When Louis is a famous football player and goes on a talk show to talk about football, but talks about the concert he went to during the Summer instead. Spoiler alert! It was Harry’s concert.
we can follow the sparks | M | 6k
“I, uhm, this is gonna sound weird, but my friend is an ER doctor and he kinda taught me what to do in this kind of situation,” the man takes a step closer to Louis, “He said a close presence of an unmated alpha and light scenting should keep an omega from dropping, so I, uh, I can help you.”
or
Louis nearly drops in Harry's bookshop and sparks fly from then on.
Written for the BLFF
every night with us (is like a dream) | T | 2k
A look into the life of a professional football player dating a physical therapist.
All the One Direction fics I read and enjoyed in Jan 2025. For more new fics, check out this month's fic roundup at @1dmonthlyficroundup ! You can find my other fic recs here.
- Louis / Harry -
✧ A Frail Farewell by Rearviewdreamer / @all-these-larrythings
(M, 44k, famous/not famous) Louis can’t believe his luck when he is offered one of the easiest jobs he has had as a long-term house-sitter for the wealthy. Most of all he likes that there are no surprises until he gets the shock of his life from ex-pop star Harry Styles who isn’t supposed to be home.
✧ hard times in elmsmere by stylinsoncity / @aliensingucci
(M, 37k, time travel) for louis, being a full-fledged vampire complicates everything, not just his relationship with harry but with harry’s entire coven who took Louis in as an orphan.
✧ Enough To Wish For More by galactic_larry / @galacticlarry
(M, 33k, The Bridges of Madison County au) Louis Tomlinson just wants a few days of peace and quiet while his family are out of state. But when he meets the lead singer of a band he’s never heard of, his life and everything he thought he knew about it changes forever.
✧ On a starlit night by @lunarheslwt
(M, 24k, omegaverse) omega and future Luna Louis is holding a mating ceremony to find his mate, but what he doesn’t expect to see amongst the alphas vying for his hand, is a familiar, yet unexpected face: Harry Styles.
✧ Treat You Like A Gentleman by @justanothershadeofblue
(E, 12k, neighbors) 5 times that Harry Styles was unsatisfied by his dates, and one time Louis Tomlinson helped him find what he had been missing.
✧ Roll Like Thunder by croisblue / @forwhatiam
(M, 9k, disabled Louis) When quadriplegic Louis Tomlinson's therapist recommends he see a surrogate partner, he panics, thinking this is yet another way he's being belittled for his disability.
✧ When Everything’s Wrong (You Make it Right) by @silverstuff50
(E, 7k, omegaverse) There is something wrong with his nest. Harry’s rearranged it a thousand times tonight, even in his foggy state just on the edge of a drop.
✧ Just Two Stars Passing By by QuickedWeen / @becomeawendybird
(E, 5k, omegaverse) Harry blew up on TikTok and became a fashion commentator during the pandemic. Somehow he ends up covering arrival fashion for the 2024 Euros, and somehow Louis Tomlinson already knows his name.
✧ A Wrench and a Rodent by @haztobegood
(T, 5k, Danny Phantom au) Louis just wants to study astrophysics, do some research, and graduate from Casper University. Fate throws a wrench in his plans.
✧ a naughty little christmas miracle by larryftnoctrl / @the-larry-way
(M, 4k, flirting) Louis is a luxury lingerie store employee and he's so gay. Where are all the gay men who like lingerie? Maybe the festive season will bring him a miracle.
✧ All You Want's Under Your Nose by @wishingforloushair
(E, 3k, pwp) Louis decides to treat himself to a new sex toy, but is perplexed when he sees a man in the shop placing each vibrator against the tip of his nose and sneezing.
✧ Port and Starbord by LadyLondonderry / @londonfoginacup
(T, 3k, pirates) “Zayn,” Harry gasps. “I am your captain.”
✧ for your eyes only (i’ll show you my heart) by moon_rose25 / @darkinfinity
(G, 1k, omegaverse) omega Harry has touch depri and finds comfort in alpha Louis’ scent
- Rare Pairs -
✧ Quite Like You by @reminiscingintherain
(M, 11k, Zayn/Louis) Told in a series of flashbacks, the story of Zayn and Louis from children to parents.
✧ be still, my foolish heart by localopa / @voulezloux
(G, 3k, Zayn/Niall) "you really love me? this is not a prank, right? because then i would have to punch you and i actually really want to kiss you."
✧ Duck Crossing by @lululawrence
(NR, 2k, Louis/Diego Luna) My sister sent me to the discord without explaining what was so special about the town’s ducks, and when I went to ask about it, I somehow got roped into helping you here tonight instead, so…
Harry just smiles, so sweetly that it makes Louis want a lot more with this boy.
16 words, why do I write these long sentences?? I’m tagging 9 authors because I don't have that many author friends here. Sorry if you have already been tagged; I'm a mess.
🔹 You've Taken My Heart By Storm by BoosBabycakes / @boosbabycakes28
Louis/Harry | 66,2K | Explicit | fic post
Omega prince Harry of Silvermoor is betrothed to the powerful King Guillaume of Goldenhaven.
A month-long journey to get to his new mate brings along uncertainty, doubts and a guard that might turn the already promised omega’s life upside down.
But what will happen when forbidden feelings get in the way of his duty? Will the prince fulfill it and make his kingdom and family proud, or will he give into his desires?
🔹 You're so Art Deco by lunaticcat009 / @lunaticcat009
Louis/Harry | 3,4K | Mature | fic post
"I can't stand it when they look at you like that!"
--OR-- His omega’s propensity of being jealous was something Louis had always enjoyed unabashedly. The uni professor was never not amazed by the fact that his harmless-looking omega could turn from a sweet doll to a possessive creature emitting a warning snarl, in a matter of seconds. As long as it ended with him cuddling even more closer into Louis' chest at night, the alpha knew that it would all be alright.
The bookstore AU
🔹 Sea, Swallow Me by hazzmoranguete, larrysupernatural / @hazzmoranguete
Louis/Harry | 59,7K | Explicit
Ao entrar na cabine, se deparou com Harry amuado em um divã ao lado da janela, se lamentando pelo maldito tartaruga como se fosse um homem digno de ser amado. Louis era esse homem, o amor de Harry deveria ser dele. O ômega teve um sobressalto quando Louis se sentou diante dele e segurou seu queixo. "Eu nunca quis alguém tão desesperadamente em toda a minha vida quanto eu quero você, mas eu nunca vou tocá-lo sem a garantia de que é isso que você quer, me dê merda de dias e seja meu, seu capitão não dá a mínima para você, nenhum deles e você está implorando para voltar para aqueles que te abandonaram como nada. Chorando por aqueles covardes, enquanto eu te ofereço tudo. Esses baús, essas joias, minha frota inteira e principalmente, eu, tudo isso está aos seus pés. Você é o ômega mais poderoso do Caribe, Harry. Me aceite e não vai se arrepender."
Harry piscou seus longos cílios lentamente e Louis acreditou que ele estivesse considerando. "Eu jamais aceitarei você."
Louis inflou o peito com raiva e despeito. Se Harry se manteria irredutível, ele atuaria como seu carrasco.
Pirata AU: Onde o Capitão Tomlinson é o pirata mais temido dos sete mares, e Harry é o tesouro escondido de um velho capitão.
🔹 Have a seat, darling by WordsInBloom28
Louis/Harry | 14,1K | Explicit
Harry stood robotically, Louis’ sudden appearance sending his omega on autopilot, not wanting to accidentally step out of line in front of all the other powerful alphas. Louis placed a guiding hand against the small of his back, walking tall towards his seat at the table which was once again inhabited by the alphas in charge. Harry tensed his posture when he noticed nine sets of eyes assessing him as they approached.
“Gentleman, Harry will be my guest for the rest of the evening.” Louis paused as his eyes flashed to each member of the table. “I expect you all to welcome him in.”
Harry caught most of the alphas bowing their heads in greeting, while others’ glares sharpened ever so slightly. The heady scent mingling around the table had Harry’s blood heating within his veins, and his heart quickened from the attention.
Louis sat down first, resuming his relaxed, sprawled out posture on the ornate seat. His eyes locked on Harry as one of his hands smoothed down his thigh and patted the area softly.
“Have a seat,” he murmured lowly.
***
or two times Harry is invited to sit on pack alpha Louis’ lap.
🔹 Let the Feeling Last by allwaswell16 / @allwaswell16
Louis/Harry | 5,5K | Teen And Up | fic post
Omega Harry thinks the alpha at the grocery store buying a cart full of vegetables must be an amazing chef. He doesn't know that Alpha Louis is feeding all those vegetables to his pet pig.
🔹 Heat and Greet by HoldingOnToChaos / @holdingontochaos
Louis/Harry | 12,4K | Explicit | fic post
Harry and Louis are co-workers who are excited to represent the company they work for and do an important presentation at a week-long conference in Yosemite. It's just their luck that Harry slips into heat while there.
Panicked at the thought of missing the presentation, Harry asks Louis to help him through it. And how could Louis deny the omega he's been dreaming about since they met?
🔹 Lost and Found by Signofcomfort / @signofcomfort
Louis/Harry | 33,1K | Teen And Up
Harry, the misfit wolf in the pack, always longed for affection but was too drowned in his own loneliness.
The pack alpha Louis Tomlinson shapes the future of his pack to be more accepting and welcoming, but would Harry ever return?
🔹 for your eyes only (i’ll show you my heart) by moon_rose25 / @darkinfinity
Louis/Harry | 1,9K | General Audiences
Louis quickly opened his eyes and scanned the room, his eyes stopping on the sofa on the far left side. There was a man, turned with his back towards Louis, and based on his slow rise and fall of his back he guessed he was sleeping. If he had to guess, it was probably an omega, based on the faint scent.
Or omega Harry has touch depri and finds comfort in alpha Louis’ scent
Louis quickly opened his eyes and scanned the room, his eyes stopping on the sofa on the far left side. There was a man, turned with his back towards Louis, and based on his slow rise and fall of his back he guessed he was sleeping. If he had to guess, it was probably an omega, based on the faint scent.
Or omega Harry has touch depri and finds comfort in alpha Louis’ scent
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I’m so happy to share my fic written for the @1dalphalouisfest!!!
Here is a list of all the wonderful fics we've got in the first edition.
Cuddlebug by Sun_flwr
When the call from the adoption agency finally calls, Harry and Louis are surprised to discover that they have been tentatively paired with a young pup named Rami, who suffers from a multitude of issues stemming from the abandonment he’s suffered. But no matter the challenges, they know they will do everything they can to care for and love this pup as if he was their own.
The Bear Necessities by @silverstuff50
It’s taken nine tries, and nearly twenty quid, but Louis has won the bear.
Harry’s been eyeing it up since they arrived at the fairground earlier, and every time they’d walked past the shooting gallery his boyfriend’s eyes had gone all big and hopeful. Louis can never resist that look.
So while Harry had gone to find the loo, Louis decided to win him the huge, soft teddy bear as a surprise for when he returned. How hard could it be?
Nine tries later, with Harry now at his side to cheer him on, he eventually manages to hit all the targets with his five shots, and the massive bear is finally in his gorgeous boyfriend’s arms.
I just wanted you to know (this is me trying) by @calumsboy
Harry pulls the cupcake out of his mouth, and looks at it. Chocolate flavoured with gummy bears and coca cola bottle gummies falling off the frosting. Yum.
Louis' laughing at the sight of a pink Harry, and so Harry flips him off. That just makes him laugh harder. Asshole.
Harry doesn't bother wiping the frosting off just yet. He likes the sound of Louis' giggles too much to really want to end them.
But what he does do, is collect some frosting on the tip of his finger and place the dollop on Louis' scrunched-up-from-laughter nose.
"Cute little bunny."
Puppy (Baby, I'm Pawrfect for You) by @yoursolosong
“So… what are we naming him?”
“I think ‘Puppy’ is fitting.”
“Haz… that's like me calling you ‘human’”
Harry pouted his cute little pout and Louis wished he could kiss it off his face.
Louis let out a sigh, “Puppy it is.”
In an octopus's garden with you by @liminalkittyfics
Autistic alpha Harry, a teacher, spends an overwhelming day on a field trip to the aquarium. Luckily, his omega, Louis, knows just what he needs.
Safe Place To Hide Us Away by @lunarheslwt
Weighed down by everyday stress, alpha Harry takes up nesting in secret. It takes a load of missing clothes and unravelling lies for him to realise that his omega would love and accept him no matter what.
Always Room For Pie by @leighllbealright
Gemma looks up at Louis. “You know what I realized the other day, Petunia?”
“Hm?” Louis hums, not looking away from Poppy’s face.
“In just a couple of weeks, it will have been a year since the day we met.”
Louis freezes. “That…” His eyes wander across the room, taking everything in. “That can’t be… That can’t be right…”
“Oh, but it is, my sweet Petunia,” Gemma can’t help but smirk. “Life moved awfully fast last year.”
He turns to her, shock still all over his face. “A ye-ar?” He asks, turning the word into two syllables.
She held a finger up. “One year.”
“One year?!” He whispers.
Gemma’s eyebrow jumps. “We could say it a few more times if you’d like?” She snickers, tilting her head and looking at him like he’s an idiot.
Louis and the Very Terrible, No Good Sleep by @nooradeservedbetter
Louis had always been used to sleeping in a puppy pile back home. It was something that just happened, with all of his siblings being omegas, they just ended up in a giant nest all together, and Louis loved to cuddle in the warmth, and breathe in the familiar scent of home. He hadn’t thought much about it when, after graduating from the local uni, he got a job offer in Brighton and had to leave the family den.
You Helped Me Through The Darkness by @sandrahasfaith28
What happens when Louis, who has only been aware of his submissive tendencies for a few years and was abused in his first BDSM relationship, meets Soft Dom Harry as his therapist.
We Chase the Stars to Lose Our Shadow by 50secsoflarry
Insomniac and someone professionally cuddling with them to fall asleep....They fall in love.
Good Soup by grapejuiceblues85
Harry is sick, Louis decides to be a good husband
My Hands At Risk, I Fold by @yourgorgeouscolors28
"Sometimes, when Louis first wakes up, he thinks he’s back in the hospital, and panic hits him."
Or, Harry is a famous popstar, Louis is a famous football player and one injury changes everything.
Hold Me Tight, Don't Let Go by hssattelite28
Louis walked up to the front office to submit his paperwork, having finally secured his new job as a middle school guidance counselor. That is, until he was told that when he signed on the dotted line, they negated to highlight a few key points.
For instance, teachers and staff only obtain paid time off during their cycles after they’ve completed 5 years in the district. If they take the time off before that, whoever substitutes gets paid out of the teacher’s final wages.
He was then gently directed to the nurses office, where he could obtain a “Suppressants and Me” pamphlet and a number to the town’s doctor’s office.
Or, Louis has to go on new suppressants, and they come with some unexpected side effects.
It Must Have Been The Wind by @goldensweetmemory
A small smile appeared on Louis’ face as his thumb hovered over the perfect song to play in this situation. He wanted to make sure Harry knew that he was always going to be an open ear for him, no strings attached and absolutely no judgment. And also the song was kind of annoying as fuck. Way too overplayed. But the message was clear.
Lean On Me began playing through the speaker, the volume increasing as Louis held down the side button on his phone. The smile never faded as he lit his new cigarette, bringing it to his lips.
The voices upstairs quieted down, a silence stretching and wrapping itself around the upstairs apartment just in time for the first chorus to play.
He heard the sliding door click shut just before the second verse. He just hoped Harry understood.
Do you still remember feeling young by @Kleep
Harry and Louis are in the kitchen, just putting the finishing touches on dinner when Lucas comes home from work. What that really means, is that Harry is cooking and Louis sits at the kitchen island drinking a beer, watching Harry cook, happy the task is back in Harry’s hands.
In the back of Louis’ mind, he knows that if Lucas was intending to talk to them tonight, dinner is his opportunity. While nervous, Louis hasn’t mentioned the impending talk to Harry even once tonight.
When they start eating dinner he tries to be the very picture of cool, calm and collected. Louis has only taken about 3 bites of his meal when Lucas finally brings it up.
“You know how I wanted to talk to you guys, right?
Louis isn’t sure if he should put his fork down for this and give Lucas his complete attention, or just keep eating and let Lucas have the space to say what he needs to say. He decides on keeping it light, casual, nodding in Lucas’ direction.
The sign on your heart (it's reserved for me) by @darkinfinity
The one where Louis Tomlinson is a single dad and is finally allowing himself to start dating. Insert Harry Styles, a charming coffee shop owner who sweeps him off his feet.
In All Your Gorgeous Colours by @loudloudlove
Harry Styles is just your average 20-something. He followed his soul to a new town and now he works hard as a barman and lives alone in his little house. That is until he's swept off his feet... literally.
When Harry regains consciousness, his entire world has changed. Everything that was once black and white is now flooded with colour. And the first person he sees is his soulmate...Liam.
What Harry didn't count on was Liam's best mate...Louis. What is it about him that Harry just can't let go of? Why has his entire world been turned around? And is it really possible to walk away from your soulmate to chase a dream?
Route 43 by @elleseekeepdriv
When Louis' car breaks down, he's forced to take the bus to university every day. Little does he know that he will fall for the shy and sometimes overwhelmed curly boy who is always reading at the bus stop. The 43 turns out to be the best thing that happens to them...or is it each other?
Please Tell Me That You've Got Me by colourfulsuitmoon
A world where the nickname your soulmate will call you appears on your chest on your 18th birthday and Harry wakes up with the only name he hates.
Just a Minute More by kingofthefridaynight
“Look,” Harry said now, tapping Louis repeatedly on his thigh. There it was, the proud beam on Harry’s face, as he showed off a piece of fabric in a wooden circle. The bright yarn in the middle vaguely resembled a flower. Either way, Louis smiled, “It’s beautiful, angel.”
“You recognise it?” Harry asked with a teasing smirk, wagging the hoop a little into Louis’ direction. “Or are you just being nice?”
Harry knew him too well. He could read him like a book. That’s what marriage is about though, Louis figured, as he tried to squint at the flower to see what it was supposed to resemble. “I’m sorry, love,” Louis confessed after a second. “Tell me, though?”
Or, a rainy day in bed, where all they do is enjoy each other’s company.
A Perfect Match by @AmITooLate2
Prompt: Louis and his best friend Zayn go on a blind double date. Louis finds his date to be Liam and Zayn finds his to be Harry. Oh, but Louis and Harry are soulmates. (Ziam can be too).
Well Versed In All Things You by Read321718
Louis has a migraine he's been hiding from Harry and Harry knows just how to care for him.
Oh, those summer nights! by unbrxkenhabits
Between sunsets, horseback ridings, waterfalls, movie nights and football matches, Louis and Harry get to feel the sweet taste of a young love.
“What?” Andrew turned his head up, his eyes were still showing shock. Louis wanted to embrace him, but that wouldn’t fix things.
“Yes, a scene. It’s a lovely evening, and we all need to relax. Nice and easy, nothing complicated?” Louis knew that a relaxing scene would calm him down and let Harry feel good about himself. No hours of kink, just a nice short scene before bed. “Harry, you’re in?”
Or, Harry and Andrew haven’t been feeling like themselves and their dom tries to cheer them up.
Part of the @1dastroficfest
Part 11 of the For My Lovers series. I want to thank my wonderful beta @milliondropsofwater for helping me with this fic. I couldn't have done it without you!
tags: Trans Alpha Louis, Omega Harry, nesting, fluff
“You know I am flirting with you, right?”
Louis freezes mid-bite. Just manages not to choke on his steak.
Harry laughs a bit too loudly, almost like he’s nervous. “Yeah, should’ve known you weren’t the observant kind. You think I get this dressed up for a random dinner with a mate on a Tuesday night?”
or
Louis never imagined anyone could love him for who he truly is.
Then he meets Harry.
THE SIGN ON YOUR HEART (IT'S RESERVED FOR ME) by @darkinfinity (G-3k)
The one where Louis Tomlinson is a single dad and is finally allowing himself to start dating. Insert Harry Styles, a charming coffee shop owner who sweeps him off his feet.
the sign on your heart (it’s reserved for me) by moon_rose25
Harry/Louis | kid fic | G | 3k
The one where Louis Tomlinson is a single dad and is finally allowing himself to start dating. Insert Harry Styles, a charming coffee shop owner who sweeps him off his feet.
Written for @comfortficfest
It’s finally here! I had a great time writing this fic, thanks to the mods for organizing the fest!
hello and welcome to the june fic rec featuring my favourite works i read during the past weeks. as always, please check tags before reading. if you liked the fics please reblog their posts, leave kudos and write a nice comment. happy reading! (and happy pride month!)
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— harry/louis —
໑ Don’t Embarrass Me, Motherfucker by @allwaswell16
(T, 1.4k, established relationship, time stamp, professor harry, pets)
Harry comes home from work to find Louis and their parrot are up to something.
A Darcy the Parrot time stamp
໑ All My Life by wanderlou
(NR, 5k, established relationship, marriage proposal, humour)
The four times Harry tries to propose and the one time he gets it right (or does he?)
໑ Take My Hand, Dumbass by LadyLondonderry / @londonfoginacup
(G, 6k, enemies to lovers, a/b/o college au, roommates, touch depri)
There's only alpha dorms at university, and Louis Tomlinson, omega, refuses to pay the exorbitant fees to live off campus. So, four years pretending to be an alpha it is! That'll be easy.
And maybe it would be easy, if not for the depri and the annoying alpha roommate and the fact that Louis is, honestly, a bit too stubborn for his own good.
໑ Little Love by GoldenSunflouervol6
(NR, 8.7k, friends to lovers, a/b/o au, fbi, homelessness)
Written for the Omegaverse fic fest for prompt: 205. L & H are FBI/CIA/MI6/whatever agents and best friends. L goes on a mission without H (they’re partners, so they usually go together) and he doesn’t return. 2 yrs later he returns to the agency after escaping from wherever he was (maybe he was kidnapped, experimented on, etc., can be up to the author!). H tries to get L to talk about why he was gone/what he went through, but L isn’t ready. They continue to go on missions, but L is falling apart. Maybe he’s having nightmares, flashbacks, etc. Whoever held L captive ends up finding him again and takes him back. He either escapes again or H finds him. The author can obviously add stuff! This is more like an outline, maybe? Preferably omega L & alpha H, but ultimately up to author. Would love to see the other boys in it too, but that’s up to the author as well! [possessive & jealous h, sassy & tough l] L can be feminized, but preferably not too much.
໑ the past might be painful, but i’m in love with our future by localopa / @voulezloux
(T, 10k, established relationship, pride, time stamp)
it takes a lot of convincing for louis to let harry take him to his first pride. harry understands his worries and fears. really, he does. he just wants to show his boyfriend that he doesn’t have to be alone anymore.
a don’t be afraid to love (and love again) time stamp.
໑ Louis and the Very Terrible, No Good Sleep by Stria / @nooradeservedbetter
(E, 10k, roommates, a/b/o au, insomnia, 5+1 things)
Louis had always been used to sleeping in a puppy pile back home. It was something that just happened, with all of his siblings being omegas, they just ended up in a giant nest all together, and Louis loved to cuddle in the warmth, and breathe in the familiar scent of home. He hadn’t thought much about it when, after graduating from the local uni, he got a job offer in Brighton and had to leave the family den.
Or, Louis is insomniac. Follow him in his quest to fall asleep.
໑ You Just Be Yourself by @lululawrence
(NR, 13k, strangers to lovers, a/b/o au, kid fic, 5+1 things)
“Thanks, Mom.”
Louis’ breath was knocked right out of him at those words, and Grey froze. They then immediately pulled out of Louis’ arms and scurried out of sight before either Harry or Louis could respond.
“Shit,” Harry cursed quietly, looking between Louis and where Grey had disappeared.
“I…” Louis blinked and looked down at the boxes still scattered on the floor. By the time he had gathered them back up, Harry was also gone.
Or five times Harry's daughter claims Louis as her mother, and one time Louis claims them both as his too.
໑ back where we belong by Ashisinlove
(NR, 15k, exes to lovers, a/b/o au, college/university au, lack of communication, omega drop, read tags and author’s note)
an exes to lover university!au where louis did not know how to express his concern in the relationship and harry did not know his omega was feeling this way.
໑ Ugly love by Hazzaslittle28
(E, 16k, kind of established relationship, governor harry, prostitute louis, accidental pregnancy)
And Louis knew one thing as he stares at the dark sky and trees, the town moving away from his vision that he's never going to let his child feel the betrayal and hurt and all the hardships he went through.
He's going to give his baby enough love to fill the absence of her father. The ring in his fingers burn, there was rage inside Louis but most of all resided a boy who was still in denial that one day, one day his love would return back to him. Hold him and they'll stay happy as ever.
Or
The 1860s Au where Louis is a prostitute and Harry's a governor, they both are in love until they aren't.
໑ frightened by the bite, no harsher than the bark by localopa / @voulezloux
(T, 21.6k, strangers to lovers, a/b/o au, rockstar louis, bodyguard harry, touch deprivation)
louis loves going to the barricade during his shows. if it’s because he’s got a bit (lot) of touch deprivation and is using it as an excuse to have his big alpha bodyguard, harry, touch him, well, that’s a secret he doesn’t need to tell.
໑ Scarred by @allwaswell16
(E, 23k, enemies to lovers, soulmates, a/b/o au, sick fic, touch deprivation, soul bond, scars, read tags)
As a male omega, Louis has learned to live with disappointment and rejection, but he dreams of the day he finds his soulmate. When Harry inadvertently rejects him as his soulmate, Harry has no idea he's doomed Louis to a slow, painful death.
Pride doesn't keep Louis from telling Harry the truth. But love does.
— rare pairs —
໑ It's You by @allwaswell16
(louis/louis, T, 2.7k, a/b/o university au, clones, 5+1 things)
Five times alpha Louis talks to omega Lou and one time he admits he wants more from his omega clone
໑ The Tiniest Moves by @allwaswell16
(louis/nick grimshaw, T, 1.5k, getting together, famous/non famous au)
Coffee shop owner Nick Grimshaw may or may not have come to work on his day off in the hopes that fresh-off-his-world-tour Louis Tomlinson might stop by.
Happy 28th! Here is my June 2024 fic rec, organized by word count, from longest to shortest. You can view my other fic recs here. Enjoy!
Oxford AU Series by stylinsoncity / @aliensingucci (130k)
Come As You Are (77k)
“I think it could be like this all the time,” Harry says. “I know it doesn’t make sense but I think you should consider it. I could make you happy if you let me.”
louis is a professor of literature at oxford and harry is his newest and most eager protege. both are caught in a story about forbidden love, loss and second chances, in which one is on the brink of heartbreak and the other comes along when he's needed most.
Overwhelmingly You (47k)
more reflections post-oxford.
Notes on Oxford (5k)
glimpses at life before, during and beyond oxford, in no particular order
Satellite by suspendrs / @suspendrs (100k)
“It’s been three years since I’ve had a proper hot meal,” Louis says finally. “I have no idea where my family is, or if any of them are even still alive. The only reason I’ve been able to keep myself alive for as long as I have is because I keep to myself, stay guarded, stay hidden. It’s the only way I know how to live,” he says.
Harry wants to cry, but he tries to put on a brave face when Louis finally meets his eyes. “You’re safe here. You don’t have to be so guarded around me,” Harry says quietly, earnestly.
“That’s very sweet of you,” Louis says, putting his fork down. “But yes I do. Especially around you.”
Or, Louis needs a house. Harry offers him a home.
Just Pretend by kingsofeverything / @kingsofeverything (90k)
Louis Tomlinson is a divorced dad who doesn't date. What free time he has, he likes to spend with his teenage daughter, and if he wants to take someone home, he does it when she's spending the weekend with her mom.
Then he meets Harry Styles, another divorced dad with a teenage daughter, who convinces him it’s a good idea to pretend they're dating to keep their kids happy.
Into The Midnight Sun by summerwine @smrwine (63k)
Every day without Louis was a never ending blue Monday. Every day went without his sweetness and warmth and the radiant colours of his flame. The tenor of his voice became unfamiliar and muddled between going so long without the sound of it and getting lost with every other voice clouding Harry’s memory.But he was here now, warming Harry’s bones with lips like summer. Every moment in his arms felt like a Sunday stroll through London. Beautiful and stormy and feeling every bit like home.
or, It's 1983, Harry embarks on his first world tour and Louis is a budding actor in LA. Life spent apart isn't easily adjustable, but somehow they make it work.
Everything of Mine Is Yours by blueskiesrry / @blueskiesrry (33k)
"Did you two have a good time?”
Harry in his bathroom, brushing his teeth with frizzy hair and tired eyes. Harry on the couch cuddled up with Posy, cradling her in the crook of his elbow, humming a soft song. Harry laughing with his friends in a pub on a Friday night, a flower field in his eyes. Harry in his bed tucked under the covers, naked against fresh sheets like a shock of moonlight cutting through a storm.
“Yeah,” he says. “We did.”
or: With Harry in New York finishing up his PhD and Louis in London working as a solicitor, they try to navigate their eight year situationship including almost-daily phone calls, the occasional indulgence of casual phone sex, and endless gossip sessions as the feelings they have for each other get harder to ignore.
Changing Weather (For Worse or For Better) by haztobegood / @haztobegood (3k)
Five times it's raining and one time it stops.
Spoon Time by shiptattou / @wecantalktomorrow (2k)
There was nothing going on between them outside of the normal bro-pal-laddy-dude things every other set of best friends did. All sets of best friends did things like this. You know, hanging out every day, staying up late, and chatting until the wee hours which usually ended up as a sleepover and bed-sharing. There is nothing going on between them.
That is what Harry was going to keep telling himself and everyone around them, anyway because it is the truth, after all.
All the One Direction fics I read and enjoyed in June 2024. You can listen to my podcast to hear me talk about each of these fics as well as an overview of what was posted on ao3 including the fics on this month’s fic roundup [ @1dmonthlyficroundup ] which you can find here! Please let the writers know if you liked the fics by leaving kudos and comments! Happy reading!
Fanfictional Podcast #63 | ko-fi | fic recs
- Louis/Harry -
💜 Eight Cakes and Two Eulogies (Make a Happy Marriage) by yesllliam
(M, 135k, friends to lovers) The only problem is, after his last disastrous relationship, seven years ago, he has little desire to get intimate with another woman, let alone marry one. Of course, Harry, his famous actor of a best friend, always likes to pip in that he is free to marry him and while Louis loves him to pieces, the joke is getting a bit old now.
💜 I'm Praying (that you don't burn out or fade away) by @lululawrence
(NR, 74k, soulmates) Harry and Louis are literal stars who have known they were soulmates from their creation eons ago, however when Louis came to Earth to start the next phase of their fated future, he forgot everything. Even Harry.
💜 Scarred by @allwaswell16
(E, 23k, omegaverse) When Harry inadvertently rejects him as his soulmate, Harry has no idea he's doomed Louis to a slow, painful death. Pride doesn't keep Louis from telling Harry the truth. But love does.
💜 Lost But Won by @2tiedships2
(NR, 16k, omegaverse) When Harry loses his passport after a weekend trip to see Niall, the inconvenience of being stranded in America becomes a little more bearable after meeting Louis. Or a lot more bearable.
💜 Safe place to hide us away by @lunarheslwt
(T, 12k, omegaverse) weighed down by everyday stress, alpha Harry takes up nesting in secret. It takes a load of missing clothes and unravelling lies for him to realise that his omega would love and accept him no matter what.
💜 Beep the Horn by kikikryslee / @flamboyantommo
(T, 6k, love confessions) the one where Harry dresses as Miley Cyrus for Halloween, and Louis is the tiniest bit in love with him.
💜 Take My Hand, Dumbass by LadyLondonderry / @londonfoginacup
(G, 5k, roommates) There's only alpha dorms at university, and Louis Tomlinson, omega, refuses to pay the exorbitant fees to live off campus. So, four years pretending to be an alpha it is! That'll be easy.
💜 Missed Chances by @harryanthus-annuus
(E, 5k, omegaverse) they get drunk on some expensive wine. Things escalate from there.
💜 Puppy (Baby, I'm Pawfect for You) by @yoursolosong
(E, 5k, roommates) The one where they rescue a stray puppy together.
💜 Louis and the no good, very bad day by @haztobegood
(E, 4k, soulmates) Louis collapses back into the bed with a groan. Just when he thought his day couldn’t get any worse, there’s a fucking goose stuck on his balcony.
💜 Switching the positions for you by 28sunflowers / @vintageumbroshirt
(E, 4k, omega Louis) the omegaverse AU where they decide to try a completely new position in bed
💜 Come On and Rescue Me by @kingsofeverything
(E, 3k, silver fox Louis) Louis only intends to watch his hot neighbor’s Instagram live, but he winds up with his hand down his pants.
💜 Timeless by babyhoneyhslt / @babyhoneyheslt
(G, 3k, omegaverse) After visiting an antiques shop, Harry gets transported through time, and discovers that he and Louis are Timeless.
💜 I'll Still Feel the Same Around You by @crinkle-eyed-boo
(E, 2k, established relationship) Louis finds the cure for his insomnia in the form of his husband.
💜 call me any, anytime by @disgruntledkittenface
(E, 2k, girl direction) Harry’s plans for the night are interrupted by an unexpected FaceTime call.
💜 Feelin' So Good Right Now by YesIsAWorld / @louandhazaf
(E, 1k, Vampire Diaries au) Louis, a just-turned vampire, enjoys his enhanced touch sensation.
💜 Remember Me (When I'm With You) by liberty_barnes / @liberty-barnes
(T, 1k, memory loss) the one where Louis was cast out and Harry just wants him to be happy
💜 cause you're a sky full of stars by @femstyles
(G, 1k, uni) A film student on campus randomly stops Harry and asks him to participate in her assignment. Little does he know that agreeing also means putting his heart on the line.
💜 Don’t Embarrass Me, Motherfucker by @allwaswell16
(T, 1k, parrot) Harry comes home from work to find Louis and their parrot are up to something. A Darcy the Parrot time stamp Part 2 of That's How I Know
- Rare Pairs -
💜 You Only Fall In Love Twice by @beanno28
(E, 57k, Harry/Louis/Zayn) Louis meets popstar Harry Styles while he is working at a festival and they hit it off right away. When he is introduced to Harry’s boyfriend, Zayn, Louis is invited to learn about their world of Polyamory.
💜 Third Time Lucky by @beanno28
(E, 31k, Harry/Louis/Zayn) Louis sat back, his back resting on the cushion of the sofa. Harry and Zayn were quick to lay their heads on Louis’ chest so Louis could wrap an arm around each of them. Part 2 of You Only Fall In Love Twice
💜 It's You by @allwaswell16
(T, 2k, Louis/Louis) Five times alpha Louis talks to omega Lou and one time he admits he wants more from his omega clone
💜 The Tiniest Moves by @allwaswell16
(T, 1k, Louis/Nick Grimshaw) Coffee shop owner Nick Grimshaw may or may not have come to work on his day off in the hopes that fresh-off-his-world-tour Louis Tomlinson might stop by.
💜 A Meeting of Minds (and other things too) by LadyAJ_13 / @ladyaj-13
(T, 1k, Zayn/Liam) Zayn's fed up, Liam's a bartender, and maybe they'll both get what they need.
Happy June! Happy pride! I read like crazy this month, so please enjoy one of the longest lists we’ve had in a while! x
sunshine, baby! || @harruandlou || 106.5k
Strangers to Friends to Lovers, Friends with Benefits, College AU, Florida, Swimmer Harry, Law Student Louis, Olympics
Started this to get excited for the upcoming Olympics, fell utterly in love with the masterful fic here! Truly incredible, you have to go read it right now.
The Cottage || @holdingontochaos || 70.6k
Omegaverse, Strangers to Lovers, Small Towns, Artist Louis, Farmer Harry, Sick Louis, Touch Deprivation, Neighbours, Soulmate AU
This one is one that will really stick with me for a while! As someone who deals with chronic illness, this really allowed a light into understanding it without any of the further stress, since this world is made up. Loved it!
where we landed || @blueskiesrry || 70.4k
Exes to Lovers, Childhood Friends to Lovers, Hometowns, Teacher Louis, Kidfic, Cancer, Past Mpreg
I quite literally started reading this at 11pm (rookie mistake) and didn't manage to sleep until 3am. I truly could not put it down, it's a truly compelling read!
you were in my dream || @harruandlou || 59.3k
Baker Harry, Builder Louis, Fluff, Best Friend's Boyfriend's Best Friend
I don't think I have enough words for how much I loved this one. Easily one of the best, nothing I would change about it. More proof that fanfic is in and of itself an act of love and the fact that we get works like this? For free? It makes me cry. I love their love and I'd love in their world forever.
Peeping || @jacaranda-bloom || 16.5k
Strangers to Lovers, Housemates, New Years Eve, Oblivious Idiots, Wanker's Day
Dee has a way of writing exactly what I need when I need it! She has been so missed, so give this a read and send some love! x
you're the one that I'm dreamin' of (you're the one that I love) || @suckerforhome || 11.7k
Omegaverse, Non-Traditional Dynamics, Famous/Non Famous, Musician Harry, Make Up Artist Louis, Exes to Lovers (ish)
Where Do We Go Now || @jaerie || 10.6k
Omegaverse, Alpha Harry, Omega Louis, College Au, Roommates to Lovers, Enemies to Lovers, Human World
I had never considered Alphas having sex with humans and this has really made me think about it! Very well done, of course, and a great little story.
Half a World Away || @silverstuff50 || 9.8k
Omegaverse, Alpha Louis, Omega Harry, Enemies/Friends to Lovers, Heat, Hiking
Undo This Privacy || little_obelia || 9.5k
Girl Direction, Established Relationship, Watersports, Fluff
vitamin || cabinbythesea || 6.5k
Friends to Lovers, Slow Burn, Fluff and Smut
Take My Hand, Dumbass || @londonfoginacup || 5.9k
Omegaverse, Alpha Harry, Omega Louis, Roommates AU, College AU, Enemies to Lovers
This became a new favourite of mine from @londonfoginacup! The humour was great, tension fantastic, and the ending was just fun!
Body Stay Vicious || @letthemusicmoveyou28 || 5.3k
Strangers to Lovers, Meet-Cute, Gym AU, Light D/S, Wanker's Day
In an octopus's garden with you || louisismycat || 4.6k
Omegaverse, Alpha Harry, Omega Louis, Established Relationship, Autistic Harry, Fluff & Comfort
This was one of the best reads I've read in ages. A great reminder that love exists.
Louis and the no good, very bad day || @haztobegood || 4.5k
Soulmate AU, Crack, Oblivious Idiots, Wanker's Day
This was SO good! I love being able to read soulmate sillies!
Wordplay 2023: there his charming nest doth lay || @bottomhaztoplou || 3.8k
Omegaverse, Established Relationship, Nesting, Domestic Fluff
Come On and Rescue Me || @kingsofeverything || 3.3k
Neighbours, Older Louis, Age Difference, Instagram, Wanker's Day
Slippery When Wet || @uhoh-but-yeah-alright || 3.4k
Girl Direction, Zourry Roommates, Wanker's Day
This one is so iconic, I'm obsessed.
(on the edge until) you pull me in || @zjofierose || 3.1k
Famous/Non Famous, Age Difference, Single Dad Louis, Wanker's Day
I'll Still Feel the Same Around You || @crinkle-eyed-boo || 2.4k
Married H&L, Older H&L, Insomnia, Wanker's Day
Irrumabo || @londonfoginacup || 2.2k
Plane Ride, Sex Pollen, Established Relationship, Wanker's Day
You've Got A Friend In Me || @red-pandaaa || 2.1k
Established Relationship, Phone Sex, D/S, Wanker's Day
I taste your sugar, you swallow my salt || @bottomhaztoplou || 1.4k
Omegaverse, Alpha Louis, Omega Harry, Intersex Omegas, Heat/Rut, Historical, Wanker's Day
Happy 28th! This list shouldn't be as long as it is since I had all my exams this month, but here we are! Here are all the fics I read and enjoyed this month, sorted by word count!
🍸Of sunshines and sweethearts by tippitytap (series, 184k)
When Louis meets Harry for the first time, the interaction is over before Louis can even get a sentence out.
When Harry runs into Louis for a second time, he gets asked out on a date instead of getting yelled at for being so careless.
Who could have guessed that two simple uni-students going on dates in the dark and making out against pillars in tube stations were both carrying the burdens of their family on their shoulders? And: Could the weight of those possibly get lighter if they help carry each other’s?
🍸Playin’ it safe and breakin’ the rules by @local-troubled-writer (M, 90k)
or the One Where Maybe this Fake Relationship Gets a Little Too Real.
🍸War of hearts by @boosbabycakes28 (E, 80k)
They are the bane of each other's existence, they never pass off an opportunity to remind the other of how annoying they are. Who would have thought that polar opposites could compliment each other so well?
A story about two boys, one looking for patience and trying to be strong enough to stand up for himself, and one struggling with self-discovery and strength, where facts, reality and becomings hit him in the face, and suddenly, everything that's ever been important to him is in play.
🍸The nation's sweethart by Snowy38 (E, 77k)
In limped a graceful giant; slim bodied but broad shouldered with thick thighs. Harry's hair was a little wild where it had grown out of it's usually boyish short style.
For some reason Louis' fingers flexed, as if wanting to course through the flicks in the bottom of his rich brown hair.
It had been curly once. Louis had seen pictures of him innocent with wide green eyes and a wider, bright white, toothy grin. Everything about him screamed privilege.
Louis wondered if he knew he'd only taken this job to stop him losing his flat.
🍸What I have with you (I don't want with anyone else) by @lululawrence (NR, 73k)
Or 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.
🍸The cottage by @holdingontochaos(E, 70k)
Louis hates alphas and he has good reason to, but when his beloved omega grandmother dies, and he inherits her cottage, he meets Harry, an alpha hazelnut farmer who sneaks his way into Louis’ life.
While Louis struggles with his severe touch deprivation, he forms a friendship with Harry that turns out to be exactly what he needed.
Or Louis has severe touch deprivation and Harry has a hazelnut farm.
🍸Hooked with just one taste by @dinosaursmate (E, 48k)
Louis' flatmate introduces him to camming and suddenly, a whole new world is opened up to him: tips, gifts, and lots of admirers. He takes to it like a duck to water and strikes up a strange sort of friendship with a rather secretive lad calling himself BabyHoney, who seems to have more money than sense.
🍸A frail farewell by @all-these-larrythings (M, 44k)
Louis can’t believe his luck when he is offered one of the easiest jobs he has had as a long-term house-sitter for the wealthy. He loves the money, and the peace and quiet of the empty mansions he looks after. Most of all he likes that there are no surprises until he gets the shock of his life from ex-pop star Harry Styles who isn’t supposed to be home.
🍸My hands at risk, I fold by @yourgorgeouscolors28 (E, 43k)
"Sometimes, when Louis first wakes up, he thinks he’s back in the hospital, and panic hits him."
Or, Harry is a famous popstar, Louis is a famous football player and one injury changes everything.
🍸now i think that i could love you back by maroonmoonlouis (E, 42k)
Or, the one where Omega Prince Louis is thrown a Courting Ceremony. A weekend full of competition ensues for his hand in marriage. As if he’s not already stressed about choosing his future Mate in three days, it’s just his luck that his enemy, Alpha Prince Harry has decided to partake as well.
🍸And when it rains, you're shining down on me by martisgotaproblem (NR, 37k)
“This is Harry, he’ll be your patient,” Liam gestured politely.
Harry froze when Louis’ eyes met his own once more. He felt himself getting lost in those eyes, so much so that he didn’t notice Niall and Liam leaving the room quietly but the sound of the door shutting behind them brought him out of the trance.
“Hello, I’m Louis,” the omega said, extending his hand for Harry to shake. The alpha could still sense some nervousness in his stance but decided to ignore it.
“’m Harry.”
Or the one where Harry is a grumpy boxer who gets injured and Louis is the lovely physiotherapist hired to help him, but getting pregnant wasn’t exactly in his recovery plan.
🍸A hungry heart by @jacaranda-bloom (E, 27k)
Harry Styles, florist and Great British Bake Off contestant, loves many things. He loves his flower shop, he loves baking, and there’s also that little crush he has on pop star Louis Tomlinson.
But when Louis arrives on set as the surprise guest judge, Harry’s worlds collide. Throw in a cup of cuteness, a teaspoon of teasing, and a pinch of pining, and there’s all the ingredients for an epic love story, or absolute chaos.
Or the one where the Bake Off tent has never been so hot, and it’s got nothing to do with what’s in the ovens.
🍸Iron hearts, fire souls by @getmesometacos (E, 26k)
Or the one where Harry and Louis are two single and unmated Lawyer Alphas that have to share an office and even though they shouldn't be that attracted to each other's scents, it sure isn't a big deal, right? I mean, what could go wrong?
🍸Take me down slow (don't let me go) by @jacaranda-bloom (E, 26k)
Louis has always felt different. Not necessarily on the outer realm of societal norms, but pretty damn close to the edge. As an Omega, he’s supposed to want certain things; to want to raise a family, to want to build a life with a partner, and to want that partner to be an Alpha.
Well, two out of three ain’t bad.
OR the one where Louis wants to find the right kind of partner to love, Niall hates snowboarding, Liam wants to settle down, Harry is really good with his hands, and mother nature could be the thing that changes everything.
🍸Sugar, sugar by @parmahamlarrie (E, 25k)
Meeting your soulmate was the most joyous event of one’s life… or at least, it’s supposed to be. Harry, in all of his 25 year old wisdom, was suspicious of the role fate plays in everyone's lives. He'd rather focus his time dating older men he meets off of a sugar baby website.
Louis isn’t waiting with bated breath for his soulmate either. He has more important things to worry about than love. Mainly, his career as a writer, publishing under a pseudonym. He spends most of the year buried under research and manuscripts, taking as much time as he would like, much to his publishers' chagrin. After receiving many millions after the death of his Aunt Ethel when he was young, he technically never has to work again. As far as soulmates go, he figures if it happens, he will be so old that he’ll be stuck in his ways. Or he’ll have grey eyes forever, he doesn’t fucking care. He can get his needs met through a sugar baby website.
Or… The Sugar baby soulmate AU
🍸Tossing round like coins by @letthemusicmoveyou28 (E, 25k)
“No, no it’s fine.” Louis rubs the back of his neck a little awkwardly. “I guess I’m just not used to hearing another alpha talking about taking a knot is all. You caught me off guard a bit, but I don’t mind.”
Harrys look of embarrassment soon morphs into a smirk. “Not a lot of knot talk in the locker rooms then?”
Louis laughs. “Oh yeah there is. But it’s more like arguments over whose is bigger and that.” He schools his face into what he hopes is an over exaggerated, self-righteous expression. “But not me of course, because I’m proper evolved.”
Harry snorts out a laugh. “Of course you are.”
(Or the one where Louis is an alpha who does manly alpha things like play professional football and lift weights at the gym, where he meets alpha Harry who wears nail polish and dates other alphas. Louis isn’t put off by Harry’s strange tendencies, more like intrigued. And maybe just maybe, he’s interested).
🍸Bend like a hairpin by @letthemusicmoveyou28 (M, 25k)
Or the one where FBI agent Harry Styles screws up in a mission and he has one more chance to save his career. He’s going undercover as a stripper to investigate a strip club suspected of money laundering. There’s just 2 problems: 1) Harry can’t dance, and 2) he might be falling for the club’s owner Louis, who just happens to be the prime suspect.
🍸Because sparrows mate for life by @builtyouahousefromabrokenhome (E, 24k)
Harry’s tattoo gets done all wrong, and he needs someone to fix it.
🍸On a starlit night by @lunarheslwt (M, 24k)
Or, omega and future Luna Louis is holding a mating ceremony to find his mate, but what he doesn’t expect to see amongst the alphas vying for his hand, is a familiar, yet unexpected face: Harry Styles.
🍸The laundry room incident by corrinebailey (E, 23k)
Or the one where Louis doesn't make the best first impression with his new neighbor, and then continues to keep screwing everything up while simultaneously falling for him
i.e: Louis’ fucked
🍸Suddenly they're right by sapphichug (E, 22k)
Louis is a painting professor with an art block the size of Texas and a global superstar for a non-boyfriend, who he wants to keep.
a fic about feeling stuck and learning to free oneself
🍸Everywhere, everything by corrinebailey (E, 21k)
Or the one where Louis has been a farmer for the past decade, his sisters are rightfully worried about his sanity, and Harry swoops in to bring Louis back to life
🍸Frightened by the bite, no harsher than the bark by @voulezloux (T, 21k)
louis loves going to the barricade during his shows. if it’s because he’s got a bit (lot) of touch deprivation and is using it as an excuse to have his big alpha bodyguard, harry, touch him, well, that’s a secret he doesn’t need to tell.
🍸The prophecy by HoPotato (E, 18k)
CEO of Empyrean, Louis Tomlinson should have all that he can wish for. After inheriting his mother's company, everyone might think the most eligible alpha cannot wish for anything else but in reality he lives in a glass cage, crushing under the weight of dreams that aren't his and the ghoul of the life he never had. What changes everything for him is a simple resignation letter from his personal assistant on his desk on one fine morning.
🍸You are the fever (What a lovely way to burn!) by @yoursolosong (E, 18k)
Harry is an alpha who realizes he’s also into alphas and wants to be submissive.
He battles between his instincts and what he wants.
🍸Lost but won by @2tiedships2 (NR, 16k)
When Harry loses his passport after a weekend trip to see Niall, the inconvenience of being stranded in America becomes a little more bearable after meeting Louis. Or a lot more bearable.
🍸Hold you with my hands tied by @letthemusicmoveyou28 (series, 16k)
Or the one where Omega Harry loses his bakery job and is forced to take a temporary position bartending at a local BDSM club. It turns out to be not so bad. Especially when he catches the eye of the owner Louis, who also happens to be a gorgeous Alpha.
🍸Just one look (and i fell so hard) by @disgruntledkittenface (M, 15k)
Harry has wanted to go to the Shubert Theatre ever since he moved to New York and lucked into a rent-controlled apartment just outside of the Theatre District. When he finally gets his chance, he hopes the night can meet his sky-high expectations. But the last thing he could have expected was the man seated next to him.
🍸We chase the stars to lose our shadow by 5secsoflarry (E, 15k)
Insomniac and someone professionally cuddling with them to fall asleep....They fall in love.
🍸Blue eyes and cigarette smoke by corrinebailey (E, 14k)
There he was, all dark clothes and vans- the embodiment of cigarette smoke and deep cologne, and Harry wanted nothing more than to bury his hands into that hoodie. He wanted to breathe him in and feel that stubble against his hands. He wanted to feel those pink lips pressed to his damp skin- he craved it so much he was light headed, could feel the haziness fog his head as he tried to meet his eyes. Tried to will deep blue eyes to meet his own.
Or the one where Harry wants his perfect meet cute, wants to meet his soulmate in the way fate intended, which is why the brunette with stormy eyes and a cigarette dangling between his fingers could not possibly be the one.
🍸High heels on, 'm feeling the love by @thebreadvansstuff (M, 14k)
Harry hears the click of the camera snapping his picture and decides to throw his head back for the next one. He cocks his hip a bit to create the illusion of curves and proudly shows the too-small high heels. He decides to go with the classic pose, hand above his hip bone and leg bent back.
The moment he lifts his leg behind himself, the heel comes in contact with hard metal and makes a screeching sound as it drags upwards. Harry jumps around to see a long scratch going up the passenger door of the car behind him, and slaps his open mouth with a hand. "Oh no."
Or, Harry damages a car when drunkenly stumbling home after a fun night out with his friends. Feeling horribly guilty, he tries to find the owner and make it up to him.
🍸You just be yourself by @lululawrence (NR, 13k)
“Thanks, Mom.”
Louis’ breath was knocked right out of him at those words, and Grey froze. They then immediately pulled out of Louis’ arms and scurried out of sight before either Harry or Louis could respond.
“Shit,” Harry cursed quietly, looking between Louis and where Grey had disappeared.
“I…” Louis blinked and looked down at the boxes still scattered on the floor. By the time he had gathered them back up, Harry was also gone.
Or five times Harry's daughter claims Louis as her mother, and one time Louis claims them both as his too.
🍸The capillaries in my eyes are bursting by 5secsoflarry (E, 13k)
Medieval times where King Louis is in a near death accident and enters a coma. The royal doctor says they have two weeks to find Louis’ true soulmate (omega) or he dies.
🍸I'll call you mine by @kenniewen (T, 13k)
"Harry isn’t superstitious, doesn’t knock on wood, or wish on shooting stars, but his position on ‘love at first sight’ becomes increasingly wishy-washy as his mind begins to comprehend blue, blue, blue. He feels his heart constrict and tongue go dry. The man before him is the most beautiful omega he has ever seen in his entire life."
Or: A self indulgent Omega/Omega fic with a teacher/single parent of favorite student trope.
🍸The checkout by @silverstuff50 (E, 12k)
Omega Harry is a bit obsessed with one of the workers at the small supermarket around the corner from his flat. The problem is, it's the place where Harry goes for last minute items and emergencies, so the Alpha (Louis) always sees him buy embarrassing things.
🍸Safe place to hide us away by @lunarheslwt (T, 12k)
Or, weighed down by everyday stress, alpha Harry takes up nesting in secret. It takes a load of missing clothes and unravelling lies for him to realise that his omega would love and accept him no matter what.
🍸I'm sticking around by @tommokat (T, 10k)
The pompous alpha beside him huffs, breaking Louis' concentration on what feels like his future running towards him and suddenly the reality of the situation falls on him: Louis is romantically interested in Harry. Harry’s son is on Louis' soccer team. And while Harry’s son is on Louis’ soccer team, his romantic interest cannot be acted upon.
🍸Louis and the very terrible, no good sleep by @nooradeservedbetter (E, 10k)
Louis had always been used to sleeping in a puppy pile back home. It was something that just happened, with all of his siblings being omegas, they just ended up in a giant nest all together, and Louis loved to cuddle in the warmth, and breathe in the familiar scent of home. He hadn’t thought much about it when, after graduating from the local uni, he got a job offer in Brighton and had to leave the family den.
Or, Louis is insomniac. Follow him in his quest to fall asleep.
🍸Nerd or (k)not? by @super--noah (E, 10k)
Harry had instantly fallen for Louis the first time the met. He was exactly Harry's type, nerdy looking with big glasses slipping down his nose. In truth Louis is a massive nerd and he's not ashamed to admit it, but that doesn't mean he can't stand up for himself or that he spends all his time with his nose in books. He only spends about half his time like that, the other half is spent playing football, not that anyone knows.
Harry's friend Sammy tries to get with Louis at a party, but he turns her down, leading her to spread rumours about his abilities in bed and the size of his dick. Harry's friend group bully him relentlessly about this rumour. When Harry is bet that he can't stop sleeping around for a week otherwise he has to sleep with Louis it's all to much for Harry. He confesses to Louis, leading them to a deeper understanding of who they are to each other.
It turns out Harry's friends are terrible people and that having sex with Louis is far from a punishment.
🍸I’ve been watching you all night by tommosgotabangerr (M, 9k)
Based on the @/larryffprompts Prompt #2999: Harry’s family is in a restaurant and there is this waiter serving the family and Harry tells Gemma that he thinks he is cute. When the family’s drinks are served, his mother says “My son thinks you are cute”. Harry screams “Noooo mum”, blushes horribly, and sinks under the table. The waiter laughs and thanks him for the compliment. Before the family leaves the restaurant, the waiter comes up to Harry and introduces himself. Louis then gives him his number.
🍸It's all my love (you got all my love) by tippitytap (T, 8k)
Sometimes, he realised how he truly didn’t deserve an alpha this good and patient and understanding and loving. He had no clue how Louis had bagged him, how Harry had wanted to mate with him, let alone raise pups together. Still, here they were, with Harry being the perfect lover and Louis crying in the streets about a little pumpkin. The fact Eli had baked little cakes in the shape of pumpkins that morning didn’t make anything better for Louis’ emotional state, but at the very least he got to sit down with Harry for a minute and devour one together, mumbling his apologies into the alpha’s neck.
A pumpkin-filled (literally), fluffy one-shot.
🍸Little love by @sunflouervol-6 (NR, 8k)
L & H are FBI/CIA/MI6/whatever agents and best friends. L goes on a mission without H (they’re partners, so they usually go together) and he doesn’t return. 2 yrs later he returns to the agency after escaping from wherever he was (maybe he was kidnapped, experimented on, etc., can be up to the author!). H tries to get L to talk about why he was gone/what he went through, but L isn’t ready. They continue to go on missions, but L is falling apart.
🍸Take my hand, Dumbass by @londonfoginacup (G, 5k)
There's only alpha dorms at university, and Louis Tomlinson, omega, refuses to pay the exorbitant fees to live off campus. So, four years pretending to be an alpha it is! That'll be easy.
And maybe it would be easy, if not for the depri and the annoying alpha roommate and the fact that Louis is, honestly, a bit too stubborn for his own good.
🍸Body stay vicious by @letthemusicmoveyou28 (E, 5k)
Or the one where Harry is feeling himself in the gym and gets a little carried away. Of course his gym crush just happens to walk in. They work it out.
🍸If you let me by hssatellite28 (E, 5k)
Louis' gone on a work trip and Harry is...desperate.
A phone sex one shot
🍸I want your midnights (you and me forevermore) by loha28 (G, 3k)
Just as he spots Gemma and Michal, holding hands and chatting with their faces close, Harry feels a little tug on his sleeve. When he looks down, he has to do his absolute best not to tear up at the little girl with tears streaking down her face.
Without a second thought, Harry squats down in front of her and reaches out for her hand. “Hey, hey sweetheart, what’s wrong?” Harry asks, a lick of panic running through his voice. All the girl does is sniffle. “Where are your parents?” Harry adds, looking over her head for anyone searching for someone.
When he looks back at her, he finds her lower lip wobbling before she breaks out in a big cry. “I can’t find them!” She wails, collapsing on Harry's chest and wrapping her arms around his neck.
🍸(on the edge until) you pull me in by @justanothershadeofblue (E, 3k)
Louis brings his hands up to rub at his eyes. The light from the streetlight is painting his room in pale halogen yellow and grey. A car zips by in the night, the sound of tires across damp asphalt a comforting constant.
He sets aside the details, and imagines it again. A faceless man. A rich one. Gay, also, obviously, or at least queer. Maybe he’d have a nice voice, Louis always did like a nice voice. Deep, maybe slow and deliberate to contrast with Louis’ own tendency toward high-pitched chattering.
He’d have to smell good, Louis’s always been picky about how his dates smelled. Not that he’s had all that many in the first place, but it’s something he’s always cared about. A full head of hair, too, that’s important. Maybe some curls.
Louis lets a hand run down his chest. His dick is not about to fall off, thank you very much, Niall, but it has been a while since he’s had time for a wank. He doesn’t really have time now – he’s got to get up in three and half hours and get breakfast, but oh well. It’ll feel good enough to be worth the extra lost sleep.
🍸Figure this out by @haztobegood (E, 2k)
Louis is everything Harry could have imagined when he’d typed “silver fox enthusiast” into his Grindr profile. Too bad he's probably scared Louis off by giving him too many expensive gifts.
🍸On love's doorstep by @hellolovers13 (T, 1k)
Harry Styles: a day in the life
☑ Stuck in a dress
☑ Abandoned by his best friend
☑ Date with hot neighbour
All in all, not the worst day ever
🍸miles away from seeing you by @loveislarryislove (T, 1k)
Harry is in his final year studying marine biology, and is doing an international exchange at the University of Auckland. His boyfriend Louis stays behind in England, but they keep in touch regularly through texts, snapchats, video calls, and more.
This fic is entirely told through images of social media posts and conversations. Image descriptions are available in the second chapter.
🍸Rainy days, new adventures by @greenblueish (G, 1k)
After a bad day, Louis decides to take a walk in the park where he meets a special man with a special little companion.
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