#quelsentiment

[cloudslou]

Happy birthday Cade!! Hope you have lots of fun with your friends 🤗💫

thank u e!!!! i appreciate it ❤️

[so-why-let-your-voice-be-tamed]

Hii here are a few emojis 🕯🪐🦴

Hii E! Thanks for your questions! I’ve answered the first two already, you can find them here. 

🦴 ⇢ is there a piece of media that inspires your writing?

Not really, and yes at the same time, if that makes sense? There’s a lot of media that gives me ideas, sometimes it’s just a line in a song or a scene in a movie or series. Sometimes it’s just imagery. 

[silouvertongues]

hiii 8, 56 and 93!

hellooooo

8. closer by rm

56. forg_tful by rm (what is going ONNN)

93. lilith by halsey

[haztobegood]

This 28th comes with the heaviest of hearts. Over the past few days I've been finding comfort in the many, many ways Liam's memory will live on in the thousands of stories we have, so I wanted to share a few fics I love that feature Liam.

🦕 Hot Zauce by wemadethishome @theeliampayne (NR, <1k, OT5, fluff)

Zayn gets Liam, Niall, Harry, and Louis to try his homemade hot sauce.

🦕 The In-Between by LadyAJ_13 @ladyaj-13 (G, 2K, OT5 friendship, afterlife)

“You wake up in a desert with an angel, a demon and a grim reaper-” “-and the accounts manager!” “-yes, alright Liam, and the accounts manager - and you haven’t realised you’re dead?”

🦕 Hesitate by allwaswell16 @allwaswell16 (E, 2k, Liam/Louis, childhood friends to lovers, college au)

He’d always been in love with Louis. From the time he was old enough to understand attraction, he’d been attracted to Louis, not that he’d been ready to do anything about it at the time. Instead, he’d just supported him like a best friend should. He was there for Louis when he came out to his mom. He was there for Louis when he landed the leading role in the school play. He was there for him when Louis didn’t have a date for the prom. He was there when Louis got his heart broken. And he waited. He’d waited until he couldn’t stand to wait any more. A college au where Liam and Louis went from childhood friends to lovers to exes and back again.

🦕 The Grundy County Drag Show Incident by haztobegood (T, 3k, Liam/Zayn, drag show, gay awakening)

The instrumental opening of Beyoncé’s Halo filled the bar, and the crowd clapped in time to the beat. Holding a wireless mic in her gloved hand, Veronica Stardust owned the stage. She was one of the most vocally talented drag queens in the Midwest. Harry and Louis had seen this act a few times before and were always blown away at the power of her voice. Liam, however, was just experiencing it for the first time. He didn’t know what was yet to come.

🦕 Rising to the Occasion by LadyAJ_13 @ladyaj-13 (G, 4k, OT5 friendship, Great British Bake Off)

The camera pans across lush parkland to highlight a white tent, crisp and blinding in the spring sunshine. Four people cross the green lawn, elbows knocking until one is shoved to the side. The camera shot changes, zooming in on the same four figures lined up in cream aprons. “We’re One Direction,” they say, with cheesy grins and almost in unison. “And this is The Great British Stand up to Cancer Bakeoff!”

🦕 I Said It Wrong, But I Meant It Right by lululawrence @lululawrence (NR, 4k, Liam/Nick Grimshaw, genderswapped, firefighter!Liam)

Nick was a bit of a disaster, but she was used to it. Or so she thought. She had never known how much she could struggle just to function until the new fire lady goddess angel person winked at her.

🦕 For One of the Least of These by LadyLondonderry @londonfoginacup (G, 6k, OT5 friendship, witches, roommates)

“Sorry,” says Harry. “The fox has a curse?” He looks back toward the living room, suddenly feeling like at any moment some sinister force is going to come rushing through and attack them. He doesn’t like curses. Even the oven freaks him out a bit. “Correction,” says Niall. “The fox is the curse. He’s human, I can tell.” “Whoa,” says Liam. “You just let a cursed human loose in our house?” “Well I wasn’t going to leave him out there, was I?” Niall asks, looking at Liam like he’s daft again. “It’s freezing out there!” Or, the one where Harry, Liam, Niall and Zayn are witches and Louis is the fox with a curse.

🦕 bad luck to talk on these rides by wordsnnotes @quelsentiment (G, 10k, Liam&Louis, Liam/Zayn, first meetings and awkward conversations)

“So… how did you and Zayn meet exactly?” Louis turned to look at him, and Liam flinched under his somewhat cold stare. “What, Zayn hasn’t told you? I’m offended, I’ll have to have a word with him.” Liam genuinely couldn’t tell if Louis was joking or not. He squirmed a little under the pressure. “No, I mean, he did. Just thought it would be interesting to have your own perspective on it, I guess.” “Why? Are you conducting some kind of investigation? Want to know if our stories match up or something?” Liam nervously chuckled, keeping his eyes on the road. “What? No, of course not.” He shot a glance at Louis, who raised an eyebrow but didn’t say anything else, as if waiting for Liam to explain. But what's there to explain? he thought, half panicking. He only wanted to be friendly, goddammit. Or: Liam just started dating Zayn and is desperate to make a good impression on Louis, his best friend. But things are off to an awkward start.

🦕 Singing Harmonies in Neverland's Embrace by zanni_scaramouche @zanniscaramouche (M, 21k, Liam/Harry, famous/not famous, omegaverse)

Two minutes and seventeen seconds. That’s all it took. Liam wasn’t there, he’s only read the reports. He doesn’t know if Harry’s heart sounded the same as it does now, rapid and high strung. If Harry had frozen at the scent of Zayn’s blood. If Harry had screamed, or gasped, or cried. Liam wasn’t there, and he’s determined to make sure he never finds out what Harry does when one of his bodyguards takes a knife to the chest.

🦕 You Don't Have To Be Lonely This Christmas by LadyLondonderry @londonfoginacup (T, 35k, Liam/Zayn, Christmas, library, roommates)

Louis knew that it would happen sooner or later. He was struggling, and his roommates weren’t. It only made sense for them to offer his place in the house to someone else. But now, it’s the first of December, and he has less than a week to find somewhere cheap to stay. At least until after the holidays. Enter: an old friend with an old house and a suspiciously empty bed. Happy Christmas, here’s to many more.

🦕 not even a landslide or riptide could take it all away by we_are_the_same @so-why-let-your-voice-be-tamed (M, 49k, Liam/Zayn, friends to lovers, hurt/comfort)

When Liam was younger he used to daydream about fame, but right now he wishes he was still fourteen and naive enough to think that the things that people would have to say about him were nice. But he’s not fourteen. He’s twenty eight and for the past decade he’s grown accustomed to being a commodity, being on display. He’s had more media training than he can remember, but no amount of training could have prepared him for what’s been coming at him in the past few hours, for the judgment, the memes and the laughter. For the way that he’s suddenly become theirs now in a way that he’s never been, not even at the height of fame. When Liam gets outed via sextape, his whole world collapses around him. In the midst of all the chaos, an unexpected lifeline appears in the form of a DM from Zayn: If you find yourself needing to escape, go here. Even though they haven’t talked in years, Liam is just desperate enough to go. He doesn’t expect to find himself on a farm in the middle of nowhere, face to face with a man he hasn’t seen in years, but who somehow looks more familiar to him than the face he sees when he looks in the mirror.

🦕 Live a Thousand Lifetimes by Layne Faire (HisDarlin) @laynefaire (E, 58k, Liam/Zayn, exes to lovers, future fix-it fic)

It’s 2025. After secretly writing and producing their first album in ten years, One Direction is weeks away from releasing their first new single and announcing a world tour. With the whirlwind about to begin again, Liam re-evaluates the last ten years - the fame, the money, the people who changed his life forever - and the person who walked away.

🦕 Crawling on Your Shores by juliusschmidt @juliusschmidt (E, 67k, Liam/Harry, strangers to lovers, small towns and aliens)

"You're a mechanic?" Liam nods. Harry gives him another long, appraising look. This time it lingers on his hands. "Your nails are clean." The tips of Liam's fingers tingle. "Got laid off a month ago." "Sorry to hear that." Harry smiles, soft and small. ~ Liam is searching for direction, purpose, connection, and, ultimately, himself. Harry is searching for aliens.

🦕 Influenced. by zita17, zmmf @louisandtheaquarian @zaynmaliksmiddlefinger (E, 353k+ WIP, Liam/Zayn, famous/not famous)

When Louis Tomlinson goes to bed on New Year's Eve, he is *not* prepared to wake up to a job offer that's layered in more NDAs than he's ever seen courtesy of ZAYN, A-list pop star and Louis’ best friend Liam's celebrity crush. But what is Louis even less prepared for? Zayn's Very! Enthusiastic! Influencer! boyfriend Harry Styles. When Harry Styles signs on to become Zayn’s fake boyfriend, he's expecting 12 months of good press and a generous paycheck to help launch his hair and skincare line—he wasn't expecting to fall in love at first sight with the man who'll apparently be following Zayn around All. The. Damn. Time. The Entire Year. A fake dating with a twist, famous/not-famous, enemies to friends to secret lovers au where Larry and Ziam fall in love behind the scenes while Zarry bicker in public.

Part 2 of my favorite Liam fics

[allwaswell16]

This is part 2 of a fic rec of my favorite Louis/Liam fics as requested in this ask. You can find part 1 here. If you enjoy the fics, please leave kudos and comments for the writers! You can find my other fic recs here. Happy reading!

💗 Bloom by LadyAJ_13 / @ladyaj-13

(T, 28k, crime mystery) In early 1970s Oxford, Detective Sergeant Louis Tomlinson has to deal with the dual pressures of a case that hits too close to home, and the arrival of new colleague Liam Payne. 

💗 Heart Skips A Beat by harriet_vane

(T, 27k, uni) Harry always kisses everyone, until he starts something he can't finish. (A university AU in which no one goes to class. I am noticing a trend.)

💗 Eight Days by LadyAJ_13 / @ladyaj-13

(T, 22k, friends to lovers) Louis and Liam got hitched in Vegas, completely forgot about it for more than a decade, and it comes back to bite them. Sort of.

💗 the pawn to your king by blackwayfarers

(T, 18k, canon) "It's not a date," Liam says again, giving Louis a laughing shrug, kind of baffled. Their usual ladding about has never even been remotely date-like; dates don't often end with fines being paid to department stores by their management, or cellphone videos of them shooting nerf guns at paparazzi.

💗 One Step, Not Much by orphan_account

(G, 17k, friends to lovers) The lights out, the room dark, Liam still looked at Louis fast asleep where he laid, illuminated only slightly by moonlight casting in through the window, and he still knew he was in love. But they were friends, nothing more and nothing less.

💗 Smile Again by @mistresscurvy

(E, 16k, fireman Liam) Recently dumped Louis sets his kitchen on fire on Christmas Eve. Fireman Liam makes the mistake of inviting him home for Christmas. Chaos and feelings ensue.

💗 Like it was at the start by wordsnnotes / @quelsentiment

(T, 14k, friends) A platonic soulmates AU set in Lake Louise, Canada.

💗 It’s a Craving Not a Crush by LetTheMusicMoveYou / @letthemusicmoveyou28

(E, 9k, fake relationship) the one where Liam and Louis are best bros who end up getting married so that Liam has the insurance he needs to go to rehab. Now that he’s sober, they can get divorced. But do they want to?

💗 Bedroom Floor by @star55

(T, 7k, girl direction) Liam and Louis have been doing this dance ever since they broke up. The thing is, it’s slowly killing Liam and Louis doesn’t realise it.

💗 Blow Me Away by LadyAJ_13 / @ladyaj-13

(E, 6k, established relationship) Louis likes giving blow jobs. Which is why it's a bit frustrating that every time he does, Liam hauls him back up again.

💗 Come a Little Closer (On My Face If You'd Like): A Romance by sunsetmog / @magicalrocketships

(E, 5k, canon) Liam finds Louis' porn.

💗 Puppy Love by @neondiamond

(G, 5k, strangers to lovers) Louis is a dog trainer and Liam just got a puppy for the first time. Dogs are sometimes smarter than one might think.

💗 i'm never gonna fall (but i'm never hard to catch) by carissima

(M, 5k, fwb) TFLN: we were supposed to fuck one time, but ended up fucking for 2 years

💗 circling the truth by we_are_the_same / @so-why-let-your-voice-be-tamed

(T, 3k, soulmates) Liam Payne has met his soulmate. He knows he has, because he woke up with his power this morning.

💗 Couldn't miss this one this year by yourlionheartx / @djtommotomlinson

(G, 3k, meet cute) All year Louis has been chasing this gorgeous guy he met at a ski shop. It’s Christmas and he’s decided it’s just time to let it go. He's spending Christmas on his own this year.

💗 Ready Or Not by cherrylarry / @beelou

(G, 3k, canon) five times 1D play hide and seek over the years

💗 Not the Jealous Type by loudicrous / @overfireandwater

(T, 2k, canon) Harry and the others were wrong - Liam did not fancy Louis, and he did not want to kiss Louis, and he absolutely would not be jealous if anyone else were to kiss Louis... Unless...??

💗 Should Have Known by @allwaswell16

(NR, 2k, friends to lovers) Liam returns from his internship abroad ready to tell his best friend that he wants to be more than friends. But when Louis starts avoiding him, he's no longer sure the timing is right.

💗 Going Somewhere (Baby, Like You And I) by @reminiscingintherain

(G, 1k, Olympics) Louis Tomlinson, Team GB's brightest hope on the 10m platform, faces struggle after struggle in both his professional and personal life. But when Tokyo 2020 finally comes around, will the stars finally align?

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

(T, 1k, friends to lovers) Louis thought his feelings for Liam were unrequited, but are they? Library books can tell you a lot about a person.

[bayrut]

was tagged by @fakeoutbf to make a bill clinton edit!!

i think those are the albums i listened to most this year but who knows i do not have spotify <3 tagging @essercipertuttienonperse @dionysuswearsanorangetracksuit @ramonapest @quelsentiment @baarishgf @silouvertongues @seastoried

[vadergf]

Omg u guys should read this dnn fic by @quelsentiment it's soo cute and I love the writing so much 💗💗 it's like georgenap to dreamnap (implied) to georgenap/dreamnap to dnn. Really good stuff

[girldirectionsource]

You should do a fic rec 😭😭😭 you know a lot of fics

hiii so if you're on desktop, there should be a link at the top of the page for THEMED RECS. It includes links to recs with a theme (I know, I'm very creative) -- here are a few examples:

Marcel

Exhibitionism

Questioning Sexuality

annnd since you asked, here are a few fics that I think more people should read and flail over (including one of mine, sorry for the self promo but I do love this one a lot):

Running From The Sun by @quelsentiment (nouis, Buffy the Vampire Slayer AU)

I Said It Wrong, But I Meant It Right by @lululawrence (disaster gay Nick Grimshaw/firefighter Liam)

see-see by @muldxr (deaf Harry/deaf Louis, established relationship)

I Couldn't Write You Off If I Tried by @homosociallyyours (accountant Marcel/stripper Louis)

You Saw Me Standing Alone by @uhoh-but-yeah-alright (larry, Harry and the moon fall in love)

Take a Chance by @bigxrig (larry, strangers to lovers, kidfic)

like sun on the rise by @disgruntledkittenface (astrology Harry/pragmatic babe Nick)

and since you're here, spend some time scrolling! The goal is to boost all girl direction fics and there are so so so many good ones

[zouisfics]

ZOUIS FEST 2023 - MASTERPOST

you wanna be on top? (NR, 6k) by @disgruntledkittenface 

Cool Kids Never Have The Time (T, 6k) by @quelsentiment

Pageant Material (G, 7k) by @ladyaj-13

Never Stop Dreaming (G, 14k) by @rockstarlwt28

It’s Alright If It Makes You Feel Alive (E, 13k) by @larry-hiatus

Slide Away (G, 7k) by @djtommotomlinson

the missing piece that makes me fit (T, 17k, Zayn/Louis/Liam) by @so-why-let-your-voice-be-tamed

Right Back To Where We Started From (T, 32k) by @fifthnormani

Please go show these fics some love and leave kudos/comments 😊

[zanniscaramouche]

The Devil's Backbone - Snippet

uuh... I've been really lacking on keeping track of these tags, I am so sorry. I can't even remember the last time I posted a snippet and who tagged me for it, but (i think) I've been tagged semi-recently (the last uuh 6 months? I could be wrong on these tho) by @ladyaj-13 @allwaswell16 @justanothershadeofblue @lululawrence Here is a snippet from my upcoming fic for @1daboficfest which a western a/b/o take on 3:10 to Uma (which I've never actually seen so that's fun!) I am really enjoying writing this one and have completely fallen in love with Louis's horse, Josephine. She is probably my fave OC I've ever written. Be on the lookout for more of this fic to come!

“Say, Tomlinson,” Styles calls from his spot flat on his ass in the dirt, his hands tied to his ankles. “How’s an omega get to ownin’ a horse anyhow?” 

Louis spares Josie a glance where she’s grazing on the tough short grasses of the plains. Her ears flick like she knows they’re talking about her, or maybe a fly just got too close. 

As with all else Styles has said this evening, he doesn’t bother to respond. 

“Now she’s a bit smaller than my fellow, though I always did have a liking for palomino. Sunny’s chestnut ‘s as dark as it goes before black.” 

Louis works over that sentence despite his attempts not to allow distraction as he stirs the small pot of stew on the fire. His brow creases the more he thinks on it. 

“You named a chestnut stallion Sunny?” 

Louis curses himself for breaking his silence when Styles’ face alights at the sound of his voice. Styles sits as casually as a free man, the smile on his face easy as he winks Louis' way. “He doesn’t seem to mind none.” 

Would love to know what everyone is working on!? @larry-hiatus @alwaysxlarrie @paranormalbabydoll @hellolovers13 @cyantific @skipperxao3 @local-troubled-writer @imogenleefic @onlythebravest @louandhazaf @kingsofeverything @beelou @lululawrence @panye @quelsentiment @justanothershadeofblue @disgruntledkittenface

[quelsentiment]

Cool Kids Never Have The Time by @quelsentiment / wordsnnotes

Louis/Zayn, 6k, T

“Meet Zayn. He's here to fix our immaturity problem,” Louis says in a clearly mocking tone.

Or: Zayn auditions to join a band and makes a bad first impression on their bassist.

Written for @zouisfics fest 2023

Read on ao3

[cloudslou]

Happy birthday!!! Hope you have a lovely time 😊😊

thank you e!!!!! deeply appreciated ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[louisrarepairfest]

LOUIS RARE PAIR FEST 2022

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

AO3 | Masterpost

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

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

enough to make a girl blush by @disgruntledkittenface

[Louis/Niall | Explicit | 22k]

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

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

Running From The Sun  by wordsnnotes / @quelsentiment

[Louis/Niall | Mature | 11k]

The Concept Of Controlled Love by Kikiberoski16 / @larrysballetslippers

[Louis/OMC | Explicit | 10k]

over my shoulder  by @nouies

[Louis/Sebastian Stan | Explicit | 10k]

something runnin' around my head  by andfollowthesun / @halien

[Louis/Niall | General | 7k]

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

[Louis/Draco Malfoy | Explicit | 7k]

Not Sure How To Say This Right by @wabadabadaba

[Louis/Florence Pugh | Mature | 7k]

Cigarettes and Chances by @faithinwalls369

[Louis/Liam Gallagher | General | 7k]

here with me by haveufoundwhaturlookingfor / @sup3rbloom

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

Worth the Risk by Lhhome / @lhhomefics

[Louis/Lando Norris | Explicit | 5k]

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

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

flame colored paradise by cinnamons / @sunbellylou

[Louis/Mads Mikkelsen | Explicit | 3k]

It's All Come and Go  by @haztobegood

[Louis/Orville Peck | Explicit | 2k]

Next Door  by @allwaswell16

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

Demons Hide by sitandadmire / @niallziam

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

[berlinini]

Clem recommend me blogs about Zayn pls?

Of course :)

Some that I follow: @pndnj @unapologeticallyzayn @intoxicatedfandom @drunkonzain @itsallaboutzayn

Some Z-friendly Louies: @icarusfallsforwalls @louis-in-red @letthisbeyourgreatest @quelsentiment @goodguydotmp3 @givelovetozouis @biggerthanmeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee @divorcedzouis @captainzapperz (not everyone is still active :\)

UAs: @zainmalikupdates @zaynjmsource @keepingupwithzaynmalik and @zaynmalikgallery

See also this post rec'ing blogs (for some reason I can't reblog it)

[disgruntledkittenface]

Hi happy 28th! I thought it could be fun to appreciate some underappreciated fics! If you want, answer with one of your fics and one of someone else's you wish more people would read, and then send this anonymously to some writers whose answers you'd like to see. 🥰

thank you, this is so nice!!

for my fics, I'll go with this one:

like sun on the rise (gryles, rated mature, 8.9k)

“Sorry,” Nick says at last, a crooked grin replacing her usual friendly, but not too friendly, customer service smile. “It’s my second double this week, so I’m kind of out of it. What can I get you, pretty?”

“No, I know you,” the girl insists, her green eyes wide as she leans over the counter. “I have known you so many times, in so many different forms, in so many different lives.”

“Uh…” Nick blinks, speechless for maybe the first time in her life. The thing is, the girl looks totally sincere. Kind of awestruck really, her pretty pink lips parted slightly as she takes Nick in. Like she can’t believe her luck or something. It’s not Nick’s fault that she has no idea how to act; no one has ever looked at her like this before. “Okay?”

Harry isn’t like anyone Nick has ever met before. Maybe that’s why they work.

I know, it's a girl direction rare pair with Nick POV, so it's not exactly catering to everyone's tastes. But I love this one!!

and a fic of another writer's that I wish more people would read:

Running From The Sun by @quelsentiment (nouis, rated mature, 11.6k)

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. If Louis had been human, she might have been knocked out. It’s a good thing that she isn't. “Is that all you got?” the slayer asks, raising an amused eyebrow. “Oh, we’re only just starting, love,” Louis replies.

I pretty much lost my mind reading this fic, I loved it so much. I so appreciated every detail and character choice as a Buffy fan, but I feel like anyone who hasn't watched the show would really enjoy it, too.

[allwaswell16]

A fic rec of One direction fics where one of the characters is starting a new job and has an embarrassing situation due to meeting a co-worker prior to starting the new job 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!

—Harry/Louis—

୭ you are my destiny (you are the reason that i still believe) by @alwaysxlarrie

(M, 98k, boss/employee) What he hadn't expected was for Louis Tomlinson to waltz into their company, and his life, and change around everything he thought he knew about fate. A Cinderella AU.

୭ Do Not Go Gentle by @afirethatcannotdie

(E, 70k, hospital) A Grey’s Anatomy AU where tensions are high, Harry and Louis are hooking up in secret, and no one has time for love. Or do they?

୭ i'll crash until you notice me by stylinsoncity / @aliensingucci

(M, 61k, boss/employee) Louis sets off to Barbados to oversee the massive resort his family owns known as Sandy Hill.

୭ You're the Light by @allwaswell16

(E, 31k, boss/employee) What he finds on his first day of work is a tall, gorgeous editor named Harry who has the most beautiful green eyes he’s ever seen—and who also happens to be his new boss.

୭ The Greenback Boogie by @lewiswilliamstyles

(E, 28k, boss/employee) When they see each other on Harry's first day of work, it was not the first time they met. The Suits inspired AU no one asked for.

୭ Every Lover's Got A Little Dagger In Their Hand by ishiplouis / @pocketsunshineharry

(E, 22k, enemies to lovers) Does the attraction between two complete opposites really exist, or is it just a myth?

୭ Into This Mess by crimsontheory / @ireallysawanangel

(E, 20k, enemies to lovers) The first day of Louis’ promotion is going well, far better than he expected. That is until his new partner shows up, who just so happens to be the guy who stumbled half-dressed out of his flat that same morning.

୭ Secrets, Santa? by @indiaalphawhiskey

(E, 19k, boss/employee) Right, okay, so Harry had confessed his deepest, darkest, dirtiest secrets to a stranger who turned out to be his boss. No big deal.

୭ Up All Night for Good Fun by @berzerkshires

(E, 13k, boss/employee)  The man leaves his place before Harry wakes up, which makes him sad since it was the best sex he's ever had. But when he goes to his new job on Monday, he realizes the man he slept with is the CEO.

୭ fire for a heart by brainwaves

(M, 12k, office party) Louis and Harry meet in a club. In the beginning, everything that could go wrong does go wrong.

୭ I'm All Yours, I Got No Control by Bearandleonardwrite / @erikabearikuh

(E, 10k, boss/employee) Harry and Louis hook up at a club. When Harry turns up to his new job the next day, he's more than a little surprised to learn that his new boss, Dr. Tomlinson, is Louis.

୭ Should Be, Meant To Be by thecheshirepussycat / @the-cheshire-pussy-cat

(E, 9k, boss/employee) Louis signs up for a Sugar Daddy dating website on a drunken dare.

୭ How It Begins (series) by @phdmama

(E, 8k, classroom parents) 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?

—Rare Pairs—

୭ Cool Kids Never Have The Time by wordsnnotes / @quelsentiment

(T, 6k, Zayn/Louis) Zayn auditions to join a band and makes a bad first impression on their bassist.