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

As soon as they had finished having their dinner, Dino commenced with the questioning.

"So, why were you hugging Irina?" Dino asked with his eyes narrower than normal, making it obvious that he was mad.

"It was just a hug of friendship, Dino. Believe me," Ivan replied with a gentle smile.

"Is that what you'd normally do with a friend?" Dino inquired with obvious anger in his voice.

"Please just relax, Dino. Irina is just that type of person. She tends to hug people when she feels happy," Ivan answered as calmly as he could despite the nervousness he was feeling inside.

Dino, who was still mad, took a moment to think before answering, "Why am I finding it hard to believe?" Then he sighed before saying, "I guess I should talk to Irina to hear her side. Can you contact her, please?"

"Dino, don't tell me you...you don't believe me at all?" Ivan asked, feeling hurt.

Chapter 87