Erwin_Vic_Bedia

[Honestly, I don’t know what I should answer him.] Dino thought with his face red while also not gazing directly at Ivan’s eyes. [But still...My heart is beating fast.]

At that moment, Ivan took Dino’s right hand and put it on his own chest, making Dino feel Ivan’s heartbeat.

“Dino, can you feel my heartbeat?” Ivan asked in an attractive deep voice while smiling gently, with the pupils of his eyes also dilated. “It’s beating just for you.”






Dino Luis Ortega is an 18-year-old Filipino college student who is a big fan of Ivan Sadovsky. 

Ivan Sadovsky is a 27-year-old Russian professional swimmer who has been in the sports industry for five years. 

One day, Ivan and Dino accidentally meet, with Ivan beginning to show a romantic interest in Dino during their meeting. Dino also eventually falls in love with Ivan. 

Will their love for each other be strong enough to overcome the trials that they are about to face together? Read on and find out!







Inspired by the Japanese animated shows Yuri On Ice and Free. Book cover designed by Runa Leexhian

He's Dating the Russian Swimmer

"Oh...H-Hi!" Gian said shyly. "Are you…?"

[Oh no! Kuya Gian and Ivan have met! This isn't even part of my plan!] Dino thought nervously with his palm on his face while wincing.

Ivan smiled and declared, "I'm Ivan Sadovsky." Then Ivan offered his right hand for a friendly handshake and said, "Nice to meet you."

[What the…?] Dino thought in disbelief that Ivan and the former's older brother had begun to talk to each other.

[Ivan...Could he be…?] Gian thought while also remembering the face of the Russian swimmer whom his younger brother had placed his bet on two weeks ago.

Then Gian shyly shook hands with Ivan before the former responded, "I'm Gian. Nice to meet you too, Sir Ivan."

"Oh, so you're Gian. That's a nice name!" Ivan remarked cheerfully.

"Thank you!" Gian responded while grinning from ear to ear. "So, you're...a professional swimmer, right? I've seen you on TV before."

Chapter 18