<human>: So I've been searching for a few days in as many forums as I can think of, but haven't found anyone with a similar situation to mine, so I'm posting. If I am in the wrong place please direct me to the correct one, thanks!

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Some background:

Ok, So I've been friends with this guy, lets call him J, for about 11 years. We dated each others best friends in high school, had great times and became very close. Last year, after I had a roommate move out, J moved in to the other bedroom in my two bedroom apartment. This last year has been amazing. We still are best friends, look out for each other, help each other with the house work and are there for each other when the shit hits the fan. We have an incredible friendship, something I know we will have until we die.

Last week, J asked me to date. Due to a really messy breakup a few months ago I'm a bit leery of relationships, and we discussed that. At first we agreed not to "see" each other until one of us wasn't living in the apartment, but after thinking on that we decided that was a bit silly. We love our living situation, and aren't really willing to give that up. We aren't really willing to give up the idea of dating either. We've spent the last few days cuddling and hanging out, trying to keep things going slow. We decided to go on a double date with one of my friends, and I feel so fantastic when I'm with him. He's amazing, and makes me happy, but I'm still worried I'll do something to screw it up and lose his friendship forever.

I guess what I'm hoping for is some advice from people who have been in similar situations, because I had never imagined that this would happen and have no idea what I'm doing.

Could you distill the essence of the text into 1-3 sentences?
<bot>: Best friend of 11 years wants to date, I'm scared but adore him and want to as well. Help? Am I crazy?