They were teenage sweethearts before Chris Brown viciously attacked Rihanna, leaving her face beaten and bruised.

The globe might not be ready to forgive Chris for his actions - merely Rihanna has openly sent him messages of support and shown public displays of affection fuelling rumours they are dorsum together.

And following the picture of the dysfunctional couple cuddling up together on a night out, here's a consummate timeline of their relationship from the starting time time they met in 2005 to rekindling their human relationship in 2012.

Rihanna and Chris Brown: The consummate timeline

2005: Ladies and gentleman, pay attending because this is where it all began. It'due south the first time Rihanna and Chris Brown were seen together under the bright lights of paparazzi photographic camera bulbs and it happened at the Vibe Awards. Rihanna, then 17, introduced Chris, then 16, to the phase for him to perform his song Run It. It was pretty awkward to watch and anybody looked really young.

2006: There wasn't a cracking amount of picture evidence of them together this yr but information technology was reported that during the Nickleodeon Kids Option Awards they were hanging out and flirting like crazy. What else are teenagers supposed to do, huh?

May 2007: They were somewhen pictured together later in the year jubilant Chris' 18 birthday at the 40/40 Order – which is a properly swanky party place in Manhattan.

Chris and Rihanna at his Super Sweet 18th Birthday Party (

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Summer 2007: Chris and Rihanna oasis't been seen snogging or holding easily in public but they did the musical equivalent when they collaborated on a remix of Ri-Ri'due south single Umbrella.

September 2007: Chris announced that his relationship condition was "unmarried and ready to mingle" – which we thought was a phrase but printed on tacky t-shirts or what Imogen Thomas would tweet before she settled downwards.

Together backstage at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards (

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He did tell Us Magazine that his just mates with Rihanna and sure, they've flirted together merely haven't taken things to the side by side level. So, at this point there nonetheless hasn't been whatsoever hanky panky or over/under summit action.

Oct 2007: Rihanna is linked to Josh Hartnett by a few US gossip websites. End, information technology's too late to talk about what could accept been…

And once again at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards (

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March 2008: Chris and Rihanna went out of their way to deny that they aren't dating and using every interview to boast near how single they are – and probably how much mingling they've been doing. At the Kids Selection Awards, Rihanna stresses that they're more like brother and sister than boyfriend and girlfriend. WHAT A CLASSIC.

She told MTV News: "We are all-time friends, honestly, like brother and sister."

May 2008: The 'siblings' are spotted doing diverse couply-things such as canoodling, swimming and holidays together. Eventually Chris admits they're taking their relationship to the next level. "Our relationship is growing. We started off equally friends and we're getting a lilliputian bit closer at present," he said.

The, er, happy couple (

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June 2008: Not and so fast, Chris! Rihanna has completely embarrassed you and denied the pair were dating during an advent on The View. She claimed: "He's an astonishing person, just we are not dating. Nosotros're very close friends though. Very, very shut." Erstwhile during 2008, the couple gave up pretending and revealed they were together to the shock of absolutely no-ane.

July 2008: Chris Brown reportedly told Rihanna to stop wearing revealing outfits because he's worried it will attract also many male admirers. We're pretty sure that's what happens if you date one of the hottest women in the earth.

February 2009: Rihanna and Chris Chocolate-brown cancel their Grammy performances subsequently reportedly being in a car accident. Post-obit the incident, Chris turned himself in to the LAPD for questioning regarding charges of a felony (that's crime to u.s.a. British types). At the time, the woman was unnamed just it was later on revealed by TMZ to be Rihanna.

Chris was released on $50k bail and skipped a prison sentence by accepting 180 hours of community service. Oh, and Chris was given a restraining club from the courtroom which means he isn't allowed to contact Rihanna under whatsoever circumstances.

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July 2009: After five months of silence, Chris speaks out and finally says sorry. It'due south through a YouTube video which you can scout below.

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Late 2009: Rihanna doesn't like to talk nigh her post-assault recovery which is believed to have included a brief romance with rapper Drake. Information technology was and so brief in fact, that nobody really knows when it started and when information technology fizzled out.

2010: Rihanna spoke about her time with Drake to MTV, she admits: "It was at a really frail time in my life, so I but didn't desire to become besides serious with anything or anyone at that time." Probably the best matter to come up out of their romance was the accented tune they fabricated together, What's My Proper name, and the corresponding music video. The worst chip? Well, that'south nonetheless to come up…

Late 2010: Rihanna moves on to a new flame, this time information technology'due south NBA star Matt Kemp. In Elle magazine she refers to him as a breath of fresh air. She says: "I have a young man. I'k then happy. I feel really comfortable and information technology's and then piece of cake. I have such a chaotic life but at the end of the 24-hour interval, that is just my peace. It keeps me sane, actually, talking to him and talking to my family. Sadly, they began to lose interest in each other and blamed their ridiculously decorated schedules on the dissever.

January 2011: Us Weekly runs a written report claiming that Rihanna and Chris are secretly dating simply a rep for 'Breezy' denied the pair were romantically involved, once more.

Chris Brown and Drake are hit with a $16 meg lawsuit (is Rihanna still worth information technology boys?)

Feb 2011: During a court hearing in LA, a guess replaced Rihanna'south previous restraining order with a level one lodge. Which basically means that the ex-couple can talk to each other providing that this doesn't "harass, annoy or molest" her. Rihanna didn't nourish the verdict but her attorney went on her behalf.

March 2011: It probably isn't the best way to prove the world you're rehabilitated from attacking your girlfriend, only nonetheless Chris full on kicked off on Good Morning time America when asked near Rihanna.  According to a number of US magazine, his explosive tantrum involved swearing, breaking things and storming off despite pre-agreeing to questions. After the incident, he tweeted: 'I don't say south**t to anybody and everyone feels its cool to attack me. GROWN ADULTS!!!! that s**t happened three years agone! I know alot of you wack @ss(OLD) celebrities probably wanna f**thou my ex just talking s**t on me wont get u far. MY MUSIC DOESNT PROMOTE VIOLENCE nor volition it ever! only thing it will increase is the pregnacy charge per unit!' Um… aye. Moving on, shall we?

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May 2011: This is pretty massive if yous call up almost information technology – even though it might non take been such a large deal a year ago. Chris and Rihanna begin following each other on Twitter. GASP. Users on the social networking site started to detect and fans of Ri-Ri began sending her letters or caution and concern – Rihanna replied: 'Information technology's f****n' Twitter… calm down.'

Feb 2012: Exactly three years subsequently the assault, Chris is invited dorsum to the Grammys and won Best R&B Album earlier performing some new music. Quite a lot of people argued that the awards show's encompass of the controversial singer was tasteless and disgraceful. Buzzfeed posted a reaction from fans which included: 'Chris Brown could crush me anytime he wanted to,' which raised concern well-nigh Chris' involvement. In reaction to the criticism, Chris tweeted (and distressing about the caps lock): 'Detest ALL U Want BECUZ I GOT A GRAMMY Now! That's the ultimate F**G OFF.' Charming, eh?

Chris Brownish with his prized Grammy award (

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Feb 2012: Rihanna was adequately ambiguous in her response to the drama and posted lyrics from her own song 'Hard'. Information technology read: "They can say any, Ima practice whatever... No pain is forever. Yup! YOU KNOW THIS."

February 2012: It was certainly a busy calendar month for the pair and Chris reportedly attended Rihanna's 24 birthday party. But what surprised u.s. about was when they released remixes lending their voices to each other's songs Rihanna sings on Chris' 'Turn Upwardly The Music' while he gives vocals on Rihanna's rail 'Birthday Block'.

June x: The New York Mail service reported that Rihanna and Chris "saturday together" at their celeb mate Jay-Z'south 40/forty political party. A few eyebrows were raised and not least because Chris' alleged girlfriend, Karrueche Tran, was non at the party. According to number of witnesses Chris and Rihanna also visited a nightclub together the same weekend.

June fourteen: Can you lot stretch your mind back to 2010 when nosotros told you the worst bit with Drake was yet to come for Chris? Well, this is it. The pair were allegedly involved in an altercation at the WIP nightclub in New York. Chris posted a pic of his gashed mentum on Twitter and his attorney claims that Drake "threw glassware".

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Rihanna and Drake in a music video together (

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There's not been an official comment surrounding the details of the brawl only it'due south rumoured that Chris sent his rival a bottle of champagne as a peace deal – which Drake returned with a notation referencing his sexual history with Rihanna. Ouch. A source close to Rihanna told HollywoodLife that she was "distraught" over the altercation. The insider added: "She clearly doesn't want anyone fighting and especially not over her."

July: Rihanna spoke about how hard she finds it to let people in later having her centre stomped on before. Talking to U.s. Harper's Bazaar magazine, the 24-year-old said, "I'k rebellious through my music, my fashion, tattoos and my hair. I have been conservative in my love life...it's pretty much nonexistent. If I run across someone who I find really cool, I'll hang out. Only the infinitesimal I find that we're getting likewise close I merely...I don't let people in."

July 24: Chris and Rihanna are both seen in St.Tropez at the same time. While some gossip sites claimed that Chris was spotted on Rihanna's yacht, a rep denied the allegations and said it was a coincidence they were in the same place at the same time. "CB is in France to shoot a music video for Swizz Beatz album and Ludacris is in it. It's Swizz'southward song," a person paid to speak on his behalf told X17Online.

And despite rumours that Chris and his girlfriend Karrueche who looks ridiculously similar Rihanna take dissever up, the inside says otherwise. "Karrueche is there with him...They never bankrupt up. He is not on her (Rihanna's) yacht. There is no Rihanna connexion."

And Rihanna'southward Tweets over the concluding couple of days haven't exactly helped. But as Chris landed: "Touch on down baby, help me pick out my fit / Don't let visitor choose you... CHOOSE YOUR COMPANY! / Love is the easy part... Respect? Now that's some impressive s**t!!! #1Love / I wanna dance with somebody who loves me." But the mail that makes us shudder most is this: "#3words lastnight was beautiful."

Rihanna wipes away her tears as she talks about the ex. We need to give her a hug

August 11: "Information technology was embarrassing. It was humiliating. I lost my best friend," Rihanna tells Oprah on the evidence. And she also says that things got pretty 'dark' following the assault, which happened on the eve of the Grammy Awards in 2009. "I was resentful. I held a grudge. I was dark," she confesses.

August xvi: Rihanna admits she was "more concerned" most Chris Chocolate-brown after he attacked her. She tells Oprah: "I felt like the merely person they detest correct now is him. It was a weird, confusing space to be in. Because as angry as I was - equally aroused and hurt and betrayed - I just felt like he made that error considering he needed help. And who'south going to aid him? Nobody's going to say he needs assistance, everybody's going to say he'due south a monster, without looking at the source. And I was more concerned about him."

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August 18: Rihanna'due south emotional interview with Oprah continues and the host admits she'south surprised that Rihanna "talks a lot, a lot, a lot well-nigh you lot know who, Mr. Chris Brown." The popstar also admits to missing the homo who has previously attacked her. "I am reminded by a lot of things. A lot of good memories we had. By the slightest things; hotel rooms, bout venues, any little thing, music, songs, and I do miss him at times."

August twenty: In the biggest sign of forgiveness, Rihanna tells Oprah she all the same loves Chris and he's the love of her life. "We built a trust once again and that's information technology. Nosotros honey each other and we probably always volition." She told continued and struggled to go her words out while crying, "Nosotros've been working on our friendship again and now we're very close friends," she said.

"And that's non annihilation we're going to try to modify. It'due south awkward considering I still love him. My stomach drops and I have to maintain this poker face up and not allow information technology get to the outer part of me. I have to maintain it and suppress it. When yous don't empathise those feelings you can make a lot of mistakes."

Chris is now with model Karrueche Tran and Rihanna acknowledged their relationship but still said: "I think he is the dearest of my life. He was my beginning love." We have a bad feeling about the way this could cease up.

September 7: When Rihanna left the phase at the MTV Video Music Awards - later scooping a gong for video of the yr - she spotted Chris from beyond the room. She walked over and hugged him before patting Chris on his bleach-blonde head before strolling off in consummate calmness. In one picture, it appears to bear witness Rihanna kissing Chris on the lips. She might have thought that the cameras had cut away from her as the broadcast began to show the next segment of the two-hr anniversary, but the comprehend was caught past 'all admission' filming.

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September 11: Woah, what's going on here? Chris Brown's got a new tattoo that appears to resemble a sick tribute to Rihanna'south bruises later on he attacked her. It left anybody speechless equally to why on world he would ever get this paradigm permanently inked on his cervix, just Chris has since denied the tattoo is a recreation of Rihanna'due south injuries. His rep said the ink was inspired past a MAC cosmetics blueprint of a skull associated with the Mexican commemoration of the Twenty-four hour period of the Dead.

September 12: You lot would have thought Rihanna would distance herself somewhat from her ex later the tattoo scandal merely instead she made another sign of unity. This time she copied Chris' style by wearing a gilded oral fissure baby-sit over her teeth.

Non exactly the almost subtle bit of jewellery (

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September 15: They proceed to communicate with ink. This time Chris decides to get an almost identical looking tattoo to Rihanna. See for yourself...

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September 25: Ahead of a progress written report hearing  which was to determine whether Chris had violated the terms of his probation for the 2009 chirapsia of Rihanna, she tweeted him messages of support. Weird. Yet not only did Rihanna get in touch on with Chris earlier the court appearance, she did it for anybody to see over Twitter.

She wrote: 'I'm praying for you and wishing u the best today!' And Chris responded: 'Thank u so much.' Non content with that, Rihanna then tapped out another tweet, which read: 'Praying for you infant, my all-time wishes are with you lot today! Call back that whatever God does in our lives, it is WELL Washed!!! #1Love'

A gauge has ordered a further review of Chris Brown'due south customs service and travel to determine whether the R&B vocaliser has violated the terms of his probation for the 2009 beating of and then-girlfriend Rihanna (

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September 27: We're going to launch correct into this one: Nicole Scherzinger was spotted putting her lips on what looks a lot like Chris Brown's lips and and then doing some kind of standing-up-spooning and we don't know what's going on but we're 97% sure that nosotros don't like it. The pair were helping to host the Supperclub'due south Black Diamond Pyramid party in LA, when an insider claims she saw them making out in front end of the whole room.

The gossip equivalent of Sherlock Holmes said: "She put her head on his shoulder and they started kissing! I couldn't believe Chris was being then obvious about it!"  Chris Brown'southward rep denied it, of grade, saying: "They were not kissing. They are friends, have been for years and were talking at a club that had loud music playing."

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October 4: TMZ are reporting that both Rihanna and Chris were seen leaving the same hotel before they spent the dark together at a Jay-Z concert. They were pictured adjacent to each other in the VIP section watching their celeb mate doing a bit of rapping. It doesn't show annihilation saucy or really intimate that would all but confirm they are back together but Chris DOES have his arm effectually Rihanna. Or her chair at to the lowest degree. Nosotros all know that this is the commencement phase of making a move, right? In the centre of all this drama, Chris' 'current' girlfriend Karrueche tweeted: 'Bye infant'.

October 4: Chris Dark-brown has officially broken upwards with his girlfriend Karrueche Tran subsequently she grew tired of his cavorting with his ex Rihanna. He released a statement proverb: "I have decided to be single to focus on my career. I dear Karrueche very much but I don't want to see her hurt over my friendship with Rihanna. I'd rather be single allowing u.s.a. to both be happy in our lives."

Oct v: And it withal develops...Chris has released an emotional video where he talks about their relationship. He says: "When you share history with somebody, then you tend to autumn in love with somebody else, it'due south kind of difficult. That's correct, it'due south hard - and poor Chris, considering he's "but beingness existent" and he "don't desire to injure either or."Oh yes, information technology carries on..."I'm not trying to be a role player, I just care as well much sometimes." click hither for Chris's video on their relationship.

October nine: Rihanna'south dad has given Chris his blessing. "I retrieve everyone makes mistakes and they shouldn't be held to them forever. Anybody should be forgiven once. In that location's a lot more than to Chris than the whole globe knows," he told InTouch magazine. "I love Chris, man. He'south got so much charisma. And he's ever had then much respect for me. That's what I dear nigh him. He's e'er shown me respect."

Oct 14: Rihanna and Chris are ready to make their relationship public, according to HollywoodLife, just Ri-Ri'southward got to finish her anthology Unapologetic beginning. A source told US gossip site HollywoodLife: "She is hitting the studio real hard these days, but talks to Chris every step of the way. As soon equally she finishes up with this album, they volition be out. She gotta focus and go that anthology together and stay paid."

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October 22: A video taken from a mole inside a Beverly Hills political party shows Rihanna looking comfy with Chris while an onlooker told HollywoodLife: "They kissed a few times and were belongings hands for a minute. He made sure he claimed her and made her experience comfortable. "He was a admirer — don't worry. He made sure he was by her side the whole night just like when they showtime met back in the day."

October 23: Chris Brown's life is becoming more complicated than Lindsay Lohan'southward at the moment - we're struggling to go on up. Simply equally we thought that ex-girlfriend Karrueche was out of the moving-picture show - he's been spotted hanging out with her again. She was snapped leaving Chris' mansion and getting a few quid (bucks) off his babysitter for petrol (gas).

November 2: After a court hearing, it was decided that Chris Brownish remains under supervision for the 2009 attack on Rihanna and was given permission to go on a world bout by the judge. He was told he must render to courtroom for a progress study when he finishes the tour.

November 7: A sneak height of Rihanna's new album was posted online and information technology features a collaboration with Chris Brown - the album is called Unapologetic and you can mind to that over hither.

November 9: Rihanna denies beingness dorsum together with Chris Brown just admits he's "kinda alright". When asked if they were back together during a Facebook Live interview, she revealed: "We're not together. If I had information technology my way, it would exist really nobody's business."

Nov 23: She hinted at plans to hook up with Chris Chocolate-brown when she posted a picture of herself on-board a individual jet with the caption 'see yous soon, lover'. And Rihanna made the not-then-subtle hint and made the determination to spend Thanksgiving partying with Chris.

November 26:Chris Brown has deleted his Twitter business relationship following a icky attack on a woman who hit out at the star over his vehement past. He had been having a pretty skillful day, with Rihanna tweeting a snap of him in bed - essentially confirming their romance. Simply when someone responded to some other of his tweets in a negative manner, information technology's safe to say the vocalizer lost it. Like, actually lost information technology. See what he said hither.

November xxx: She posted this motion-picture show (below) on her Instagram page with the explanation: "[Chris] i dont wanna leave!!! Killed it tonight baby!!!" After but two hours of beingness online, the photo received more than 200k 'likes'. And if this cuddly snapshot wasn't enough to spark controversy, she posted another photo with the phrase: "Home is where the c*ck is."

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