Some students give their teachers apples as a token of their appreciation. Others give rocks—large ones.

Although Cheryl Burke hasn’t exactly been romantically linked to the football star (yes, they do flirt), she received an extremely generous present from Chad Ochocinco this week: a ring reportedly worth over $10,000.

The Dancing with the Stars competitor said the diamond-studded platinum piece was simply his way of thanking her. “It was just a gift ... In my world, we tend to give those that we care about gifts.” Chad added: “She has to deal with me nine hours a day. It’s like a marriage, so why not give marriage gifts? I don’t spend time with anyone like this—ever!”

A $10,000 ring for only being together 9+ hours a day? My actual husband must be squirreling away for a really big surprise!