step into the light, i'm not ever going back

maybe we’re perfect strangers by starprediction (@harryfeatlouis) written for @1dbigbang • Harry / Louis • rating: explicit • famous/nonfamous AU, 39k

When an EDM festival in the Caribbean touts itself as a “life-changing and transformative experience,” Harry’s not too sure he buys into it. Regardless, Harry wants nothing more than to please his best friend, so he goes along for the ride. What he doesn’t expect is to fall head over heels for the festival’s organizer who Harry discovers is also the object of his best friend’s affections.

or, the one in which it takes three days under the tropical sun for two men to fall in love

amazing art by @harrehleh who has been so incredibly amazing and patient with me throughout our time together as partners in this big bang!

if you need a good set of songs to listen to while reading, here’s a playlist that includes some of the songs and artists mentioned in the fic!

Exhibit A: Rebecca leaving Ted a a voicemail asking if he's alright in S02E06

Exhibit B: Ted entering his new room for the first time in S01E01 with a photograph of the exact spot Rebecca is driving over leaving the voicemail hanging above his bed