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[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

"You're welcome! And thanks for inviting us!" Eric answered joyfully. "Oh, how about we take pictures together?"

"Yeah! That would be great!" Ivan replied eagerly. Then he turned to Mark and said, "Mark, could you take a picture of the three of us using my phone?"

Mark nodded and smiled before replying, "Sure! It's my pleasure!"

"Thanks a lot!" Ivan answered cheerfully before handing his Android phone over to Mark.

While still wearing his swimsuit, Ivan stood in the middle of Eric and Dino as the three of them posed together for the picture. Ivan put his right arm around Dino's shoulder, and the former's left arm was put around Eric's shoulder.

"Okay, get ready!" Mark declared cheerfully while holding Ivan's Android phone firmly. "Smile!"

Ivan, Eric, and Dino smiled as Mark had told them to.

"One, two, three!" Mark declared before taking the picture as best as he could.

Chapter 24