These are all the One Direction fics I read and enjoyed in April 2022. 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 in April including the fics on this month’s fic roundup which you can find here! Please let the writers know if you liked the fics by leaving kudos and comments! Happy reading!
Fanfictional Podcast #37 | ko-fi | fic recs
🌸 Love After the End of the World (series) by @mercurial-madhouse
(E, 168k, soulmates au, soulmarks, post-apocalyptic, strangers to lovers, ot5 friendship, side Ziam, PTSD, character injuries, violence, blood, angst with a happy ending, pining, dual pov, found family, smut, I'm so blown away and this fic took over my entire life, truly one of the best fics I've ever read)
When staying alive is already a constant battle, the deadliest weakness is to be in love.
🌸 Examine by sitandadmire / @louistomlionson
(E, 42k, famous/not famous, famous Louis, soccer player Louis, doctor Harry, neighbors, closeted Louis, injured Louis, angst with a happy ending, I read this as an anonymous wip and was so happy to find out who wrote it!)
After moving to Los Angeles and becoming famous, footballer Louis Tomlinson falls in love with a doctor who lives in the same building.
🌸 Best Snog Ever by jacaranda_bloom / @jacaranda-bloom
(E, 13k, co-workers, neighbors, Australia, inspired by Best Song Ever, friends to lovers, banter, social drinking, flirting, pining, hiccups, fluff, smut, this was a delight!)
the one where Harry wants Louis, and Louis wants Harry, but neither of them can seem to manage to seal the deal until Niall, the always helpful bartender, comes up with an inventive cure for Louis’ hiccups.
🌸 it's time to find your wings again by we_are_the_same / @so-why-let-your-voice-be-tamed
(T, 12k, fantasy, supernatural elements, myths, magical Harry, phoenix Harry, supernatural prison, prison guard Louis, angst with a happy ending, mentions of death, strangers to lovers, xenophobia, character development, this was so fascinating and had such a creepy atmosphere, a true allegory)
His fascination for supernatural creatures had turned into something most closely resembling loathing over the years, due to the many stories of their evildoing, and although he still doesn’t believe in hanging them for their crimes, he does believe in keeping the town safe.
🌸 Hail Harry, Full of Grace by @homosociallyyours
(T, 5k, girl direction, religious content, Catholicism, summer camp, high school, based on Girl Almighty, fluff, this was so lovely and sweet and I related to the religious aspects so much)
Harry loves God and Louis loves Harry.
🌸 Copy Of A... by nonsensedarling / @absoloutenonsense
(E, 5k, established relationship, pwp, sex toys, bdsm, mirror sex, dirty talk, smut, this was so much more than a pwp, there was a uniqueness to it that I loved!)
Harry really loves Louis' dick.
🌸 this is my jam by @disgruntledkittenface
(M, 4k, historical, 1990s, gay bathhouse, closeted character, strangers to lovers, exhibitionism, mentions of HIV/AIDS, safe sex, hopeful ending, smut, it pained me to put the historical tag lol, this was so hot but so much more than just hot, I have a lot to say about this fic)
Harry goes to a gay bathhouse for the first time. 90s AU.
🌸 lord knows i've tried (can't get her off my mind) by whensheflies / @choface
(M, 3k, girl direction, high school seniors, pining, Harry pov, Catholic school, secret crush, bisexual Harry, religion, masturbation, this was amazing omg)
a catholic school girl direction au.
🌸 Putting it in! by 4ureyesonly28 / @evilovesyou , BringMeADream / @whatagreatproblemtohave , foreverfanficaddict / @chaotic-bells
(T, 3k, crack, humor, sexual innuendos, golf, dick jokes, ot4 friendship, this was hilarious!)
Liam has problems controlling his length, Louis has problems controlling his tongue, Harry is very protective over Louis' balls and Niall? Niall just really wants to have a foursome at the golf course.
🌸 two much water by safetyfilm / @thestylinsons
(E, 3k, part 2 of piss bucket series, canon divergent, concert, watersports, kink exploration, desperate Louis, this was A LOT and I high recommend if you're into this kind of thing)
Louis still has his regularly scheduled pee break, but it's harder to handle.
🌸 Let Me Take Care Of You by @tommokat
(M, 3k, canon, established relationship, long distance, Louis' fractured elbow, hurt/comfort, some tears, fluff, smut, fun and sweet!)
Louis' in Poland with a fractured elbow and Harry's in California, but all he wants is to take care of him.
🌸 Late Night Talking by @germericangirl
(E, 2k, canon, established relationship, long distance, Louis' fractured elbow, pwp, phone sex, hurt/comfort, soft and smutty!)
Louis breaks his elbow, Harry is upset he can’t be there to take care of him.
🌸 Baby, Don’t Apologize by @neondiamond
(T, 1.8k, a/b/o, alpha Louis, omega Harry, asexual Harry, insecure Harry, established relationship, fluff, no smut, this was so soft and lovely)
Harry being an asexual Omega means his Alpha Louis has had to spend his ruts alone for the past decade despite being mated.
🌸 darling just dive right in by we_are_the_same / @so-why-let-your-voice-be-tamed
(T, 5k, Zayn/Louis, exes to lovers, misunderstanding, childhood friends, reconciliation, arranged marriage, angst with a happy ending, pining, loved these poor idiots)
Louis can’t think of a worse place to be than at the Malik estate, attending his ex boyfriend's wedding.
🌸 From the Depths by @fallinglikethis
(T, 2k, Liam & Niall, Niam friendship, sea creature Liam, loneliness, hurt/comfort, found family, this was so beautiful and meaningful)
When a new resident moves to town, the creature in the lake is curious.
🌸 For the Love of Honey by LadyLondonderry / @londonfoginacup
(G, 2k, OT5 friendship, uni, roommates, humor, crack, bees, Liam pov, this was hilarious and somehow so easily could happen)
"What's this for?" Liam asks, rushing to take the weight away before Louis hurts himself. "The bees, Liam!" Louis motions vaguely around himself to where there are definitely no bees.
