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allwaswell16 · 2 years

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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

-Larry-

🌸 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.

-Rare Pairs-

🌸 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.

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allwaswell16 · 2 years

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These are all the One Direction fics I read and enjoyed in March 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 March 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 #36 | ko-fi | fic recs

-Larry-

🌿 For the Right Reasons by @juliusschmidt

(E, 105k, Bachelor au, friends to lovers, reality tv, mutual pining, slow burn, fake/pretend relationship, jealousy, travel, angst with a happy ending, smut, this fic murdered me)

Louis may have signed up to be a contestant on the Bachelor, but he’s not interested a ring or a proposal, not from Harry, not from anyone.

🌿 i'm a captain on a jealous sea by @thedevilinmybrain

(E, 15k, canon, jealousy, fighting, angst, hurt/comfort, love declarations, exhibitionism, honestly I wanted to punch Nick in the face so who could blame Louis?)

What Louis actually has a problem with is the way Nick Grimshaw looks at Harry.

🌿 Mr. Tuesday by @jaerie

(E, 7k, sex worker Harry, client Louis, religion, closeted Louis, sexual inexperience, off screen Louis/OFC in a forced marriage, softest most heartbreaking sex work fic you'll ever read, comment on it and maybe we'll get more of this fic!)

Tuesday. Harry loved Mr. Tuesday.

🌿 More Than a Mic Drop by @haztobegood

(E, 5k, canon divergence, famous/not famous fic, canon Louis, sound engineer Harry, tour, bdsm, dom/sub, dom Harry, sub Louis, smut, um wow this was hot)

Harry levels him a serious look and suddenly the room feels too hot. “You could have broken the mic and we don’t have a lot of spares.”

🌿 Call Me Yours by @maggieisalarrie

(T, 5k, high school au, recreational drug use, hurt/comfort, breakup, getting back together, smut, oof poor Harry, this hurt just right)

A story about love and lust with some miscommunication and, of course, a happy ending.

🌿 Naturally by @neondiamond

(E, 5k, teachers au, PE teacher Louis, music teacher Harry, camping trip, bed sharing, meddling students, pining, smut, loved the meddling students!)

When PE teacher Louis first gets assigned to be a chaperone on a weekend long camping trip with a bunch of high school seniors, he’s not too excited about it.

🌿 I Feel Safe With You by dimpled_halo / @comebackassholes

(E, 3k, part 3 in series, dom Louis, sub Harry, Harry as Marcel, sex work, kink exploration, kink negotiation, smut, pretty sure Marcel has a Louis kink which is pretty relatable)

The last two scenes have been everything Marcel could ever ask for so he can only imagine what Louis will come up with today.

🌿 Vesper by YesIsAWorld / @louandhazaf

(NR, 3k, girl direction, friends to lovers, bisexual Louis, separated Louis, vibrator, omg I mean I think Louis did this all on purpose, please read it and let me know what you think)

“No.” Louis shook her head, lips tucked into her teeth. “Not like a…” she waved her hands around, “woowoo vibe. Like, a, you know, a vibrator.”

🌿 In the Cards by @homosociallyyours

(NR, 3k, tarot reading, bluffing, fluff, humor, this was so cute and funny!)

When Zayn has an emergency & needs to leave the metaphysical store he works at, a very clueless Louis must give a not-so-clueless Harry a tarot reading.

🌿 two bananas for a pound (three bananas for a euro) by docklands / @hershelsue

(G, 1k, established relationship, mpreg Harry, cravings, fluff, banter, humor, this ficlet made me smile)

Harry loves bananas. Except now, with the pregnancy, everything with them makes him sick. Louis fixes it.

🌿 Pink and Pretty by sunandthemoon

(G, 1k, high school au, secret admirer, Valentine's Day, pining, shy Harry, side Ziall, fluff, this was so cute!)

Louis, in the spirit of the holiday I’ve finally decided to gather my guts and tell you how I feel.

🌿 stay hydrated! by absolutehly / @thestylinsons

(NR, 637 words, canon, kissing, watersports, concert, getting romantic over a piss bucket yes pls lol)

Where Louis drinks too much water during a show and is grateful he has a break during Fearless.

-Rare Pairs-

🌿 like air to me by yeah_alright / @uhoh-but-yeah-alright

(M, 5k, Zayn/Louis, exes to lovers, heartbreak, five times fic, angst with a happy ending, flashbacks, implied smut, wow this was gorgeous writing and hurt so good)

Five times Louis’ smoke break brings back memories of Zayn and one time it brings him back to Zayn’s doorstep.

🌿 Keep Up by mynameispiaivy / @missrefridgefreetorator

(G, 4k, Louis/Michael Blackwell, canon, Michael pov, pining, banter, birthday, fluff, mentions of depression, wip, I'm so excited for this and I already love it!)

29. he’s going to be 29 in a couple of days. Jesus.

🌿 Kiss & Run by @fallinglikethis

(E, 4k, Zayn/Louis, fwb, childhood best friends, pining, angst with a happy ending, smut, oh god the pining I loved it so much)

When Louis and Zayn were kids, they started an innocent game of tag called Kiss and Run.

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