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October 2021

These are all the One Direction fics I read and enjoyed in October. 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 October 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 #30 | ko-fi | fic recs

-Larry-

Old Photographs & Times I'll Remember by @jaerie

(E, 54k, time travel au, photographer Louis, Eroda, small town, innkeeper Louis, magical realism, secret relationship, long distance relationship, self discovery, period typical homophobia in the past, 1920's, depression, smut, this was so incredibly soft and lovely and a must read fic)

A camera, a suitcase, and a relationship forged through time.

Cooking with Style by MsHydeStylinson / @mizzhydes

(E, 11k, BBC Radio 1 DJ Louis, actor Harry, interview, humor, secret crush, cookbook, smut, food play, this was so much fun!)

Only when he steps into the studio does he find out he's interviewing the multitalented Harry Styles, who's there to promote his most recent project — and who also happens to be Louis’ secret celebrity crush.

The Better in You by crimsontheory / @ireallysawanangel

(M, 10k, famous/not famous, famous Louis, not famous Harry, character injury, injury recovery, football player Louis, physical therapist Harry, kissing, pining, love some wish fulfillment fic!)

When professional footballer Louis Tomlinson breaks his leg in a car accident, he has to relearn how to walk and may never be able to play football again.

Can't Buy My Love, Can Buy Me Dinner by LadyAJ_13 / @ladyaj-13

(G, 9k, uni au, dual time periods, enemies to lovers, recreational drug use, coming out, closeted character, obsessed with this)

Is it ethical to accept a dinner date for the free food?

For a day by bluegreenish / @greenblueish

(T, 9k, bodyswap au, established relationship, ot5, crack fic, recreational drug use, humor, this was glorious and hilarious!)

the one where Harry wakes up in Louis' body, Louis in Liam's, Liam in Niall's, Niall in Harry's and no one picked Zayn.

Flowers of Tomorrow, Seeds of Today by @haztobegood

(G, 7k, fantasy au, changeling Louis, human Harry, fae/fairies, coming of age, bullying, time skips, dandelions, this was so incredibly lovely and beautifully written)

Louis is a changeling and Harry is a human and their fates are more connected than they know.

Dance with your demons by ishiplouis / @pocketsunshineharry

(M, 6k, a/b/o, alpha Harry, omega Louis, established relationship, supportive Harry, baker Harry, distressed Louis, scenting, angst, fluff, I found so much about this fic unexpected in the best way)

Louis needs to learn how to resist Alphas voices and Harry is always there for Louis.

Plenty of Time by @juliusschmidt

(E, 6k, a/b/o, alpha Louis, omega Harry, heat, uber, strangers to lovers, knotting, the build up was sooo good)

Harry gets into Louis' Uber. He's not in heat. Not fully. Not yet.

my name is harry by tomkiffson / @yeon-kai

(T, 5k, My Name Is Earl fusion au, exes to lovers, homophobia, fluff, I've never even seen this show but I thought the fic was so cute!)

Earl Hickey’s just trying to be a better person, which is why he made a list of all the bad things he’s done and is making up for them This week is Number 289: Broke Up Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson

More in these bones by SunTomato / @sun-tomato

(NR, 4k, Supernatural au, demon Louis, human Harry, kissing, omg tell this writer to write us more of this lol)

The one where demon Louis really doesn't want Harry to trade away his soul, even if he can't explain why.

Love on the b(rain) by Anonymous

(G, 4k, exes to lovers sort of, misunderstandings, dramatic Louis, mpreg, fluff, happy ending, I didn't read the tags on this so I was surprised and it was wonderful lol)

During a stormy night, when Louis realizes that his precious dog has escaped the house, he has no other choice than calling his ex-husband.

Picture This by @kingsofeverything

(M, 3k, stand alone fic in a series, butthole series, humor, bartender Harry, bar, photos, embarrassing situations, first meeting, meet cute/ugly, so funny oh my god)

Part of Harry’s job at the bar includes working the door on Friday nights, checking IDs and asking for proof of vaccination.

Where's the Divide? by @2tiedships2

(T, 1k, a/b/o, alpha Harry, omega Louis, Louis pov, first meeting, humor, food, fluff, this was so cute and funny)

Louis brings potato salad to Niall's barbeque.

Home Alone by @foreverfanficaddict

(G, 800 words, Halloween, supernatural elements, ghost, open ending, omg I love clumsy ghost Harry)

Louis is bored out of his mind as he is home alone... or so he thought.

-Lilo / Ziam-

I Heard You Asked About Me by cherrylarry / @beelou

(T, 6k, Liam/Louis OR Liam/Zayn, choose your own adventure, ice cream truck driver Liam, customer Louis, customer Zayn, meet cute, this was so cool and I loved both pairings)

Then, Liam sees him. Who does Liam see you ask? Well there's two options!

-Zouis-

Love's First Bite by skipper / @skipperxao3

(E, 6k, Zayn/Louis, vampire au, vampire Zayn, human Louis, fantasy, dom/sub undertones, power bottom Louis, blood kink, blood sharing, smut, holy shit this was A LOT to handle amazing)

For Zayn, love was never a part of life’s equation, not when you’re considered a lowly vampire while working in the Vampire’s royalty club, Love’s First Bite.

1D Monthly Fic Roundup

Hi, and welcome to the 1D Monthly Fic Roundup for October 2021! Below you’ll find One Direction fics that were all published this month in the order they were submitted to the blog. We hope you’ll check out these new fics! If you would like to submit your own fic, please check this post on how to submit or visit our blog @1dmonthlyficroundup​.

Happy reading!

Candles and Clocks by LadyAJ_13 / @ladyaj-13

[Niall/Louis, 1k, General, tumblr post]

Niall is homesick on the X Factor tour. Louis helps.

For a day by bluegreenish / @greenblueish

[Louis/Harry, 9k, Teen & Up, tumblr post]

“While I appreciate that compliment - you’re right -, it’s not a prank. I swear. I tried calling Harry and Liam, but they aren’t picking up. And like, I don’t know what to do? I just woke up in Liam’s freaking body, and like, he’s a nice lad and everything, but I don’t want to be him?!”

Once again, tense silence fills the line for a second and Louis almost expects Zayn to hang up on him, but his friend speaks up again, voice urgent this time.

“You’re serious?”

“One hundred percent. I swear.”

or, the one where Harry wakes up in Louis' body, Louis in Liam's, Liam in Niall's, Niall in Harry's and no one picked Zayn.

Double the Fun by stretchmybones / @onlyfor-thegays

[Harry/Louis, 1k, Explicit, tumblr post]

Based on the photo of Harry in NYC wearing the blue bandana and pearl necklace simultaneously. My brain screamed "day collars" at me and then I wrote this lil fic.

“I’ll be back before you even have time to miss me, babe,” Louis reassured.

“I always miss you, Daddy.”

lululawrence's October 2021 Fic List

Previous Fic Lists / Lulu’s List Podcast Masterpost

October has come and gone already and the kids are ready to go trick or treat, and it just doesn't feel like it should be this late haha I had a lot of opportunity to read this month, and I read some incredible fics! It was a fun variety regarding length, topic, style, pairings, everything really, and I loved every minute of it. I'm excited to talk about all the things I loved about these fics below.

Sadly, my allergies have gotten the best of me and I currently don't have much of a voice, which does make it difficult to record a podcast. Once I have my voice back, I'll do my best to record it for you and link it here. Sorry for it being late, but thank you for your understanding!

As always, be sure to show your love and appreciation for all of the hard work our fandom authors have put into their fics with kudos, nice comments, and (when applicable) reblogging their fic posts!

Still by @dandelionfairies / dandelionfairies (12k, G, Niall/Liam, Heartbreak Weather Fest, song fic, based on Still, exes to lovers, accidents, hospital, hurt/comfort, this fic was GORGEOUS and the dynamic between niall and liam for the entire thing, beginning to end, was so incredibly lovely)

Best Butt Ever by @hazzabeeforlou / Throwthemflowers (1k, M, Harry/Louis, alternate universe, crack fic, awkward flirting, children's birthday party, literal roleplay, so much awkwardness lolllll, this fic was hysterical, the most peak ridiculousness, and bad bottom behavior lmaooooo, just please read this)

the butthole series (parts 5 and 6) by @kingsofeverything / kingsofeverything

The 1D Library, our beloved Discord server, is honoured to present its first fic exchange! To anyone who’s confused about how an exchange works, it’s simple: you donate a prompt that someone random is going to write, and you get someone else’s prompt to write it yourself! This is done anonymously, like gift shopping for Secret Santa, which only adds to the excitement!

🎄 RULES • The minimum word count is 3,000 words. There is no maximum. • Even though this is a Holiday exchange, prompts don’t need to be Holiday-related. Prompts of any nature or AU are allowed. • All pairings are accepted, as long as they include at least one member or former member of One Direction. • You don’t need to be part of the Library to join the fest—but we would love to have you! • What you do need to, however, is to make a post for your fic when the time comes. If you don’t know how or if you want the Library to do it for you, just reach out to us. • This is not an anonymous fest, meaning you can share snippets of your work—and tag us! Trying to find out who got your fic may be fun! If you’re not into that, you can just share a non-revealing snippet too. • Because this is a two-way dynamic, we ask you to only sign up if there’s a very slim (or non-existing) chance of you dropping out.

🌟 SCHEDULE • Sign ups — September 21 to October 5 • Deadline (fics need to be posted to the collection) — December 18 • Fics start posting — December 20

🧑🏼‍🎄 F.A.Q. Q: It all sounds great and all, but what if I get a prompt of something I don’t want to write? A: At first, all the writers will be matched at random, so we can provide the surprise effect of getting something you wouldn’t normally write. Afterwards, we will go through your “no-no” list, which you will have provided to us in the Form, to make sure the prompt isn’t disrespecting any of your limits. If that’s the case, we’re pairing you with someone else. Don’t worry! Q: What happens if I drop out? A: Your Secret Santa will not receive their fic for Christmas… sniff. Q: Can I tell people whose prompt I got? A: No! To preserve the Christmas spirit, they must only be revealed when the fic is posted.

✏️ SIGN UPS All the specifications will be in the form. Read them carefully before filling it out and it will all be jolly good! Sign up here.

September Fic Appreciation

Another 28th appreciation post that, uh, reveals how much of my free time I spend reading fic... (so under a cut, because it's super long again. Lots of polyamory/rare pairs this month and a fair wodge of Larry too!). If I missed any tumblr people tags let me know.

Now on Ao3!

One More Taste of Your Lips

Pairing: Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson

Rating: Explicit

Wordcount: 80k

Summary

It had been eight years since the hiatus began, and Louis had spent that time writing and recording music, touring and making it safely through the pandemic. When the opportunity arose to go back on tour with One Direction, Louis knew he'd be a fool not to take it. Sure, life on the road would be different after all this time apart, but he was looking forward to experiencing that comradery again.

What he hadn't realised was that living the better part of nine months in each other's pockets was bound to dredge up issues from his past. And when one of the pockets belonged to Harry, who he'd had a rather unconventional friendship with that drifted apart during their last tour, life on the road again would upend both their lives in irrevocable ways.

Harry wasn’t that sixteen year old boy anymore. Nor was he the young man in his late teens who was on the cusp of conquering the entire world.

But some traits seemed to remain the same; his vibrant green eyes, the dimples set deeply in his cheeks whenever he laughed earnestly, or his curls that were the same shade of cocoa that Louis remembered fondly.

And yet, Louis had absolutely no idea who this man that stood a mere twenty paces away was today.

Written as a part of @onedirectionbigbang

Link to Ao3.

Still one of the best fics I’ve read! Go read it on AO3 xo

considering how much i want to write, i’m very good at not writing

All Tired Talk

Author: ourloveisgod

Rating: Mature

Word Count: 268,655

Summary:  In which Harry is the dying front man of a dying rock band, Zayn has finally given up holding his hair back in dingy bathrooms, Niall and Liam are holding up the fort, and Louis comes along with eyes the color of the sky to remind Harry that there is still more life to live.

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Now on Ao3!

One More Taste of Your Lips

Pairing: Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson

Rating: Explicit

Wordcount: 80k

Summary

It had been eight years since the hiatus began, and Louis had spent that time writing and recording music, touring and making it safely through the pandemic. When the opportunity arose to go back on tour with One Direction, Louis knew he'd be a fool not to take it. Sure, life on the road would be different after all this time apart, but he was looking forward to experiencing that comradery again.

What he hadn't realised was that living the better part of nine months in each other's pockets was bound to dredge up issues from his past. And when one of the pockets belonged to Harry, who he'd had a rather unconventional friendship with that drifted apart during their last tour, life on the road again would upend both their lives in irrevocable ways.

Harry wasn’t that sixteen year old boy anymore. Nor was he the young man in his late teens who was on the cusp of conquering the entire world.

But some traits seemed to remain the same; his vibrant green eyes, the dimples set deeply in his cheeks whenever he laughed earnestly, or his curls that were the same shade of cocoa that Louis remembered fondly.

And yet, Louis had absolutely no idea who this man that stood a mere twenty paces away was today.

Written as a part of @onedirectionbigbang

Link to Ao3.

Thank you sooooo much!! Aside from the internalized homophobia, how we wrote Louis and Harry is exactly how I imagine them to be on any given day. Real, imperfect and drawn to each other like moths to a flame.

An Amazing Race Around the World (And to my Heart)

READ ON AO3

 “This year marks our thirtieth race around the world, thirty seasons of teams bound by friendship, family, and even some people who just band together for the chance at the prize. But this year, we want to remove that dynamic,” Phil said, rubbing his hands together gently. 

 The cameras were whirring around them, trying to get every shocked face and gasp from the teams. Louis could feel a ringing in his ears, a new nervousness he hadn’t felt during the entire journey to this competition. 

 He was sweating more now, more than he could blame on the California sun, as Phil started to read the names of the new teams, the members hugging their loved ones before joining a complete stranger in their new allotted spot. 

Or an Amazing Race Hate to Love AU 

Now on Ao3!

One More Taste of Your Lips

Pairing: Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson

Rating: Explicit

Wordcount: 80k

Summary

It had been eight years since the hiatus began, and Louis had spent that time writing and recording music, touring and making it safely through the pandemic. When the opportunity arose to go back on tour with One Direction, Louis knew he'd be a fool not to take it. Sure, life on the road would be different after all this time apart, but he was looking forward to experiencing that comradery again.

What he hadn't realised was that living the better part of nine months in each other's pockets was bound to dredge up issues from his past. And when one of the pockets belonged to Harry, who he'd had a rather unconventional friendship with that drifted apart during their last tour, life on the road again would upend both their lives in irrevocable ways.

Harry wasn’t that sixteen year old boy anymore. Nor was he the young man in his late teens who was on the cusp of conquering the entire world.

But some traits seemed to remain the same; his vibrant green eyes, the dimples set deeply in his cheeks whenever he laughed earnestly, or his curls that were the same shade of cocoa that Louis remembered fondly.

And yet, Louis had absolutely no idea who this man that stood a mere twenty paces away was today.

Written as a part of @onedirectionbigbang

Link to Ao3.

1D Monthly Fic Roundup

Hi, and welcome to the 1D Monthly Fic Roundup for May 2021! Below the cut you’ll find 17 One Direction fics that were all published this month in the order they were submitted to the blog. We hope you’ll check out these new fics! If you would like to submit your own fic, please check this post on how to submit or visit our blog @1dmonthlyficroundup.

Keep reading

Happy 28th! Here are all the 14 fics I read and enjoyed this month. As always, all the love for all the amazing authors in this fandom! ♥

In The Still Of The Night | jacaranda_bloom | Dirty Dancing AU - a/b/o - prejudice - gender stereotyping - class divide - angst - pining - smut - 69k In a society where omegas are expected to follow a predetermined path, Louis strives for more; for his voice to be heard, for recognition, for true love. In a world where your past defines your future, Harry fights against the system; for equality, for a different life, for acceptance. When their two worlds collide, will they be beaten down by conformity or will they rise up and forge a new path together? OR the Dirty Dancing AU where Louis is a feisty omega who wants to change the world, Harry is an alpha from the wrong side of the tracks, and nobody puts Louis in a corner.

Plant New Seeds in the Melody | 28sunflowers | enemies to friends to lovers - miscommunication - misunderstandings - emotional hurt/comfort - Original Character Death - grief/mourning - slow build - smut - 58k After losing his husband in a tragic car accident, the last thing Louis needs is to keep running into popstar Harry Styles, who David was quite fond of. Obviously, that’s exactly what keeps happening. But as their unlikely friendship blossoms, Louis realizes that, maybe, having Harry in his life was the only good thing that came out of his adverse circumstances. Harry could be just the right person to help Louis find trust and intimacy in someone new.

take my hand, wreck my plans | amomentoflove | Cinderella AU - a/b/o - royalty - Minor Character Death - emotional abuse - magic - 38k Louis meets the man in the center of the room, feeling every eye on him. “Mr. H,” he whispers. The man smiles brightly and laughs as if he can’t believe his eyes. “It’s you,” he says breathlessly. “I didn’t think I would see you again.” “Nor I you, especially under these circumstances.” “Even so,” Mr H says, his eyes bouncing from Louis’ eyes to his lips. “Will you do me a great honor and join me in leading the first … um…” “Dance?” Mr. H laughs and nods. “Yes, that’s the one.” Louis bites his lips and doesn’t hesitate before whispering, “Yes.” Mr. H beams and reaches for Louis’ hand. Sparks fly at the touch and a zing of excitement shoots through Louis’ body. His face heats up as he’s afraid his scent would give away his feelings towards the other man.

One More Taste of Your Lips | Canadianlarrie & MsHydeStylinson | canon compliant - reunion tour - angst - internalized homophobia/biphobia - cheating - smut - Coming Out - 80k It had been eight years since the hiatus began, and Louis had spent that time writing and recording music, touring and making it safely through the pandemic. When the opportunity arose to go back on tour with One Direction, Louis knew he’d be a fool not to take it. Sure, life on the road would be different after all this time apart, but he was looking forward to experiencing that comradery again. What he hadn’t realised was that living the better part of nine months in each other’s pockets was bound to dredge up issues from his past. And when one of the pockets belonged to Harry, who he’d had a rather unconventional friendship with that drifted apart during their last tour, life on the road again would upend both their lives in irrevocable ways. * Harry wasn’t that sixteen year old boy anymore. Nor was he the young man in his late teens who was on the cusp of conquering the entire world. But some traits seemed to remain the same; his vibrant green eyes, the dimples set deeply in his cheeks whenever he laughed earnestly, or his curls that were the same shade of cocoa that Louis remembered fondly. And yet, Louis had absolutely no idea who this man that stood a mere twenty paces away was today.

Old Photographs & Times I’ll Remember | jaerie | time travel - Eroda - period-typical homophobia - anxiety - depression - discussion about suicide - self-discovery - post-break up - 54k Carefully he set that negative down and lifted the paper to see there was another beneath. This one again was a young man, this time posed against an antique car. He lifted a few more negatives out one by one, each a portrait of the same man with various backdrops. The man in a meadow, in an office, leaning against a doorframe — even one in his underwear grinning at the camera. On the edge of each negative printed in slanted, handwritten characters were the initials and date. H.S. 1924. He quickly but carefully packed them back into the box and buzzed with excitement. He couldn’t wait to develop them to see exactly what had been captured in the images. It was a find that felt like a puzzle to piece together. H.S. was likely the man in the photographs as well as the owner of the suitcase. Who was he? Why had his suitcase found its way into Niall’s attic? Was he still alive and well somewhere in the world? A camera, a suitcase, and a relationship forged through time.

Know a Trick or Two | SadaVeniren | Harry Potter setting - mpreg - magic - kid fic - - genderfluid character - smut - intersex - 44k The night before Louis is scheduled for a Portkey to begin training with the Vratsa Vultures in Bulgaria he heads into Muggle London for one last night of fun. A few months later he finds out he’s having a child. Eleven years ago Harry had a one night stand and now there’s a strange man on his doorstep telling him his daughter is something called a wizard and she’s got a place at the British wizarding school Hogwarts. Aka the one where Muggle Harry and Wizard Louis have a one night stand and get more than they bargained out of it.

come away with me | suspendrs | Minor Character Death - friends to lovers - sexuality crisis - emotional hurt/comfort - anxiety - smut - 80k Louis had such big plans. He wanted so much out of life, and so did Amy. Now Bridget is going to grow up without a mother, and she’s always going to wonder what it would be like if this hadn’t happened. He wonders if she’ll blame him for her mother’s death as she gets older, or if she’ll understand that this is just as painful for Louis as it is for her. Louis doesn’t know how he’s going to raise her on his own, because he’s a fantastic father, yes, but he’s always been the fun parent, and Amy was in charge of the rules. He doesn’t know how to make sure Bridget has everything she needs all the time, doesn’t know how to make her favorite meal or how to do that one braid she loves to have in her hair or how to teach her to be the best person she can be. He doesn’t know how to live without Amy, he doesn’t know what he’s going to do. Or, Louis has to pick up the pieces of his and his daughter’s life after his wife dies, and Harry is a beautiful stranger that just wants to help.

we made our promises (we said our vows) | millsx | Military AU - established relationship - kid fic - angst - hurt/comfort - mentions of PTSD - mentions of depressions - mentions of anxiety - injury - long-distance relationship - 21k Fairy tales always end with the Happily Ever After; the princess escapes her evil stepmother and gets married to the knight in shining armor. It turns out real life doesn’t care about Happily Ever Afters and sometimes problems appear when you don’t expect them to. Harry sure didn’t, not after years of being married.

Love, Ever After | jacaranda_bloom | a/b/o - farmers markets - soulmates - pining - miscommunication - fluff - banter - smut - 21k One would assume that the charismatic omega in charge of the local matchmaking service would have found a mate and settled down ages ago. His clients, in fact, are always a bit surprised when they come to learn that Louis is still single. But Louis doesn’t mind, not really. His standards are just high; he is happy holding out for his alpha, his soulmate, and chooses to not waste his time with anyone else, despite what his friends might think. That is, until his best mate from uni drags him out of bed far too early on a Saturday morning after a night of drinking to go to a farmers market, of all places. It’s there that he proceeds to make an utter fool of himself in front of the hottest alpha he has ever laid eyes on. There’s truly no coming back from that, is there? OR The one where omega Louis makes love matches, alpha Harry makes cheese, and meddling friends might finally make their dreams of finding their soulmate come true.

Hometown | allwaswell16 | High School - College/university - driving - heartbreak - memories - friendship - happy ending - angst - 2k On the day Harry gets his driver’s licence, he drives through the suburbs, heartbroken that he can’t drive home to Louis.

fever dream high | wildestdreams | friends to lovers - childhood friends - a/b/o - fluff - angst - smut - mutual pining - High School - 30k “Excuse me, what?” Harry licked his lips, carefully looking him in the eyes. “I will spend your heat with you so you’re ready by Monday to play your game.” “Harry,” Louis began, suddenly at a loss for words. “I couldn’t ask you to do that.” “Why not? You just said you trust me.” “You’re my best friend. There’s no one I trust more than you.” “Then what’s the problem?” “Well, friends don’t usually help you through your heats or ruts, so excuse me for being a little skeptical.” or A High School ABO AU where Harry and Louis are best friends and nothing more until things start getting a little complicated and they’re faced with feelings they never wanted to confront.

We are the same, you run in my veins | 28sunflowers | a/b/o - non-traditional a/b/o- soulmates - wolves -pack dynamics - 4k When the time for Louis to become the Alpha leader of his pack comes, he can’t rise to the occasion for not being yet bonded. A series of trips to neighbouring packs in search of his soulmate is fruitless until he meets one of the other packs’ Alpha heir. Harry. The world seems to stop turning for a second and then it shifts, clicking into its axis. All the distress and wrongness he felt until that very moment suddenly disappears. Louis is finally whole. But two Alpha leaders from different tribes soulbonding is something unheard of before.

Divinely Blessed | thinlines | a/b/o - non-traditional a/b/o - established relationship - PWP - 17k “I heard you, Ni. But what do you mean?” “What do you mean what I mean?” Harry rolled his eyes as he shoved his alpha friend down onto a seat. “Did you mean you lick someone out or…?” “Nah, mate! It was me! I got licked out!” Harry could only stare at Niall in horror. Alpha Harry prides himself on having the bravest and most caring omega who might or might not just fulfill his sudden curiosity.

This chemistry like candy to me | CuckooTrooke | a/b/o - kink discovery - mpreg - male lactation - smut - 8k “It’s just… Are you aware, that, uh… You’re- You’re kind of leaking.” Harry feels his blood run cold. The heart that was thudding so loud and fast drops to his stomach, and his shoulders hunch in embarrassment. “Excuse me?” Harry asks once he manages to gather himself and recover from the shock. He automatically steps back but since he’s already squeezed in the corner, it doesn’t do much to put any distance between them, “Who the fuck do you think you are?” “Wha- No. Oh my god, I wouldn’t- No,” The man says as he realizes the misunderstanding, and wildly gestures to his chest, “I mean your- Your chest. Is leaking.” OR Harry is 8 months pregnant with a poor balance and traitorous nipples. Unfortunately for him, that is precisely when he meets a beautiful alpha in a packed London Tube. Fortunately for him, the said alpha might just be the best thing he has ever come across.

Now on Ao3!

One More Taste of Your Lips

Pairing: Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson

Rating: Explicit

Wordcount: 80k

Summary

It had been eight years since the hiatus began, and Louis had spent that time writing and recording music, touring and making it safely through the pandemic. When the opportunity arose to go back on tour with One Direction, Louis knew he'd be a fool not to take it. Sure, life on the road would be different after all this time apart, but he was looking forward to experiencing that comradery again.

What he hadn't realised was that living the better part of nine months in each other's pockets was bound to dredge up issues from his past. And when one of the pockets belonged to Harry, who he'd had a rather unconventional friendship with that drifted apart during their last tour, life on the road again would upend both their lives in irrevocable ways.

Harry wasn’t that sixteen year old boy anymore. Nor was he the young man in his late teens who was on the cusp of conquering the entire world.

But some traits seemed to remain the same; his vibrant green eyes, the dimples set deeply in his cheeks whenever he laughed earnestly, or his curls that were the same shade of cocoa that Louis remembered fondly.

And yet, Louis had absolutely no idea who this man that stood a mere twenty paces away was today.

Written as a part of @onedirectionbigbang

Link to Ao3.