Actors Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder were seen holding hands and kissing at a Comic Con party. The two are good friends and there are rumors they are dating. Although neither has confirmed, it appears they are a new couple. The event took place at the Hard Rock Hotel where the duo looked affectionate together. Somerhalder, 35, stars in the television show, the Vampire Diaries.

Reed, who starred in the Twilight Saga, was previously married to Paul McDonald in 2011. He is a singer and songwriter who starred on American Idol. Earlier this year, the 26-year-old divorced him. Somerhalder has been linked to several women, and had a relationship with his co-star Nina Dobrev from 2011 to 2013. The two sometimes went on double dates with Reed and her then-husband. She was also at the Comic Con party, though the two didn’t run into each other.

Comic Con is an organization dedicated to the appreciation of comic characters in film, science fiction, and comics. The party held over the weekend in San Diego attracted many stars, including Reed and Somerhalder. They arrived after midnight and were seen at the Float Bar. Later, they hung out with some friends at a booth. Dobrev was spotted with Ben McKenzie and left the party with him.

The two have stayed coy about their relationship status, but the press is interested to see what unfolds. Reed and Somerhalder have been spotted together several times in the past. Recently, they were seen leaving the gym and going back to her house. According to a source, “Nikki and Ian are smitten with each other and love spending time together.” This couple may become more serious. It is unclear what their exes think of the budding romance, but the new couple doesn’t seem to care, they are enjoying the relationship.