Frederic was breathing rather heavily too, but he kept it quiet so he wasn't panting right into her face. He could hear her heart pounding against his chest and he found he liked the feeling- it was sort of an affirmation that she was here, in his arms, not a daydream or a wishful thought. "As have I," he replied softly, almost trembling when she ran her thumb over his lip. He couldn't tell if she was teasing him or not, but it was driving him a little mad, and he quickly swooped in for a deeper kiss now.