Louis Tomlinson didn't need anybody. If he didn't need anybody, then he didn't have to care for anybody in return. And that's just how he liked it. He had three close friends, and that's all he'd allow. Until Harry Styles came along and ruined everything. Louis becomes confused as to if he really hates Harry, or if he feels something different... (June 2013 Elsie here. I was a bit of a carrot when I wrote this. Just... ugh, please forgive me.

Harry Styles is going into his third year of university and he's going to talk to the boy with blue eyes and pretty ankles he's been crushing on for the last two years if it's the last thing he does. With the help of his friends, he's thrown into a few awkward situations along the way.

"There is so much more to you than your scary facade and body full of tattoos, Harry, and I'm going find out every single thing, every last bit of you." [or an AU where Harry is a scary punk and Louis is trying to pull of his play in a talent show and wants a tenth participant and no one seems better than the punk Harry Styles.] [Punk!Harry ]

Three years after Harry Styles won the X Factor competition, he finally comes home and faces all that he left behind, including his bitter ex-boyfriend. [Or an au where Louis is still in love with Harry, but he likes to convince himself and everyone else that he's not.] [UPDATED AS OF 2024]