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Ainsley Kenton - 24 hour handcuff challenge

Ainsley
"And it's up!" I squeal, quickly clicking the newest video posted by my favorite You Tubers. The title reads 'Heroes of Olympus, 24 hour handcuff challenge'. I squeal again as the video begins to play. Percy, Annabeth, Leo, Piper, and Jason all appear on screen.
"I really don't want to do this," Annabeth whispers to Piper.
"I have some concerns," Piper whispers back.
"Hi guys! Welcome back to our You Tube Channel! So today we will be doing the 24 hour handcuff challenge, but as you can see, there are five of us, and only two pairs of handcuffs," Leo says, dangling the two pieces of metal in front of the camera.
"So basically, what's going to happen here is, I will be recording the challenge, and my victims, ahem, I mean friends, will be handcuffed together. At this Annabeth and Piper let out a huge sigh. I however, grin. Yay! My two favorite couples handcuffed together? Yes please!
"Except, there's going to be a little twist," Leo says. He snaps his fingers and Annabeth and Piper have switched places.
"Since these two couples are practically attached at the hip anyway, I'm mixing things up. So for 24 hours, Annabeth here, will be handcuffed to Jason, and Piper will be handcuffed to Percy. So to start off I'll be going with Jason and Annabeth, and no one will be going with Piper and Percy, they have to record themselves," Leo explains.
"Are you ready?" Percy asks, holding up a pair handcuffs. Piper cringes.
"I would just like everyone to know that this was not our idea," Annabeth sighs.
"Okay, it's 7 am right now, 3-2-1" the pairs close the handcuffs around their wrists and a timer appears at the top of the screen. Piper lets out a loud groan.

"Okay, so, I guess we're going to get breakfast now since Annabeth and I haven't eaten yet," Jason tells the camera.
"Who do you think is going to be better at this challenge, you two, or Percy and Piper?" Leo asks from behind the camera.
"Um, probably us because we're like, 95% of their impulse control," Annabeth responds.
"But at the same time, they probably have the closest non-couple friendship out of all of us," Jason says.
"Yeah that's true. I don't think they'll like, fail, but they're definitely going to have their own way of doing things, for sure," Annabeth says as they approach the car. Annabeth looks down at their wrists, then back at the car. The way they're handcuffed together will force Jason to be the driver.
"No. Nooo! I don't know if you guys are aware, but Jason is such a bad driver!" Annabeth exclaims, looking at the camera.
"No I'm not," Jason argues, "Wait, how do we get in the car?" Annabeth groans, pulling Jason over to the passenger side.
"Crawl through," She states.
"Why do I have to crawl through?" Jason pouts.
"Because this challenge was your idea," Annabeth retorts.
"Uh, Percy brought it up first!" Jason protests.
"And you agreed. Just drive!"
"Can we go to Starbucks?" Jason asks a moment later.
"Yes, please," Annabeth replies.

"Hey guys, so, we're currently at Panera," Piper states.
"So, we definitely had a time getting here," Percy says. The video cuts again, showing several clips of Percy and Piper trying and failing to get into Percy's car.
"So, yeah, that was an experience. But we definitely got lucky because Percy is actually a kind of okay driver. I'm pretty sure Jason has to drive Annabeth around, so she might be a goner. Also, Percy is over here ordering an entire grilled cheese sandwich at 8 in the freaking morning," Piper says.
"Kay well not all of us can live off a muffin and coffee Piper, and I'm a delightful driver," Percy retorts. The food arrives and Percy goes to pick up a fork.
"Nooooo! Piper, no! I'm right handed!" Percy complains when he realizes his dominant hand is attached to hers. Percy proceeds to pick at his food awkwardly with his left hand until Piper's phone begins to vibrate. Piper picks it up and sighs.
"Annabeth and Jason want us to meet them at Target in 20 minutes," she announces.
"Yes! I love Target!" Percy exclaims, pumping his fist in the air.
"Percy!" Piper whimpers as her wrist is yanked up.
"Oops."

"So Percy and I are usually the ones who go shopping for groceries, so, I texted Piper and they're gonna meet us here," Annabeth tells the camera as she and Jason walk into Target.
"Annabeth!" Percy shouts, riding one of the carts into the frame, Piper being dragged along.
"Please take your boyfriend!" Piper exclaims in exasperation. As the girls actually shop for groceries, the boys prance around the store dancing badly and singing off key to the music playing over the loud speaker, dragging the girls around.
"Piiiiiper," Percy calls loudly.
"What? I'm literally attached to you. You don't need to yell," Piper says frowning.
"I need to pee," Percy announces.
"No. Percy. I can't go into the men's bathroom," Piper states.
"What about the family-"
"No!" Piper exclaims, cutting him off, "Annabeth-"
"He's handcuffed to you. He's your problem," Annabeth tells her with a snicker, earning her a glare from her friend.
"Ughhh. Fine, we'll meet you back at the house," Piper decides. Annabeth and Jason take the cart and head to the check out.
"Oh my gods! You're Annabeth Chase and Jason Grace!" One of the girls in front of them exclaims.
"Can we take a picture with you guys?" Her friend asks. Annabeth and Jason take some pictures with fans until it's their turn for checkout.
"What happened?" The cashier asks, pointing to the handcuffs.
"We're doing the 24 hour handcuff challenge," Jason replies.
"Okay. How are we going to carry these back to the car?" Annabeth asks as they stare at the ten bags in front of them.