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[hlficlibrary]

Hello, hello 😄

Hope you are having a good day. Always enormously appreciate all you do for us here 💕

Do you maybe know some fics where Larry is together or are getting together but have to deal with pr relationship(s) during that time too? can be famous/famous or famous/non-famous and canon or not-canon.

Thank your so much in advance. Lots of love x

Hi, anon! You're so very welcome! Here are some fics for you that fit what you're looking for...

Hiding Place by orphan_account

Louis never wanted a soulmate, didn’t really care for the whole Bonding thing at all, really. Enter Harry Styles, who’s wanted to be Bonded for as long as he could remember. With one fateful meeting in an X Factor bathroom, Louis gets a dagger on his arm and the realization that just because Harry is his soulmate doesn’t mean it’s mutual.

From the X Factor house to Madison Square Garden, from the Fountain Studios stage to stadiums across the world, Louis has to learn to love without losing himself completely, because someday his best friend will Bond to someone and replace Louis as the center of his universe. Meanwhile, Harry begins to think that maybe fate doesn’t actually know what it’s doing after all, because his other half has clearly been right in front of him the whole time. All he has to do now is convince Louis to give them a chance. 

Or, the canon compliant Harry and Louis love story from the very beginning, where the only difference is that the love between them is literally written on their skin, and there’s only so much they can hide.

Façade by written_with_no_end

“Do you want to fuck stuff up Louis?” Harry asked with a dark look to the corner of the room where Harry McGee was laughing with an old friend. Louis nodded; he knew Harry’s story and Harry knew his. Harry had Kendall, Louis had Eleanor and they both had their managers and their bands and their stupid fake images because a celebrity had to be straight. Harry took Louis’ small hand in his and pulled him through the crowds and various rooms until they were stood in front of two pulsing speakers where Niall was filming Liam on the decks. Harry looked at Niall’s phone, saw where the camera was pointing and pulled Louis right into it’s view. “Are you sure you want to do this?” Harry checked, leaning over Louis almost protectively. “I hardly know you.” “You don’t need to.” Louis replied with a swallow and Harry pulled him in for a kiss that Louis hadn’t realised he was waiting for. 

OR

An AU where Louis is the lead singer of The Rogues, Harry is the lead singer of White Eskimo and both are sick of being in the closet so kiss one night to fuck with the media.

Back From The Edge by sincewewereeighteen

“Guess my eyes are very blue.” “They are.” Harry agrees easily. “You’ve got beautiful eyes.” “You’re drunker than you think.” Louis snorts. “Why’s that?” “We’ve just met and you said I have beautiful eyes. Only people who are in love say that.” He points. “Maybe I am in love with you.” Harry points back, feeling very smart. Yep. Maybe he is drunker than he thought. 

Or: the one in which Harry is a closeted actor who needs to do a PR stunt during his break, only he wasn't counting on falling for his beard's best friend. It gets messy.

[hlficlibrary]

Hi!!! Do you have any canon larry fics that are like about them now getting back together? Thanks :)

Hi! You're very welcome! Here are some fairly present day canon getting back together fics for you!

Fall With You by pointerbrother / @pointerbrotherblog

It started out with Louis taking up the whole couch on his own, Harry complaining and trying to push him off, and then, eventually, Harry just dumping himself fully on top of Louis. He’d expected to be shoved off as fast as he fell, but Louis just cursed and then rested back down. Too preoccupied with the telly to fight, Harry thinks, if he’s being reasonable. Too cuddly to say no, Harry tells himself, if he’s being wishful.

Harry and Louis are stuck in a hotel suite together watching the Euros 2020 final because they tested positive for Covid, and Louis is quite caught up in the game. Meanwhile, Harry is caught up in Louis.

you figured it out (and I love you for that) by @insightfulinsomniac

Glastonbury, 2025.

Harry and Louis were together for the entire duration of One Direction’s time as a band, but broke up shortly after the band fell apart. Since then, they’ve managed to keep in distant contact, but the tension between them threatens to eat them alive whenever they meet face-to-face.

Until a late night/early morning chance meeting at Glastonbury changes everything.

Aka: the canon-compliant (ish), exes to lovers Glastonbury fic.

Here Is A Long Time Away by @turnyourankle

Louis and Harry broke up before they had the chance to come out, but the photos for their planned coming out shoot are still out there, and end up with a drop date without their consent.

Harry is shopping a movie around, and Louis has an upcoming album release on the books. Neither needs a scandal to disrupt their careers, but if they pretend to be together, they'll manage to frame the photo drop as an intentional part of their promo cycle, and they can use the publicity to their advantage.

They just have to pretend to be in love to sell it.

[hlficlibrary]

is there any Fics where Harry is Harley Quinn and Louis is the joker??? It’s a need.

Hi, anon! I wasn't sure if there were because I haven't ever read any, but it turns out there are! (I also found a few where the roles are reversed, so let me know if you want those as well.) Here's what I found for you:

Rough Love (series) by WhereistheLarry

The Joker, a.k.a Louis, and Harley Quinn, a.k.a Harry, the Clown Prince and Princess of Crime. They were well-known names throughout Gotham City, either feared, hated or admired by others. They ruled a fair part of the city. Whether people noticed or not, they caused a lot of havoc in the city. People had always tried to get out of trouble with them and would instantly regret getting on their bad side. They were both psychopaths that fell in love with each other, maybe it was one sided, but no one dared say anything. But this is a tale about how Harley fell for the infamous Joker. Whatever it was that made him fall for the deranged man, is what you will find out.

this mortal wound of love by @givesuethemoon

Backed by a radical theory and the support of a powerful billionaire, Harry Styles-Quinzel enters Arkham Asylum with hopes of curing the madness that haunts Gotham City. As a psychiatrist, he’s determined, methodical, and unshakeable.

Until he meets the Joker.

Harry wants nothing to do with him, but the Joker proves too valuable a subject to ignore. Left with no choice, Harry throws caution to the wind and begins digging deep into the mind of Gotham’s deadliest criminal. What he doesn’t expect is for his research to cause the walls that separate them to crack— and then crumble entirely.

His gravest mistake, though?

He begins to care.

Satisfaction is delayed (come and get off) by loveraging

Or, The Joker x Harley Quinn AU nobody asked for.

the contagion by honey_beeing

In a world where Louis is the Joker and Harry is his weird boyfriend; the infamous Harley Quinn. The both of them waste away in Gotham City but at least they're wasting away together.

[hlficlibrary]

can you please recommend some stories that are really good and amazing written but maybe are a little underrated? Or not that many people know them? Some hidden treasures

Ohhh there are so many underrated, amazing fics out there. I'll give you three of my favorites from this year that I think people are missing out on...

Train Tracks and Porcelain by @jaerie

At the first hint of light, Louis was slowly brought back to consciousness by the growing swell of activity around him. It started in the distance with loud clanks and clatters and rose with the hollers of men and thudding of boots against the solid earth. He listened as he blinked the sleep out of his eyes and tried to place any sounds he was familiar with. It took him too long to remember that he wasn’t back in his rented room. The energy was what floated to him next, a buzz that made him peek through the leaves to see what was going on.

The next moments happened in the strange slow motion of dawn. Shadows were forming into people and things and, there in the middle of it, Louis watched the humongous head of an elephant emerge from a box car right in front of his eyes.

Or a Water For Elephants inspired AU

Suddenly Last Summer by @disgruntledkittenface

Louis is bored, rich and lonely. He has no reason to expect that this summer in the Hamptons with his friends will be different from any other – until he meets Harry. Suddenly he has someone who listens to him and cares about what he thinks. Someone who really sees him. But their happily ever after is forever marred by an incident at a party during Labor Day weekend, and Louis is left with a choice to make.

De amore ex tempore by @persephoneflouwers

"Jump! For fuck's sake, Louis, jump!"

Louis looks down curiously at the ground and notices that the backpack is gone. The grass appears greener than it did before; a minute ago there were streetlights in front of him - why is there no light now? His brows furrow.

“Is there a blackout tonight?”

He starts coughing uncontrollably as if water has flooded his lungs. He brings his hands around his neck, feeling like he cannot talk nor scream for help – he can’t breathe.

“Louis, jump!”

And he can’t see, feel or hear anything, but trusts the voice. He jumps. Then it’s just cold and dark.

Or: the Middle Ages AU where Harry is a philosopher, whose thoughts happen five centuries too soon and Louis is a painter, whose art happens five centuries too late.

& Or: the Time Travel AU where alternate versions of themselves live simultaneously in different realities and their paths collide every time, until somehow, they converge into one.

[hlficlibrary]

hey can you pls recommend a fic like escapade

Hi, anon...so the main tropes in that one are the tropical location, a fake relationship, a destination wedding, and sex work. So here are some that fit some of those...

Perfect Storm by @cherrystreet

What do you do when your best friend asks you and your (now) ex to be the best men at his destination wedding? You can either tell him the truth, tell him you’re not together anymore, and deal with the consequences, or you can pretend you’re still together and roll with it, just pray you don’t spiral. Fake it ‘til you make it. You know, for the sake of the wedding.

Harry and Louis choose the latter.

If this feeling flows both ways. by Star_Henderson / @tommosgun

'You're a massive flirt Tommo, you were practically shagging on skype.' Zayn punches me playfully in the arm.

'Did you fucking see him? My god he is so my type. Thank god I chose that agency, he's hot, it will be great fun, can't wait.' I squint my eyes at him.

'You're actually doing this then yeah?'

'Yeah I am Zayn, I have been dreading turning up at that wedding alone. I can stop worrying now and just enjoy it. He seems cool, think we will hit it off and if he's used to this kind of thing then I'm sure he will be a true professional and ace his role.'

'Mmmh, I just worry Lou that all. Me and Liam, we just want you to be happy.'

'I know love, I know and I'm sure Prince Charming is just around the corner.' I eye roll at him. 'But until then, I'll act it out with a hot dude.' ~ Or the one where Louis hires an escort to go as his boyfriend to Lottie's wedding and to affirm his sexuality at several work engagements. Louis is very rich and very successful, Harry is an escort, hired to attend to your every need. From the Sony winter ball in Vegas to the Grammys. From Malibu to Miami, the Bahamas to London, follow the journey of Louis the songwriter and Harry the male escort.

Whatever Floats Your Boat by larryftnoctrl / @the-larry-way

When Harry's mother convinces him to attend his ex's wedding, he must enlist support in the form of his handsome and charming best friend, flatmate and convincing fake boyfriend, Louis. With Louis by his side, the ever present sun and the plenty of open bars, an all expenses paid week long cruise doesn't seem like the worst he could do.

[hlficlibrary]

Hi, can you plead recommend me some stories like

Keep Me Closer by zanni_scaramouche

we’re one of them drops and the other one needs to help them (preferably like in this one were they don’t know each other that well) thank you!!

Hi, anon! You're very welcome! Here are some fics that fit what you're looking for!

Biscuits & Tea by honeybeemine123

Louis and Liam go out for burgers, they get more than what they bargained for.

Or, the Omega behind the dumpsters.

 And That’s The Tea by @2tiedships2

I’d like an Earl Grey with milk and sugar, please.

Louis had the phrase memorized, even though it had disappeared off its place on his upper arm over thirteen years ago now.

At fourteen he didn’t understand. Soulmarks don’t just disappear. Not unless…

Unless one of them dies.

Or, the one where Louis loses his soulmate before even getting the chance to meet them, and he is in no way prepared for the kind of distraction his new friend Harry proves to be.

 Just a touch of your love by @thegirlontheblackhoodie​ 

“What if something happened to you? What would I say to Niall?”

“Nothing, he would have to wait to see my corpse on the news like everyone else.” Deadpanned Harry. Louis’ gasp was all the answer he got. Ok, so that might have been a bit too much. With a calmer voice, he said, “It’s really fine. I’ve walked to the tube countless times, I can handle myself. Just go home and tell Niall to stop mothering me.”

Louis was finally walking by his side and gave him a sideways glance before talking. “He doesn’t know, does he? Of your, uh, condition.” Harry tensed and his breath became erratic, but he didn’t say a word. Louis continued. “His nose probably hasn’t picked it up, and you’re lucky Liam’s also a beta, but it took me a minute to confirm it. Your scent is gettin’ so…” He seemed to struggle to find a word. He didn’t finish the sentence, but the emotion in his voice made Harry’s tummy churn.

--

Or, Harry is a touch starved omega trying to get through it on his own. Louis happens to be the only alpha around to realize it and offers to help.

[hlficlibrary]

Hii! Can u suggest me some enemies to lovers with s*xual tension?

Thanks a lot!

Hi, anon! Here are a few for you!

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.

Just Hear This and Then I'll Go by @allwaswell16

Former boy band member Louis Tomlinson can’t stand pompous indie artist Harry Styles, but with a new record label to launch he is going to have to endure his pretensions to snag up and coming new artist Liam Payne, who happens to be Harry’s oldest friend. Luckily, Liam seems to be very interested in 78 Records and maybe a little more than interested in Louis’ best friend. Too bad Harry won’t be making this easy on any of them.

Or a modern day Pride and Prejudice--Louis is Elizabeth, Harry is Mr. Darcy, Zayn is Jane, and Liam is Mr. Bingley. Oh, and Niall is Mrs. Bennett. Obviously.

We're Like Bumper Cars by sincehewaseighteen

“I have won, I won the final cross country. I win, Harry--”

“Whoever gets to fucking nationals wins it, pretty boy,” Harry teases. “You haven’t won. Interhouse is nothing compared to nationals, or interstate. You haven’t even won interschool. You can dream all you fucking want that you’ve won.”

Louis becomes so ignorant he decides to no longer eye the boy taunting him. “Trophies prove it all, Styles.”

“Where’s your trophy for biggest asshole?”

“Where’s yours for winning cross country?”

Harry growls before hooking his fingers in Louis’ belt loops and bringing them together for a flat kiss.

Or the AU where Louis and Harry are rivals of the century and Cross Country competitors before things get complicated and they play pretend.

[hlficlibrary]

hi ! matchmaker anon again 😊 i’m looking for this vibes: they play matchmaker with everyone until someone returns the favor and plays matchmaker with them 👀

Hi, again! Okay, gotcha...here are some fics that fit that for you!

There's Nothing I Can Do (I Only Wanna Be With You) by chaoticallyyours

Roommates Harry and Louis both consider themselves matchmakers. Louis' latest crusade is finding the perfect match for Harry, despite the admittedly disastrous results. With just a little bit of help from their friends and a lot of whining, Louis realizes that the best match for Harry might just be the person already sharing his flat.

OR: Louis is a dumb gay who doesn't realize he's in love with his best friend. Until he does.

If Only Roses Were Blue, They’d Proclaim My Love For You by rainbowslovehl 

Love is when you realise spending every moment with you loved one is special just because it’s them. Love is when you laugh when they laugh and it hurt when they cry. Louis may be suffering love in the most cliché way- by falling in love with his best friend. He had been in love with him since the first time they met when Louis used magic for the very first time to impress Harry. And their friendship and love bloomed through a rose.

A Hogwarts au where Louis and Harry are in love but afraid of rejections. Niall plays the matchmaker. Liam is all sensible till Louis challenges him to ask Sophia out and then he is just a love struck fool. And Zayn has a tendency to sleep too much and disappear at nights. (I suck at summaries I guess)

we've got the world in our hands by sarcasticfluentry

A mutants/superpowers AU. Louis and his friends attend the Cowell Institute for General Education and Mutant Training in London; when Louis meets Harry, the newest student at the Cowell Institute, he immediately recruits Harry to help play matchmaker for his friend Zayn. Harry and Louis are so caught up in meddling in Zayn's love life, though, that they don't notice that their own friendship is progressing into something more. Meanwhile, an ominous threat up north grows slowly until suddenly, no mutant - or human - is safe.