The Takahashis and Higurashis were well-off families in modern Japan each with a company of their own. The heads of the families had been childhood friends and their relationship lasted through the rough terrain of life. They had merged companies about 20 years back becoming partners and gaining more. The two families would get together once a week as the good friends they were. And like all family friends, there were always the ones who didn't stand each other. This conflict came along with fighting and wrecking of property or anything that the rivals of those families could get their hands on.

Kagome and Inuyasha were the famous family troublemakers who hated each other's guts and would do anything to make the other's life a living hell. They couldn't stand being together. Every time they would to be in the same room an argument would begin, always resulting in a furious Kagome and/or an infuriated Inuyasha. Neither actually knew what the argument was about, but either way, the result was always the same.

It all started when Kagome's mother took Kagome as a play date for Inuyasha when they were young. The mothers of the toddlers thought that the kids would be good company for each other, but boy were they wrong. Souta was 2 and Kagome 5. Inuyasha and Kagome were the same age and that was another reason that they were shoved together. After every school day Kagome had to go visit Inuyasha. She was forced to play with him, while her mother talked to Izayoi, Inuyasha's mother. It was a lame excuse for the mothers to gossip or as they liked to call it, "catch-up on things".

The games they played were different from the things 5 year olds should play. Tag and hide-and-seek didn't exist in their list of pastimes. Their fun consisted of playing odd pranks and disturbing jokes on each other and always awaiting for revenge. It was a miracle neither put anything on fire or that either one actually ended up badly hurt. They somehow knew a limit and would get extremely close to going overboard.

FLASHBACK

"Come on Kagome, it won't hurt to try and get along with him." Kagome's mother tried to give some reassuring advice to her daughter but it came to no avail since her little "bumpkin" never listened. To her, Inuyasha was the devil incarnate and was born to make her life miserable.

The Higurashis were driving to the Takahashis like every afternoon. They were in a new shiny silver convertible Mercedes that they had received for Christmas. Kagome's mother had been driving it like a maniac on a loose chain, always going everywhere and anywhere any time. Her mother was ecstatic at the present that her husband had given her and had driven it the first chance she got and hadn't let go since.

Kagome didn't want to play with Inuyasha. She hated him and her mother knew, but she still forced her be with him thus making her life miserable. It was a matter of time before they would attempt murder on each other. The only thing stopping them was that neither wanted to go to prison. 'Maybe if I'm lucky Inuyasha will get hit by a moving train trying to save his ducky from getting crushed' Kagome thought bitterly.

"Mommy, he's mean to me. I don't like him! Can we please go home?" Kagome was pleading her mother before going into the mansion. She did this every day, but just like her mother's advice it wasn't paid much attention.

After her mother had said no, Kagome would go into potty mouth mode. How she learned so many words was thanks to the little angel of a hanyou. She let a muttering swirl of words from her pouted mouth. Her mother would look at her wide-eyed, shake her head, and give her hand a slap. The curses coming from Kagome's mouth got her grounded, which resulted in spending more time with Inuyasha.

Every time Kagome came, the little hanyou would take the opportunity to play a tiny prank on her. At first they weren't too bad. Just tripping and pushing, but things got worse as they grew older. They had sort of like a schedule now. One would do a prank and the next visit the other would get revenge or if they weren't careful one of them got to play two pranks.

'She's going to get it this time' Inuyasha thought with a slight grin forming on his face. 'Last time you won, but today you're dead' He let out a menacing growl from deep within his chest. He remembered the way Kagome's had tortured him the last time she was there. He rubbed his hands in anticipation but scowled at the sudden memory.

Kagome was in Inuyasha's bathroom. She was filling up a bucket with freezing water. She pulled her brown tresses in a ponytail so they wouldn't get in her way. She turned off the faucet and dipped her hand in the liquid. The water was close to freezing. She got on the white sink door and stood effortlessly. She would wait for the hanyou on top of the sink with the bucket in hand. The sink was right by the door so he would not get any chance to escape before he was wet.

Inuyasha was coming from the kitchen with a bag of chips in his hand. He was wearing his favorite pair of dark blue jeans and was wondering where Kagome was but decided that he was better out without her. A day without her equals a day in heaven, something he rarely had these days. No screaming, no taunting, no nothing, just the perfect day without the evil witch lady.

He put the chips on the bed and went to the bathroom. Soda tastes awesome but it comes back to haunt you as the liquid passes through your body. He really had to go and probably wouldn't hold it much longer. He opened the door and closed it behind him with a soft thud. When he turned to the mirror to inspect his hair, he saw a pair of skinny sugar brown legs. He looked up to prove his suspicions but regretted it when he was met with malicious brown orbs and a silver bucket in hand.

Kagome tipped the bucket slowly to let the water run down and soak him as much as possible. The freezing water was now on Inuyasha's long silver hair. It flowed swiftly from his hair and clothes to small droplets on the floor.

Inuyasha's expression changed from fear, to confusion and finally to anger so fast it was easy to tell that Kagome didn't have time to get out of the way of the rampage. He was soaked and pissed; a much dangerous combination. One that Kagome would learn the hard way.

The only thing that he could mutter in between the chattering of his teeth was "prepare to die Kagome." He had launched at her with such speed that Kagome only gave out a tiny squeal. Inuyasha was having fun with the suffering little girl underneath his arms. She wiggled and tried to get free but no little girl would escape his wrath.

Downstairs, the two mothers heard the squeal of Kagome. They didn't hesitate to go upstairs. They knew it was too quiet and something was about to happen and were right when they say Inuyasha straddling Kagome and pulling her hair. Inuyasha's ministrations were interrupted by an enraged mother. He was grounded for a month. No video games and no ramen. Hell was near and all because of the evil witch lady.

The door bell rang and Izayoi hurried to answer it. She knew who it was and was excited to see her best friend. She put on a sweet smile and opened the door for her guests.

"Hello dear! You look lovely! How are you?" Izayoi hugged Kagome's mother. She released her and turned to Kagome her smile widening. She gave her a bear hug and then focused her attention on Souta. He was still little so she picked him up and gave him a gentle squeeze. "Aren't you adorable?" Izayoi said with a delighted squeal.

"We're doing just fine. How have you been?" Mrs. Higurashi kissed her friend slightly on the cheek. Her face then turned to a comfortable confusion. "Where is Inuyasha?" she inquired.

"He's upstairs in his room like usual." Izayoi replied with her same smile and pointed toward the staircase. "Why don't you go play with him Kagome?"

"Fine" Kagome muttered and then added, "But if he does something to me I'll kill him!" Kagome had said with a harsh tone while turning her head toward her mom assuring her that she probably would do exactly what she said. Not a good idea to test her. She always said the same thing every time she was sent to play with Inuyasha so the neither mother paid much heed to her warning.

Kagome went upstairs to where Inuyasha's room was. She stood in front of the white door deciding whether to go in or not. Kagome eyed the door curiously. 'He probably has a prank waiting for me since I got him last time' Kagome thought as she smiled evilly and remembered the water joke.

She decided to knock and just get it over with. What could a little kid do to her? He hadn't been able to do anything before and therefore today should be no difference she though. There was a soft reply from the kid inside. "Come in" he said weakly.

Inside the room, Inuyasha had pillows on the bed under his covers. He was waiting by the closet next to the door. He had a bottle in his hands and was ready to squirt on Kagome. 'This is payback you evil witch lady' he thought wickedly while a smirk crept up his pale face. Revenge could be a bitch and this one was definitely one.

Kagome went into the room cautiously making sure that there were no surprise traps anywhere she stepped. She looked over to Inuyasha's bed and saw a lump, who she thought was Inuyasha. "Lazy bastard" she muttered and walked toward the bed slowly. She looked over her shoulder several times to see if it was a trick but picked up nothing.

Inuyasha saw Kagome walk in slowly. His patience was running short and Kagome was lessening it. 'Why is she taking so long to walk to the spot where she's going to get hit?' Inuyasha thought impatiently. He was itching for some fun and Kagome was definitely not scratching it.

He saw her go into the target area and put his plan into action. He swiftly uncurled himself from the hiding place and splat Kagome's hair with gooey liquids. Lime green goop oozed on her silky jet black hair. Liquid that was temporary hair dye.

Kagome screamed loudly and launched herself at the silver- haired little boy. She knew he was going to do something, but putting some green goop which she didn't even what it was, was just asking for trouble. "I'm going to kill you" she yelled as she tried to put her hands on Inuyasha's neck.

Downstairs, Mrs. Higurashi and Mrs. Takahashi were sitting on the white couches sipping tea. They were having a very peaceful conversation when they heard somebody holler. "Kagome" "Inuyasha" they both muttered at the same time hanging their heads and shaking them shamefully. It was no surprise that they would do something but this time they broke their record on how quick that something would unfold.

END FLASHBACK

The years went by and the pranks worsened. The parents tried to ignore them but sometimes things got out of control. Especially since every week the two families got together. Those were the worst of days. Perfect family bonding as Inuyasha would call it.

This week Mr. Takahashi had a surprised in stall. Since the two had just received their Masters degree he wanted to give them a reward but he seriously thought if he should even tell them.

Inutaisho cleared his throat in a way to get everyone's attention. The families looked up at him waiting for him to begin talking. The parents already knew what he was going to say. The only ones left out were Kagome and Inuyasha, who were giving Mr. Takahashi blank stares.

"Since you have two have just received your degrees and I take it you're not taking any summer classes and therefore will have a few months of summer break we would like to send both of you to Las Vegas" Inutaisho declared in a matter of fact kind of way. Mr. Takahashi waited for the two intolerable grads to yell and scream in anger but nothing came so he kept on pondering.

"You can take a friend with you since you probably won't stand to be alone together." This time Inutaisho waited for Kagome and Inuyasha to wring his neck but again nothing seemed to be bothering them. He cleared his throat once again and got their attention. "You are to share a condominium on The Strip. It's very spacious and has a view to the city. It's called Allure and you can call Sesshomaru if there are any problems since he will be following in a day. You will stay there together." Mr. Takahashi emphasized together and waited for the tantrum to begin; which did, as soon as he finished his last sentence, but not how he had expected to break out.

"No way am I spending my nights in the same place as that mangy dog. He probably has fleas!" Kagome said rather calmly at a situation like the present one. 'Stupid dog, he always has to get in my way of fun!' she thought sealing her anger and not letting anyone see it, especially Inuyasha. 'What a crappy day' she thought and let her mind wander in the crevices of her head but snapped out of it as she felt intent eyes boring on her face.

Inuyasha looked at Kagome curiously. He had never seen her act so calm after an announcement that involved them being together. By now, she would already be strangling him and shouting insults. 'Wonder what happened to her. Maybe she grew up.' He snickered quietly and let his pondering thoughts stop.

Inuyasha followed her attitude and acted in the same calm way as Kagome not wanting to satisfy her by being the only one that was immature. "That wench is not to stay with me for the duration of my summer break. I have had enough of her. She might rub some of her stupid-ness on me" Inuyasha said with a smirk, content that he had not been beaten. Surely, he had imitated his enemy but if it meant annoyance to her he was in for it. He might have even sounded like Sesshomaru and shuddered at the thought.

The four parents looked at their kids stunned. They had never seen them act so mature with anyone when the situation was about making them being together. 'Maybe they're finally growing up' Mrs. Takahashi thought tilting her head to the side while looking at his son questioningly. The mischievous glint in his golden eyes proved her wrong and she just smiled to herself as she waited for the real tantrum to begin.

"Then it's decided. You will leave tomorrow at 5 p.m. and don't forget to tell your friends" Mr. Takahashi said making sure that everyone was okay with the plan. He let the conversation drop and went back to eating his deliciously crafted food.

"WHAT!!" both Kagome and Inuyasha shouted letting everyone know that that arrangement was not what they wanted. "Didn't you hear us tell you that we didn't want to be together?" Kagome said, now very irritated and ignoring the fact that she just broke her calm state. Apparently maturity didn't last too long.

"Apparently not even sweet-talking works for you ruthless grown-ups" said Inuyasha. "I suggest you get a new persuasive tactic wench."

"I'm sorry but the plan has been made and you will leave tomorrow, so I suggest you get ready" said Izayoi talking for the first time in their conversation. Inuyasha and Kagome couldn't resist her sweet, delicate voice. It just made them do whatever she wanted them wanted them to do, even if it meant living through hell together for three god forsaken months.

'There goes my everyday party plan' thought Inuyasha drooping his ears, 'and my getting laid plan too. This totally sucks!' He picked at his food half-heartedly and let the anger and depression sink in.

'Stupid dog! I won't be able to party everyday like I hoped I would. Sango is not going to be happy' thought Kagome with a little anger rising. She crossed her arms across her chest reluctantly and let her usual pout stretch through her delicate features. For a while she ignored the food in front of her but hunger got the better of her and she ate very ticked off.