Yes, don't think otherwise Mishka. If Gabe is put off by that then he is clearly not in it for the long run. Me thinks he won't be, he is just trying to sort through his feelings as much as you are. You are both taking big risks with your feelings because of the hurt that you both felt before.
In the future just say how you feel rather than make assumptions on his feelings or intentions. That was probably what riled him.
