Russell Howard Fanfiction - Love At First Laugh

Chapter 1 - The beginning

A/N
Hello! So this is my first ever story on wattpad which I am currently writing on my phone in the dark 😂
I know the Russell Howard fandom isn't as 'large' as others but I love him so I hope others will too. Enjoy!

Y/N POV

On the phone

"But Hannah we've been looking forward to this for over a year!"
"I know but I can't let Rhys down!"
"And it's fine to let me down?"
"Ohh Y/N forgive meeeeeee"
"Fine but I'm still going - with or without you"
"Ok have fun, I've got to go. Love you!"
"Love you too"
End of call

Me and my best friend Hannah have been planning to go and see Russell Howard for ages, but of course she cancels last minuite. But no way would that ever stop me from seeing my idol!

I was actually feeling really excited! I've admired Russell for as long as I can remember. He has an amazing sense of humour, not to mention how handsome he is.

I set of to the arena in my car, my stomach being invaded by butterflies. I don't know why I'm feeling this way, it's not like he's going to notice me and declare his love for me and whisk me off into the sunset.
I sat down in my seat. Front row and quite close to the middle. How could this day get any better?
I texted Hannah saying: "Sucks to be you, the view is amazing. Haha 😛"

Suddenly the lights dimmed and music started to boom around the theatre. The cameras were turned on. I sat up in my seat, in suspense for what was to come.
Just then, the words I had been waiting to hear were bellowed around the room. "LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, PLEASE WELCOME .... RUSSELL HOWARD!!!!"
I screamed and cheered as the lights flashed and a muscular sillouette came into view.
"Helloo" he said with a grin plastered on his face.

The show had started. Hannah was really missing out, these were some of the funniest jokes he had ever told. It was only about 20 minutes into the show and I was laughing my ass off at a section he was performing about his family.
Then the most unexpected thing happened.
I looked up to see Russell looking at me with a smile on his face. He said: "You know you have the most astonishing laugh!"
I blushed from this comment, too much in awe to speak.
"This may sound strange but do you mind laughing for me again?" He said with a laugh.
Finally able to conjure up some words, I replied with a grin, "You'll have to make me laugh then"
"Challenge accepted!" He announced as the audience laughed.

He carried on with the show, glancing at me every now and then to see if I was laughing. I wanted to laugh really bad. But of course I wasn't going to let him win.
Eventually I couldn't handle it anymore and burst out laughing.
"AHA!" He said. "I made you laugh!" The audience laughed at him while he did a little dance.
The smile he gave me felt so amazing. All of the butterflies returned and I couldn't help turning bright red. That look - it felt so special.

Russells POV

I was in the middle of my act, when I heard a laugh. This laugh wasnt a plain laugh. It was astonishing. I wasnt quite sure why it sounded so special. I looked around to find the laugher and my heart stopped. There sat the most beautiful girl I had ever seen. She looked like an angel. My stomach came alive with butterflies. I had never felt like this before.

I saw her look back at me with her stunning eyes and I realised that I must have been staring too long.
I said to her, "You know you have the most astonishing laugh!" She blushed and a smile formed. "This may sound strange but do you mind laughing for me again?" She stopped. Well done Russell you sound like a right creep! She paused to think for a second, grinned and said "You'll have to make me laugh then".
"Challenge accepted!"

I tried my very hardest to be funny, just to hear that laugh again. And I did eventually. It was beautiful.

***

"Thank you ladies and gentlemen and goodnight!" I said, walking off of the stage as the croud applauded.
I felt so happy until I realised, I will never see that girl again.

Y/N POV

I waited for most people to leave and then I walked out of the theatre and into the cold night. I then realised, I had left my coat inside. I dashed into the theatre that was completely empty. I walked up to my seat and grabbed my coat.
"Wha'chu doin ere?" I heard behind me on the stage in a rough accent.
I turned to see him, Russell Howard giggling at my surprise.
"Oh sorry, I just forgot my coat" I said as I went to walk out.
"Wait!"
I turned.
"I'm never learnt your name"
"Y/N"
"Y/N. I'm quite interested in you. I've never heard a laugh like it."
"It's horrible I know" I laughed
"No" he said seriously. "It's amazing"
"Thanks" I smiled as I shuffled nervously.
"Hey I won't bite! ............ Why don't you come up on the stage?"
"Oh ... well ok!" I walked up the steps and looked at the thousands of seats filling the room which were all lit up. "Wow! It's beautiful!" I looked back to see Russell staring at me.
I looked back at the audience area and felt Russells feet stepping up next to me
"It is isn't it"
I smiled. And looked to my left to see him once again staring at me. We stared into eachovers eyes for a couple of seconds until I snapped back into reality.
"Oh shit I just realised, I better get going" I paced towards the exit.
"Hold on!" I turned to an outstretched hand holding a small piece of paper with a number scribbled onto it. "I would like to know you more".
I took the paper and smiled at him. "I'm sure you'll find out more soon" I said as I walked out of the door and back into the cold night.

A/N so how was that? I hope you enjoyed. I'll write a part 2 if people actually read this.