[He actually laughs as well, as he can't quite say he didn't expect that. His hand pulls away as well, but his body stays in close proximity. He plants his hand on the wall to the side of Cross' head, meeting eyes (on that annoying uptilt) while he tries to choke down some of his panting breaths. Nothing to say, if he had the breath to say it, at least nothing that wouldn't make him look even worse.