WE KISSED! I said I wanted to keep things slow, and he said he was glad. The awkwardness was a lot less strong this time because we were being open with each other. I asked if he was nervous, and he said that he really was. I said that I'm glad he was at least being careful, and he told me to tell him if he ever did something wrong with me. He also hinted at wanting to meet my parents.
Im happy about all of this but am a little worried that I should have waited til after we became exclusive to kiss him.. but I hope I'm just overthinking that part.