[She's about to say something and then the tells her he really likes her and there are feelings and not words. Warm, happy feelings and fear. She's not exactly used to fear and doesn't really know what to do with it except shove it aside and attack, but there's nothing to attack here. The delay is a little too long.]

Well, you're great and smart like I mentioned from the start.

[Just tell him you like him too.]

I just didn't want you worrying about something that didn't need to be worried about.