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Of Mates and Men
In which, Louis and Harry meet as best men for their best friends' wedding... well... sort of.
Or, the one where Harry's just moved back from New York and Louis doesn't believe in romance.
Or, I guess... the one where Zayn and Liam are getting married.
The Bananaheathen usual, I think, in a new, lovely world.
So much banter. So many friendships. So many feelings.
I know that it's very long. I hope that it's very worth it.
Read it at whatever speed you like, but know that it was designed a chapter at a time.
This story is made-up and isn't intended to reflect the real lives of any of the people mentioned in it.
It's also a fanwork. Intended for the enjoyment of the fandom and not intended for any of the people mentioned in it.
No translations accepted at this time.
Or, the one where Harry's just moved back from New York and Louis doesn't believe in romance.
Or, I guess... the one where Zayn and Liam are getting married.
The Bananaheathen usual, I think, in a new, lovely world.
So much banter. So many friendships. So many feelings.
I know that it's very long. I hope that it's very worth it.
Read it at whatever speed you like, but know that it was designed a chapter at a time.
This story is made-up and isn't intended to reflect the real lives of any of the people mentioned in it.
It's also a fanwork. Intended for the enjoyment of the fandom and not intended for any of the people mentioned in it.
No translations accepted at this time.
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May 20, 2023
no words can describe how much i loved this fic?????? probably taught me about healthy relationships more than anything else i’ve read. also i’m considering it as one of my reads this year because this was so long <3
May 20, 2023
« My boyfriend is in charge of romance » is the new « I used to work in a bakery » and I love this
June 28, 2023
It took me over a month to finish and maybe I should have prioritize my studies a bit more, but I enjoyed every single chapter from start to finish, front to back. It was incredible and I regret absolutely nothing
May 29, 2023
its just a fic its just a fic bla bla bla YOU DONT GET IT! THIS FIC IS A MASTERPIECE AHHHHHHHHHHH
July 2, 2025
This story is not unique because of its plot, but it is because of the depth of it. We get a lot of domesticity, fluff, friends, struggles, tension, and just two people falling in love over the course of a year and a bit. 2000+ pages sounds scary, but they’ll fly by because of how hooking the writing is. I really enjoyed these last couple weeks reading this.
Literally my only problem (king of a spoiler? But not a relevant one) - how can you make mmc wear a jumpsuit to his wedding. I’m ruined. Also the ending could’ve been less anticlimactic.
Literally my only problem (king of a spoiler? But not a relevant one) - how can you make mmc wear a jumpsuit to his wedding. I’m ruined. Also the ending could’ve been less anticlimactic.
June 17, 2023
One of the best love stories I’ve read, so emotional, so funny and well written.
February 19, 2024
This is one of the best stories I have ever read. It’s a whole universe! All characters are so good and fluffy; there’s barely any drama if you are looking for a cosy reading. There’s really great humour there - I kept giggling the whole time. I am currently reading-reading this massive story, waiting for the author to work on the sequel.
July 7, 2024
WHAT. how do you even write something so long and so amazing??? i need answers bananaheathen. all of the chracters were incredibly written and JUST SO THEM!!! this is exactly how i imagine them irl, or like if x factor never happened, this could be them.
this autor has my whole respect.
this autor has my whole respect.
July 13, 2023
This is my favorite fiction ever. I can’t put it into words, but nothing will ever compare <3
August 15, 2023
favorite. fic. ever. it’s so soft and sweet. their relationship is so healthy. i’m so in love with this fic i could cry. it’s long but you absolutely never want it to end.
December 16, 2024
Such a good read. I can always come back to this and know that I'll have a good time reading. I love their love and how they grow together in many aspects with their friends and also family.
June 22, 2025
Literally the best thing I’ve ever read! The author has a way with words that just tells their love story so well
May 1, 2024
Me gustó mucho, está muy bonita y tierna. Si quieren una historia sin drama y bien escrita definitivamente la recomiendo. Lo único es que siento que está muy larga y pudo haber sido más corta, de todas formas la disfruté mucho.
May 5, 2023
This is by far my favorite Larry fanfic.
May 20, 2023
My love for this fic is beyond words!
July 11, 2023
AO3 is down. I’m trying to continue reading this.Any other suggestions on where to read? Couldn’t find on Amazon.
September 4, 2023
my absolute favourite
September 5, 2024
I just LOVE IT 🫶🏻🥰
Es la primera fic así de larga que me leo en inglés así que estoy orgullosa, y agradezco decidir hacerlo porque que fic taaan maravillosa 💝
Es la primera fic así de larga que me leo en inglés así que estoy orgullosa, y agradezco decidir hacerlo porque que fic taaan maravillosa 💝
October 14, 2024
comfort fic.
November 7, 2024
Actually genuinely one of the best fics I have EVER read.
December 25, 2024
its in top 3 of my fav larry fics ever
i wish i could read it for the first time again
i wish i could read it for the first time again
May 7, 2025
los amo mis amores 🤧🤧🤧❤️🩹
July 10, 2025
Pure fluff. Pure love. So sweet & comforting. I am sad it is over!
October 21, 2024
Best thing I've ever read.
September 2, 2025
*light spoilers*
This fic!!!! I dont know the words for it. I was looking for fluff after an anxious Larry read and this work was just a thing of beauty.
I love this work. I was looking for fluff after an anxious read and I can not say how much this book was just a thing of beauty.
Reminding us about how, we are often the only ones standing in our own way.
Gail said to Louis, she does not want to take away from H, but it is Louis allowing himself that brought on the life he craved.
Ziams wedding was a complete extravaganza and I wish I could see it in a movie!
The friendships - undeniable.
The way each character develops and loves one another.
Little Dylon ♥ (being a Little....this was something that spoke to me no many degrees within my own trauma)
“You make me feel free” - H
“You are my safe space” - L
“I want to know how to kiss you,” H says. “I want to know what makes you say my name, and where all your little sounds live, and how you like to be touched.”
12 PUBS CHRISTMAS!!!! I WANT THAT!
The sequel is not finished yet, but it lives rent-free in my brain and has for the past few days.
Body dysmorphia....well its a bitch and this author is an absolute ANGEL, the way they gently and kindly approach these absolute dangerous and REAL topics.
My notes: This whole piece in bed where Harry has an experience was an absolute eye opener to me regarding being queer and body dysmorphia that goes with it, I never saw this.
The author is still completing this sequel and Babes in Boyland, well let's just say the topic of adoption has never been closer to my heart and more gripping then the way it is written by this author.
@bananheathen you are a saint among authors and an absolute hero to me. I look up to you!bananaheathen
This fic!!!! I dont know the words for it. I was looking for fluff after an anxious Larry read and this work was just a thing of beauty.
I love this work. I was looking for fluff after an anxious read and I can not say how much this book was just a thing of beauty.
Reminding us about how, we are often the only ones standing in our own way.
Gail said to Louis, she does not want to take away from H, but it is Louis allowing himself that brought on the life he craved.
Ziams wedding was a complete extravaganza and I wish I could see it in a movie!
The friendships - undeniable.
The way each character develops and loves one another.
Little Dylon ♥ (being a Little....this was something that spoke to me no many degrees within my own trauma)
“You make me feel free” - H
“You are my safe space” - L
“I want to know how to kiss you,” H says. “I want to know what makes you say my name, and where all your little sounds live, and how you like to be touched.”
12 PUBS CHRISTMAS!!!! I WANT THAT!
The sequel is not finished yet, but it lives rent-free in my brain and has for the past few days.
Body dysmorphia....well its a bitch and this author is an absolute ANGEL, the way they gently and kindly approach these absolute dangerous and REAL topics.
My notes: This whole piece in bed where Harry has an experience was an absolute eye opener to me regarding being queer and body dysmorphia that goes with it, I never saw this.
The author is still completing this sequel and Babes in Boyland, well let's just say the topic of adoption has never been closer to my heart and more gripping then the way it is written by this author.
@bananheathen you are a saint among authors and an absolute hero to me. I look up to you!bananaheathen
October 10, 2023
For context: I have a Google Sheet where I rate Larry fics on a star system. This was 2.5/5 and my 100th rated Larry fic!
MOTHER OF GOD I FINISHED IT BITCHES!!!! 600k+ OF LARRY FIC FOR THE 100TH FIC ON THE RATING SHEET!!!!!! 🕺🪩🏳️🌈✨💚💙 here’s the plot, and then a word of caution: harry and louis are besties of Liam and zayn respectively. Louis is a romance publisher who doesn’t believe in love WHOMP WHOMP🙄 harry is a photographer who got scared from love by scary ex boyfriend Nick grimshaw 🤨 zayn is a painter, Liam is a nepo baby, niall is…. In children’s publishing at the some company as Louis, and Casey is either real or just made up for the story but she ends up being Harry’s cool coworker. The lovers meet because harry moves back to London from NYC, and Liam and zayn are getting married in a year. ⚠️ IF THIS IS NOT THE MOST CHILLING GRIPPING PLOT THAT MAKES YOU WANT TO READ EVERY BREATH THESE BITCHES TAKE FOR EVERY HOUR OF A YEAR - SKIP 👏 THIS 👏 FIC 👏 I’m telling you, the word count will catch up with you even if you think you’re strong enough. I started reading this in June or July of 2023 IT IS OCTOBER 10TH GIRL 😀✋ IT DRAAAAAGGGGGGSSSSS 😔 this whole fic is fluff, happy times, no arguing, and pan up the camera when they have sex type of smut, so if you want a fun day to day tale of harry and louis courting for a year, read this AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION. I don’t hate this fic at all! But the length doesn’t justify the payoff in my opinion. If this was 300k, im sure it would be higher for me, but it’s just TOO LONG which I would never say (just look at the afterlife fic… 490k and NOT LONG ENOUGH!!!). Bye of mates and men 💙💚 yay to 100!
MOTHER OF GOD I FINISHED IT BITCHES!!!! 600k+ OF LARRY FIC FOR THE 100TH FIC ON THE RATING SHEET!!!!!! 🕺🪩🏳️🌈✨💚💙 here’s the plot, and then a word of caution: harry and louis are besties of Liam and zayn respectively. Louis is a romance publisher who doesn’t believe in love WHOMP WHOMP🙄 harry is a photographer who got scared from love by scary ex boyfriend Nick grimshaw 🤨 zayn is a painter, Liam is a nepo baby, niall is…. In children’s publishing at the some company as Louis, and Casey is either real or just made up for the story but she ends up being Harry’s cool coworker. The lovers meet because harry moves back to London from NYC, and Liam and zayn are getting married in a year. ⚠️ IF THIS IS NOT THE MOST CHILLING GRIPPING PLOT THAT MAKES YOU WANT TO READ EVERY BREATH THESE BITCHES TAKE FOR EVERY HOUR OF A YEAR - SKIP 👏 THIS 👏 FIC 👏 I’m telling you, the word count will catch up with you even if you think you’re strong enough. I started reading this in June or July of 2023 IT IS OCTOBER 10TH GIRL 😀✋ IT DRAAAAAGGGGGGSSSSS 😔 this whole fic is fluff, happy times, no arguing, and pan up the camera when they have sex type of smut, so if you want a fun day to day tale of harry and louis courting for a year, read this AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION. I don’t hate this fic at all! But the length doesn’t justify the payoff in my opinion. If this was 300k, im sure it would be higher for me, but it’s just TOO LONG which I would never say (just look at the afterlife fic… 490k and NOT LONG ENOUGH!!!). Bye of mates and men 💙💚 yay to 100!
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