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, who felt rather surprised  with Irina's sudden invitation, replied, "Let me think about it."

"Okay," Irina replied before taking a sip of water. Then she was struck by an idea and said, "Oh, I know! How about we tell Dino to come with us too?"

"Are you sure about that, Irina?" Ivan asked, worrying that even meeting Dino personally might be painful for Irina.

"There's no problem at all," Irina answered with a smirk. "Besides, I'd like to meet Dino and get to know him as well. Ivan, don't tell me...Are you worried that I'll get hurt if I ever meet him face-to-face?"

[She figured it out quickly.] Ivan thought, feeling impressed about how fast Irina was able to figure out what he was thinking. [Just like before, she can quickly guess what I'm thinking.]

"Okay. I'll be asking Dino then," Ivan replied with a gentle smile.

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