Oh he was breathing. It was nigh on hyperventilating. He pulled his arm from her grip and took a few steps backwards so he could try to regroup this thoughts. It was difficult when most of his mind was busy admiring how enticing she looked in the dress she was wearing.
"No, I mean- I can't. I-I took a vow!" He shook his head then, "I...want to kiss you too, but I can't."