The Sunspire Even flowers have their dangers

Though Summer had been waiting for her to move, he hadn't expected the quickness with which she did.  He braced for the impact of her attack just in time, but was unable to otherwise avoid it.  She slammed into his chest with her shoulder, knocking him backwards.  He didn't lose his center, though, and regained his footing enough in the next second to reach for the nape of her neck, hoping to grab her and pull her down.