Nova is right, if you've got the skills to pay the bills you don't need to be fishing in the work pool.
Like most on here, been there done that and had the nonsense and workplace drama that can go with it.
The reason so many people go down the road of work colleagues or friends of friends is because they don't have what you have clearly got or are in the process of acquiring - the ability to create magic when you are out and about amongst strangers. You can explore the rich resources of other social groups that others can't access and have more choice.
Aside from the obvious lack of focus it will bring to your work performance, if you're concentrating your efforts elsewhere you are more likely to pique her interest anyway, as you'll be one of the only guys in there who isn't that bothered by her- hence a challenge!