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1. Linger by allthesameinside

   Fandoms: One Direction (Band)  

   • Mature
   • No Archive Warnings Apply
   • M/M
   • Work in Progress

   06 Jun 2025

   Tags

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   • Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson
   • Harry Styles
   • Louis Tomlinson
   • Zayn Malik
   • Niall Horan
   • Liam Payne
   • One Direction (Ensemble)
   • larry stylinson - Freeform
   • One direction AU
   • fwb to lovers
   • Flashback fic
   • OT5 Friendship (One Direction)
   • Alternate Universe - 2010s
   • one direction needs a new vocalist
   • harry doesn't do bands
   • louis really wants harry
   • One Night Stand
   • bandmate tension
   • Angst
   • louis is the leader of 1d
   • Slut Harry
   • Smut
   • Bottom Harry
   • prince hair harry
   • Fluff
   • Creative Differences
   • zouis friendship
   • the first chapter is present day but the rest of the fic takes place 10 years ago

   Summary

   "That's really sweet of you, Louis," Harry started, and Louis was sure he picked up on some condescension in Harry's tone– purposeful or not. "But I don't do bands."

   And there it was, again. The way Harry said 'bands' as if he was above the concept. A strange tightness began to twist in Louis' chest, which wasn't so much caused by the rejection as it was the grain of judgment he was perceiving. "You don't do bands, huh?" Louis retorted, mimicking Harry's emphasis. A new sharpness was evident in his attitude. "What is it that you do, then?"

   Harry met Louis' eyes again, unfazed by his sudden challenge. A mischievous grin tugged at the corners of his lips. "You, maybe."

   -

   One Direction is down a vocalist. Louis knows Harry would be a good match. The band is Louis' life. But, Harry - he just wants Louis.

   Language:

   English

   Words:

   38,335

   Chapters:

   6/?

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