Severus frowned, only slightly, though he never took his eyes off hers. "You'll probably think this is terribly selfish of me, Sappho, but I want to be the one to say it first. I know you've waited a long time to tell me how you feel -- obviously -- and I realise this is no small request. But I want you to trust me when I say that I do know how you feel. And, as I said before, I don't feel rushed, but you've already strengthened my heart more than you can possibly imagine." He started to add that there were better things she could do with her tongue than hold it, but that might spoil the tender moment. Instead, he allowed himself a small smirk before bending his head to kiss her.