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This is a fic rec of One Direction fics that have internalized homophobia from one of the characters as requested via dm. If you enjoy the fics please leave the writers kudos and comments! You can find all my other fic recs here. Happy reading!
-Larry-
Hold You Now by@solvetheminourdreams
(M, 131k, exes to lovers, fwb, slow burn, internalized homophobia, hurt/comfort, angst with a happy ending, secret relationship, pining, Louis/ofc, wedding, humor, flashbacks, family issues, mild smut)
When he accompanies his best friend to a family wedding across the Atlantic, he’ll be forced to reopen old wounds and face his past—one that no one wants to hash out, but may just have to.
Give Me Truths by iwillpaintasongforlou/@canonlarry
(E, 110k, uni, student Louis, punk Louis, internalized homophobia, abuse, hurt/comfort, virgin Harry, dub con, fluff)
the one in which Louis falls in love with a fragile boy and tells him every beautiful truth in the world, as long as it makes him happy.
dancing in the dark by clairdeloune
(E, 74k, canon divergence, exes to lovers, slow burn, light angst, internalized homophobia, smut)
Harry comes out and it brings more than he’s expected.
(E, 63k, famous/not famous au, famous Louis, actor Louis, nanny Harry, internalized homophobia, angst with a happy ending, smut)
He’s just broken his mum’s heart by dropping out of law school, lives with his childhood best friend-turned boyfriend-turned best friend again, and his greatest prospect at the moment is his casual arrangement with Nick.
But I’m the Quarterback by 4ureyesonly28/@evilovesyou
(E, 51k, high school au, But I’m a Cheerleader fusion, conversion camp, gay panic, religious guilt, gay bar, homophobia, self harm, angst with a happy ending, strangers to friends to lovers, smut)
At True Directions, Harry meets four other boys and five girls, all there to be cured of their homosexuality. He has to find a way out of this place as soon as possible—Christ, he isn’t even gay!
Examine by sitandadmire/@louistomlionson
(E, 42k, inspired by Normal People, doctor Harry, footballer Louis, famous/not famous, character injury, hurt/comfort, secret relationship, internalized homophobia, coming out, smut)
After moving to Los Angeles and becoming famous, footballer Louis Tomlinson falls in love with a doctor who lives in the same building.
little wings on my shoes by@juliusschmidt
(M, 39k, high school au, nerds, coming out, ableism, homophobia, violence, first time, smut)
The American High School AU in which no one is cool (except Niall) and Harry wears a rainbow bracelet.
One-Two-Three What Are We Fighting For by@taggiecb
(E, 25k, cop Harry, therapist Louis, biker Louis, hate to love, stereotypes, internalized homophobia, hate crimes, first time)
“Do you know why these people are protesting this man’s funeral?” Louis continues, letting his frustration out on this motionless creature in front of him. “Because of who he loved.
(T, 21k, tumblr, coming out, coming of age, internalized homophobia, uni, bookstore)
two boys, two blogs, two years of anonymous messages, and a bookshop where it all comes together.
Have A Little Faith In Me by@fallinglikethis
(M, 15k, high school au, homophobia, internalized homophobia, coming out, self acceptance, secret relationship, friends to lovers, punk Louis, angst, smut)
Harry had thought he’d never find it in himself to believe them but the image before his eyes has him suddenly questioning everything.
A Word We’ve Only Heard by@lululawrence
(NR, 6k, historical au, 1950s, flashbacks, internalized homophobia, period typical homophobia, minor character death, established relationship, secret relationship, traveling salesman Louis, music shop owner Harry)
it’s 1951, Harry is the owner of a music shop, and Louis is a traveling salesman making his way back home.
-Rare Pairs-
Kissing in the Rain by Writcraft/@writsgrimmyblog
(E, 93k, Louis/Nick Grimshaw, canon divergence, internalized homophobia, phone sex, cybersex, mental health issues, coming out, smut)
It starts at a party with shitty cocktails, a DJ that’s definitely not as good as Nick and some ‘that only happens in the movies’ kissing in the rain.
Easy As All That (Go Around A Time Or Two) by sunsetmog/@magicalrocketships
(E, 84k, Louis/Liam, sixth form au, underage drinking, sexuality crisis, internalized homophobia, angst, bullying, hurt/comfort, coming out, first time)
The one where Liam and Louis only kiss when they’re on nights out, when it’s secret, when there’s no one around to see them. If no one knows you’re having a sexuality crisis, that means it isn’t happening, right?
I Found 'verseby Jiksa/@jiksax
(M, 4k, Louis/Nick Grimshaw, trapped in a closet, passive aggressive, angst, internalized homophobia, sexuality crisis, angst, falling in love)
Nick and Louis get trapped in a closet for seven minutes in heaven/hell.
