Everything changed when Harry had to transfer to North Bridge in his last year of school, suddenly being away from his boyfriend and his friends. Not only were friendships and relationships destroyed, but having to be in the presence of Louis Tomlinson every day didn't make it any easier, especially when Harry started to grow feelings he didn't intend on feeling. Or an AU where Harry and Louis' relationship was only real behind closed doors until it wasn't. [UPDATED AS OF 2024]

'Hello class, my name is Miss Flack. I am the substitute teacher... So this term i have a project for you. It is in conjunction with my previous school. it will be a pen-pal project. The aim of this is for you to stop using mobiles computers and simply use a pen and paper' these words changed the lives of three boys. Harry Styles, Liam Payne and Zayn Malik start writing to a pupil each at Hall cross, but will it all be smooth sailing? Will they ever meet their mysterious Pen-Pal?

"you're so small." as if to prove his point, louis squeezed harry tightly in his arms, and harry just scrunched up a little bit, snuggling his head impossibly farther into louis' chest. "my pretty paper doll." and when louis squeezed him again, placing a shaky, yet warm kiss on harry's cold forehead, harry felt his heart feel that way again, he felt love. a soft flutter, that even the most self control in the world couldn't stop. he loved louis. he loved him even though he didn't want to, he really didn't. okay, maybe a little. *** 1ST PLACE IN THE HOLIDAY 2014 BROMANCE AWARDS FOR FAMOUS LARRY STORIES. #2 in Fanfiction #1 in One Direction

Louis, to his horror, attends an elitist university in which the name Zayn Malik means something, Niall Horan doesn't stop talking, there are pianos everywhere, and Harry Styles, only son of a drug-addled, clinically insane ex-rocker, has a perfect smile and empty eyes. WARNING: all rights go to velvetoscar on ao3 Cover made by: whatkooloser