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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

After embracing each other for a few moments, Ivan, who was still caressing and hugging Dino, said, "Dino, I appreciate that you're hugging me like this, but shouldn't you hurry up and eat so that you won't be late for class?"

Dino was startled and replied, "Ah, right!"

Afterwards, both Ivan and Dino disengaged themselves from their embrace, with the latter blushing in embarrassment.

"Dino? What's wrong?" Ivan asked after noticing that Dino was blushing.

Dino broke his eye contact with Ivan before replying, "Well...It's just that...How could I have forgotten that I'm in a hurry? And how come I was so bold to hug you like that?" Then Dino covered his face with his right hand and said, "It's so embarrassing."

Ivan chuckled and said, "Dino, it's alright. Everyone makes mistakes. You're really cute when you feel embarrassed."

Chapter 27