WOW, Well firstly its a real big step! Pleased for you that you have found someone also!! It obviously is going to be difficult for him, especially if noone knows about him! I think the main thing is, if you both like each other then go for it. You need to keep reassuring him that it will be ok. He hasn't got to come out to everyone straight away! I know people that have been in a relationship for a year and still not out to some people! It is really a hard situation but if there is them feelings there which clearly there is! Don't let them be hidden when you both have the same feeling. Just e