2018 Harry/Louis Summer Exchange
All the authors for the 2018 H/L Summer Exchange have been revealed!
Authors, please tag us in your fic posts if you’d like us to reblog them. Readers, please remember to leave kudos and comments.
Thank you once again to all the prompters, writers, pinch hitters, betas, Brit pickers, and readers who made this year a success.
Below is a list of all the fics submitted for this year’s exchange:
I Will Answer All Your Wishes by lovelarry10
Harry has been begging Louis to let him get a cat for a while now, but Louis’ always said no because they work, and it wouldn’t be fair to leave a pet all alone all day.
But when their sixth anniversary comes around, he just might have a surprise for his boyfriend…
A Rock For Your Thoughts by caverlywrites
Harry is ready to start his new job as a full-time nanny. Everything that could go wrong, does.
The Second Hand Unwinds by FullOnLarrie
Louis Tomlinson is one of the first members of NASA’s top secret Chrono Exploration Program. When things go wrong and he’s sent further back in time than planned, he has no other option than to show up on his ex-boyfriend’s doorstep.
Mere Mortals by chelsafrew
Louis’ job as a barista improves dramatically when a new customer becomes a regular.
Don’t delete the kisses by ishiplouis
“No way I am doing it!” Louis exclaimed.
“Louis, it’s on the list, you have to!” Liam still felt extra cheerful, even though Louis was already starting to get on his nerves.
“Fuck it, fuck the list, I’m not going to sing ‘Let it Go’ at Tesco in front of everybody!” Louis was still staring at his bucket list with a deep frown on his face. Liam made sure to not laugh; this was all too enjoyable.
“Louis, if you start by picking and choosing what you’re going to do and what you’re not going to do, what’s even the point of writing each other a summer bucket list?”
Or Louis and Liam have a bucket list to complete during their last summer together and Harry is the too cute for his own good beautician that appears in Louis’ life at the right time.
Into This Mess by crimsontheory
The first day of Louis’ promotion is going well, far better than he expected. That is until his new partner shows up, who just so happens to be the guy who stumbled half-dressed out of his flat that same morning.
Or the enemies to lovers detective AU.
I’ll Come Around (If You Ever Want to Be In Love) by fabuloushazza
Harry Styles, a single father, volunteers to help out with a school play that his daughter is a part of. Little does he know that he would meet someone that would soon become a huge part of his life.
Amidst the Daisies by isolated
“Really, mate, no worries, these were rather a bit camp, yeah?” Louis said dismissively, tucking his feet closer together, stepping over his own shoes, arms hovering around the boy’s shoulders, waiting for him to lift his head.
The boy’s eyes snapped up, meeting Louis’ once more.
And the garden in Louis’s chest was exposed, the browned weeds and crisped flowers, the singed roots tangling through his ribs, tiny sprouts on his collarbone that had ceased to grow. And to the left, in place of the blooming life that once lived, was a deep, gaping hole with black ashes for soil.
And that boy looked at him, like he saw it all, the beauty and ugly of Louis’ heart.
Or maybe, Louis was far too drunk.
au: louis says things he really shouldn’t, used to the city swallowing his words. And harry doesn’t really speak at all.
Still Standing Still by alex4968
Louis has long since been following the same schedule, the same program, the same everything. He works hard towards his goals and gives everything to those that mean the most to him. Harry was never a part of the plan, but Louis finds he loves unplanned changes.
when you kiss me heaven sighs by HalfofMe
University AU where they have a morning class together and Louis always walks in late and has obviously just woken up and Harry thinks that the grumpy person who sits in front of him is the cutest thing ever. He’s trying to keep his fond stares to a minimum. It’s a work in progress.
A River Runs Wild by bubblegumclouds
Harry is a single parent looking to make the best birthday present for his son. Louis is also a single parent doing what he thinks is best.
(Aka single dads Louis and Harry meet at their son’s Build-A-Bear parties.)
Fallin’ All In You by notasawrap
Harry hums into Louis’ ear, beginning to circle them around the room, occasionally swinging them on his feet. Louis cannot help himself when he starts to mutter parts of the lyrics of the song, in rhythm with Harry’s humming, his cheeks hurt from how much he’s smiling. Louis feels like butterflies flutter in his stomach and electricity runs up his fingertips. He had never felt this way before and Louis thinks he should feel more flustered, but…he doesn’t. He’s fine.
He can hear the sound of the waves crashing together and the wind moving the leafs of the trees, some of the music playing in the buildings nearby. However, Louis has never felt less disturbed, and this moment here—being like this with Harry—he doesn’t want it to ever end.
He squeezes his eyes shut harder, savoring the moment. It feels like if it could last like this forever, then he would be completely happy, really.
or the one where Louis and Harry fall in love in Summer
On The Road Again by sweetharry
Louis desperately wishes Harry would just mind his own business. Louis wanted this trip to be about him. He wanted to be selfish for once, and do his own Eat Pray Love of sorts. Travel the country, get away from it all, and most importantly enjoy himself, and Harry is making that incredibly difficult. Harry Styles was seemingly put on this earth to piss Louis off, and so far, to the misfortune of Louis, he’s done a spectacular job.
or the one where Louis’s magazine puts him on the travel column for the summer, and along with navigating his own summer-long cross-country road trip, he’s forced to deal with his least favorite person on earth, Harry; a cocky photographer from a much richer magazine, who happens to be taking an almost identical trip.
The Lonely Planet Guide to Second Chances by 1ddiamondinthesun
When Harry and Louis broke up, the last thing on Harry’s mind was the non-refundable surprise trip he had booked for them across Europe. Harry was supposed to be moving on, not sightseeing with his ex. In hindsight, touring the continent with Louis was probably a bad idea. So naturally, that’s exactly what Harry did.
Or, the breakup travel fic featuring romantic sunsets, awkward bed sharing, and second chances against a backdrop of some of Europe’s most iconic cities.
Strawberry Champagne by louistiti
Louis has lived eight whole years surrounded by insufferable roommates who couldn’t practice any privacy spells to save their lives, all cramped up in an old dormitory in the grand and majestic castle of Hogwarts. One would have thought it taught him some elementary stuff like… never sharing his living space with another person ever again.
Except, it’s not as simple, is it?
or : Louis Tomlinson, quidditch extraordinaire sees his name and reputation dragged through the mud and seek refuge in the muggle world. Enter Harry, full time vegetable enthusiast and really fucking cute.
Feeling It Out (So Hard To See) by daggerandtherose
Louis and Harry are best friends. In fact, they’re closer than best friends. They’re practically married. But neither truly understand the extent of their feelings for each other until they drunkenly kiss one night. It all goes a little bit wrong, until it’s not anymore.
In Sickness And In Health by rainbowslovehl
“Just make sure that you head down to the immigration office as soon as you can, alright?” James reminded them, making them look towards the man and nod in unison. “Remember Louis, you have only two weeks. So make it legal quickly so you don’t get deported.”
“I’ll be sure to remind my assistant to schedule our appointment,” Louis joked and laughed.
A loosely based The Proposal Au where Louis is be deported in two weeks. Since he doesn’t want to lose his job, he asks his assistant, Harry to marry him for a green card. If it makes them realise they’re in love, oh well. There’s also the fact that no one doubts their credibility.
Escape by phoenixflyinghigh
A Brooklyn Nine-Nine AU where Detectives Styles and Tomlinson have to come up with a plan to catch the Sony Crusader - Shawn Mendes. Featuring help from Captain Payne, his quirky assistant Niall, and the Zayn Malik.
a fire of devotion by guberando
“I’m going to be honest with you, Louis. Ever since our employee left on her license, things have been hectic and we desperately need the help.”
Louis readjusted on his seat, daring to feel hope.
“I understand, don’t worry. I’m a fast learner.”
Harry sighed in defeat and nodded gently.
“All right. Let’s give this a shot for a week or two. See if it works.”
Louis let out a relieved breath.
“Thank you. I’ll prove my worth.”
The man barely spared him another look, turning his attention to other things on his desk.
“We’ll see.”
Or: Harry is basically Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada and Louis doesn’t know whether to hate him or to be endeared by him. Most likely a little bit of both. Niall is also there.
Sit Next To Me by allwaswell16
Harry Styles of One Direction always gets what he wants. Well, nearly always. What he can’t seem to figure out is why the very fit man who comes to assist Liam’s tattoo artist seems to have zero interest in him. Is Louis Tomlinson the straightest man alive? Or does Louis showing up for every show on tour mean something more is going on?
Thursday by dinosaursmate
Harry’s long curls were tied up in a bun, which looked lovely. Harry threw Louis a smile as his sister found them a table, and almost instantly he got back up and approached the bar.
“Hey.” Harry lifted his hand in a short wave. “How’s it going?”
“Yeah, good. You?”
“So… you busy after work?”
Louis grinned. “Nope.”
“You wanna do something?”
“Sure,” Louis said. “I‘d love to do something.”
—–
Louis keeps busy juggling work, hookups, and looking after his flatmate. That is, until Harry comes along, and Louis finds himself living for Thursday.
Hate is a Strong Word by kikikryslee
“I’m fine,” Harry said. “Just, that guy over there. I kind of can’t stand him.”
“Which one?” Perrie asked.
“The one in the blue shirt, with the striped tie. His name’s Louis Tomlinson, and he’s the new regional manager.”
“He doesn’t seem so bad. Why do you hate him so much?”
“Hate is a strong word,” Harry answered. “But I really, really, really don’t like him.”
—
Or, the one where Perrie has a crush on Louis and Harry wants nothing to do with him. The fact that Louis stole Harry’s job has absolutely nothing to do with it.
A Spectrum of You by DuchessKitty16
Lou has just graduated from high school and she’s found herself in a bit of trouble and an arrest for vandalism. She gets an offer to do community service at a camp for LGBTQIA+ youth in the Catskills and reluctantly accepts it. There she meets Liam, Niall, Zayn and most importantly Harry, and forms friendship bonds that will last long after the summer ends. Will Lou and Harry also form a bond that goes beyond just friends?
Beyond the trees on the banks. by enigma_scars
Nature made Lynx beautiful, nurture made him a ruthless mob boss. When certain circumstance amidst a war in Baghdad make his only brother lose his mind and coherence, Lynx has no choice but to find out the reasons, however difficult they might be to find. And when those same reasons lead him back to the perverted man, obsessed with him, he has no choice but to jump in head first against the ever ambitious ‘Papa’ Dino Salvador. And it might just be the worst possible time for struggling model Harry Styles to make his acquaintance.
With the reasons slipping away after coming within arm’s length and being lost again and losing his favourite person on Earth and some weird opportunistic secrets coming forth, feelings and emotions have a fated twist ready for Louis ‘Lynx Tommy’ Tomlinson.
Join Lynx, Skip, Zayner, Assistant Detective Liam Payne, Harry Styles and many more on this twisted thorny road.
