I don't really know if this is completely canon but this show didn't have the best consistency when it came to stating Deyna's past so just bear with me as I tried to remain as true to the story as I could!

Rayna practically ran up to the steps to Deacon's house, squealing and shaking with excitement as she rapped on the door.

"Deacon! Deacon? Open the door, I have news!" She was pounding on the door as she heard Deacon yell.

"I'm comin', I'm comin'!" Ten seconds later, the door opened and Deacon appeared on the other side. "Rayna, what the hell are you doin'? It's one in the morning."

"I have news." Rayna said between giggles, vibrating with excitement.

Deacon nodded slowly. "Yeah, you said that. What's up?"

"Watty booked me...us...a paying gig. Our first one." Rayna had a bright smile on her face, and Deacon's jaw dropped.

"What-what do you mean us? You-?"

Rayna nodded rapidly. "I want you to play with me. We've written a lot of songs together, it only makes sense. I can't really do this without you."

Deacon laughed, nodding quickly. "Yes, Ray. Of course I will play with you. This is fantastic news, congrats. I'm so proud of you." Deacon opened his arms and gathered the seventeen-year-old in them, hugging her tightly.

They stood there hugging on Deacon's front steps with huge smiles on their faces for what seemed like eternity. When they pulled away, Rayna's head was titled up to look at Deacon, and they were both staring at each other.

Before Rayna knew it, her lips were on Deacon's and they were both sighing into the kiss. Rayna felt Deacon's hands come down to rest above her butt, and she snaked her hands around his neck.

They kissed until they were out of breath and panting, and when they pulled away, Deacon looked down at her like the world revolved around her, and he honestly felt like it did.

He laughed lightly before pulling her closer to him. "I love you. I'm in love with you, Rayna Wyatt."

Rayna didn't even say anything, she just smiled before throwing herself to Deacon again and locking lips with him. She whined softly when he bit on her lip gently, and Deacon began walking back into the house before kicking the door closed, never breaking the kiss.

Before things got too carried away, Deacon pulled back and looked at Rayna with concern. "Are you sure about this, Ray? We're excited but we don't have to do this now. We can wait until you're ready."

Rayna just shook her head and kissed him again. When she pulled away, she smiled up at him. "I've never been so sure about anything in my life. I've wanted this since I met you." She kissed him again. "I want this. I want you."

Deacon smiled wide before taking Rayna in his arms and kissing her with so much passion the world seemed to stop moving. Her arms snaked up around Deacon's neck and his hands traveled down to grip her ass.

Rayna whined softly as Deacon's tongue entered her mouth, and they walked into the living room. Rayna smiled into the kiss as they fell onto the couch together, Deacon landing on top of her.

Deacon's hands immediately moved down to the front of her flannel shirt and he started undoing the buttons slowly. Rayna gasped when he got the shirt all the way undone, and Deacon moaned.

"Damn, Rayna. You're gorgeous. Wow." Rayna smiled and giggled as Deacon moved his lips down to her neck, assaulting it with kisses and soft bites.

Rayna threw her head back and gave Deacon more access as she relaxed into him, thankful she was in this moment and even more thankful she was with him.

She was in love with Deacon Claybourne, there was absolutely no question.

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Rayna had a huge smile on her face as she laid next to Deacon with her arm around Deacon's waist, tracing circles on his chest. When she looked up at him, he had a huge smile that matched hers. They made eye contact and Rayna giggled and blushed as she looked away.

Deacon leaned down to place a kiss on her forehead, and Rayna looked up at him. There was so much love in his eyes, she though she might burst into tears.

"How do you feel?" Deacon asked her, breaking the silence.

Rayna sighed and nodded her head. "Amazing. Wonderful. Fantastic." Deacon giggled and leaned down to kiss her. "You probably get the idea, though."

"I do, but if it helps, I feel the same way. It was amazing-you're amazing." Deacon said, kissing her again as Rayna giggled brightly.

The room soon grew quiet again as the two of them laid tangled up in each other, trying to slow their racing hearts. Deacon's hand came down to the small of her back and rubbed small circles as Rayna snuggle further into him. She sighed as the two if them just laid there together.

They sat in silence for what felt like an hour before Rayna sat up and looked at Deacon. "I really should go home. Daddy was pretty upset when I told him last night, so I need to go try to work this out."

Deacon chuckled and nodded. "Yeah, you should go home. As much as I want you here for myself."

Rayna laughed and rolled out of Deacon's arms and out of the bed, moving about the room to get her clothes to get dressed. She caught sight of Deacon staring at her as she eased her clothes on, and she just giggle nervously.

When she was dressed, she came over to the side of the bed Deacon was sitting on and leaned down, placing her hand on his cheek and leaning forward to kiss him lightly. "I'll see you later." She whispered when she pulled away, smiling. They kissed a few more times before Rayna turned on her heel and walked toward Deacon's bedroom door.

Before she walked out, she turned around to face Deacon with love in her eyes. She smiled before saying, "I love you too, Deacon Claybourne."

They smiled widely at each other before Rayna turned around and walked out with her stomach fluttering with butterflies, leaving Deacon to sit on his bed with a huge smile and a racing heart.