Yes, I guessed so. Just decided to elaborate a little, mostly not for you but for
@georgelee5786 , who has written about "under 18".
So, you'll not give your love interest any troubles with law. It's safe for both of you.
Don't hesitate about difference in height. I can understand that it may produce second thoughts about how your (and his) friends, family, acquaintances will react. But in the end, they will not date him, you will. If you like him, and he likes you — it's the only one thing that really matters.