Entertainment TV Bella Thorne and Gregg Sulkin: The Scoop on Their Sweet Relationship "Gregg often sends Bella flowers and handwritten notes," says a source close to the couple By Melody Chiu Melody Chiu Instagram Twitter Melody Chiu is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE. She has been with the brand since 2009, editing, writing and reporting across all entertainment verticals. She oversees PEOPLE's music and events coverage and has written cover stories on Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Melissa McCarthy, Blake Shelton and Sandra Oh. The Los Angeles native graduated from the University of Southern California and has appeared on Extra!, The Talk, Access Hollywood and Good Morning America. People Editorial Guidelines Published on August 19, 2015 03:45 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic Ah, young love! After being friends for six years, Gregg Sulkin and Bella Thorne‘s relationship took a romantic turn earlier this summer. Sulkin, 23, was photographed giving Thorne, 17 – who picked up an award for choice movie villain – a sweet kiss on the cheek at the Teen Choice Awards over the weekend. “They have known each other for years and spend a lot of time together,” says a source close to the couple. “They treat each other with a great deal of respect and are really enjoying each other’s company.” RELATED VIDEO: Bella Thorne Dishes on Her First Love Scene While the relationship is still pretty new, Sulkin and Thorne often double-date with their pals and gather for family outings at the beach, adds the source. The Faking It leading man is also “super traditional and old-school,” and woos his girlfriend with “flowers and handwritten notes,” adds the source. “He is a true gentleman.”