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

Dino could not help but smile after hearing Alexei's words before eagerly saying, "Alright. Let's go!"

It did not take long before Alexei and Dino reached the Intensive Care Unit section of the hospital, which was one floor above where Dino was confined. Then Dino held the doorknob firmly before finding himself to be hesitating from opening the door. Moreover, cold sweat was dampening his back and his arms.

Alexei, who was able to quickly figure out what was happening inside Dino's mind, asked, "Dino, are you really ready to see Ivan now?"

Upon hearing Alexei's question, Dino shuddered in fear as he tried to imagine how Ivan would look once they entered the ICU. Thus, he found himself unable to move or even respond to Alexei's question.

Alexei, who noticed how Dino was trembling, gently put his own right hand over Dino's shoulder before saying, "Dino, there's no need to force yourself. If don't have the courage to see Ivan, then-"

Chapter 119