That's right, he'll be nervous, too.
Be friendly to him. That will help both your nerves.
But remember, this is dancing as a sport. So it's not personal boy-girl touching. It's just a technique of your sport. He's your teammate. There's a certain connection you need with your teammate to do your steps properly. So just be matter-of-fact about dancing with him, follow your teacher's instructions about when and how to get into dance position with him, and focus on learning the dance you are rehearsing.
And have fun! Good luck! I hope you do well in your competition.