AN: Super busy with school, and final exams are coming up. So sorry for the long wait. But, the break is coming up, so I'll have free time to edit and finish some chapters. Btw, this chapter...I'm not happy with. I'm not really good with romantic feels, so it might be a bit awkward, but I still hope you guys enjoy. And holy crap, I got lots of new followers and favorites, which I love.

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Ken's Story: He's Such a Player

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The Uchiha twins were well known for their contradicting personalities and constant quarrels. Their father, Uchiha Sasuke, always puts them into place, but once the man was out of ear shot, they would start arguing again. It was annoying to say the least.

The older twin, Uchiha Kiyoshi, had the personality that would make the most arrogant person sweat in exasperation. Basically, his ego was much bigger than the Hokage's, and that was saying something. He was also as loud, if not louder, than Naruto; which brought on constant headaches to the otherwise quiet Uchiha household. He had intelligence and power and didn't mind to show how gifted he was. He is extremely impulsive, so most of the time he relied on his strength rather than his smarts. He wasn't an idiot, but he acted like one.

The younger twin—by six minutes, he constantly complains—Uchiha Ken was his opposite. His personality was almost identical to that of Sasuke. He was quiet, moody, constantly sulking, and extremely hateful. He hated anything that was loud or annoying and thought everybody who didn't meet his expectations were idiots. Unlike Kiyoshi, Ken was extremely condescending. Ken put people down instead of encouraging them. He has no sense of humor, from what people know, and when he does try to be funny, it was always at the expense of others.

Even their skills were different.

Despite having the same sensei, Uzumaki Sakura, Kiyoshi took on his teacher's brute strength and medic skills. Ken inherited his father's chidori and mastered kenjutsu. The latter incorporated his hand-to-hand combat and his fire and lightning elements with his swordsmen skills. He was merciless, and terrifyingly elegant. Kiyoshi rarely uses his elements, fire and earth, but relied mostly on his super strength. He rarely fights, for he is a pacifist.

But if they had anything in common was that they were both hotheads, as well as competitive. Kiyoshi knew for a fact that his little brother's pride would be extremely wounded if he were to ever lose to him, so whatever the challenge; the brothers will fight to prove who's best.

However, no other challenge was harder for Ken than none other than Yamanaka Naomi, oldest and only child of Ino and Sai. Kiyoshi was fully aware that his brother had a huge crush on the quiet girl, but he was too shy and nervous around her, so being the awesome aniki that he was, Yoshi finally gave up trying to win the girls' heart and gave Ken a little push. He didn't even like her in that way.

"Why don't you just ask her out?" The older twin leaned against a tree from outside the Yamanaka's flower shop where Naomi worked. "I feel like a stalker just watching her from out this window."

"Shit, can you say that a bit louder? I don't think anybody heard you."

Smirking, Kyoshi tried to heed his brother's dry remark. He opened his mouth, but a pale hand slapped over his lips.

"I was being sarcastic, idiot."

Yoshi slapped the hand away. "I was fully aware of that, sadist."

Huffing, Ken rolled his eyes. He pushed his brother and leaned against the thick tree with him. His dark eyes zeroed in on Naomi again. Even he could admit that this was a bit creepy, but how else would he be able to get near her.

She was beautiful, the fifteen year old thought. With hair dark as night, and two beautiful pale blue eyes, Naomi had an appearance of a gentle dark angel. She was small compared to him and her heart-shaped face added to her innocent demeanor. She has small, pink lips; when lifted into that shy smile of hers, Ken could feel his heart skip a beat or two. Her hair is long and silky, which was always held up into a messy bun. Some stubborn strands of hair were free from the bun and framed her face. He had an urge to take those pins off and run his hand through her hair.

What made Ken constantly pleased and annoyed at the same time was her body; she was well developed, even at the age of fifteen. The girl had a nice pair of…shit these thoughts just passed the creepy level. But honestly, Ken didn't like her just because of her looks, but because of her personality.

Naomi was quiet and shy. She never fawned over him or Kiyoshi like those annoying fangirls. She was sweet and never judged anybody on sight. She was passive and let many people step on her, but when she was angry she had a silent, stubborn attitude that only turned Ken on. In his eyes, she was perfect, though she was far from it.

Ken snapped out of his thoughts when he felt his brother nudging him. "Go tell her how you feel."

The younger twin glared at his brother as if he was daft. "She hates me."

"What, is it my fault?" Kyoshi eyed his brother warily. Concerning this girl, all bets were off.

"Hn."

It was really wasn't his fault, but Ken needed someone to blame besides himself, and Kyoshi was the closest person. When Naomi and Ken first met a year ago, he insulted her because he thought she was just another annoying fangirl by the way she blushed at the sight of him and Kiyoshi.

"Daughter of lead interrogator, Yamanaka Ino, and elite shinobi, Sai, yet you have no ninja skills whatsoever. How pathetic," he said to her without mercy. It almost made her cry and it left him satisfied.

He later realized that Naomi had a crush on Kiyoshi only. Not wanting to be undone, Ken tried to steal her heart away from Yoshi, but it only left him with confusing and warm feelings.

"Maybe you should apologize." Ken almost punched his brother for saying something so preposterous, but he frantically cringed away from Ken and waved his hands in front of his face. "H-Hey, Ken, m-maybe she'll forgive you, hn?"

Ken stopped in his tracks. He looked back at the widow and noticed Naomi looking their way. Blushing profusely, the younger twin bit the inside of his cheek in order to calm his fast paced heart.

"Damn, you're so red."

"Shut. Up."

Kyoshi ignored his brother's deadly scowl and pushed him towards the direction of the shop's entrance. "First step into winning a girl's heart is to swallow your pride, otouto. Now go."

Ken listened to his brother only because the idiot wasn't a total idiot when it came to girls. He's had two girlfriends and lost his virginity during a mission, as well as fucking another girl in their room…the bastard. He's a whore, but he's sensitive and can understand how a girl feels. So…Ken will listen to him. If it didn't work then Kiyoshi had a beating coming to him.

But damn it! His heart felt like it was going to burst out of his chest by the way it pounded. As he opened the door to the shop he felt his face getting hotter and hotter and…

"Welcome to—"

Ken almost ran out of the store at Naomi's reaction. She doesn't look too pleased to see him.

Waving hesitantly, Ken smiled awkwardly at her. "H-Hi." He physically winced at the sound of his voice cracking. He cringed even more seeing the frown on Naomi's small lips. "I just…"

"How can I help you, Uchiha-san?"

"Um…" he looked at everything besides her; gods know that he couldn't faint in front of her—he'd rather die. "I came to tell you something."

"Oh."

Silence.

Finally making eye contact with the girl in front of him, Ken gulped. He…he really wasn't one for these sorts of things. The only other person he apologized to was his mother for breaking a valuable gift, but that was only because his father glared at him to death till he swallowed his pride and said those dreaded words, "I'm sorry." Adding to the fact that he's so damn shy around this girl and a disaster is just waiting to happen.

No…no, he can't do this.

But then he Ken remembered the way her blue eyes watered up that day he insulted her, and/or emotionally ripped her apart, because she's so damn insecure. Naomi hated herself. Every time he has tried to talk to her, or when someone else tries to speak with her, she always has her eyes directed at the ground. It was as if she thought she was useless. So…saying that shit to her about a year ago, must have really hit below the belt, and he had only made it worse.

He's such a dick.

Gulping once again, Ken took a deep breath and quickly said, "I'm sorry."

Naomi blinked…and blinked again. Her wide eyes turned to the cash register on the counter, and she began touching it to distract herself. The Yamanaka cleared her throat and said, "F-For what?"

Ken scratched his nose. He was fidgeting, but it distracted him, which was good…still; this feeling in the pit of his stomach, it felt so weird. "For what I said to you, that day I mean." He scratched his nose again when he noticed her eyebrows furrow.

Ken saw Naomi's cheeks redden. "Um…th-that was a long time ago," she began playing with her bangs, "but…it's okay."

The young Uchiha did a mental victory roar! Silently thanking his brother, Ken strode towards the girl until the only thing separating them was the counter. He didn't realize he was smiling until he felt his face began hurting. But he really couldn't control it…she…she forgave him. That means he can finally talk with her without her constantly running away from him, or glaring at him, or having her dad look at him with those creepy dead eyes of his. Ken can finally get to know her better instead of constantly stalking her like some creep!

Usually, he would stray from all female's path, since they're all so damn stupid and horny, but Naomi was different. She has been the only that he actually tolerated and wanted her around, even his teammate, Seiko, whom he loves as another sister, got on his nerve at times. Naomi made him feel all warm and weird, but that was okay because Hajime said those were good things. He said that he still feels the same way about Ayumi and they're about to get married.

So, it means some good things will come out of this, right?

Ken never thought he'd live the day to see that a girl could make him this happy. His family and killing were the only other two that could give him such euphoria and adrenaline rushes.

She has to feel the same way.

"So…" Ken, scratching his nose, leaned a bit over the counter. He didn't notice the nervous stare coming out of Naomi's eyes. "Does this mean we're…friends?"

Naomi backed away a bit, but nodded either way. "Sure, let's start fresh?"

What Ken did next will not only put him in danger, but was something that he will never regret…ever.

The Uchiha boy grabbed hold of Naomi's wrist and gently pulled her towards him. The black haired girl's eyes widen, but Ken ignored that, because she felt the same way, right? Before he got the answer to his question, Ken held onto the back of her neck and pulled her down to his lips.

It was just a soft peck—chaste and short, but sweet and addicting all the same. He blushed, though, because he had no idea what he was doing; this was, after all, his first kiss, and probably was Naomi's too since she was frozen in place. And despite blushing to the point of no return, Ken was sure Naomi was twice as red because she felt so damn warm! Stopping the kiss, Ken stepped away from his girl. He noticed her surprised face and softly smirked. She looked so cute.

"I-I know that wasn't," Ken hesitated for a bit, "a fresh start, but…I hope that tells you how I feel." Scratching his nose, Ken shyly looked towards the window next to him. "I hope you feel the same, but even if you don't, I won't apologize for what I just did." He cleared his throat. "That was my first kiss too, you know."

From his peripheral vision, Ken noticed how Naomi was still in shock and hadn't moved at all. She was just staring at him, mouth slightly opened and completely red. A bit of pride swelled in him that he was able to this girl feel that way.

"I'll leave now," he said as he turned his back on her. "I'll see you tomorrow, okay?" No answer, but he took the silence as a yes.

Coming out of the shop with the biggest smirk of his life, Ken patted Kiyoshi's shoulder as he walked past by him; he ignored his brother's questioning and proudly stated, "Let's go home."

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Later that night, Uchiha Sasuke opened his door when he heard hard knocking.

He sent a scowl at the man standing before him.

"What do you want, Sai?"

Said man sent Sasuke the fakest smile the Uchiha has ever seen on the ANBU…which was saying something. "I came to castrate, and then murder your son, Uchiha Ken. And I would appreciate it if you weren't in the way," he added.

There was a few beats of silence.

Sasuke rubbed the bridge of his nose and sighed. "What the hell did he do this time?"

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No, Sasuke did not allow Sai to murder his son, but Ken got an earful by both his parents for taking advantage of a girl like Naomi. A girl that had no such strength like a shinobi, nor was she one that could probably take care of herself against him or anyone else like him. He didn't tell them that he would never do anything to harm her. Not that he was listening, because well…kept thinking back on that moment.

Ken regretted nothing.

Little did anybody know, and despite ratting out the younger Uchiha twin to her dangerous and protective father, Naomi couldn't help the large, warm pleasure radiating throughout her.

Both Ken and Naomi smiled throughout the night.