[Sees and feels the way the words affect him and... well, that hadn't been his intention when he said it-- he means every word, of course-- but it also makes his own heart speed up a bit, feeling pleasantly warm all over. Oh... ♥]
[Turns more fully towards him, if only so he can pull him into his arms, pressing a short kiss to the top of his head.]
I'm sure he's the one who must feel that way. [He doesn't mean for his words to come out so soft, having aimed to be teasing again-- but, well. Here they are.] Someone who's loved by you better realize how lucky he is.