A One Direction fic rec of fics that involve cuddling as requested in this ask. If you enjoy the fics, please leave kudos and comments for the writers! You can find my other recs here. Happy reading!
- Louis / Harry -
🫂 tangled up in you by @missandrogyny
(E, 45k, famous/not famous) “What did you get me, then?!” Niall must hear the tinge of hysteria in his voice, because he’s pulling himself together, trying to stop himself from laughing. There’s still a big grin on his face, though, when he says, “I got you a professional cuddler.”
🫂 Find You Home by @kingsofeverything
(E, 35k, fake relationship) When Louis lies to his family and says he’ll bring his new boyfriend home for Christmas, his best friend and roommate Harry agrees to play the part. It’s that, or be left alone over the holidays.
🫂 A Cuddle Guide, courtesy of Louis by MyEnglishRose / @lwtisloved
(T, 23k, roommates) Platonic Louis-centric OT5 fluff with side Larry and a lot of cuddles and platonic fun
🫂 Harry You're No Good Alone by lucy_in_the_sky
(E, 16k, uni) Harry struggles with insomnia and loneliness, almost turning to cuddle therapy when his best friend Louis reaches out to lend helping hand.
🫂 We Chase The Stars To Lose Our Shadow by 5secsoflarry
(E, 15k, omegaverse) Insomniac and someone professionally cuddling with them to fall asleep....They fall in love.
🫂 All at once, this is enough by @lunarheslwt
(G, 7k, omegaverse) Harry, overcome with burn out, wants to nest but he has never nested before, doesn’t know how to. Louis, his best friend, is only happy to help him make a nest and be there for him. Along the way, they find something more.
🫂 Just a Minute more by kingofthefridaynight
(NR, 6k, established relationship) a rainy day in bed, where all they do is enjoy each other’s company.
🫂 Every Time We Touch by wabadabadaba / @badger-bear
(G, 5k, omegaverse) the one where Louis is suffering from touch deprivation so he goes to see Harry who is a professional cuddler.
🫂 Lazy Days and Pancakes for Two by Cyantific / @beyondxmeasure
(T, 4k, established relationship) They haven't seen each other in eighteen days. What better way to spend a much-needed tour break than having a lazy day watching shit TV and having breakfast in bed with your husband.
🫂 Cuddle Up A Little Closer by @jaerie
(NR, 3k, hybrid Louis) Harry's therapist suggests that he should get a pet. Liam might have found the perfect one for him.
🫂 Craving Cuddles by red_panda28 / @red-panda-28
(T, 3k, omegaverse) Omega Harry is pining for his best friend and flatmate Omega Louis, there's some cuddling involved and they get there in the end
🫂 Alpha Heater For Sale by stretchmybones / @lookwhatyoumademelou
(T, 3k, omegaverse) Louis tilted his head at the flyer curiously. It read: Alpha heater for sale! Winter weather got you down? Call Harry for your warm, furnace-like needs!
🫂 The Truth is in the Thunderstorms by SinfullyPresent
(NR, 3k, canon) the AU in which Louis is scared shitless of thunderstorms, but doesn't tell Harry until five and a half years after the X Factor.
🫂 living love in slow motion by ashavahishta
(T, 2k, established relationship) Just a typical Sunday morning.
🫂 spoon time by shiptattou / @wecantalktomorrow
(G, 2k, friends to lovers) There was nothing going on between them outside of the normal bro-pal-laddy-dude things every other set of best friends did. All sets of best friends did things like this. You know, hanging out every day, staying up late, and chatting until the wee hours which usually ended up as a sleepover and bed-sharing.
🫂 Smells like heaven, feels like luxury by marshashlands
(G, 2k, omegaverse) one direction are touring, and well, louis gets a habit of making a nest out of his best friends clothes. until he catches him, that is…
🫂 Bubbles on your skin by TeamLouis
(G, 2k, established relationship) the one where a hot bubble bath and Christmas spirit are all Louis and Harry need to relax before the holidays
🫂 rain clouds are gathering in numbers by flicker_album / @niall-official
(G, 1k, established relationship) Harry has a bad day at work. Louis cheers him up. featuring: cuddles, a warm bath, & lots of love
🫂 like the light coming through the windows by LiveLaughLoveLarry / @loveislarryislove
(G, 1k, uni) Harry loves to watch the sun rise, but Louis has always been more of a night owl than an early bird. But after Louis spends the night, Harry shows Louis all the beauty he sees in a sunrise.
- Rare Pairs -
🫂 (I Was Broke) You Healed Me by @fallinglikethis
(T, 12k, Niall/Harry) Niall's doctor can at least help him with that part: she prescribes Niall some cuddle sessions. It's only a little weird that the person she's prescribing him is her brother. Or maybe that's actually a little bit perfect.

















