Chapter 2
After a chat and seeing more of the studio, we went back to the coffee room and Russell introduced me to everyone. They were all so lovely, especially Russell. Since it was the first day of the new series, only research for stories and stuff were happening for most of the day but I did have something to do, Russell had to do a short recording for an advert, so after the recording was done I had to edit it. I couldn’t wait.
Whilst they were recording I was shown to my office, it was perfect, filled with all the important stuff. On the desk in the middle of the back wall was a computer, I logged on, thought I should be ready for the editing. About 10 minutes later I felt a vibration in my right pocket, it was my phone.
[Hope your first day goes well. Mum x]
Oh god, I felt like a little girl again. Just as I was about to text back there was a knock at the door. I spun round in my chair to find Mark at the door. “Hey Lauren, we’re all done recording, so over to you.”
“Oh, right ok.”
“Karl, Russell are you two coming in or what?” He turned to his left and put his hand out to tell them to move it.
“Hello.” Both of them said as they walked in, Russell smiled at me and I could feel myself blush. They sat down and we got started. Half way through, Russell blurted out.
“Oh god.., look at it, there it goes.” Russell jumped back in his seat and pointed his hand forward. I stared at him; obviously he was on about his lazy eye. “For good sake, we’ll have to do it all again.”
“No you won’t.” I looked at Russell who was shaking his head. “You really can’t tell the only reason you can is because you’re looking for it.” I looked back to the computer screen. I clicked a few buttons and… “Is that better?”
“Yeah, you can’t tell.” Russell was smiling like a child; I turned to him a smiled too. We finished the editing off and sent it away to be finished, ready for TV. It was about 5:30pm and we were all ready to go home. I was half way to the doors when I heard someone jogging behind me and a man’s voice shouting my name. “Hey, Lauren.” I turned round and saw Russell running up to me.
“Yeah.” I stood where I was and waited till he reached me, as he got closer, I couldn’t stop looking into his beautiful blue eyes.
“I was wondering if.., you can say no, but.., do you want to go for coffee.” He was been so nice; I felt my cheeks going red.
“Oh, erm.., yeah, I’d love too.” With both of us smiling we walked out the door and across the road to a little café. We sat down after order our drinks.
“So, do you live round here?” I couldn’t stop staring into Russell’s eyes; they were gorgeous, just like him. “Lauren?”
“Oh, sorry, yeah.., about 20 minutes away.” I looked at him began to day dream again. “Err, how about you?”
“Yeah, not that far from here.” He looked to his hands and I looked out the window. This conversation was.., well, shit. I needed to come up with something else.
“I don't want to sound weird but.., I do love your show.” I looked up to him and smiled. I could feel I was going red again.
“Cheers, I love making it.” We began to talk more about the show and our favourite bits. We had been talking for ages when Russell asked me something. “So, what sort of stuff do you find funny?” I thought about it for a while because anything that he did was just brilliant.
“Just.., the silly little jokes you get sent through texts and that sort of thing. Also…” I couldn’t say what I was thinking.
“Also what?” He leaned forward and smiled, I was going even redder.
“Also, jokes involving.., sex and.., you know...” I shrugged my shoulders and we both laughed.
“Really.., well, I’ve got a few.” He winked and gave me another smile. Our drinks arrived and Russell began to tell me some dirty jokes he knew. He had me in stitches, we spoke more about our families and friends and work.
“Have you got any good stories then for this series coming up?” I leaned my head on my left hand and played with the handle on the cup in front of me with the other, I couldn’t stop smiling.
“Not loads but we’ve got a few good ones.” He spoke about how they found a clip of Borris Johnson doing his usual thing. Russell picked up his phone from the table and looked at the time, 9:30pm. “Is that really the time, sorry but should be going. Archie will be crossing his legs.” He stood up and looked at me. “Archie is…”
“Yeah, I know who he is, your dog.” I smiled and got up; we both walked out the door and smiled again.
“How you getting home?” He looked at me whilst putting his brown leather jacket.
“I’m walking home.” I stood in front of him and just smiled.
“No you won’t, I’ll drop you off. My car is just down the road.” He grabbed me by the hand and pulled me towards his car. “I’m not taking no for an answer, its pitch black.” We got into the car and we drove to my place. I got out of the car and said good bye, I noticed Russell had got out too. “I wouldn’t be much of a gentleman if I didn’t walk you to your door.” He smiled and walked with me to my door.
“Thanks for the lift and walking me to my door.” I smiled and put my hand on his arm.
“You’re welcome, good night.” He went to turn and stopped. I felt weird, I felt sad that our time together was ending but Russell must of felt the same. He turned back around and grabbed me, giving me a kiss. It was amazing. We both pulled away and I just stood there, I was shocked. ‘Did that really just happen?’ I couldn’t stop thinking about it. “Sorry, I just.., had to. I should be going before I make even more of a mess of things. Bye.” He ran back to his car and drove off before I could say something.
‘You didn’t.’ I couldn’t believe he had just kissed me; it was a good end to brilliant first day. But what if it makes everything uncomfortable with us, as I walked in through the front door I began to smile, the night went on and I never stopped smiling. Russell was lovely, kind and different, especially compared to my ex, I hoped we could still be.., well, become friends. I got into bed but didn’t fall asleep straight away; I was worrying about what might happen now.
