To understand the "ready, steady, go" whirlwind pace of Larry in 2011, let's refresh memories regarding an iconic photo taken just two days before the X Factor Finale. Harry on bended knee, handing Louis a single long stemmed, white rose.
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| Dec 10, 2010 - A public proposal and... |
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| acceptance |
White roses symbolize pure, honest, and devoted
love. In contrast to red roses, the white rose imparts loyalty, mutual respect, and the promise
of a genuine connection, often representing a "clean slate" or the
beginning of a lifelong commitment. Louis and Harry were letting the world know that they were enough. That this journey they were about to embark on, was one they were going to take together.
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| Louis taking care of his boy |
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| Xtra Factor Interview, Dec 12, 2010 |
After One Direction came in third
In many ways, the early months of 2011 confirmed what fans
had been observing for the last six months. Louis and Harry were more than just close friends having a bromance; they were in a
committed, serious relationship. By November, 2010, the can't-get-enough-of-one-another stage had evolved into an exclusive partnership, based on mutual support and a planned for shared future. Their mothers were best friends, and the
Tomlinson-Styles families were already merging into one. Louis was protective and supportive, and Harry
adored and trusted Louis in big ways and small.
The care and comfort they provided to one another was profound
and immersive, already planning to build a future together domestically as well
as professionally which, magazines, interviews, tweets, fandom gifs, concert performances, etc., would consistently confirm. Louis and Harry aimed to be as proud, bold, and honest as their X Factor contract (signed on December 13, 2010) would allow. So the portmanteau 'bromance' would quickly become the pop cultural catch phrase to basically cover for what was obviously romantic in any other universe not grounded in homophobia.
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Like maybe a mother-in-law? Dec 24, 2010
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| Feb 22, 2011 |
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| Harry's stepdad, Robin Twist with Louis and Harry |
Let's not forget this tweet from Jay back as early as October 2010. Who was Babycakes again?
More family references.
By New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, Louis and Harry were very much on the same page.
By January 2, 2011 Louis' mom and Harry's stepfather were teasing each other affectionately, with a familial-like goofiness.
Two days later, Louis and Harry attended a football game at Old Trafford Stadium to watch Manchester United with Robin.
Then dinner at Rosso's Restaurant, co-owned by their friend, ManU footballer, Rio Ferdinand. A favorite date night high-end Italian restaurant. A restaurant they would return to on many occasions.
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| After Manchester United game, 1.4.11 |
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Louis and Harry run into fans Jan 4, 2011
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| Louis and Harry, with Ashley Williams in front of Rosso's Jan 4, 2011 |
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| Louis and Harry's date night photo from Jan 4, 2011 hung on Rosso's wall of celebrities |
Let's rewind a bit, as we continue with some good old-fashion romancing. Remember when Harry tweeted out these Bruno Mars lyrics on Sept 9, 2010, before the guys had even moved into the X Factor House?
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| You're amaizing just the way you are |
Then in October, Harry tweeted this,
At first glance, Harry's repeated posting regarding Bruno Mars lyrics might hint at him being a big fan. But another, more romantic, explanation is more likely.
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Louis purchases Doo-Wops & Hooligans
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| Another favorite Bruno Mars song |
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Louis' response to an AskLouis question |
You're turnin' heads when you walk through the door
Don't need makeup to cover up
Bein' the way that you are is enough
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Louis and Harry Livestream, Jan 23, 2011, "because you're amazing..."
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Then when One Direction performs Grenade as part of their X
Factor Tour setlist, this memorable moment between Harry and Louis occurs.
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| X Factor Tour, April 2, 2011 Glasgow, Scotland |
In other words, there's no surprise that Bruno Mars reappears at Glastonbury on June 29, 2025. He's always been a part of Louis and Harry's love story.
"Die With a Smile"
Oh, and how could Narnia forget to mention the sleepover to conclude Louis and Harry's date night?
Hmm. Seems like Harry had found someone to fulfill all of his needs.
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| "Home" by Edward Sharpe and Magnetic Zeros |
I never loved one like you
Moats and boats and waterfalls, alleyways and pay phone calls
I been everywhere with you (Hey, that’s true)
Laugh until we think we’ll die, barefoot on a summer night
Never could be sweeter than with you
And in the streets, you run a-free, like it’s only you and me
Geez, you’re something to see
Home,
let me come home
Home is wherever I’m with you
Oh, home, yes, I am home
Home is when I’m alone with you
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| "Nasty Habits", You Me At Six |
You're the best kept secret, rolling off my tongue
Some say you're as easy as they come
And I say, "what a way for the ice to break"
You're the best kept secret, rolling off my tongue
Remember that this iconic Harry declaration about his first real crush was posted on February 21, 2011, but Sugarscape actually interviewed Harry on January 13, 2011.
But you say you feel the same
Could we ever be enough
Baby, we could be enough
Playlist: Grenade – Bruno Mars
Home- Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic
Zeros
What a Wonderful World –
Music Travel Love
Ready, Steady, Go!- Harry Styles
Sources: YouTube; Sugarscape; Tumblr; X; ITV; X
Factor; North West Nosh
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