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Walk That Mile
Fandom: One Direction (Band)
Relationship: Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson
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Harry stares at him, the line of his jaw standing out scarily. “I wanted to get the most out of this trip so I planned it carefully.” His voice is low and steady and somehow that’s worse than when he was yelling. “So far, you’ve put your sticky fingers on everything I’ve tried to do.”
“Sticky fingers?” Louis repeats, offended. “Are you saying it’s my fault you got stung by a bee? Had you been alone you would have gotten halfway to the Dotty Diner and ran the car off the road because of an allergic reaction, so don’t go blaming me.”
“Polk-A-Dot Drive In,” Harry spits before getting out of the car. He slams the door shut with a deafening reverb and Louis rolls his eyes.
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A Route 66 AU where falling in love was never part of the plan.
Relationship: Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson
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Harry stares at him, the line of his jaw standing out scarily. “I wanted to get the most out of this trip so I planned it carefully.” His voice is low and steady and somehow that’s worse than when he was yelling. “So far, you’ve put your sticky fingers on everything I’ve tried to do.”
“Sticky fingers?” Louis repeats, offended. “Are you saying it’s my fault you got stung by a bee? Had you been alone you would have gotten halfway to the Dotty Diner and ran the car off the road because of an allergic reaction, so don’t go blaming me.”
“Polk-A-Dot Drive In,” Harry spits before getting out of the car. He slams the door shut with a deafening reverb and Louis rolls his eyes.
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A Route 66 AU where falling in love was never part of the plan.
275 pages, ebook
Published October 11, 2017
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October 1, 2023
After reading Walk that mile I have the strong urge to go on a roadtrip!!!
Normally that would be nothing out of the ordinary. Apart from the fact that I absolutely detest being in confined spaces particularly cars for hours on end. Come to think about it, maybe that is because both I and my dog get carsick rather easily. (As you can imagine, family vacations by car are a blast.)
So, I take purpledaisy being able to make me actually want to do something I should hate as no small achievement!
But step by step:
The plot:
Harry and Louis have never met but thanks to Captain Niall, they find themselves in the same car going on a route 66 roadtrip from Chicago to LA. And of course, some funny situations and a bit of romance ensue.
There are also a lot of fun tropes included. From strangers-to-enemies-to-friends-to-lovers, to the roadtrip and the sightseeing Walk that mile has it all. Even a little bit of fake dating is involved. And because I am a sucker for these tropes, it is not hard to guess that I was living for them.
The characters:
Harry and Louis as the main characters are great!!! Particularly because they seem utterly human. They change their minds on a regular basis and sometimes their actions don’t really make sense (but let’s be real, whose do?).
They are also funny and goofing around, all the while having deep and serious conversations through which they get to know each other and we them. And overall, the interactions between the two of them are, to put it simply, gold!!!
The best thing, however, is that the characters don’t stay stagnant, but we can see them changing and developing in almost every chapter. Until, at the end, they are different, better people while also staying true to themselves.
The romance:
Same as the characters, their relationship is always changing. At the start, it almost seems like they want to agitate each other. But don’t worry, it isn’t long until the mutual pining and sexual tension take over. Both of which are done superb I might add!
But even when that is clear to us (and should be to them), they tiptoe from one misunderstanding to the next. Because even though they are communicating, both of them are either too proud or too afraid to spell the words out. Which combined with concentrating more on each other’s words than their actual actions, can be frustrating at times.
But all the back and forth and angst keep the readers on edge and their sweet/cute/gold interactions make more than up for it!!!
And the smut isn’t exactly bad either;)
The atmosphere:
My family travels a lot and while I have over 25 countries under my belt, I’ve never been to the US.
But I feel like I have!
It feels like I visited the world’s biggest ketchup bottle or the lightning field with them.
Like I drove through never ending deserts and cornfields as well.
Like I also went horseback riding through the midwestern wilderness.
Purpledaisy’s wonderful writing and vivid descriptions brought those places to life!!!
A nice added touch were the links in my copy (downloaded from AO3) which directed you to a blog with a picture collage from each day and some quotes from the chapter!
I really love when something like that is included because it immerses you into the story even more and shows how much the author loved writing it.
Deciding a rating was one of the easiest things I’ve ever done!
—> 5 stars
Normally that would be nothing out of the ordinary. Apart from the fact that I absolutely detest being in confined spaces particularly cars for hours on end. Come to think about it, maybe that is because both I and my dog get carsick rather easily. (As you can imagine, family vacations by car are a blast.)
So, I take purpledaisy being able to make me actually want to do something I should hate as no small achievement!
But step by step:
The plot:
Harry and Louis have never met but thanks to Captain Niall, they find themselves in the same car going on a route 66 roadtrip from Chicago to LA. And of course, some funny situations and a bit of romance ensue.
There are also a lot of fun tropes included. From strangers-to-enemies-to-friends-to-lovers, to the roadtrip and the sightseeing Walk that mile has it all. Even a little bit of fake dating is involved. And because I am a sucker for these tropes, it is not hard to guess that I was living for them.
The characters:
Harry and Louis as the main characters are great!!! Particularly because they seem utterly human. They change their minds on a regular basis and sometimes their actions don’t really make sense (but let’s be real, whose do?).
They are also funny and goofing around, all the while having deep and serious conversations through which they get to know each other and we them. And overall, the interactions between the two of them are, to put it simply, gold!!!
The best thing, however, is that the characters don’t stay stagnant, but we can see them changing and developing in almost every chapter. Until, at the end, they are different, better people while also staying true to themselves.
The romance:
Same as the characters, their relationship is always changing. At the start, it almost seems like they want to agitate each other. But don’t worry, it isn’t long until the mutual pining and sexual tension take over. Both of which are done superb I might add!
But even when that is clear to us (and should be to them), they tiptoe from one misunderstanding to the next. Because even though they are communicating, both of them are either too proud or too afraid to spell the words out. Which combined with concentrating more on each other’s words than their actual actions, can be frustrating at times.
But all the back and forth and angst keep the readers on edge and their sweet/cute/gold interactions make more than up for it!!!
And the smut isn’t exactly bad either;)
The atmosphere:
My family travels a lot and while I have over 25 countries under my belt, I’ve never been to the US.
But I feel like I have!
It feels like I visited the world’s biggest ketchup bottle or the lightning field with them.
Like I drove through never ending deserts and cornfields as well.
Like I also went horseback riding through the midwestern wilderness.
Purpledaisy’s wonderful writing and vivid descriptions brought those places to life!!!
A nice added touch were the links in my copy (downloaded from AO3) which directed you to a blog with a picture collage from each day and some quotes from the chapter!
I really love when something like that is included because it immerses you into the story even more and shows how much the author loved writing it.
Deciding a rating was one of the easiest things I’ve ever done!
—> 5 stars
May 31, 2021
Yeah
November 11, 2025
Loved that I had been to a handful of the destinations on the roadtrips so I could picture everything so clearly. Such a good slow burn 🤞🏼 it’s always the one bed trope…….
May 6, 2021
Made hate my own life because all I wanted after I finished this one way to go on a road trip for 15 days with a stranger and fall in love. Loved every drop of it. Loved how it slowly builds up between them but nothing happens for a bit and u just get to live through that anticipation and stress and how at first they couldn’t stand each other but it slowly faded into fondness but kinda hidden fondness ugghh I just love this one so much
November 24, 2023
21/3/22
Just reread this beauty, can't stop smiling. I absolutely adore this story. The amount of serotonin this book gives me is indescribable.
I am very grateful for my love for traveling because without it, I probably wouldn't know this story exists. And that would be a shame.
24/11/23
Just reread this again and… it’s just incredible, alright? I could probably go to the start and read it again. It’s so good and sweet and fluffy and the tension between H and Lou at the beginning is immaculate.
Just reread this beauty, can't stop smiling. I absolutely adore this story. The amount of serotonin this book gives me is indescribable.
I am very grateful for my love for traveling because without it, I probably wouldn't know this story exists. And that would be a shame.
24/11/23
Just reread this again and… it’s just incredible, alright? I could probably go to the start and read it again. It’s so good and sweet and fluffy and the tension between H and Lou at the beginning is immaculate.
May 12, 2023
Ame tanto esta historia, me reí demasiado, fui siguiendo el viaje con las fotos y en mi propio mapa, investigando cada lugar y recorriendo junto a ellos. Lamente que durara solo dos semanas y me costó un sostener el entusiasmo cuando los personajes retoman la rutina.
Me encantó como las cosas van sucediendo de a poco y la manera en que los eventos que suceden contextualmente van impactando directamente en su vínculo, acelerándolo, frenándolo o cambiando la dinámica.
Esta versión de los protagonistas es una de mis favoritas.
Me encantó como las cosas van sucediendo de a poco y la manera en que los eventos que suceden contextualmente van impactando directamente en su vínculo, acelerándolo, frenándolo o cambiando la dinámica.
Esta versión de los protagonistas es una de mis favoritas.
January 25, 2022
dios amo releer esto, me hace totalmente feliz
January 31, 2025
One of the best Larry fan fictions hands down! every small move of them gave me butterflies ! Gonna have to rr very soon , I can't get enough of these lovely characters.
January 25, 2024
3,75/5 ★
letta nel 2020. (RAGA MA IN CHE SENSO CI SONO LE FF LARRY SU GOODREADS AIUTO)
letta nel 2020. (RAGA MA IN CHE SENSO CI SONO LE FF LARRY SU GOODREADS AIUTO)
September 16, 2025
GOAAATENNNN🙏🙏 nej fordi det her er jo drømmen.
July 21, 2023
LA FIC de confort, todo es simplemente natural y hace que quieras enamorarte
September 3, 2023
Suspira*
June 17, 2023
okay so this was pretty good. basically if it isn't obvious from the description, its Harry and Louis going on a road trip back to school without knowing each other beforehand. this was actually good, because i thought of this mid-book but, it would be difficult to keep this interesting and wanting people to carry on reading because you can’t really build a world with a school or homes or anything if they’re constantly moving from place to place the whole book. and, you can’t involve many other characters to build off or interact with for the same reason. so considering that, it was great and the epilogue was a nice way to wrap up the book. luckily this book didn't have me crying so if you want to read a fanfic that wont leave you missing a piece of your soul, this is a nice upbeat one to read!! would recommend xx
October 20, 2021
I LOVE THIS! it was so fucking lovely. so cute. My cheeks literally hurt from the fact I read most of the story with a constant smile on my face.
The perfect amount of slow burn, angst, fonding - it had smut but it wasn’t ALL sex. (I have no interest in all smut, no fluff)
Theres this ongoing sense of dread bc you don’t want the trip to end, but you never lose hope that things will work out. You feel like you’re falling in love right beside them. The chemistry feels realistic and down to earth, organic.
I LOVE when books give me butterflies & this one did 💚
Just so unbelievably cute and light and romantic.
Had all of my favorite things. Love.
The perfect amount of slow burn, angst, fonding - it had smut but it wasn’t ALL sex. (I have no interest in all smut, no fluff)
Theres this ongoing sense of dread bc you don’t want the trip to end, but you never lose hope that things will work out. You feel like you’re falling in love right beside them. The chemistry feels realistic and down to earth, organic.
I LOVE when books give me butterflies & this one did 💚
Just so unbelievably cute and light and romantic.
Had all of my favorite things. Love.
July 2, 2021
If you want to read a story that leaves you feeling completely empty when it’s over because the characters will never be real and you will never get to live their story, then this is the one.
I can’t even explain how amazing and realistic and beautiful and heartbreaking in so many ways this story was. It was an amazing journey in all possible meanings and such a beautiful love story. I miss the Louis and Harry from this story so much, and every step of their adventure was a dream to be read.
I can’t even explain how amazing and realistic and beautiful and heartbreaking in so many ways this story was. It was an amazing journey in all possible meanings and such a beautiful love story. I miss the Louis and Harry from this story so much, and every step of their adventure was a dream to be read.
February 21, 2022
This was a masterpiece! It really is my favourite fanfic. It’s so beautiful in every aspect.
I love all the little things in this. The thoughts, the moments, the descriptions!
English isn’t my first language and I don’t know America very well, so it was really interesting to go on this roadtrip with our two boys and explore these beautiful places!
Thank you so much purpledaisy for this!
I love all the little things in this. The thoughts, the moments, the descriptions!
English isn’t my first language and I don’t know America very well, so it was really interesting to go on this roadtrip with our two boys and explore these beautiful places!
Thank you so much purpledaisy for this!
August 10, 2022
J’ai trop trop aimé omg c’était tellement bien que j’ai envie de pleurer. A la base j’avais choisi de lire ça juste pcq c’était pas trop long et je suis trop bien tombée. Vraiment rien dans l’histoire que je déteste, je pensais qu’à ça chaque fois que je lisais pas et j’ai eu des papillons dans le ventre tout le long
January 8, 2022
My favorite trope is when the characters are in a bubble that separates them from the world and this bubble will eventually break. This book has tis trope among others and it's really perfect. Love it
January 26, 2022
L perde l’aereo per tornare a LA da Chicago e accetta di aggregarsi a H che vuole percorrere la Route 66 in un itinerario alla scoperta di luoghi inconsueti. Originale per le mete, le foto e la colonna sonora che li accompagna.
February 25, 2023
Loved this !!! Makes me want to go on a road trip. Like I want to go on this exact road trip someday and go to all the stops they went to.
So nicely written and realistically written too. One of the best stories I’ve ever read
AMAZING.
So nicely written and realistically written too. One of the best stories I’ve ever read
AMAZING.
March 28, 2023
I love the slow burn, the personalities of the characters and how they were opposite of each other. It really shows how this fic was planned at every single aspect and there's nothing I love more than a good planned story
August 6, 2023
assurdo come ora io voglia fare la rute 66, ho amato la storia la trope è una delle mie preferite
mi aspettavo una cosa noiosissima ma invece è ricca di colpi di scena e cose inaspettate
consiglio questa ff a tutti
mi aspettavo una cosa noiosissima ma invece è ricca di colpi di scena e cose inaspettate
consiglio questa ff a tutti
March 17, 2025
I know I should be somewhat ashamed at enjoying a Larry fanfic so much but these things are so well written. Tbf I forget I'm reading fanfic but omg the plot was popping off. I was having right with Louis at "Welcome to California" lol.
May 21, 2021
Oh my god what can I even say bout this... It's so beautifully written, so aesthetic and lovely (it really brings me "Tired tired sea" vibe idk). Highly recommend!
June 12, 2021
Bello
Sono una donna dalle poche parole
Sono una donna dalle poche parole
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 14, 2021
Rally good book,didnt really feel like enemys to lovers tho
August 24, 2021
it was good, but not the best larry fic tbh
September 1, 2021
son tan hots
October 14, 2021
I really enjoyed this fic so much! I loved travelling along with them. I'll definitely reread it someday.
January 13, 2022
4.5 agree with all the comments haha, it’s such a good and fun read, i love it!
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