<human>: Could you distill the essence of the text into 1-3 sentences?

Im 24 and shes 20, we work in a small retail concession store, inside a much larger retail chain. So working for Industrie (A clothing label) in David Jones (A retail chain).

It's only the two of us there, along with the other retail chain staff (so we have other outlets of staff interaction) but since i've started working there (almost a year ago) we have become VERY close friends. Ever since day dot we clicked and just had a lot of fun together, we talk a LOT, text a LOT, spend time out of work every now and again, so basically we really enjoy each others company.

Thing is, we developed such a strong friendship because we both knew that we weren't each others typical type. She likes tough tattoo'd guys (i'm a bit of a dork) and my typical girlfriend appearance wise differs from her as well.

But as time passed it became VERY obvious that we both have feelings for each other. And whilst we haven't talked about it, other staff have talked to each of us about it separately (They all tell us to stop being pussies and just do it) The thing thats holding me back is, I've never dated a co-worker and i have such a great friendship with her, I feel that I could loose that which is something I really value. Plus I really enjoy where im currently working (part time that is) and i'd hate to screw that up too.

I guess what I'm asking is, is it such a bad idea to date your manager. I feel it's a definite no no if you guys weren't friends first, because it's probably just a lust thing. But because we ARE such good friends, maybe it might work? Thoughts?

Side note, this is temporary jobs for the both of us, we probably only will be working there for another year at the most, so its not either of our actual careers.
<bot>: Manager and I have been excellent friends for almost a year, finally realized that theres something there, bad idea to pursue?