Selena Gomez and The Weeknd's romance didn't break the friend code with Bella Hadid... because 'they're only acquaintances'

The friend code only applies to friends, is reportedly Selena Gomez's defence.

The 24-year-old does not feel guilty about her hookup with The Weeknd, because his ex Bella Hadid is 'merely a distant acquaintance' according to TMZ.

A source close to the singer told the site the if Selena felt she need to give Bella a heads up she would have, but didn't because the model 'just isn't a close friend'.

Not close: Selena Gomez does not feel guilty about her hookup with The Weeknd, because his ex Bella Hadid is 'merely a distant acquaintance' according to TMZ

It claimed the new couple started hanging out before the New Year — but weren't together for the celebrations.

The insider added that they are not yet 'that serious', but even if they were, Bella is 'playing the victim card way too hard'. 

Bella meanwhile seemed to be seeking comfort from her sister Gigi as she was seen heading to her NYC apartment during a snow storm on Saturday.

Bella tried to go incognito in a black leather cap and sunglasses. Just hours earlier Gigi modeled a smart jumpsuit as she was seen entering the same building with mother Yolanda Foster.  

Not bothered: The insider added that they are not yet 'that serious', but even if they were, Bella is 'playing the victim card way too hard'

Bella kept warm in a black, high-neck cropped top, paired with a color block set of white and black trousers. 

The Balmain beauty layered her look under a long coat, which helped shield her from the frosty weather. 

The brunette, 20, completed her look with a pair of shades, drop earrings, a baseball cap, trainers, and a purse.

Prior to Bella's arrival, Gigi and mum Yolanda headed into the apartment. 

Gigi displayed her slender, lean frame in a black  jumpsuit, lined with white trim. 

Shoulder: Bella meanwhile seemed to be seeking comfort from her sister Gigi as she was seen heading to her NYC apartment during a snow storm on Saturday 

Long and lean: Gigi displayed her slender frame in a black jumpsuit, lined with white trim

The Vogue cover star accessorized with a trendy, wide choker, vintage-style, round shades and an oversize bag.  

Mum Yolanda, 53, was dressed in monochrome like her stunning daughter.  

On Wednesday, pictures were published by showing Gomez hugging and kissing The Weeknd.

TMZ reported that the model felt 'betrayed' that her ex and Selena moved on so quickly.  

Twins! Mum Yolanda was dressed in monochrome like her stunning daughter

It appears the Kill Em With Kindness singer broke a girl code, as she and Bella appeared to have been friends before. 

Since the pictures came out, Bella has unfollowed Selena on Instagram. 

Meanwhile, the Latina songstress is reportedly claiming that she and Bella weren't even that close, and she didn't need to give the model a head's up of her new romance, according to TMZ

Selena is good pals with squad leader Taylor Swift, however. 

A source told the entertainment news site said that the new couple aren't even 'that serious' yet, as they only started 'hanging out' prior to Christmas, and did not spend it together.  

No longer friends: Since the pictures came out, Bella has unfollowed Selena on Instagram. She is pictured with The Weeknd in NYC in May 2016

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