Is my “friend” moving too fast with me?

So this guy was like my best friend all through out high school. Even though we’ve only really physically saw each other a few times because my parents were so strict.. we were really close and would text, call, FaceTime and all that. I got into a really bad relationship for 4 years so we are just reuniting.

Now fast forward to now.. it’s been about 2 months since my break up which I waited all this time to see anybody. My ex was very abusive physically and mentally and I feel that I’m in a better state of mind now. He has talked to me every day all day asking how I am and of coarse asking to see me.. so I gave it one night and it felt awesome. I just feel we have this type of connection but I’m not sure if it’s because of the type of relationship I was in before. Anyways he’s really starting to jump start this and even accidentally blurted out that he loved me.. and then he’s like I feel like it’s too early to say but I’ve always had the biggest crush on you through out high school. He’s super sweet don’t get me wrong but it made me feel like uncomfortable in a way when he told me that... not because he’s weird but because it’s so soon and we’re not dating. I want to continue talking and seeing him but I’m afraid things are going too fast and idk if it normal. Which I’m asking this because I have dealt with such toxicity for 4 years that I’m almost lost on what’s right and what’s wrong.. so I definitely want to get it right this time and be aware of red flags.

Now about him.. he has a really good job, has his own place, has his own car.. like really has his shit together for 20 years old and obviously a clean record which is the first thing I looked up before contacting him again.