You are not best friends with Mandy Milkovich without learning how to block knees to the groin and he twisted around, keeping hold of his knife even as his hand was pushed away. He tried to kick into her knee and stumbled back when his throat was punched.

He gasped for air, feeling sick, but now without his voice even temporarily it was even more important he fought to keep Blaine and Kurt safe.

He darted forwards, kicking out at her, one hand coming to her neck, flat handed towards the side, angled upwards.

His second hand came towards her side, a slash with the dagger.