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.
