Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz might be portraying their budding romance as a laid-back affair, but the clues suggest there’s more to their relationship than meets the eye.

According to the Daily Mail, friends tight-knit with the duo believe they’re fooling themselves if they label it as merely a casual fling, and exclusive photos confirm that they’re quite in tune with one another.

During their latest venture in New York City last Friday, witnesses described their outing as ‘intense,’ with the couple holding hands and embracing each other throughout the day.

The singer renowned for “As It Was,” 31, and the “Batman” star, 36, sported matching outfits and displayed a magnetic chemistry — a level of closeness that feels far more committed than a brief romance.

Their connection was just as palpable when rumors sparked in London after a cozy night, which was followed by a romantic walk in Rome where they linked arms, locking eyes, appearing entirely inseparable.

Some may dub them ‘friends with benefits,’ but their international dates and the intimate pictures from Friday suggest otherwise — according to insiders, it’s evolving rapidly.

‘This is brewing into something more whether they think it is or not,’ the source revealed.

‘They both like each other and friends don’t know who likes each other more but it is turning into something more than just a casual situation. 

‘They might not want to think it is, but surprise surprise, it is getting interesting.’

The insider added that Harry and Zoe may be growing more serious as they reach an age where playing casual is no longer appealing. 

‘Even with the lack of labels, or labels that aren’t official boyfriend and girlfriend status, they are just kidding themselves, their friends see this could be something special and if they want to make it into that, they should. 

‘No reason to play games.’

The couple certainly didn’t look like they were ‘playing games’ when they hit the streets of Brooklyn on Wednesday night. 

Harry couldn’t wipe the grin off his face as he slung an arm around Zoe, who looked just as smitten. 

Earlier that afternoon, the pair had already been spotted hand in hand, before their PDA rolled right into a cozy evening date. 

And just last week, the lovebirds were caught arm in arm during a swoony stroll through Italy — the kind of picture-perfect outing that screams couple goals.

But insiders say the romance actually kicked off a week earlier in London. 

The duo were seen tucked away at Rita’s Bistro in Soho following the star-studded premiere of Zoe’s new film Caught Stealing, where she walked the carpet with co-stars Matt Smith and Austin Butler — who just so happens to be another name linked to her love life.

Days later, fans in Rome caught the duo strolling arm in arm in a viral video that sent social media into overdrive. 

‘Well that was not expected,’ one fan wrote, while another quipped: ‘Harry and Zoe weren’t on my 2025 bingo card.’

Of course, Zoe hasn’t exactly shied away from fueling the rumor mill with her Caught Stealing co-star Butler. 

At the film’s premiere, the two shared a flirty red carpet moment as Austin placed a hand on her bare waist while leaning in to chat. 

Zoe returned the gesture with a smile and a friendly hand on his arm, her sculpted abs stealing the spotlight. 

Just weeks earlier, the pair were spotted getting close at a Paris bar, with a source telling Daily Mail: ‘It’s not quite a fully fledged romance but Austin hasn’t been friend-zoned either.’

Still, longtime fans know Harry and Zoe might be ready for something real, both fresh out of serious high-profile relationships. 

Zoe and Channing Tatum ended their engagement in October 2024 after three years together, reportedly calling it quits over busy schedules and being at ‘different stages in life.’ 

Despite the split, they’ve remained on good terms and will reunite for her upcoming film Alpha Gang.

As for Harry, he famously thought he’d found forever with Olivia Wilde. 

Their relationship, born on the set of Don’t Worry Darling, dominated headlines with steamy red carpet PDA and jet-set getaways. 

The whirlwind romance lasted nearly two years before fizzling out in 2022, proving even Harry isn’t immune to heartbreak.