Robert Pattinson denies romancing Kristen Stewart

Los Angeles: British actor Robert Pattinson has denied romancing his `Twilight` co-star Kristen Stewart and insists she is a "professional partner" who makes his "every move, every sentence authentic."

The pair have been constantly linked to each other but the 24-year-old star has dismissed reports that he proposed to Stewart by presenting her with antique jewellery on her 20th birthday, entertainmentandshowbiz.com reported. "This engagement thing is total wrong, I don`t even know where it comes from. Kristen is my friend, I really like to work with her," Pattinson said. "She`s more mature than her age, a real professional, I couldn`t wish for a better partner, because she makes my every move, every sentence authentic," he added. The Hollywood heartthrob admits that he does not let himself to go down when hit by these false gossip stories. "My only weapon for self-defense is to not care about the rumors. I concentrate on my work and on the positive sides of fame," Pattinson said. PTI