MORE THAN FRIENDS!..

yeah, its normal for two persons to be more than friends. its not difficult to fall for your friend. it is easier. you both are spending so much time together, you both are close, so falling in the infamous L-O-V-E isn't much of a problem, now is it? but yes, there is reluctance, nonacceptance followed by subsequent living-in-denial phase and the same may just kill the chances of you two having something truly awesome. And believe you me, its true!... BEEN THERE, BEEN THROUGH THAT!..

see the thing is that people have become a little too comfortable in being friends and are not willing to change the relationship they share and the part they play in others life as well as what your friend plays in your life. while most people focus how bad is it to date your friends, i like to focus on the sunny-side-up. Emotional intimacy is the basis of both strong friendships and happy relationships. It's easy to understand how becoming romantically involved with a friend is tempting: 

• You've already seen each other at your worst and have learned to accept each others flaws.
• There are no surprises. You already know each others friends, family and dating history. 

 but yes the fear of losing your friendship as you move into something else remains, besides the fear of killing the existing friendship in-case the feelings aren't reciprocated or the relationship ends badly!.. but whatever, you should be ready to take that risk and also face the consequences with a wide smile, because what you may get out of the risk is just like AMAZING!.. i guess for what is up for grabs in this case, the risk is nothing so great that it cannot be borne.