#taggiecb

[hlficlibrary]

what are your fav enemies to lovers stories?

I've made quite a few recs of enemies to lovers fics recently so if you're looking for them...

✤ Enemies to Lovers / Part 2

✤ Enemies to Lovers (Historical)

✤ Enemies to Lovers (Sexual Tension)

Plus a longer rec I made earlier...

✤ Enemies to Lovers Fics

But if your ask was to know my absolute favorites...I'll go with these...

Why Can't It Be Like That by @taggiecb

Louis Tomlinson, head of his local hospital's charity fund, suddenly finds himself in the heart of the Royal family when his mother marries the third son of the reigning monarch. Such an upset in lifestyle brings a lot of changes for Louis, one of them being the need for a stylist.

Enter Harry Styles, a cutting edge fashion stylist who loves his job and prides himself on his passion. The first time he sees Louis Tomlinson on the cover of a tabloid he wants to dress him, style him, make him as beautiful as Harry knows he could be. When he's hired to do just that, he knows this will be a perfect partnership. That is, until he actually meets the man.

A fashion AU with a royal twist, where Louis doesn't need a stylist, Harry's thrilled to have a real life Barbie doll, and they're both very wrong about each other.

Nothing But You On My Mind by nonsensedarling / @absoloutenonsense

Louis Tomlinson is a PR manager hired to improve the image of royal bad-boy Prince Harry Styles. Unfortunately for him, that means being faced with the Prince's constant innuendos, incessant dirty jokes, and relentless flirting. Louis just wants to make it to Princess Gemma's coronation; once she's crowned Queen, his contract is up and he never has to see the Prince again.

Don't Want Shelter by @kingsofeverything

Louis and Harry have known each other all their lives. Friends as children, they danced around each other as teenagers, and have spent the last twenty-five years either screaming at each other or not speaking at all. Except for that one time ten years ago…

When Hurricane Nicole threatens the coast, they end up stuck together in their families' old vacation home that they begrudgingly co-own.

During the storm, and in the months after, they’re both forced to reevaluate their history and what they mean to each other.

[allwaswell16]

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

-Larry-

Red Brick Heart by hazmesentir / @alveronian

(E, 98k, uni au) Harry had turned up at the halls of residence expecting fun, new friends, and maybe a life experience or two. What he doesn't expect is a surprise roommate who's loud and dramatic and obsessed with tea and is maybe, actually, all he's ever wanted.

There's No Other Place by nikogda / @satvrdays

(E, 51k, hybrid au) the one where Harry offers his home for omega hybrid Louis in a world where his very existence is illegal. It was meant to be temporary, but as time goes on, neither of them want it to be. Too bad things are rarely that simple.

Looking Through You by @allwaswell16

(E, 41k, songfic) As Harry tries to make sense of his feelings for Louis, he begins writing his next album to express them as it may be the only way to break through the walls that Louis has built between them.

All Your Mates Are Here by LadyLondonderry / @londonfoginacup

(T, 36k, werewolves au) A new pack, a new house, and two new roommates with personal space issues... Plus exams, of course.

I Just Want You to Stay by @sadaveniren

(E, 34k, omegaverse) Louis and Harry have been roommates for four years, comfortable in their routine and their relationship. But all of that is about to change.

Instant Pleasure by @100percentsassy

(E, 25k, uni au) This fic has everything! College Roommates! Mario Kart! Julie Andrews! Demonstrative Pronouns! Flamboyant Dom Louis! Premature Ejaculation! Niall!

it's not a walk in the park to love each other by @maroonmoonlouis

(E, 24k, quarantine au) the one where Harry and Louis are roommates forced to quarantine together, but they hate each other very much a lot.

You're Writing Verses About Me by Rearviewdreamer / @all-these-larrythings

(T, 23k, fake relationship) Everybody knows that Louis has never been one for serious boyfriends. 

Take Your Time by @laynefaire

(E, 20k, series) When Harry finds himself in the middle of a messy break-up with no place to live, Louis offers a spare room in his flat. 

Tell Me Your Secrets by dimpled_halo / @comebackassholes

(E, 17k, phone sex operator au) A For a Good Time Call au where Harry and Louis get off on the wrong foot when they first meet.

Saw It In Your Eyes by @taggiecb

(E, 15k, sexuality crisis au) the one where Harry is an oblivious walnut.

Kings by dolce_piccante / @haydolce

(T, 13k, Marcel au) Marcel receives an invitation to his ten year high school reunion, which brings up some painful memories of his youth. 

Stuck In The Middle With You by green_feelings / @greenfeelings

(T, 11k, fake relationship) When Harry starts university, he finally gets to spend every day with Louis again. They have been friends since forever, and would do anything for each other.

tell me what you want by stylinsoncity / @aliensingucci

(M, 10k, pining) Louis, desperately looking for a room, pretends to be straight, thinking it would be easy, until he discovers that Harry likes to be naked at home. 

All I Do the Whole Day Through by @lululawrence

(NR, 6k, omegaverse) But why was Harry using Louis’ clothes and items that probably smelled like him in his nest?

to love you in word and deed by YesIsAWorld / @louandhazaf

(G, 4k, proposal au) Louis loves everything about living with Harry. Except for Harry's effusive proposals. Because the problem is, it's getting harder and harder for Louis to keep reacting like they're jokes.

Home Remedies by @kingsofeverything

(E, 4k, hiccups fic) Louis’ hiccups just won’t stop. Harry, his roommate and best friend, is willing to do anything to help.

It's a match! by @maggieisalarrie

(G, 1k, friends to lovers) If he swipes right, they simply won’t match and that’s the only way he could ever see this playing out. So against his better judgement, he swipes right.

-Rare Pairs-

Your Lips On Mine by taecheeks

(E, 56k, Zayn/Liam) the one where Zayn is a camboy, who likes to think about the fit mechanic with a liking for leather jackets and scruffy beards from uni during his shows. And Liam, the mechanic, who realizes his new roommate is Bradford, the man with the smooth skin covered in tattoos that Liam watches late at night with a hand wrapped around himself.

(I Was Broke) You Healed Me by @fallinglikethis

(T, 12k, Niall/Harry) Niall Horan is an unmated pregnant omega living on his own after his alpha boyfriend leaves him.

Repeat the Same Routine by twoshipsdrifting / @polkadotlou

(G, 5k, Niall/Zayn) Niall and Zayn are about the least compatible roommates you're going to find - at least that's how Niall feels on his second week of uni getting little to no sleep thanks to his roommate.

[theficpusher]

ring around the moon by unwept | T | 5086 Louis leans in, eyes fluttering shut, lashes dark, casting spidery shadows under the March sun. Harry meets him halfway. Here, between the space of their mouths, spring comes alive. or 5 slices where they seek shelter in each other.

beat the darkness by turnyourankle | T | 7754 Harry is a volunteer nurse stationed in Cairo; Louis is one of the patients in his ward.

You Smiled by taggiecb | G | 9053 Just then, the man looks up, and catches Harry's eye. Harry freezes, feeling as though he's the one trapped. The man doesn't smile, just watches Harry watch him, until finally he lifts his eyebrows in question, and Harry somehow manages to release himself from the spell that he feels he's under. -- It's 1758 and on the eve of a battle with the French, Captain Harry Styles of the British army has just begun his appointment as a prison warden in Louisbourgh, Nova Scotia. Harry prepares himself and his guards for their prisoners of war, but nothing could have prepared him for the sight of the most beautiful man he has ever seen- who is now his prisoner.

hold onto your stars by vashtaneradas | nr | 16258 au; harry's in the army, louis' back home, and ninety days is a lifetime.

the dead things we carry by MediaWhore | M | 25316 September ‘49 He hasn’t seen him since that day in France, that horrible muddy day where for one terrifyingly long second, Louis really thought he was going to die. He winces with the phantom pain, the hand not holding his cane going to his stomach automatically, remembering the franticness, the tenderness, of Harry’s hands while Louis was bleeding out. This is the man who saved Louis’ life. For one second, Louis fears Harry won’t recognise him, but his eyes widen when he turns to his left and they meet Louis’. He takes a step forward, reaching for him with a shaky hand before stopping himself. “Louis,’ Harry says with a shudder and Louis doesn’t think his name has ever carried more weight. This is the only man Louis ever thought about kissing for real. “Oh,” Mrs. Padley says, clearly taken aback. “You two know each other?” There are some things people never fully come home from. Until, one day, if they’re lucky, home comes to them.

through chaos as it swirls, it’s us against the world by sweetfairydreams | E | 31728 corporal styles is sent on a suicidal mission, at his hands the lives of hundreds of men that are going straight into a trap. he ends up finding louis, the french and most beautiful boy he ever seen, and a baby, in a basement of a dead city. based on the movie 1917

Letters to June by Larry_you_know | M | 41150 It's 1915, Europe is in the middle of the Great War. Omega Louis decides to join the Letter Home Project to become someone’s penfriend. Through this he meets a lovely soldier who hasn't got anyone else to send a letter to. Along with his letter, comes a picture of the most handsome alpha Louis has ever seen.

fondre ton absence by scrunchyharry | T | 41315 Harry had never really given much thought to the future. He preferred to let life steer him forward and to follow in the footsteps of Louis, his best friend from as far as his memory went, his lover, his everything. Louis knew better than he did what was good for him. It changed drastically when Louis was ripped away from him, drafted and sent to the front to fight in a war that Harry had always been sure would never reach him. Too young and too sickly to follow, Harry was left on his own for the first time in his life. When he thought things could not possibly get worse, Louis went missing at the Somme and was declared dead. While everyone buried and mourned him, Harry never moved on. If Louis were dead, he was sure that he would know it. Their lives were too entwined, he would know if half of his heart had died. Determined to find Louis, Harry did everything he could in his quest to be reunited with him, except prepare for the state Louis might be in. He did not prepare for the harsh truth he would have to face: was love possible without memories?

We're What's Right In This World by BriaMaria | E | 48809 “Why did you talk like that in Brighton? If you weren’t planning on ever telling me?” Louis asked. “Is it because you think you’re going to die?” “It’s war, Lou,” Harry said finally. The words were a knife slipped between his ribs. Everything hurt and he was bleeding. He shifted up, his palms cradling Harry’s jaw, his lips against his boy’s. Not kissing, just resting there, so Louis could feel him. “Promise you’ll come back to me.” Harry’s hands smoothed down the sides of Louis’ body. “You know I can’t do that. I’ll never lie to you.” “Promise me. We’re going to have our cottage. And our dogs. And our breakfast in the garden where nothing grows because of the wind from the sea. Promise me.” “I won’t.” Stubborn as always, his boy. “I’ll promise you, I’ll love you all my life. I’ll promise you, you’ll never leave my thoughts. I’ll promise you, you’re my forever and my always. But promising you something I can’t cheapens the things I can.” ---- Or the World War II AU where Harry goes off to fight and all Louis wants to do is be the boy who brings him home.

[ao3feed-larry]

[podfic] Sympathy For The Devil [a fic by taggiecb]

by podfic_pals

Louis keeps stealing some of Harry’s mail, which would be annoying for anyone, but it’s especially troubling when you consider that Harry is Santa Claus. Harry will have to go through hell to get Louis to stop. Literally.

Or the one with Santa Harry and Satan Louis and a series of misspelled letters to Santa.

Words: 28, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Series: Part 2 of Episode 18: an Advent series

Fandoms: One Direction (Band)

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: M/M

Characters: Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Liam Payne

Relationships: Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson

Additional Tags: Santa Harry, Harry Styles as Santa Claus, Satan Louis, Devils, Elf Niall Horan, Christmas, Christmas Presents, Hell, North Pole, Letters to Santa, Letters to Satan, Kissing, Boys Kissing, Alternate Universe - Fantasy, Podfic, Podfic Length: 30-45 Minutes

via AO3 works tagged 'Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson' https://ift.tt/ZQmdJ3e

[ficsyoumayhavemissed]

Blossom by Blossom The Spring Begins — taggiecb

499 words / Harry x Louis

It's the first day of spring!

This fic is all sorts of sweet and wonderful. You can definitely fall in love with the characters. Though very short, it’s just so lovely!

For That, I’ll Say — zanni_scaramouche / @zanniscaramouche

1.180 words / Harry x Niall, Harry x Liam, Harry x Zayn, Harry x Louis

Thank you, next Harry's experience with love, patience, and pain

This is a gorgeous, poetic, second-person perspective fic that shows glimpses of each of Harry’s relationships both past and future. So sweet and a little bit painful.

Cursing the Daylight — LadyLondonderry / @londonfoginacup

1.599 words / @harryshouseficfest / Harry x Louis

Oh, how Harry wishes the sun would never rise again, how he wishes he’d never have to worry about it. There’s something so treacherous about daylight. The sun beating down on the people below, supposedly filling them with happiness. Harry doesn’t understand that at all, the idea of sunlight alone makes his head pound, the way it feels like it’s melting his very bones.

The drama, the angst, the deep existential loneliness and then the reprieve, the sweetness and the caring. This is just fantastic!

Catnip — Randomly_Unfortunate

2.283 words / Harry x Louis

Harry is the Crazy Cat Person™ next door and his cats keep getting into Louis' gardens.

If you’re on the hunt for fics with fluff and humor this fic is hands down one of those rare gems you only ever find when the stars align perfectly.

Gem and the Hunters: The Treasure of Babylon — asphodelknox / @iamasphodelknox

34.602 words / Harry x Louis

“Were you so sure I would say yes?” Louis asked, already knowing the answer. “You’re my best friend, Louis Tomlinson. I know you better than you know yourself.” Niall pointed at him. “You say losing Babylon was terrible and you’re right, it was. But you wouldn’t turn down a second chance.” Louis rolled his eyes at his friend. “What makes you say that?” Niall just grinned. “You’re too curious.” Louis Tomlinson wished, for one thing, his whole life: to find the ancient city of Babylon. After one failed attempt, he swore to never again attempt a search for the city. His friend, Niall Horan never pushed the issue, but when his family finds themselves in trouble, Niall’s only option is to convince Louis to try and find Babylon again. Niall enlists the help of two famous treasure hunters: Harry and Gemma Styles and their friend Liam Payne. Harry and Gemma love ancient cultures as much as Louis and would give anything to find Babylon. Liam is just along for the ride, running from a shade in his past. The five embark on the adventure of a lifetime… and find much more than any of them bargained for.

If you want a warm, cozy adventure with a small dash of romance that lets the action drive the fic forward, look no further. This fic is sweet and fun and full of danger. There are some trigger warnings, so be sure to look for them before you dive in, but overall, this fic is a really good time.

Gem and the Hunters: The Struggle for Angkor Wat — asphodelknox / @iamasphodelknox

48.208 words / Harry x Louis

The Adventures of Gemma Styles and her treasure hunters continues as the group ventures to the Far East in search of Lord Malik. What starts out as a journey to find a missing idol turns into a trek into their own hearts, desires, and futures. Or the one where Gemma is top of it in all aspects of her life (except one), Niall is more competent than any of them expect, Harry and Louis are oblivious idiots, and Liam hates Zayn… until he doesn't.

The sequel to Gem and the Hunters: The Treasure of Babylon, this fic has even more of what I loved in the first fic. There are more sweet moments, more romance, and more action! Not a fic to be missed.

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[whenyoucallmelover]

everything i read this month! ✷

happy 28th :) this was a bit of a weird reading month for me… i read a lot oneshots this month! and some *mwah* great smut…

one part, under 10k words.

🪷 fragile line, @hellolovers13 (1.6k)

tags; angst with a happy ending, hurt/comfort, mpreg, tw: past miscarriage, mentions of abortion, suicidal thoughts

🪷 babygirl, @track-five (3k)

tags; fluff and angst, emotional hurt/comfort, established relationship, gender identity, supportive louis

*reread

🪷 written all over your face, iadoresunflowers (@larriescompass) (3k)

tags; petty arguments, misunderstandings, established relationship, inspired by written all over your face

🪷 “You’re my best friend”, fearlessrry (4k)

tags; friends to lovers, high school au, fluff, mutual pining

🪷 Perfect, For Now, @parmahamlarrie (5k)

tags; a/b/o, neighbors, touch deprivation, strangers to lovers, misunderstandings

🪷 Sympathy For The Devil, taggiecb (5k)

tags; fluff, fantasy, christmas, santa harry, satan louis, (supposed-to-be-) enemies to lovers 

(yes i read a chrstmas fic in march)

🪷 cherries, resurrectdead (5k)

tags; single parent louis, babysitter harry, fluff and humor, kidfic, falling in love, first kiss

🪷 i'm torn, @track-five (8k)

tags; hurt/comfort, sickfic, sick harry, caring louis, established relationship

one part, over 10k words:

🪷 bambi legs, @disgruntledkittenface (11k)

tags; girl direction, fluff, flirting, communication, asexual character, first date

🪷 the love is ours to make (so we should make it), lingerielarries (19k)

tags; nanny harry, tattoo artist louis, punk/flowerchild, fluff and hurt/comfort, mutual pining, falling in love, tw: talks of past sh, past suicide attempt

*reread (i read this years ago and found it again while looking for the Long Lost Babysitter Fic and felt very nostalgic rereading it)

multi-part:

🪷 and i’d choose you; in a hundred different lifetimes(...), @bottomhaztoplou (20k, 26/26)

tags; ficlet collection, (26 of them, to be precise), fluff, smut, angst…all the tags! 

🪷 You, Me, (and everyone we know), @imogenleefic (29k, 5/?)

tags; famous harry/non famous louis, enemies to lovers, slow burn, personal assistant louis, angst with a happy ending, closeted character, angst and humor

🪷 The Pros and Cons of Breathing, @hellolovers13 (42k, 10/19)

tags; a/b/o, arranged marriage, historical fantasy, angst, eventual happy ending, strangers to enemies to lovers, tw: panic attacks, (non-graphic) suicide attempt

🪷 across city skyline (and straight through my heart), Halos_Boat (76k, 5/5) 

tags; famous harry/non famous louis, slow burn, strangers to friends to lovers, miscommunication, angst with a happy ending, baker louis, actor harry, tw: toxic relationship (not between h&l)

smut:

🪷 Is this for me?, @uhoh-but-yeah-alright (1.5k)

tags; pwp, daddy kink, (THE daddy bucket hat), gags, referenced exhibitionism 

🪷 Something Unholy, @ohharold (2k)

tags; halloween costume party, strangers to lovers, (real) priest louis, (costume) nun harry, religion kink

🪷 Blow Me Like A Fan, @larry-hiatus (4k)

tags; canon compliant, fangirl roleplay, feminization, makeup, crying during sex

🪷 pull you closer (kiss me harder), @sunshineandthemoonlight (5k)

tags; angst and smut, lingerie, size kink, boys avoiding emotions!, top harry, hints of non-cis harry

don’t forget to leave a comment and kudos for the authors & reblog their fic posts! ･ﾟ*｡･

[haztobegood]

UNITED STATES OF FANFICTION - PART 1

I started planning this fic rec a few weeks ago after some inspiration from @allwaswell16​. It started out as something fun I could post for Independence Day, but it’s hard to be excited when the very freedoms we’re meant to celebrate are being taken away. So instead of a Fourth of July themed fic rec, here is a collection of 51 fics from 51 places in case you need an escape this long weekend.

📍 Alabama - (Something's Been) Hiding In My Heart by @lululawrence​​ Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson, Louis Tomlinson/Patrick Dempsey, 26k NR Sweet Home Alabama AU, Exes to Lovers, Implied Mpreg

📍 Alaska - Outlasts by cutedaffodil Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik/Liam Payne, 12k, M Survival, Dogsledding

📍 Arizona - No Hold to Hold Onto by @kingsofeverything​​ Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson, 48k, E Historical AU, Cowboys, Rodeo Competition

📍 Arkansas - On This Sinking Night by Luz Zayn Malik/Liam Payne, 4k, M Supernatural Elements, Ghost Hunters

📍 California - Climbing The Swells by @cyantific​​ Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson, 6k, E Surfers, Strangers to Lovers

📍 Colorado - Get Lost and Found by crimsontheory @ireallysawanangel​​ Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson, 9k, T Hiking, Mountains, Meet Cute

📍 Connecticut - Make The Yuletide Gay by flowercrownfemme @fairytalefem​​ Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan/Shawn Mendes, Zayn Malik/Liam Payne, 10k, T Chirstmas in Connecticut AU, Christmas Tree Farm, Girl Direction

📍 Delaware - I dissolve and break and then away I crawl by lumineres Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson, 10k, M Little Red Riding Hood AU, Fluff and Angst

📍 Florida - The Daddiest Place on Earth by lovelarry10 @chloehl10​​ Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson, 24k, E Disney World, Social Media AU, Strangers to Lovers

📍 Georgia - An Invincible Summer by Brooklyn_Babylon @twopoppies​ Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson, 45k, E Historical AU, 1940s, Watermelon Farming 

📍 Hawaii - There Is No Place I'd Rather Be by orphan_account Liam Payne/Louis Tomlinson, 24k, T Lilo and Stitch AU, Aliens

📍 Idaho - A Road To Something Better by @taggiecb​​ Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson, 25k, E Writer Louis, Friends to Lovers

📍 Illinois - From the Start by @allwaswell16​​ Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson, 32k, E Fake/Pretend Relationship, Marriage Proposal

📍 Indiana - to know I'm gonna be alright by aiienharry @leedsau​​ Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik/Liam Payne, 61k, E Small Town AU, Angst with a Happy Ending, Strangers to Lovers

📍 Iowa - The Grundy County Auction Incident by @haztobegood​​ Nick Grimshaw/Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson, 4k, T Farmer AU, Sugar Baby Harry, Livestock Auctions

📍 Kansas - As Long As You Bring Your Dog by heerickson Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson, 8k, NR College AU, Meet Cute

📍 Kentucky - fallin' and laughin' at the drinks we spilled by enbyharry @non-binharry​​ Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson, 14k, E Strangers to Lovers, Nonbinary/Genderfluid Harry Styles, Louis lives in a van

🗺️ PART 2 | PART 3

[harrydracobang]

Drarry Art + Fic: But We Could Be So Good

Title: But We Could Be So Good Author: @allwaswell16 Artist(s): @chamomileteafuel Pairing(s): Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter, minor Draco Malfoy/Blaise Zabini Other Key Characters: Lucius Malfoy, Narcissa Malfoy, Blaise Zabini Rating: Mature Word Count: 12.6k Art Medium: Digital Era: Post-War Content/Warnings: Auror Harry, Probation, Getting Together, Loneliness, Chess, Gardening, Falling in Love, Family Issues, Friends to Lovers, Oblivious Harry, Oblivious Draco, Sexual Tension, Kissing, Frottage, Love Confessions Summary: When Harry assigned himself to be the Malfoy family’s probationary Auror, he hadn’t anticipated he would sneak into the Malfoy Manor library, play endless games of chess, or buy an entire roomful of magical plants. And he certainly hadn’t anticipated falling in love. Author’s Notes: So many thanks to the amazing artist, Camomiletea, whose art inspired this fic. I am so in awe of the pieces you created, and I can only hope I did them the smallest amount of justice. Thank you, Cam! Fallinglikethis, thank you so much for brainstorming the fic with me and always believing in me! Haztobegood, I couldn’t have made this fic what it is without you. Thank you for all your feedback and for betaing the fic for me! Taggiecb, thanks for reading a Drarry fic just because it’s mine. And, of course, thank you to the mods for organizing this fest! Artist’s Notes: A big thank you to all mods of the Harry/Draco Reverse Bang for all the work they put in to make this fest happen, and endless, endless love to allwaswell16 for choosing my piece for their fic! I'm beyond thankful. I've been wanting to practice creating spaces in my art around the subjects, as previously I've been a bit focused about the characters and less about background and details. So this fest was the perfect way to try out new styles, as well as giving me the incentive to complete the works. I've had so much fun doing this fest, and I'm absolutely overjoyed from the fic that came of it. 

FIC AND ART POST ON AO3

ART POST ON AO3

[beyondxmeasure]

Saturday Snips! ✂️

Thanks to @thinlinez for the tag! Tagging some of my lovely mutuals to share something if you'd like, no pressure if you don't. ✌🏻 💖✍🏻 @alwaysxlarrie @justalarryblog @polaroidlouis @lululawrence @kingsofeverything @sadaveniren @jaerie @chloehl10 @londonfoginacup @taggiecb @haztobegood @cowboylarries @loubbies @absoloutenonsense @hellolovers13 @greeneyesfriedrice @dragmedown @greenfeelings

This is from my upcoming Fitness Instructor Harry fic, which I thought I started middle of last year... but came to find out it was 2021! Holy shit, do I need to get this thing finished!

Louis watches a drip of sweat travel down the back of Harry’s neck, falling hidden behind a butter yellow tank top between his shoulder blades, gathering somewhere amidst a damp patch in the middle. The need to be that single droplet of sweat, or the fabric that holds it, unnerves him, but Louis has never had such a strong desire for anything in all of his life. Since when does he have a sweat kink? Louis wonders to himself, horrified. Or a thing for muscled dudes? Well… maybe since he’s had that shirtless pic from Sports Illustrated of David Beckham and Thierry Henry plastered on his wall since primary school, he remembers. Sure, they might’ve been on the pitch, but you know it wasn’t his footie skills you were ogling in that photo, mate. Let’s be real. He argues with himself. But Harry isn’t some muscled dude, he’s just a beautiful human being. Anyone with two eyes in their head can see that. It doesn’t mean anything. So what if he notices how perfectly defined every single muscle in Harry's back is, even through his sweat-slicked tank top? It’s not his fault that it’s cut low enough on the sides to see everything. What, is he not supposed to look?

COMING SOON!

[ladyaj-13]

I'm late, yes, but it is still technically January... :)

I hope you’re all having a good start to the new year! This month features Ziam and Larry.

Ziam

If It Makes You Feel Alive (It's Alright) - beardyboyzx - One Direction (Band) [Archive of Our Own] @beardyboyzx - 18k, T, 2022 - uni AU, internal conflict, coming out. I loved this fic so much. Liam’s confusion and realisation is so well written.

Larry

I Want You (Won’t You Say So) - LadyLondonderry - One Direction (Band) [Archive of Our Own] @londonfoginacup - T, 2k, 2022 - canon, tour buses, competitive smart watch wearing. Ahh, I loved this. It’s so funny, go check it out immediately.

After Midnight - zarah5 - One Direction (Band) [Archive of Our Own] @zarah5 - T, 4k, 2013 - canon, protective Louis, first date. This is so tentative, strangely inevitable, and also so hopeful. This author needs no introduction but perhaps we need a reminder to re-read this little slice of perfection.

Ho Ho Hopefully - safetyfilm - One Direction (Band) [Archive of Our Own] @larrieblr - T, 5k, 2022 - Elf!Harry, Christmas. This is such an inventive idea, where elves are given humans to find presents for. It’s such a cute Christmassy fic! I loved it.

Southern Comfort - kingsofeverything - One Direction (Band) [Archive of Our Own] @kingsofeverything - E, 5k, 2022 - girl direction, American South AU. There’s a whole world in this fic. It’s written so evocatively, I would like another 40k please 🤣

Foolishly, Completely Falling - dea_liberty - One Direction (Band) [Archive of Our Own] @dea - NR, 8k, 2013 - canon, friends to lovers, Tumblr. This fic is JUST. SO. GOOD. Louis is wonderful, the relationship between him and Harry is told so well, the Tumblr bits are hilarious. You’ve probably read this before, but isn’t now a good time to revisit it?

All Shook Up - littleroverlouis - One Direction (Band) [Archive of Our Own] @littleroverlouis - T, 9k, 2022 - Elvis impersonators, American AU. This is so much fun, I want a ticket to this event please, and it comes with great art too! 

It's Thursday. Let's Get (un)Dressed. - bananaheathen - One Direction (Band) [Archive of Our Own] @bananaheathen - E, 9k, 2023 - tiktok, genderfluid Harry, strangers to lovers. This is so good. It’s sweet and soft and beautifully written, and both Harry and Louis’ characters in this are so wonderful.

Midnight - kingsofeverything - One Direction (Band) [Archive of Our Own] @kingsofeverything - E, 10k, 2022 - omegaverse, bartender!Harry, friends with benefits. I’m pretty weak for clothes sharing and misunderstandings, and this fic has both in droves. I loved it.

Eyes on the Horizon - yeah_alright - One Direction (Band) [Archive of Our Own] @uhoh-but-yeah-alright - E, 12k, 2022 - older Harry, skydiving instructor Louis, fluff and humour. Okay, so the idea of skydiving scares the bejesus out of me. I am perfectly happy to have reached an age where I’m unable to be peer pressured into it. But the writing here, for a few seconds, had me considering it 🤣 I also love the immediate pull between Louis and Harry. Go read this fic, you won’t regret it.

Saw It In Your Eyes - taggiecb - One Direction (Band) [Archive of Our Own] @taggiecb - E, 15k, 2018 - flatmates, AU, tattoos, oblivious!Harry. God I love some good obliviousness, and I also love the way the author has portrayed the Larry relationship in this fic. They’re such good friends! (They’re clearly not just friends.)

Lonely Shadow Dancers - ohpleaselarry - One Direction (Band) [Archive of Our Own] - E, 20k, 2022 - canon but make it omegaverse, childhood friends, mutual pining. This fic is so well-written, the emotional reaction is real, omg. I loved it, and it was really unique to read these two points - childhood friends and omegaverse - folded into a canon setting, then also with a non-linear structure. Interesting and inventive! 

Late Night Talking - kingsofeverything - One Direction (Band) [Archive of Our Own] @kingsofeverything - E, 53k, 2022 - famous/famous, half-AU (Louis is Louis, Harry is a talk show host), friends to lovers. Okay, yes. I may have been having a bit of a binge of this author’s fics, but WHY WOULDN’T YOU quite frankly, every single one is perfect. This one was exactly what I wanted, even though I didn’t know it.

[larryyouknow]

ONE FIC, ONE LINE

Pick any 10 of your fics, scroll somewhere to the mid point, pick a line, and share it! Then tag 10 people.

I was tagged by @boosbabycakes28 Thanks.

Where Words Fail, Music Speaks - Louis gave him a luscious side eye, maybe it was not meant as innuendo, but it got him all cheeky.

Letters to June - It still rings in my ears and it is weird, I know, because I have never heard your voice before, I don’t know how you sound, but the dream felt so real I could swear it was just that, real. (Gosh, I made myself emotional over a sentence here.)

Forever Never Comes - “He only bends to my wishes, Grimshaw, if you know what I mean,” Louis’ shameless response came as a bolt out of the blue and Harry was close to fainting from how aghast he was at Louis’ bluntness and said allusion, feeling his cheeks and ears involuntarily turning crimson.

Passing By - Just when he thought that he would never get another glimpse of Louis, he saw it.

Talk to Me - Insanely jealous.

The Ideal Flatmate - “And your then-boyfriend, the pretty one, dark hair, sharp jawline– warm mouth…” Louis stood up, leaned across the table and listed his mean words directly to Harry’s shocked face.

Trackies - When Harry typed trackies dot com into his browser, his jaw hit the table.

Three Hundred Cupcakes Later - Louis blinked once, twice as the realization struck him like lightning and his heart stopped, “Oh, you aren’t joking.”

Playdate - “You are equipped for a lot of things, I guess,” Harry smirked, blushing, unable to raise his eyes up from that suddenly very interesting speck of dirt on the ground.

I haven’t been around much lately so if you’ve been summoned already I’m sorry. I invite @greenblueish, @lululawrence, @cyantific, @chloehl10, @parmahamlarrie, @zannithinks @mercurial-madhouse @taggiecb @twopoppies @allwaswell16 to join the game. If not, nevermind.

[hlficlibrary]

Hey, do you have any fanfic recommendations where one of them is a farmer or similar?

Hi, anon! I love farm fics! If you ever want more, let me know! Here are some fics where one of them is a farmer...

That's What I'm Here For by @taggiecb

Louis Tomlinson is a dairy farmer on a tiny farm in eastern Canada. His wife of nearly thirty years has left him and his children are all grown up and out of the house. Louis needs help running his business but has no idea where to even start looking. Luckily for him his children know just the man for the job.

A Light Illuminated (Calling You Home) by LadyLondonderry / @londonfoginacup

Louis has inherited a farm from an uncle he barely knew. It's not in the best state, and he's facing the reality of having to let some of the workers go if profits don't drastically improve. It's not a nice idea.

Then Harry comes into the picture. A prince in need of a place to lay low for a while. It's a little awkward, and a lot unconventional, but he's paying well and Louis can't turn down the opportunity.

If only he didn't give Louis such conflicting feelings.

put the stars in our eyes by pinkgelpen

Louis is set to inherit the family farm after the death of his father, but after finding out that he needs to be married in order to do so, purchasing a nineteen year-old, mail-order husband named Harry Styles seems to be the easiest answer.

i'm not calling you a liar (just don't lie to me) by hazmesentir

Louis can't stop lying. Harry runs a farm. Somehow, he squeezes the truth out of him.

[allwaswell16]

This is a fic rec of fics that have a similarity to the fic These High Walls (which is also listed below) as requested in this ask. If you enjoy the fics, please leave kudos and comments to the writers! You can find all my other fic recs here. Happy reading!

These High Walls by LarryAlways28 (E, 68k, a/b/o)

Harry Styles should have the world at his feet. Born to one of Seattle's wealthiest families,  Harry was raised exactly as a Styles heir should be: sharp as a tack, witty, charming, and powerful. He was the ideal son - until he presented as an Omega. Now, barely a year after his old man dropped dead and running the family company, if he makes a mistake with the Tomlinson and Sons merger and acquisition, it's game over.

Louis Tomlinson is in over his head. After the tragic death of his older brother, Louis has no choice but to put his music career on hold and head back home to handle the family affairs. The family business is drowning and Louis doesn't know what to do. So... when the older, and wildly attractive Harry Styles offers him a deal in exchange for saving his family's legacy- how could Louis ever refuse that?

But what happens when emotions get tangled and a good business deal turns into something much more powerful?

✧-Larry-✧

The Spicy Cologne by @millionlittletings

(T, 108k, boss/employee) Harry Styles, the sole heir of the Styles Group of Hospitality Ltd, is a man like no other. 

white winged dove by duchessy

(M, 100k, royal au) Pressured to marry in order to save his family from financial and social ruin, Louis finds himself caught between wanting to be selfish and doing what he needs to do for the sake of his sisters, if no one else.

What I Have With You (I don't want with anyone else) by @lululawrence

(NR, 73k, a/b/o) Louis is an asexual alpha, Harry is his aromantic alpha friend and possible roommate, and faking a relationship might be exactly what they need to get their families and friends off their backs.

Manhattan From The Sky by sincewewereeighteen 

(E, 47k, CEO Harry) Harry's been raised to know that successful men do not fall in love. Louis believes that love is all you need to be successful in life. They meet.

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

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

How Fitting and Sweet by @soidiallednine

(M, 38k, science fiction) The planets Walloq and Traj have been at odds for nearly a century. If nothing is done soon to stop the war, the future of both worlds may be lost.

Reduce Me To A Pleading Cry (Break The Skin and Tantalize) by @taggiecb

(E, 37k, bdsm) Harry is a broody submissive boss, Louis is a natural dom who works in the mail room at Styles & Styles, Niall is a matchmaking oracle, and a slender, dark haired man stands mute at the coffee stand encouraging others to spill their secrets.

And I’d Marry You Harry (Because You Forced Me) by @2tiedships2

(NR, 24k, The Proposal au) The Proposal AU featuring Harry as Sandra Bullock, Louis as Ryan Reynolds, and all the fun a fake relationship and forced engagement can bring.

Mr. Tomlinson by iwillpaintasongforlou / @canonlarry

(E, 4k, a/b/o) Harry is the quiet cupcake of a man he calls his alpha and the only one who gets to see Louis as anything less than fearsome.

Then We Take It To The Bed, Then We Take It To The Floor by Lovinlou

(NR, 3k, a/b/o) CEO harry styles who has employees trembling in fear just by the mention of his name, giving orders and screaming at them, but behind closed doors he fully submits to his alpha taking in every order he receives.

✧-Rare Pairs-✧

Money Moves by mmaree / @zqua1d

(E, 74k, Zayn/Liam) Fake Engagement AU with Boss!Liam and Secretary!Zayn

[theficpusher]

Fistiana by YesIsAWorld | nr | 1975 They met in the center of the ring and bumped their bare knuckles together.

sneak out the back door, we don't have to say goodbye by alexenglish | E | 4240 Mineola didn’t keep secrets, didn’t have surprises. It was routine, and simple, and Shawn was used to it immediately. Until Niall Horan came home for a visit.

Something Good (And I Don't Just Mean Your Chips) by sunsetmog | T | 9910 Nick's uncle's will left his seaside cottage, his fishing boat, and all the contents of both to Nick. Coming off the back of months of very poor life choices, a brand new start in a Yorkshire seaside village seems the last remaining option for Nick, but he hadn't bargained on the guy in the chip shop sneaking his way into Nick's life with a bit of bread and butter and a chip shop special.

Lose Myself in Time by QuickedWeen | E | 14480 When Harry is sixteen years old he works as an intern at his favorite theater in the world nestled up in the mountains of rural Vermont. He takes one look at the older, more mature, Assistant Master Electrician Louis Tomlinson and falls in love. From afar. Ten years later a terrible storm hits the village, and the theater asks for any and all former staff members to pitch in for the clean up. Harry takes some time off work and returns to help, only to find himself in the presence of his old crush once again.

Treat Mothman With Kindness by flowercrownfemme | T | 16021 “Does anyone else ever think mothman is... Kinda hot?” “No?” Zayn squinted, frowning. “Louis? The fuck?” In which Louis, Liam, Niall and Zayn are amateur cryptozoologists and Harry is the creature they find in the woods of a small north-western town. ft. lots of glitter and shrieking and a whole shed full of lesbian cats.

darling, you give love a bad name by snowcaplou | M | 28955 “Harry,” Louis says again. He’s swallowing down tears that have already pooled in his irises-- he’s cried enough today. He needs to get this off of his chest, he needs Harry to know what’s going on. Harry nods, encouraging him to speak, but Louis is sure that he would not be so calm if he knew what was coming. Nothing could accurately prepare him, though, for what leaves Louis’ lips next. “I’m pregnant.” OR Louis' has been best friends with Gemma all his life in this stupid little town he's grown to hate. What happens when, after one night together with his best friend's brother, he falls pregnant? Surrounded by small minds and conservative cultures, Louis has to deal with parents that demand they do the "right" thing. Get married before anybody finds out.

That's What I'm Here For by taggiecb | E | 46838 Louis Tomlinson is a dairy farmer on a tiny farm in eastern Canada. His wife of nearly thirty years has left him and his children are all grown up and out of the house. Louis needs help running his business but has no idea where to even start looking. Luckily for him his children know just the man for the job.

Crawling on Your Shores by juliusschmidt | E | 66631 "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.

I'll Fly Away by juliusschmidt | E | 122542 Harry and Louis grew up together in Lake County, Harry with his mom and stepdad in a tiny cottage on Edward’s Lake and Louis in his family’s farmhouse a few minutes down the road. But after high school, Louis stuck around and Harry did not; Harry went to Chicago where he found a boyfriend and couple of college degrees. Six years later, Harry ends up back in Edwardsville for the summer and he and Louis fall into old patterns and discover new ones. ft. One Direction, the local boyband; Horan’s Bar and Grill; families, most especially children and babies; Officer Liam Payne; many local festivals and fireworks displays; and Anne Cox, PFLAG President.

[twopoppies]

Hi Gina!! I hope you’re having a good night! I read a fic a while ago where Louis works in a mail room, and Harry works in the office/might be the boss? But there’s a lot of dom/sub elements to it and hurt/comfort! I was wondering if you or anyone knew the story/had a link to it? 😊

Sure honey. Here you go:

Reduce Me To A Pleading Cry (Break The Skin And Tantalize) by taggiecb (E, 37K)

As the CEO of Styles & Styles, Harry Styles cuts a brooding and handsome figure at the helm of a very successful business. His reputation for intensity is well known, but you would be intense, too, if you had to work numbers all day, give countless orders, and conduct endless meetings. When all you really want to do at night--ache to do--is give away the reins, let someone else make the decisions, be ordered around for once, just--let go. Harry has reached his breaking point when one touch from a man whose very stance commands attention leads him back to a place he thought he’d never return.

Or Harry is a broody submissive boss, Louis is a natural dom who works in the mail room at Styles & Styles, Niall is a matchmaking oracle, and a slender, dark haired man stands mute at the coffee stand encouraging others to spill their secrets.

[enchantedlandcoffee]

Best Larry Fanfic Author Nominations

☆ Nominations are still being collected. This list will be edited as new nominees come in. If you would like to be removed from this list, please send an ask or message @alarrylittlechristmas☆

HelloLovers13

Jaerie

creamcoffeelou

alarrylarrie

thedevilinmybrain

littleroverlouis

wecantalktomorrow

louisgayvodka

kingsofeverything

greeneyesfriedrice

sun-lt

enchantedlandcoffee

lunarheslwt

surrowndedbylights

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

bananaheathen

perfectdagger

stylinsoncity

itsnotreal

indiaalphawhiskey

crinkle-eyed-boo

babyhoneyheslt

starryhaze

homosociallyyours

allwaswell16

lululawrence

haztobegood

londonfoginacup

taggiecb

greenfeelings

louisandtheaquarian

givesuethemoon

brightgolden

tempolarriefix

insightfulinsomniac

thinlinez

etherealbliss

neondiamond

ImogenLee

becomeawendybird/Quickedween

daggerandrose

rosesau

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