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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

"What do you mean?" Eric asked, feeling confused with what Wilson was trying to say.

"I mean, isn't it dangerous that he helps strangers? What if he's being led to a trap when he's helping someone he doesn't even know?" Wilson asked, full of concern for Dino's safety around strangers.

"Oh, you're right!" Eric exclaimed in agreement to Wilson's statement. "He's kind of naive at times, so I would usually nag him about some kinds of things especially since he usually acts before he even thinks."

"You really care about him, huh?" Wilson commented seriously.

"Of course! He's my best friend after all!" Eric replied cheerfully. "But then...What do you plan to do about your feelings for him?"

"I plan to tell him about it some other time," Wilson answered without hesitation.

Eric sat up on his bed and responded, "Wilson, don't you think that you would only cause trouble if you do that?"

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