post-graduate Harry Styles manages to secure a temporary Christmas job as a children’s entertainer, alongside his best friend. But little did Harry know that he’d embark on his own fairy-tale, a winter wonderland romance with Louis Tomlinson, a single-father and businessman.

There’s Nothing To Be Afraid Of

NR | Larry / OT5 Reunion | Fluff - Minor Angst | 6.3K

It's been five years and Niall Horan is getting married to the love of his life. He's in the midst of writing out invitations and planning the wedding of his dreams, but realisation soon hits and Niall decides to break the radio silence, summoning his four best friends. He refuses to walk down the isle without his lifelong friends at his side. Though, it's not that simple, despite the ambience of a fun fair and ice-breaking strategies. Niall has the best intentions at heart, despite the plotting and scheming, because Harry and Louis have been romantically estranged for half a decade.

Can one night change everything?

Live Like There Is No Midnight

NR | Larry - Cinderella AU | Fluff - Minor Angst | 5.6K

A modern-take on the well-known fairy tale that touches all of our hearts, Cinderella. This incorporates a range of modern and social acceptance themes.

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There was a noticeable silence between them whilst they absorbed their surroundings, intermittently taking sips of the overly priced champagne.

Seconds after Harry placed the empty glass on the corner of the buffet table the volume of the music lowered.

The guests didn't seem to notice, far too engrossed in their chatter or synchronised dancing.

Though, Harry was oblivious too. It wasn't until he caught the Prince, outstretching a hand before him.

'Uh -'

'May I offer you this dance?'

Harry wasn't sure he'd heard him right. The Prince had asked him for a dance. It had to be a dream.

'Harry?'

'Yes! - I'd love to!' Harry's eyes glistened and his smile resembled the sun on a summer's day, warm, bright, and cheerful. He was thrilled and honoured to have such a privilege.

You Are The Light I Search For

NR | Larry | Fluff | 7.9K

Prompt: Chariot Tarot Card.

Guardian Angel Louis Tomlinson has been dealt the chariot card, through God. He must overcome his self-esteem issues, gain confidence in his abilities and, most of all, save Emma. Emma is a teenage girl with a handful of difficulties, and she calls upon her guardian angel, Louis, to save her. If Louis manages to save her and overcome his fears, ties to Earth and the human race are over.

Sunsets, Sunrises and Snowflakes (Larry Short Stories Series) *

Cigarettes and Chances

NR | Gallinson (Louis Tomlinson x Liam Gallagher) | Fluff | 7.2K

Event Photographer Louis Tomlinson isn't the luckiest of folk. On a whim, he decides to enter a competition via local radio, for a chance to have backstage access to Liam Gallagher's latest album release tour. Louis was already planning on snapping some shots but what he didn't bargain on was winning the competition.

There’s More Than Meets The Eye

NR | Larry | Fluff and Humour | 4.5K

Loving from afar left room for wonder, absent embarrassment and an eradication of stuttering. Falling at one's feet, metaphorically or physically is thrown into the mix, when Niall and Liam play cupid’s arrow, throwing a blindfolded Harry and Louis together. Chemistry isn’t Niall’s chosen subject, but when sparks fly, it’s something he should consider.

[ao3feed-larry]

something along the lines of an office love story at christmas ʚɞ Traducción

by louelsolecito

Harry duda. "Por lo visto no sabía que era cosa de una sola vez".

Mitch permanece en silencio, los ojos marrones observando a Harry y esperando una explicación.

"Estaba esperando a que lo llamara".

"Y no lo hiciste", concluye Mitch.

"¡Fue algo de una sola vez!".

"¿Dijiste que llamarías?". Mitch ladea la cabeza. Conoce a Harry demasiado bien.

"Bueno. Sí. Pero eso es algo que dices”, exclama Harry y empieza a caminar de un lado a otro, “como 'rómpete una pierna', o 'feliz cumpleaños' a un colega, o... ¡o! 'nos vemos luego' cuando está muy claro que no lo harás. ¿Sabes?"

Gira sobre sus talones para juzgar la respuesta.

Con los brazos cruzados como un padre decepcionado, Mitch parece poco impresionado.

Harry no había planeado volver a ver a Louis, no después de aquella noche. Cuando se entera de que su única competencia para un ascenso muy deseado es Louis, entra en una espiral de intentar ser mejor compañero de trabajo y persona justo antes de Navidad con la esperanza de poder superar el efecto sin esfuerzo de Louis en su oficina. Si consigue sacar su cabeza de su trasero en el intento, será un milagro navideño.

Words: 8842, Chapters: 1/?, Language: Español

Fandoms: One Direction (Band)

Rating: Explicit

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: M/M

Characters: Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Mitch Rowland, Sarah Jones (One Direction), Oli Wright, Original Characters

Relationships: Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson

Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Office, Enemies to Lovers, Kinda, Hate to Love, One Night Stands, Miscommunication, Misunderstandings, Christmas Party, Secret Santa, Drinking, Angst and Fluff and Smut, Office Sex, Semi-Public Sex, Regular Bedroom sex too, Hand Jobs, Top Harry, Bottom Louis, The Mortifying Ordeal of Trying to Be A Better Person, Traducción, Español

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[horansqueen]

It Feels Like Christmas - Part 1

It feels like Christmas Just like Christmas It feels like Christmas with you...

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MIMI

It's Christmas again. It's that time of the year again, and I couldn't find a good reason not to visit my family. It's not that I didn't love them, in fact, I loved them more than any other humans on the planet. They put up with me when I walked into their life and they loved me through all the obstacles I brought them despite myself. No one else had even showed me love the way my parents had and I was totally thankful. The problem was not a lack of love, it was the whole Christmas thing. The parties, the traditions, and all the memories that came with it... including the bad ones. No, Christmas was definitely not my favorite holiday and probably never would be.

The airport was crowded and I had to admit I was not a fan of that either, but I still managed to make my way to the counter before finding a seat. Waiting was the worst, and I closed my eyes, almost falling asleep a few times but waking up every time my head would fall. I was extremely tired because of the last few weeks at work and I just wanted to lay down in my bed, blankets over my head, and sleep for a month. The beds at my parents' were comfortable, of course, but they were not my bed and that was their only but still very big flaw.

I blinked a few times, forcing myself to open my eyes, and turned my head to look at the large window. It was barely possible to see anything except snowflakes falling and I started nibbling my bottom lip. I was normally not scared of flying but in these conditions, it was slightly stressful. I gripped the sleeves of my hoodie hard and twisted the fabric. Was that a good excuse to leave and just go back home? To spend the holidays at home, watching action movies on my couch and napping in-between?

I was still lost in my thought when a message from the airline company echoed in the large room.

"Due to the bad weather, all flights will be delayed. More information will be provided later."

Something inside of me seemed to light suddeenly like a switch was flick, as I thought of the possibility to just go back home. It seemed like I was blessed for no reason, like someone had heard my prayers and that I was going to get what I wanted this year without much effort.

I watched everyone get up and rush to the counters to talk to employes and at that moment, I was so happy I was not working there. I remained sitting without moving at all as everyone was panicking around me and closed my eyes again. I thought about how excited my mom had sounded when I told her that this year, I would spend Christmas with them and somethin stirred in my stomach. It was guilt. Of course, I had to go. It was the first time in the past 5 years that I would spend Christmas with them. I hated it, that much was true, but I could make an effort, right? It was only a few days... right? Suffering a few days to make my parents happy seemed like a very tiny sacrifice and after a while, I sighed and my eyes fluttered open.

I inhaled deeply to gather some courage and finally go get my stuff back. When I got out of the airport, it was late and although I should be hungry, I was actually slightly nauseous. I felt my heart jump in my chest and walked quickly to the closest cab, opening the door and bringing my luggage with me.

"Wow, I'm so lucky." I let out with a chuckle before I noticed someone sitting next to me. "Oh, I-I'm s-so sorry!"

The man next to me looked young, maybe a few years younger than me, and he seemed as surprised as I was. I could see part of his brown hair under his beanie and when his blue eyes met mine, I held my breath.

"Sorry miss, but he was here before you-"

"No, no of course, I'm really sorry." I grabbed the handle of the door but stopped immediately when I felt the young man's hand over mine. It was warm despite the cold weather and I turned around to face him, blinking a few times.

"Where are you going?"

My mom taught me not to share that kind of information with anyone but I just licked my lips and raised a shoulder. "Closest hotel, I guess."

His lips curled slightly and he nodded once. "Me too. We can share the cab if you want."

I didn't want to get back in the cold with my stuff and try to find a new cab. I just wanted to get in bed and sleep after a drink or two, perhaps. I let my eyes roam on his face before I pressed my lips together. A cab ride wouldn't kill me. In fact, there was probably a hotel nearby and we would just split the bill and party without ever seeing each other again.

"Thank you, that's very sweet of you." I agreed, my lips curling into a smile.

"Christmas spirit!" he chuckled and shrugged. "It's the most wonderful time of the year!"

"I guess." I replied softly. I thought the exact opposite but what was the point of telling him? Besides, I knew it would bring many questions that I didn't want to answer.

The ride was silent but I noticed him glancing at me from time to time and every time, I couldn't help my heart from skipping a beat. We reached the hotel and paid the driver before bringing our stuff in the hall of the hotel slowly. He seemed tired too but when we reached the counter, I leaned against it without sending him a second glance.

"I'd like a room, one night, please."

"For two?" the woman in front of me asked, raising her eyebrows.

"No." I chuckled tiredly. "One for me, alone."

I paid and ended up in the elevator with a key. I yawned as the doors were closing but the guy from earlier stopped them to join me and once again, I felt nervous.

"I had already booked a room before leaving the airport." he explained when I sent him an awkward smile. "Your flight was delayed too?"

"Yea."

He nodded and I started biting my bottom lip, holding the handle of my luggage even harder., so hard that my fingers turned white. I didn't know why but he was making me nervous, and when the door opened again, I rolled my bag behind me until I heard his voice again.

"Hey." he let out, making me turn around. "I'm gonna go to the bar on the first floor, to get a drink. If you want to join me, you're welcome."

I looked at him for a few seconds, debating if it was a good idea or not and if I should actually go, until I noticed the doors close again between us, making me jump slightly.

"Uhm, okay."

I spent too long just looking at the closed doors, motionless and alone on the hall of the 6th floor. I didn't know this man but somehow, he made a short impact on my night and when I took my shoes off and sat on my bed, he sitll hadn't left my mind. I was not the type to talk to strangers let alone befriend them, but somehow, i felt lonely in this stupid hotel room. I got up quickly, leaving my bag there, and walked to the bathroom to look at myself in the mirror. I had left my coat on the bed along with my boots next to the door and what I was looking at was horrible. My make up was almost all gone, leaving small traces of black under my eyes,  and my hair was a mess. I looked at my reflection and sighed. It was a miracle someone had invited me for a drink. Perhaps, he was desperate or very lonely himself.

I just wanted to take off my jeans and put on sweatpants but instead, I closed my eyes and shook my head. The truth was, a drink would be very appreciated. I grabbed my wallet, my phone and my key before walking out of my room and taking the elevator again. I felt my heart beat harder the whole ride and when the 'ding' was heard, telling me I was on the main floor, I swallowed hard.

It was mostly the kind of person who carried their friends through decades. I wasn't good at making new friends or even opening up. Going to meet a strange at a hotel bar was very out of character for me but somehow, it was thrilling.

As soon as I walked in I noticed him but instead to talk to him, I walked to the bar and asked for a shot and a drink, if only to ease my nerves. Everything stressed me. from spending the evening, drinking with a stranger, to going back to see my parents for Christmas, and it was not easy to handle. I grabbed the shot and swallowed it quickly before giving my room number to the barman and taking a long sip of my 'sex on the beach'. It took about a minute and a half until the man in the cab sat next to me and I licked my lips before turning to him.

"Niall Horan." he just said, extending his hand.

I grabbed it and shook it slightly with a small smile. "Mimi. Armstrong."

"Thank you for accepting my invitation, Mimi." he just said as his lips curled. "I would have paid for your drink, you should have let me."

I raised my nose up and shook my head a bit. "Na, it's cool, I'm not here because you invited me." I joked, making him chuckle. "I just needed a drink. Cheers?"

He clinked his glass of what looked like rum and coke against mine and I laughed a bit.

"So, Mimi Armstrong, where were you going?" he asked as I was swallowing what was left of my glass. He made a sign to the bartender and pointed my drink before pointing himself and I felt my heart skip a beat when I realized he was putting my drink on his bill. When was the last time something like that had happened to me?

"It's the holidays, of course I'm going in my family." I let out, not really mentioning that I normally never spend Christmas with my family. "What about you?"

He twisted his glass in his hands and chuckled sadly. "I'm going back home. My mom is probably already there. I invited her for the holidays. I just hope I can get there in time. I don't want her to spend a lonely Christmas, that's why I invited her in first place."

"Where are you from?"

"Ireland, and you?" he asked, raising his eyebrows.

I turned to Niall and blinked a few times. I should have guessed from his accent that he was Irish but for some reason, I didn't. His blue eyes roamed on my face and I suddenly felt self-conscious. Why did he even invite me here for a drink? It was ridiculous to be lonely to the point of inviting a random stranger like me to drink for the evening.

"Oh, here and there." I admitted with a shrug. "I don't really know."

"Wait." he frowned, tilting his head slightly. "You don't know where you're from?

I stared at him for a few second again until the bartender put an other drink in front of me. I grabbed it and sipped half of it quickly from the straw, not really sure I wanted to answer sincerely his question. After all, I didn't know him, and I was not the type to open up anyway.

"I'm from everywhere and nowhere, it doesn't matter."

[booksncoffee]

hands off my heart, coming soon

Jena Chen and Niall Horan were each other’s person until they ruined everything.

While it wasn’t easy, Jena has made peace with the fact that they’ll never be the same again and that she’ll never hear from him again. That is, until he texts her out of nowhere telling her that he’s back in the small town that he left two years ago.

As if that isn’t enough to turn Jena’s world upside down, he's intent on spending as much time with her as he possibly could. It is as if he wants to go back to the way they were, which Jena thinks is impossible. But Niall Horan is the most stubborn person she’s ever met and when he sets his mind on something, he’ll always get it. And that’s how Jena finds herself spending more and more time with him.

When old feelings resurface, Jena starts to realise that she has seen this story before and she refuses to let it end the same way: with her getting her heart broken and Niall leaving the town.

But does every story — the one that starts with her trying not to fall for him — has to end the same way?

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[paynesqueen]

🎄Home for Christmas🎄

A Niall Horan Fanfic, Rating to be determined

🎄NOTES🎄

This is a short story that will have between 5-7 chapters.

This is dedicated to my friend Livia (@horansqueen​) because she’s such an amazing friend. She is always there for me and listen to me even when I make no fucking sense. I love ya loads!!

I added Isa (@sushiniall​) because she has been such a good friend to Livia and plus she’s such a sweetheart.

This story will have romance, some drama and possible smut.

I apologize in advance for every grammar mistakes in this story.

🎄BLURB🎄

Olivia Cooper dragging her sister to spend Christmas in London this year is only an excuse to finally meet Niall Horan with whom she has been talking online for the past few years.

But colliding online and offline realities isn’t always as expected and for sure will make this a Christmas she won’t forget.

🎄PROLOGUE🎄

"Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see." - The Polar Express

“Remind me again why we are doing this?” My sister asked as we took our seats in the airplane.

I looked around as people rushed to their seats probably excited to reach their destination, but I knew that Isa wasn’t. She was never a good flyer and the only reason she was on board was because of me who begged her to not leave me alone for the Holidays. She was probably the only person in my life that I knew who wouldn’t refuse me my demand mostly because we always have each other’s backs.

“Because I need to be far away from my stalkerish of ex-boyfriend and you need to loosen up. Seriously, I love you to death, but you’re probably the most uptight person that I know.”

Ever since I broke-up with Josh, he kept coming over and trying to win me back. At first he was acting like he just wanted to be friends, but it soon became apparent that he was hoping for more. He wasn’t doing anything that I would say was dangerous, but it was mostly annoying trying to change the subject whenever he tried to ask me to get back together. He wasn’t a bad guy, but the spark was gone and there was nothing to light it up again. I was hoping that not seeing me for a while might just trigger him to finally go meet new girls.

“The need to get away from Josh, I get that. I think it would actually do him some good, but I am not that bad. I can have fun too.”

Of course, we were both quite aware that she was lying her ass off. My sister had definitely not inherited the adventurous gene in the family. Apparently I was the only one who did and I appointed myself to force my sister to step out of her shell; starting with this trip.

“Oh please.” I rolled my eyes. “So since the parents have decided that they didn’t want to spend the Holidays with us and go on that Caribbean cruise instead with the Jeffersons, I decided to take control on how we were spending it and I say we are going to London.”

“But why London? I mean, if you think I need to loosen up, I would have expected you to book us a two week vacation somewhere like Mexico, Cuba or somewhere like that so we could get drunk and party day and night.” She exclaimed as she started to fidget in her seat.

“Baby steps because let’s face it; you have never gotten drunk in your life or party for that matter and I wouldn’t want to scar you for life.  Plus, I have an amazing friend who has a flat there that we get to stay in for free so it settled it for me. So we’ll try to get you to enjoy life a bit more and I’ll try to get as far as I can from Josh so he can hopefully start finding someone else to annoy. Is it too much of me to ask you to do this for me?”

“No, Liv. It’s not too much though I think you are more interested in meeting this “amazing friend” of yours more than just getting away from stalker boy.” She added air quoting amazing friend.

Niall and I have been chatting online for the past three years and never got to meet once before now. We met through a message board where I was looking for someone to teach me guitar and the piano. Niall was one of my teachers and if at first, the messages and video chats were more professional, we soon moved to talk about more personal stuff and before we realized it a friendship was born.

I tried to hide the small smile that appeared on my face behind a magazine; “Am I looking forward to finally meet Niall? Perhaps, but really, this was an offer that I couldn’t refuse. It’s London! We’ve wanted to go there since forever and we the parents gone and Niall’s offer, it was like timing couldn’t be more perfect.”

But yes, my sister wasn’t stupid and Niall’s offer for a place to stay had helped a lot into making my decision. And the fact that my parents dropped the money in my bank account so I can do something with my sister during the Holidays had helped a lot too. But she wasn’t aware of the last part and I wasn’t supposed to tell her for whatever reasons my parents kept for themselves. I stopped long ago trying to understand why they do what they do most of the time.

“Sure. That is the only reason you opted for London. The fact that there’s a handsome Irish guy over there is simply a coincidence.” She added.

“Quit it already okay. Now you’re just being annoying about Niall.”

“Fine, I’ll stop complaining.” She sighed. “Once we are in the air, I’m getting a drink and then sleeping until we land in London.”

“A drink sounds really good.” I agreed. “Might calm me down a little bit.”

“Nervous about meeting Niall or is it something else?”

“I’m not nervous about meeting Niall. I just have a weird feeling like I’m forgetting something.”

“I swear if you scream Kevin, I’m hitting you.” She exclaimed as we both started to laugh.

“Now you’ve ruined it.”

“That’s what sisters do.” She explained. “Now can we just take off so I can have that much needed drink.”

“Just relax. It shouldn’t be that long now. It doesn’t look like more people are coming in so I guess it should be soon.”

“Yeah if only that was a good indicator. Remember when we went to Orlando and even though we were all seated it took over an hour before we actually left ground.”

It took about half an hour before we were finally taking off and as promised, once my sister took her drink, she closed her eyes to try and sleep. I couldn’t sleep no matter how much I should get a few hours of shuteye. We were set to arrive around 9 in the morning London time and I planned to do a few things on our first day and it would be nice not to be tired all halfway through it.

I wanted to do all the tourist spots we could in the first few days so we can then move on to enjoy our time just hanging out in pubs and of course shopping.

I didn’t know if Niall would be hanging out with us the whole time we were going to be there. He offered us his flat, but we hadn’t talked about how often we were going to actually be hanging out. And with Christmas smack in the middle of our stay, he might be going back to Ireland to be with his family.

I couldn’t help the happy feeling invading me knowing that in about eight hours I was finally going to meet him. I didn’t know what to expect, but unlike my sister I was always up for new adventures.

[allwaswell16]

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—Harry/Louis—

⊹ Learning to Breathe by youcomecrash / @drunkharrystyles-blog

(E, 110k, uni au) He’s playing football at one of the top universities in England and he should love everything about his life right now, but instead he’s moving backwards. 

⊹ Heading for Limbo by @kingsofeverything

(E, 100k, famous/not famous) When Harry discovers some life-changing things about himself, Louis is there for him, however he needs. But it’s all temporary because Louis has plans that will move his life from New York all the way to L.A. and the distance isn’t the only thing between them.

⊹ Follow Your Arrow by Anonymous

(E, 78k, high school) It's senior year and everything is about to change.

⊹Passing By by Larry_you_know / @larryyouknow

(E, 48k, vacation) the one where Harry doesn't even know he's into guys until he meets Louis on a boat trip. There's something more to their friendship but it ain't gonna be smooth sailing.

That's What I'm Here For by @taggiecb

(E, 46k, farm au) Louis needs help running his business but has no idea where to even start looking.

⊹ And Touch Me Like You Never by runaway_train / @runaway-train-works

(E, 35k, roommates) The one where Harry and Louis agree to be each other's New Year's kiss and it ends up being a lot more than they bargained for.

⊹ Follow Your Heart by dimpled_halo / @comebackassholes

(E, 32k, fake relationship) “We think it would be best to market you guys as a couple,” Simon tells them. The tone in his voice makes Louis think there’s no wiggle room to even try to argue about it.

⊹ others i've seen might never be mean (but they would never do) by @cherrylouvol6

(M, 20k, girl direction) a When Harry Met Sally AU in which Louis says all the wrong things and Harry always feels one step behind.

⊹ Supposed to Be by kikikryslee / @flamboyantommo

(M, 26k, high school au) the Geek Charming AU where Harry's a film geek, Louis' a popular jock, and they both need each other to get what they want.

⊹ Blush by orphan_account

(M, 15k, girl direction) the Christmas FxF Larry fic in which Louis is 99.5% sure she's straight and Harry likes to walk around shirtless and watch lesbian films

⊹ Waiting for Wonderful by QuickedWeen / @becomeawendybird

(M, 13k, pining) Harry is willing to wait as long as he needs to for his best friend to realise that they're supposed to be together, but it kills him to watch Louis struggle in his relationship with Mackenzie.

⊹ Nobody compares to you by fallenflowercrowns / @headband-husbands

(T, 10k, tumblr au) the one where Harry falls in love twice, Louis is just incredibly sweet and supportive, and Al from tumblr is super nice but also really secretive about his identity - not that Harry can blame him, considering his own blog is run under false pretences, too.

⊹ Elle Me Dit by QuickedWeen / @becomeawendybird

(M, 3k, girl direction) On the night of her bachelorette party she and her best friend/Maid of Honor, Harry, get drunk and wonder what they're missing out on.

—Rare Pairs—

⊹ You Don't Care About Me (One More Night) by @lululawrence

(NR, 60k, Louis/Nick Grimshaw) the one where Louis pines for Harry and Nick helps ease his way into figuring himself out through a friends with benefits sort of arrangement. Things quickly turn complicated.

⊹ we're still the kings of the Friday nights by we_are_the_same / @so-why-let-your-voice-be-tamed

(T, 22k, Zayn/Louis) Zayn’s been everything, for so long now. His moral compass, his partner in crime, his ride or die. And as of tonight, the first boy Louis has ever kissed.

⊹ The Stories They're Not In by abrighteryellow / @a-brighter-yellow

(E, 10k, Niall/Shawn Mendes) An AU inspired by Niall Horan's "San Francisco," the movie Rocketman, and Elton John and Bernie Taupin's real-life relationship (except more gay).

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[niall-talk]

This Christmas (5)

“I still can't believe you did that?” Niall said with a look over his shoulder to the backseat where I was. There was a hint of laughter in his voice.

“I could have taken care of it for you.” Bas said as he glanced at me in the rearview mirror. I noticed a smug grin on his face.

“Hey it was not my fault. He shouldn't have tried to touch me. I didn't know him.” So apparently I almost injured one of Niall's friends named Conner. He shouldn't have just walked up and touch me. My fight or flight mechanism goes to fight when I'm in new surroundings.

“Not going to have to worry about this one,” Bas laughed. “Might need to get her on the security team.”

“Oh hush and drive,” I shoved his shoulder a little. We were finished with Niall's quick overview of Dublin. To say I was overwhelmed would be putting it mildly. It was a beautiful place, and I could see myself coming back again. Not to mention it was full of one of my favorite accents.

Basil got us to Mullingar and my eyes couldn't believe what they saw. It was a small town like Niall had always told me. Small but you loved it. All decorated for Christmas. Lights strung up over the roadways like arches. A huge tree in the center of town. People walking the sidewalks and they actually spoke to or acknowledged the people they came across. You didn't see that in LA.

“You alright back there? You went silent all of a sudden.” Niall turned halfway in his seat to look at me.

“Yeah just taking it all in.” I smiled at him. “It's nice.” I looked back out my window, “And where did you say we were staying?”

He cleared his throat, “Um with me Mum.”

I felt that wave of nausea hit my gut again. I had forgotten that part. “Oh yeah. Great. Should be fun.” I tried to breath through the sick feeling so I didn't actually get sick in Basil's Rover.

“Don't worry. Mum will love ya. If you can get old man Hawkins to like you; you can win over anyone.” Niall winked at me to help ease my stress.

“Just good PR skills, and dealing with pompous golf club members.” I winked back at him and the look of hurt on his face made me laugh.

“I don't know about that Sam. He doesn't even like Niall most days,” Basil added in with a laugh.

We made small talk till Basil said we were there. I looked at the house that didn't seem to match the rest I had noticed in the city. It was bigger and had a large yard. I looked around and noticed we were out of what I guessed was the city area.

Basil had stopped at a gate and pushed in a code. We waited for the gate to open before he continued up the drive. “Niall what does your step-father do for a living?”

Niall let me know that this was his property. He just moved his mom in. I just nod and let it go. Before we even came to a stop Maura stood outside the front door waiting for us. As soon as Niall was out of the truck her hands were all over her son's face, arms and shoulders. I'm not sure but it seemed like she was checking to make sure he was real.

“Ma stop, ma. Ok ok yes I'm home.” Niall tried to sound put off, but I could hear the joy in his voice and laugh.

“I am your ma and I will fawn over ya however I want. You hear me?” This petite lady nearly scolded Niall. I liked her already. He laughed at her words and kissed her on the cheek. Then she was onto Basil who had helped to get our bags out of the boot of the truck. See I was learning some of the terms. I looked around and realized I was the only one left for her to acknowledge. Great there was that sickness again.

“And this lovely girl must be Samantha?” She stepped toward me and held her arms open. I gave her a hug and she gave me a good squeeze for such a small lady. “Dear she is much prettier than you described.”

“Ma,” Niall shook his head. She looked at him over her shoulder then back at me. “Can we go inside now.”

Maura took my hand and lead me to the door. “Boys you two can manage the bags,” she said in that motherly tone. “So Samantha, Niall hasn't told me much about ya.”

Oh great here comes the Spanish Inquisition. I felt the sickness in my stomach get heavier and my chest tighten. I put on the best smile I could, “Not a lot to tell. I'm kind of a bore I'm afraid.” I heard a laugh from behind us.

“I highly doubt that dear, but there will be time for all that later.” She still had ahold of my hand as we entered the house. I took in how open it was. The furniture and decorations were very minimal, yet felt very welcoming at the same time. “I'm sure you are hungry and tired from your flight.”

“Actually we stopped for food at Basil's Pizza.” Niall sounded a little worried when he told her that. She just smiled with a shake of her head.

Maura let go of my hand and hugged Niall again. Mumbled on and on about how glad she was to have him home.

“Ok ma over 14 hour flight. Sam might want to freshen up a bit.” He tried to use me as an excuse to get her off of him.

She looked confused for a moment by the name then she looked at me, “Is it Samantha or Sam?”

“Well my boss is the only one who still calls me Samantha. Most people call me Sammy and Niall calls me Sam. My friends in school used to call me Sammy Jo. I'll answer to just about anything though.” I was still in awe of the house. I looked around because something seemed off. Then I realized it was quite. There was no music playing or tv on in the background.

“Well Sammy let me show you to your room,” she took one of my bags that Basil had brought in.

Basil told us good-bye and reminded Niall to give him a call whenever we decided to go out. Then he hugged Maura then me and called me killer. I smacked his arm and told him to hush.

“So I fixed up the two rooms in the back for you two. Thought you would have a little more peace and quiet back there. You know how it gets around here,” she looked at Niall for confirmation.

The rooms were on the first floor down at the end of a back hallway. They were off from a second lounge room. The bedroom was about half the size of my entire apartment in LA. Simple but beautifully decorated. If Maura did all of this she had an eye for design and decorating.

“Sam,” Niall said as he knocked on the doorway. I turned to see him leaned against the door. “Mum wants to know if you want some coffee, tea or anything.” He walked in and sat on the bench at the foot of the bed.

“No I'm good thanks. So your mom is,” he cut me off.

“Over the top,” he laughed.

“No. She is sweet.” I rolled my eyes at him. “So what is the plan for tonight?”

“Just a chill night. Try to get settled in and adjust to the time difference. I looked at my phone that Niall had given back when we landed in Dublin. It was after 11 p.m. and we were wide awake. “Usually takes me two or three days to adjust.”

“Sammy, Niall?” Maura called out to us. He yelled back to answer her. “You two want anything before I head to bed?”

“No ma we're good.” He called back as he stood up to leave my room. He turned back, and motioned for me to follow him. I did and he gave me a quick tour of the place. We ran into Maura and told her good night. She gave Niall a hug and a kiss. They were so sweet together and it made me happy to see it.

I got a hug from her also, “Good night dear. If you want or need anything you make yourself at home. So glad you changed your mind and came with Niall.”

I thanked her and told her good night. After she went to bed I asked for the bathroom. Niall showed me and left me to my business. When I finished in there I heard the sound of a guitar floating through the air. I followed the music and found him in the back lounge room with the white Christmas lights on over the fireplace and the Christmas tree in the corner.

He was on the large square ottoman in front of the fireplace. A fire burning casting a slight golden glow over his features. It was a picture perfect Hallmark moment.

[noellehenry-original]

Naughty or Nice by noellehenry

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply Category: M/M Fandom: One Direction (Band) Relationship: Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson Characters: Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Niall Horan, Anne Cox, Simon Cowell, Theo Horan, Original Child Character(s), Original Female Character(s), Original Male Character(s) Additional Tags: Christmas Elf Louis!, Harrods Department Store, office Christmas party, Miscommunication, Innuendo, Snow, Winter, Just a fluffy story, Humor Words: 10700 Chapters: 1

Originally published on 6 December 2018

Summary:

Louis never intended for his boss, the very attractive Harry Styles, to find out he has a temporary, additional job as a Christmas Elf at Harrods Department Store. When he gets a request to show up in his elf costume at Mr. Styles’ office, after office hours, Louis’ mind goes wild…