12 Hours

Summary: Sonny and Chad despise each other...they hate each other so much, that both "So Random!" and "Mackenzie Falls" decide that they need some "bonding time". How bad can it be?

A/N: First of all, I'm sorry that I didn't update for a few weeks! I got super busy. But you don't wanna hear that story anyway…this got such a good response! I thought I was only gonna get like...what, ten reviews? But I got 18! That's SPECTACULAR! Haha, yes, I watched that movie on Nickelodeon. Love it! xD Anyways, here's the first hour they spend together. No big tension and drama yet, but I assure you there will be! :] I promise at the bottom of my heart.

Disclaimer: Oon't down. [Don't own.]

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"What?! NO!"

"Well, both 'So Random!' and 'Mackenzie Falls' agree that this is best. I'm sorry Sonny, but this has gotten way out of hand." Marshall heaved a sigh and slumped into a director's chair.

"But-"

"I'm sorry, there's nothing more we can do about it."

"That's the lamest idea ever, though!" Sonny protested and added quickly, "No offense or anything. Really. But come on? Seriously?"

"Unless you want to get kicked off the show, then yes that's the only idea we've got." The producer made a tight-lipped smile.

"How is handcuffing us together possibly going to help us 'bond'? I see no way that that can 'help' things." Sonny exclaimed. It was the only thing she had right now and probably wasn't going to change anyone's mind. But she had to give it a shot.

"You'll see, I promise." Marshall assured the Wisconsin-born girl.

"Really?" Sonny asked, unsure.

"Maybe," Marshall got up and walked down a hallway in the "So Random!" studio.

The brunette heaved a sigh of her own and headed off to the "Mackenzie Falls" set. She couldn't WAIT to start this new project in her life.

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"Okay. It's simple." The 'Mackenzie Falls' producer said slowly. "Put your wrists up."

Reluctantly, Sonny put her wrist up and waited for Chad to follow suit.

"Chad put your wrist up. Unless you need some help with that." Sonny faked concern.

"I KNOW how to." Chad put his wrist up and glared at Sonny.

"Now remember, it's only twelve hours. It's like taking a walk in each other's shoes. Okay?"

"Whatever."

"Eh."

"Oh boy." The producer rubbed his temples for a moment then relaxed letting his shoulders fall. He took out the silver handcuffs and linked one ring to Sonny's wrist and the other to Chad's.

"Joy."

"Yay."

"Okay, Sonny, you're gonna stay here for a while and let Chad do a little acting. Then he'll go over to your set and let you do your comedy...stuff."

"Why does he get to go first??" Sonny scoffed.

"Because your show - if it IS a show - isn't as important as mine."

"It is too important! Lots of people watch "So Random!". And as for you drama snobs-"

"Okay, let's start the scene!" The 'Mackenzie Falls' producer shouted, starting the process of rubbing his temples, and letting his shoulder fall.

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Both thought that the first hour would be impossible to live through. But it was possible…with a few "small" quirks in the way.

Example: Chad was trying to rehearse his lines with Portlyn for the new "Mackenzie Falls". That meant that Sonny had to be hiding below the camera and practically sitting on the ground, almost dragging Chad with her. Occasionally, Sonny would get majorly bored and tug down making Chad almost trip and fall - thump! - right on his empty, no-brain head. This would make the egomaniac irritated and make Sonny feel like a total winner.

Example: When Chad needed to go to the little boys' room (yikes), Sonny would constantly get a drink from the nearby refreshment table and would "accidentally" spill the water. Drip, drop…drip, drop…

Example: Sonny eventually got kind of hungry and decided on a nice, juicy apple. She sat down in a chair with Chad standing by her side and was about to take a huge bite of the delicious red orb when Chad Dylan Cooper's cell phone went off. "Hello? No! Chad Dylan Cooper doesn't eat mushrooms. I'm allergic! Either get with the program or I'll put you people out of business," Sonny learned something new about the blonde, conceited jerk: He paced when he talked on the phone. Pacing meant dragging Sonny along for the ride, thus making her drop her apple onto the dirty, germ-filled floor. Which makes the apple un-edible.

Example: Sonny Munroe decides that she wants some fresh air outside. Chad Dylan Cooper decides that he likes the cool, refreshing air that you can get INSIDE. So what happens then? An all-out, raging war begins with Sonny tugging one way and Chad tugging the other way. The handcuffs are bound to break, right? Wrong. They don't. So they are still forced to be having more "bonding" time which is GREAT fun.

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"All right, you guys can head over to the 'So Random!' set now."

"Finally!" Sonny grinned her famous grin and stood up eagerly.

"I don't wanna go over THERE."

"Then you better close your eyes, plug your ears, and hold your breath. It'll be like you're not even here."

Chad pretended to chuckle. "That's funny! But wait, I wouldn't laugh at one of your jokes unless I was America's number one psychopath"

"And I wouldn't use so much hair gel to keep my hair up when it already does naturally." Sonny smiled triumphantly, knowing that when it came to his hair, she dominated in insults.

"No one talks about the hair. No one."

"How come I just did, huh?"

"This isn't over." The three-named so-called "actor" glared daggers towards the comedian.

"Ooh, I'm so scared I'm shaking."

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A/N: I'm usually never satisfied with my work, but I am with this chapter. I feel like Chad's more in character? Is he? Please tell me he is. Haha, joking. Be honest! Don't hold back! :D More reviews and the next chapter will be longer. *wink, wink*