This was a cruel twist of fate, and I immediately knew it was never meant to be. But I'll damned if I lose my best friend just because she's dating the man I love. He's perfect for Julia and Julia is perfect for him, so who am I to stand in the way? In which the only reason Aria's best friend can keep a man like Harry Styles, is because Aria herself is the mastermind behind the relationship.

For Joelle Katler, life's been all right. She's at school in her favorite state, she's living with her best friend, and there's always a bottle of wine ready to be popped in her fridge. And that's okay. For Harry Styles, life passes by. He's passionate about his job, he has his own apartment, and he's making a home for himself in an unfamiliar place. He should feel satisfied. Maybe it's time they ignite a little something in each of their lives. A firefighter AU about taking risks and not being alone. Awards: Craft Awards Autumn 2018 Edition - Best Harry - Runner-up Rooftop Awards Autumn 2016 Edition - Best OFC - Winner Rooftop Awards Autumn 2016 Edition - Favorite HET couple - Winner Rooftop Awards Autumn 2016 Edition - Best AU - Runner-up Rooftop Awards Autumn 2016 Edition - Best MA - Runner-up Rooftop Awards Autumn 2016 Edition - Most Unique - Runner-up Rooftop Awards Autumn 2016 Edition - Best Harry - Honorable Mention Rooftop Awards Autumn 2016 Edition - Best Angst - Honorable Mention Rooftop Awards Autumn 2016 - Most Realistic - Honorable Mention

no·to·ri·ous/adjective: famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed. Harry Styles, by the very definition of the word is notorious. Not only for his good looks, charm, and unfathomable musical talent, but also for his womanizing and heartless attitude. Aspen Russo, by the very definition of the word, hates Harry Styles. Not only because he calls her "munchkin" and constantly looks down her shirt, but also because he flirted his way into her band and refuses to leave. Through drunken nights, illegal adventures, sizzling chemistry, and a few secrets bubbling at the surface Aspen may just learn that definitions were meant to be applied loosely. WARNING: Graphic sexual content. I am also not responsible for any feels or heartache (good and bad) this story ensues.