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

Ivan's beautiful blue eyes sparkled in  great happiness after he heard Dino's declaration. Then he said, "Either my name or 'my darling' is fine, whichever you're most comfortable using."

"Okay then. Thanks, Ivan," Dino answered with an innocent smile. "I'll be calling you by your name then."

"Great!" Ivan exclaimed joyfully. "Hearing my name, especially coming from you, is like music to my ears, you know."

"Yeah, I know," Dino replied with a nod and a smile. "But 'my darling' is a different kind of music for you, isn't it? I mean, it's something that you're not used to listening to."

"Yes, it's different, but it still sounds lovely," Ivan responded with a smirk.

Dino's eyes dilated upon hearing what his boyfriend just said  before saying, "That's...quite unbelievable."

"It is?" Ivan asked in a tone as if he was trying to tease Dino.

"I mean...Well...Never mind," Dino responded before letting out a laugh.

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