Is Niall dating Barbara Palvin?

Whenever any of the 1D boys are spotted hanging out with a girl, rumors quickly spread about a new romance! It's terribly frustrating, but hey, it comes with the territory. Niall had been spending time with Barbara Palvin, a 20 year old model. However, Barbara denied any rumors that to two are dating! "He's my friend," she explained. "I've always been a girl who hangs out with boys, and I'm not going to change that."