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Hi! Your fic recs are amazing and I was wondering if you could think of any fics that have this like hazy quality to them, kinda like Etched in Salt? I hope that makes sense haha

Oooh. That fic is wonderful! Ok…I think I know what you mean. There’s something kind of gritty and dreamy about that one. Let me see if I can suggest anything that works for you:

Let’s start with the fic that prompted this request:

Etched in Salt (is a cathedral of the world) by @helloamhere (E, 24K) You all know I love this author’s writing –– this time they give us a dark, American, thriller with a bit of psychic goodness. Bonus points for Harry taking care of Louis in a very deep way. 

our little corner of the world by brownheadedstranger (E, 30K) This one is just slow and wistful and filled with beautifully written passages. This is one I read very early on when I entered the fandom and I still think about it from time to time. I’m actually annoyed at myself for not reading the rest of this author’s fics (I plan to remedy that). 

These Roads We Stumble Down by onewasturning (E, 18K) I adore this author’s writing and I’ve read this particular one multiple times. It’s just a little melancholy and very sexy and one of those fics that reminds me why I can read about the same two people falling in love 46372 times and never tire of it. 

another hazy may by deLILah (M, 41K) Another author who writes great fic after great fic. This one has that dreamy quality I love and there’s also something about it that, at times, reminds me of a little bit of a Raymond Chandler novel. I know that’s weird…but, yeah, it does. Anyway, I love this one. Such a good read. 

Whether Clouds or Clear Skies by onewasturning (E, 26K) I love everything I’ve read by this author – their fics are always full of beautifully crafted sentences and dreamy melancholy. This one is just slow and sweet and achingly pretty. 

Dream Awake by protagonist_m (M, 31K) This fic…I just….the writing is so lovely. It’s just one of those fics where I had to slow down and really savor the writing. And “hazy” is really the perfect descriptor as it drifts between memories and current moments. 

six feet beneath the moon by starseas (NR, 25K) Ugh I wish I could remember more of this besides that I loved it. My notes simply say “Beautiful. Dreamy” (thanks old me, super helpful). But I do think my dim memory is that it will fit in with these others and, at the very least, that it’s a very well written fic!

A Red-Dusted Planet by onewasturning (E, 38K) Hey look! Another fic by this author. Can you tell I love their writing? It’s all SO GOOD! This one is so dreamy and sexy and this is one of those fics where the the smut (especially in the final scenes) is so emotional and revealing and I just really love this fic. 

Three Days Underwater by theteapirate (E, 10K) This is really a beautiful fic but I’m warning you, it’s got an open ending so if you can’t deal with that, don’t read it. But if you can….wow, it’s lovely. 

Coup de Foudre by angelwarm (M, 15K) The characters (particularly Louis) are pretty OOC, but god this fic is gorgeous. After I read it I just sat there not knowing what to do with myself. It’s sad and hopeful and just gorgeously written.

Little Technicolor Things by scary_crow (M, 72K) This is truly one of the most beautiful pieces of writing I have ever read and it is an absolutely travesty that it’s not being talked about every day. This fic is gorgeous and poetic and romantic and heartbreaking and an explosion of metaphoric images and everything I never knew I needed but now that I have it I want to read it over and over and over. 

reeling through the midnight streets by vashtaneradas (NR, 8K) This author writes melancholy in the most perfect way. It’s poetic and dreamy and tinged with pain, but there’s also a thread of hopefulness. It’s just beautiful. 

Into the Deep Below by writeivywrite (E, 19K) This one is gorgeous and makes me feel like I’m underwater when I read it – I don’t know how to explain that clearly. It’s just very dreamy. The fic is about the early stages of figuring out you love more than one person…and it’s gorgeous. (Harry/Louis/Zayn)

rivers ‘til i reach you by embodied / @crossnecklace (E, 29K) I’m going to copy what @thenewlarryclassics said about this fic because they really summed up exactly my thoughts: The writing is poetic and a sparse in a way that makes it feel moody, heavy, significant somehow. The characters are fascinating and the author really captures that uncertainty that comes with falling for someone and not knowing how they feel too. The scenery and atmosphere feels like a third character, but what I really love is how the most is said through the dialogue–and it’s not a lot–it shows so much with so few words. 

kiwi by fondleeds (M, 24K) honestly I have trouble putting down anything this author writes…they just build a setting and detail characters in a way that I find really compelling. This one maybe feels slightly OOC, but it’s such a good read I didn’t care at all.

caught by the sun by metal-eye / @metal-eye (M, 19K) Sometimes you just stumble on a fic that moves you deeply and makes you feel a lot and sits with you after you’ve finished it. This was one of those fics for me. It’s beautifully written in a quiet, poetic way. It’s thoughtful, and intimate, and full of memories that are both melancholy and beautiful in all the right ways and at all the right times. And it’s a fic that’s not been read nearly enough.

Take Care Down By The Water by shyserious (M, 37K) Oh my goodness I loved this fic. Magical realism, mythical creatures, dreamy/moody atmosphere, beautiful writing. Sadly, it’s been deleted, but the link is to a download.

i was at an all night diner by @yoursongonmyheart  (6K, NR). This is more of a prose poem, and i really enjoyed the way the author built such an intimate portrait of the 5 boys in so few words. It’s beautiful and dreamy and I think about it still. 

a prayer for which no words exist by eliane (M, 34K) A dystopian fic with gorgeous, deep, layered writing that really made me slow down and think. At times the story felt like a metaphor for the “war” these boys have been through irl.

Close to Nowhere by @angelichl (E, 35K) I don’t know if I’d say this fic has exactly the same storytelling quality as the one you mention, but it’s similar in many ways and it’s such a good fic, I decided to include it. I really enjoyed the unique story and the way Harry and Louis relate to each other in this one (again, similar to Etched in Salt with Louis being a bit of a renegade and Harry wanting to care for him). It’s fun and quirky and sexy and keeps you on the edge until the end. Definitely worth checking out. 

No. You are not getting it straight

Let me get this straight.

Louis Tomlinson..

Can skate

Can play soccer

Can surf

Can sing

Play the guitar

Play piano

Is famous

Is rich

Is hot

Sassy

Kind

Funny

Has some of the best friends in the world

And has the perfect boyfriend

I’m so jealous it’s not fucking funny.

Teen Choice Awards

Here is another Louis talking audio. I just put together shorter clips of Louis talking and added piano music. Louis’ voice helps me calm down and deal with pain, so I thought this might help someone else too. Enjoy. <3

Louis talking 2015 | Louis MITAM Track-by-track

10. LOUIS WILLIAM TOMLINSON

VIP, night III, The Forum

Alicia Silverstone

Halsey

Hunter Schafer 

Cristian Siriano

John Mayer 

Conan Grey

Noah Cyrus

Dan Levy

Ashe

WHAT IN THE WATTPAD-

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It fucking sounds like LOUIS!!!!!!!

polaripolari: Pleasing on the eye huh ? Go Harry and good luck with @pleasing - you got this Styles 🙏🏻🌈🙏🏻

IMAGES OF THEM ARE ARSE

There

“Images of them together are scarce”

Loool who knows

So Harry suddenly has a nail polish fashion brand and he’s been at Marvel for two years without us knowing it? What else is he hiding? A relationship with his ex-bandmate??

Purple pink KING

Yes tommo louis babe I AGREE

It's a Indian hippie Bohemian Psychedelic Pink Purple Peacock Mandala Wall hanging Bedding Tapestry in Louis Tomlinson's latest Instagram post.

Idk which word to focus on ✨

Tapestry / non Amazon link / IG post

Me staring into the eyes of god as I am tempted by one gay thing after the other:

Louis didn’t write NO CONTROL for nothing

Full video of Harry talking to a fan with a „should I give him a second chance“ sign in Portland - 08/11

Well well well simon hello there

Harry’s full speech last night responding to a fan asking whether or not they should give someone a second chance.

“What ruined the first chance?”

“He was controlling.”

“Controlling? Nope, absolutely not. Bye bye! Bye bye! Bye bye! When I say controlling, you say… bye bye!”

Love On Tour: Portland. (8 November 2021)

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Fan fic please please pretty please

Did I abondoned my thesis to draw Louis in designer runway looks I like? Yes, yes I did. 

* Do not repost on this or other platforms

Did anyone post the official list yet?

An underrated analysis

i’m not a huge fan of some of Harry’s music but if you could I’d love a comparison of some sort of his lyrics versus Louis’ (who is known for being a lyricist and whose songs are incredibly powerful)

I'm sure this was not meant to be funny but I'm sorry it made me laugh so much!!! The idea of comparing Harry's and Louis' skills as songwriters loooooooool - here's why:

Louis writes stuff like this:

We're sleepin' on our problems like we'll solve them in our dreams We wake up early morning and they're still under the sheets

Harry writes stuff like this:

Honey (Ah-ah-ah) I'd walk through fire for you Just let me adore you Oh, honey (Ah-ah-ah) I'd walk through fire for you Just let me adore you Like it's the only thing I'll ever do Like it's the only thing I'll ever do

Louis writes stuff like this:

Now if happiness is always measured By the life you design, that car on the drive Then you should feel better than ever But you know as well as I, it's all lies

Harry writes stuff like this:

Watermelon sugar high Watermelon sugar high Watermelon sugar high Watermelon sugar high Watermelon sugar

Louis writes stuff like this:

It's an old curse, dreamers divin' head first Broken beaks and dead birds Can't get through the glass There's no use cryin' over spilled blood Carin' only kills love A kiss won't bring it back

Harry writes stuff like this:

Shine, step into the light Shine, so bright sometimes Shine, I'm not ever going back Shine, step into the light Shine, so bright sometimes Shine, I'm not ever going back Shine, step into the light Shine, so bright sometimes Shine, I'm not ever (Ooh)

So... yeah.... 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

(OK, I'm being purposely shady here, sue me!)

Both Harry and Louis have talked about the importance of the tracks order on their albums. For Louis it's because Walls tells a story - "about a break-up". Louis talks about the meaning of each song in the Track by Track videos. You can tell how involved he was in the writing and it's not a surprise coming from someone who prides himself of being a great lyricist and for having written a lot of songs during 1D.

For Harry, my understanding was that the track order was more important on a musical level. FL definitely doesn't tell a coherent story (and imo isn't musically coherent either). It's "all about having sex and feeling sad" and (I just found out) "the album contained “the toughest, most soulful songs he’s written yet”" [WS has entered the chat] LOL! Imo the lyrics are either bland pop love song lyrics or telling the story of someone who's whining about "being an arrogant son of a bitch" with the emotional maturity of a toddler. I guess Harry had some slightly more interesting lyrics in his first album, but everything got watered down simpler when FL had to be a commercial success. Also I would like to add an * when I say "Harry wrote". His inability to talk about the meaning of his songs (probably because there is none) and the fact that Kid Harpoon (his collaborator) has to be brought in all the time to discuss them makes you wonder about the depth of Harry's involvement in songwriting.

TLDR: let's not compare the genius, depth and storytelling of Louis' lyrics with Harry's generic-pop-song-made-for-radio lyrics (that he doesn't even write).

You know what, if larry isn’t real, I Wanna ask louis why he got the dagger tattoo that is perfectly complementary with Harry’s rose. its so ?? and its not like were making things up that its a matching one. He deadass got one and hets are like ok but L got an E tattoo which points to elk and i’m like uhm u serious it can also stand for edward so 👀

I dig the Edward theory, anon! 

The dagger tattoo is perhaps the most significant of them all. Not because he got it, after a year, but because of the timing that he got it. November 2014 was one hell of a fucking ride. Looking at all the facts, it was one loud scream for freedom and a big fuck you to everyone keeping them in the closet. It was as loud as he could get. And it was necessary. 

A quick recap of the preceding events:

2012: Louis and Harry start getting complimentary tattoos - mostly nautical - here a (non exhaustive i think) overview

Source: 78.media.tumblr.com

September 2013: Harry gets the rose, fans start speculating that Louis might get a dagger, but they get the anatomical heart and arrow. No dagger for a year.

….

30 October 2014: Apple CEO Tim Cook comes out as gay at which occasion the rainbow apple logo is revived by the papers. Interestingly the “not that important” and “don’t knock it til you try it” interviews are taped that same day. The fandom is still blissfully unaware though. 

3 November: The  “not that important” interview comes out - in short, asked which traits they find important in a girl, Liam says “female”, and Harry replies “not that important”. 

4 November: Harry’s statement is all over the papers and speculations become loud, everyone is asking: did he just come out as bisexual? Harry instagrams an armchair captioning “seated”. Might as well have said “where is the popcorn?”

5 November: Rainbow Direction launches the rainbow heart badges to show support to Harry’s “coming out” of sorts and create safe spaces for fans to discuss LGBTQ+issues - 22.000 people download them to their profiles that week - rainbow hearts are everywhere.

Later that same day, the live FOUR hangout is announced for Sunday Nov 9th and fans can send in their questions.

7 November: Louis shows up at the X factor rehearsal wearing a rainbow apple shirt. Considering context of the past week’s events, a LOT of people see that as support to Harry, and Tim Cook

9 November: The Independent’s Jenn Selby ’s article is published saying “Louis Tomlinson supports gay Apple CEO Tim Cook - days after Harry Styles’ comments on gender and sexuality” also referring to the fandom’s support for Harry with the rainbow hearts. This is how it’s featured on the front page:

That evening the FOUR hangout is broadcast and it’s the most akward interview ever. Rather than coming from fans, several of the questions seem to be set up to give Louis and Harry the opportunity to deny their rumoured sexuality/relationship . Except they don’t. (if you’re brave, watch 12 cringy long minutes from 8 to 20). Also, it’s November and it’s cold, but they are in their T shirts, matching tattoos out, and Louis keeps adjusting his boatneck “It is what it is”.  Also Liam asks “Have you read the article in the Independent?” Louis “No, is it good?” Liam “Yeah" 

10 November: We get papshots of Louis at the lawyer’s near Harry’s public house and he’s looking cheerful and therefore so are we, but that doesn’t last long. Late that afternoon shady agenda anons start imbuing the fandom with “it’s just the vintage apple logo” but we’re not having it. That evening, @Louis_Tomlinson tweets Jen Selby the same shit, but worse,it gets personal, it’s homophobic, it’s vicious and I’m not in a mood to recap or link it, may it disappear from the face of the earth. Interestingly a few minutes later followed by the more vague “Ridiculous I even have to tweet that shit” - some people think this is real Louis shading 1DHQ - we’ll never know - but I like to think so. 

11 November: Louis’ tweets to Selby get noticed and suddenly the story about that Independent article and @LT’s homophobic reaction is all over the place. Harry captions the following pic on his IG with “funny money”

???: Lottie :( on Twitter

14 November: Harry instagrams twice, one picture of a cracked wall saying “lovely view”, and another “no such green” which we think links to the funny money. 

15 November: The interview in which Harry says to Niall - “Don’t knock it til you try it” about sex with a man (also filmed 30 Oct) is aired. TMHFN/Rainbow Direction ask for an apology.

17 November: on Elounor’s anniversary, this appears on Jay’s Instagram

It’s is deleted minutes later and her twitter says it was a hack. 

Also, interestingly, Lottie tweets “no point in sorry when the damage is already done. some things can’t be forgiven”  

It’s a hectic few days, as while they are in Orlando, Zayn doesn’t show up for a gig, Harry serenades Louis, oh and news comes out that our beloved security guy/tour manager Paul quits. Supposedly something to do with Zayn. November 2014 was so wild on all levels. 

23 November: At the AMA’s Harry serenades Louis *again* and he also sits next to Louis’ parents. 

26 November: we see that Louis got the long anticipated dagger tattoo, a quote (given a chance), and a  second smiley xx) this time on his wrist

And in case we missed it, next shoot, he’s pointing right at it: 

I call that LOUD, LOUD, and LOUD. 

They were trying to break out of the closet in November 2014. Their family were trying to help them break them out of the closet in November 2014. Everyone wanted to help them break out of the closet in November 2014. 1DHQ pushed back. And Louis responded in the only way he could. I don’t see how you could interpret all of this any differently. 

That bigass forehead of yours is home to your bigass brain sir.

YOU BROKE IT ALL?

YOU BROKE

IT ALL

I AM TIRED OF THE COINCIDENCES PLEASEEEEEE 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

look omg

👀👀👀👀

Harry is so lucky

i think the way louis markets himself is SO interesting, because its so different from every other popular artist out there. in hollywood its basically a given that if you want to become a big star you will have to be sexualized out the wazoo (besides some exceptions) but for louis thats almost nonexistent. none of his songs are about sex, nothing is racy or revealing or raunchy, i think the farthest he goes is talking about kissing. in all of his photoshoots its very much almost proving a point to show no skin at all, with high collars, long pants, long sleeves, etc and lots of big powerful stances and searing eye contact. you dont even see the media sexualizing him either, there are no articles talking about how sexy he is or talking about how his latest music video was about certain sexual acts. i know thats probably due to a lot of factors but i just think its so wild to think about how anti-sexualized louis is in every aspect of his life. his songs, his fashion, even his fans dont interact with him the way we see het harries do. have you ever heard of a het louie that goes as far as harries do? no way man. i just think about this a lot.

Louis fans represent

Harryween (night 1) - 30.10.21

Thinking about them still in the closet and us finally just want to be with then that we destroyed the closet coz we are in it already and the closet cant contain us anymore 😭

Yes, that’s him no doubt.

Thinking about how louis has seen him wear mascara around the house way before we ever knew <3

I hate homophobes.

Live Lounge Soundcheck Videos

Louis singing Torn chorus

Louis singing Infinity solo and Liam trying to harmonise

Harry having fun with his talking app

Louis singing his DMD solo

Louis singing his lines from Four Five Seconds

All the boys singing out lines for soundcheck

Liam doing some ad libs during soundcheck

Songs:

 Drag Me Down

Infinity

Four Five Seconds (2:They sang it twice)

Torn

Yeah like no.

i always laugh when people say one direction got so far on x factor because of their looks because

OTHER MASTERPOSTS BY TELLMETHISISNOTLOVE

this is a compilation of the masterposts belonging to the page “other masterposts” of tellmethisisnotlove, none of this posts are mine.

fics

140 completed amazing fics worth reading

RBB

rbb masterpost

louis and harry

where there is a H, there is an L. 2017/2018 edition.

where there is a H, there is an L (part 1)

2016

louis tomlinson is in fact not straight

when you can’t touch... enemies? friends? lovers?

part 2 of enemies-friends-lovers: welcome to the new age: larry is allowed to *be*

louis finishing harry’s sentences or just IS a supportive boyfriend during MITAM promo

louis and rainbows | ver 2.0

sexuality tags

harry sexuality (gay vs bi) masterpost

harry - some self-outings

outings: part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5

everyone knows: part 1, part 2, part 4, part 5, (for new data click here)

everyone else in the room can see it - tattoo edition

everyone else in the room can see it - AMAS 2014 serenade edition

most painful then and now moments

beauties

beautiful boyfriends masterpost

louis tomlinson and airports - soft louis

louis tomlinson is beautiful

harry on stage during OTRA :)

louis being a happy bean on stage during OTRA

moments

armsies - OTRA

AMAS 2015

if you’re missing them on stage - part 1

if you’re missing them on stage - part 2

larry moments OTRA part 1

larry moments OTRA part 2

larry moments OTRA part 3 - until OTRA santa clara

daily HL timeline from oct 27th 2014 - timeline with links (no pictures)

why do we call them LARENTS?

what is LAIRPORT?

he got the fucking dagger - reaction masterpost

fauxmances

elouno masterpost

elouno break up seeding

babygate masterpost - initial reactions in the first 2 days after July 14

it’s NOT REAL.

closeting examples in the celebrity world.

bussiness

this is war masterpost - bigger picture (SYCO vs 1D)

most important azoff moments in 2014 - a masterpost

who is irving azoff?

some examples in the celebrity world where celebrities lied about being in the closet and they could still come out unharmed.

promo masterposts

upcoming apprearances of 1D - a masterpost - MITAM

upcoming appearances of one direction - a masterpost - FOUR

article research

NOT THAT IMPORTANT - very important article links