Ian Somerhalder's budding romance with Nikki Reed, a close friend of Somerhalder's girlfriend Nina Dobrev, is making "The Vampire Diaries" star uncomfortable in her friend group, the Inquisitr reported.
Somerhalder and Dobrev broke up in May 2013, but there was talk of the two being back together in early July. These rumors seem to have not been true because Somerhalder and Reed have been spotted out together, although it was speculated that their relationship was more plutonic than romantic. On July 21, however, the pair was seen browsing at a farmer's market in California, allegedly getting cozy, according to the Inquisitr.
An insider told Hollywood Life that Somerhalder's relationship with the "Twilight" star is making things awkward in Dobrev's friend group, as her and Reed have the same circle of friends and no one knows how they should react.
According to The Hollywood Gossip, Reed is in love with Somerhalder and the couple is hoping for Dobrev's blessings. A source for The Hollywood Gossip said that Reed is saying she's in love with Ian and they are considering adopting a rescue dog together.
According to People, the lovebirds were caught publicly kissing at a Con party at the Hard Rock Hotel. Somerhalden also took to Twitter to help Reed find a home for a homeless dog, which she had previously tweeted about.
On July 27, Somerhalden and Reed were at dinner together at Craig's in West Hollywood. Though they were sitting separately, the couple was also in attendance at the 2014 Young Hollywood Awards where Somerhalden and his "Vampire Diaries" stars snagged an award for Best Threesome.
Meanwhile, Dobrev has been posting messages and poems on social media that some feel hint at her bitterness towards the relationship. On July 23, Dobrev posted quotes on her Instagram such as, "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing." Another reads, "Beauty is the opposite of perfection. It's about confidence, charisma and character." It's not clear to what she was referring in the posts, USMagazine reported.
