Chapter 22: Rules of Engagement

The tension was building at the Hummel-Anderson house after Sophie left. Zach was tapping his foot on the floor, fidgeting.

"You mean to say," Blaine said, "That that proposal was for Beth?"

"Yes," Zach muttered, "I mean, I was drunk and all but...but it was for...Beth."

"Didn't she come here this morning?" Kurt asked.

"Yes,"

"And you didn't tell her then?"

"I...I didn't—"

"And you didn't tell Sophie that it was for Beth," Kurt muttered, "Oh my God, Oh my God, Oh my God. Why?"

"I didn't know how..."

"Well, you could've just told her the truth," Blaine said, "Things are always easier when you say the truth. Okay, maybe not that easy, but still...and answer me honestly, do you really love Sophie?"

"I like her,"

"But do you love her?"

Zach couldn't answer.

"God, Zach," Kurt said, "For all of your sakes, make this right."

"How? I can't just break up with Sophie—"

"Yes, you can," Kurt said, "You'll just hurt her even more if you'd stay with her and she'd feel neglected. And you don't even wanna get married to her!"

"But dad, Jesse St. James is—"

"A conniving, vicious creature," Kurt said, "But I'm sure he loves his daughter enough for him to only want what's best for her. And if he gets mad, we're all here for you, you know? Make it right, Zach. Not just for you, but for everyone."

"Kurt's right," Blaine said.

"Yeah, thanks..." Zach said, "I'll just...I'll just go get some...rest."

The following evening, as Zach, Kurt and Blaine were at the living room, discussing some stuff, Zach's phone beeped. He opened it and had a startled expression on his face as he finished reading the message.

"What?" Blaine asked.

"It's...It's Sophie," He said, "Inviting me over for...dinner. With her dad."

"And you're coming?" Blaine asked.

"I can't not go..."

Kurt sighed, "Well, if you're coming then make it right. Don't prolong anything anymore."

"I don't even know if it's gonna work out between Beth and I," He said, "She's engaged, she chose Arnie—"

"Nothing's over til it's over," Kurt said, "And I trust in you, son. You'd do the right thing. That's who you are. Don't ruin your life over some love issues you're not even brave enough to confront."

Zach took a deep breath, "I should go," He said and stood up.

"Zach," Blaine said, "Just...make it right, okay?"

Zach just nodded his head and went off.

a/n: Hi guys! sorry for a bit of a short chapter, just really sick right now, but hope you still like it! More soon! Happy Valentine's. Peace and Love. xx