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

Dino felt somehow reassured upon hearing Mark's reassuring declaration. He also looked at Mark's facial expression, and the former realized that the latter was sincere.

[I guess I can just take it easy when it comes to him.] Dino thought shyly. [But am I really gay? Or bisexual?]

"O-Okay. If you say so," Dino replied shyly. "That's great to know."

"No problem!" Mark replied with a gentle smile on his face. Then he turned to Ivan and said, "As for you, Ivan, get ready now. We'll be training in fifteen minutes."

Ivan nodded and smiled before replying, "Okay, I got it." Next, he turned to Eric and Dino and said, "I'll be right back. I'll be wearing my swimsuit."

"Okay," Dino and Eric replied in unison.

"Alright. See yah!" Ivan declared cheerfully before proceeding to walk away.

As soon as Ivan was gone, Mark proceeded to interview Dino.

Chapter 23