Are Nicole and Brody Leading Us On?

What is going on here with Nicole Richie and Brody Jenner? I bet they are just "friends" but it is an interesting combo. Could it just be a nice way to play with the press? Brody and Kristin just broke up and the last time they took a break she ended up on the cover of US with Nick Lachey. Maybe now it's Brody's turn to get the cover. He sure is pretty enough to sell magazines.

Lots more pics of the couple, or friends or whatever so read more