Isnt it 2 early 4 him 2 say this?!?!?

well i really like this guy. we talk everyday prob like a couple hours.. well i was texing him and he sent "i love you". isnt it 2 early 2 b saying that. i mean we havnt even been on our first date yet. were supose 2 go on our first date this friday though. i havnt said anything back yet 2 the tex. im not sure if i do love him or not. its 2 early in the relationship 2 tell. wat should i tex him back?