Art for the Anarchist by Jaycee Wolfe

Dean:
Another day in this godforsaken town, another painful reminder that we don’t fit in. People only see what they want to see and turn a blind eye to the rougher things in life. Rougher things like my brothers and me. Living the life I have, you come to realize just how weak and careless people can be. That’s why I prefer to stick to myself and my brothers. Then I see Rissa, the most beautiful girl in the world, and someone… making fun of her? Hell no. Not while I’m around. She may not have asked for a knight in dull, dark, and dented armor, but she damn sure has got one now. She’s mine, and I won’t let anyone hurt her. Whether she is ready for me or not.

Rissa:
I’ve been called stupid, dumb, slow… every word you can think of all my life. I get it. I keep to myself and my art. I keep my head down and my eyes averted. That still doesn’t mean the words and taunts thrown out don’t hurt, but at least I’ll always have my best friend Lexi by my side. But what happens when they take it too far? When Lexi is no match for their attacks? That’s when he comes to my rescue. He defends me, protects me, and… loves me?