I think it would be great if you were able to talk to him. I have been attracted to many of my gay male friends over the years and I know that apart from the fact that they are just great guys, I also had/have intimacy issues with men(due to the relationship I had with my father). My gay male friends felt safe to me and a part of me always knew that they would never hurt me sexually because they were not interested in women. I used to fantasize(and still do, sometimes) about being in a relationship with them and I later realized that it was a way for me to work through my own fears. I think that talking about it could bring you closer(as friends).