Rihanna and Chris Brown "like brother and sister"

Rihanna and Chris Brown are continuing to deny reports they're an item, instead saying they're more like family.

"We are best friends, honestly, like brother and sister," Rihanna told MTV News at the Kids' Choice Awards. "I won't say that we're just friends — me and Chris are really best, best friends.

"He is one of the only people in the industry... I trust and hang out with all the time. If he was a boyfriend, I would say that."

Chris, 18, said, "They keep asking me, 'What's the deal?' I'm like, 'There's no deal. No deal.' We're just friends'." And just to make sure, Chris added, "Be yourself — and see as many girls as possible!"

The pair were recently seen hugging and kissing at at a Paris Fashion Week party; and were spotted getting close at a Grammy's after-party. They were also seen walking hand-in-hand into a private room at L.A. hot spot Les Deux to celebrate Rihanna's 20th birthday party in February.