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1. Here In The Afterglow by fondleeds

   Fandoms: One Direction (Band)  

   • Not Rated
   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • M/M
   • Complete Work

   08 Dec 2016

   Tags

   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson
   • Louis Tomlinson
   • Harry Styles
   • Liam Payne
   • Niall Horan
   • Zayn Malik
   • Stan Lucas
   • Original Male Characters
   • Original Female Characters
   • here we go folks
   • Alternate Universe - 1970s
   • Small Towns
   • American Gay Rights Movement
   • Period-Typical Homophobia
   • Strangers to Friends
   • Friends to Lovers
   • Angst
   • Hurt/Comfort
   • Fluff
   • Mentions of past abuse
   • Smut
   • Bullying
   • High School
   • Slurs

   Summary

   “If you hadn’t noticed, I don’t have many friends,” Louis whispers, the blossom of insecurity in his stomach unfurling and clawing its way into his throat.

   Harry is silent for a long time, and then he speaks; a soft, slow uncurl that makes Louis’ stomach shake. “I’ll be your friend.”

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   1970’s AU. In a tiny town in Idaho, Louis’ life is changed forever by the arrival of a curious stranger.

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   English

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