Guys who date guys: How long should I wait?

After being single for over a year, I find myself dating again. Problem is, I’ve never really seriously dated guys—just fooled around, or had long-term friends with benefits.

I had a real promising date last night. I’m hesitant to move to the physical with this guy too quickly because that is so easy to do, and it is a good way to prevent more important kinds of intimacy. I didn’t even kiss him last night but I’m pretty sure he wanted to kiss me.

I know how to pursue guys sexually, but not romantically. There’s mutual attraction and we’re going to see each other again. How long should I wait before trying to kiss or touch him? O_O He seems like he might be on the submissive side, and I’m not opposed to taking charge although it’s not my default. I’m not asking how to initiate sex, but rather how to initiate other kinds of physical intimacy.

Thanks in advance for serious responses!