Chapter 6.
"Surprise!" Buffy shouted as everyone started singing happy birthday to Dawn.
"Wow guys, you didn't have to do this, I mean thank you, but I seriously thought some big bad rising up in Sunnydale would be the priority." Dawn said walking farther into the Bronze.
"Big bad?" Buffy said "No monster is going to ruin my only lil' sisters 16th! And if they try they'll just have to wait until afterwards" She continued smiling at Dawn.
"Happy birthday Dawnie!" Willow shouted and went to hug Dawn.
"Xander, Anya your back! I cant believe it! Dawn said from Willow's shoulder, as she was still hugging her.
"Oh yeah, wouldn't miss your birthday for anything!" Xander said handing her a gift
"Ooh presents, thank you Xander."
"It was also from me" Anya stated looking hopeful.
"Thank you" Dawn answered and hugged Anya.
"Happy Birthday" Oz said "I bought this back from L.A. for you. they have good fashion up there… they tell me" Dawn opened the present to find a purple tank top that said 'Love the O.C'. on it as well as a blue spaghetti strap top that had flower embroidery on the side.
"Wow thanks Oz" She said grinning
"It's from Willow too." He added
"Thank you so much both of you"
Suddenly the door swung open to reveal spike standing there with a large present
" I heard there was a party going down" He said
"Spike what are u doing here" Buffy asked
"Well I thought I was Dawns friend and considering I am I good friend of hers I thought I'd wish her a happy16th!"He replied
" Fine, but if u even attempt to do anything evil I will personally see to it that your nose wont exist are we clear" Buffy said, threatening Spike
"Hey I'm just here for little bit ok. Not here to cause any trouble" Spike replied and held his hands up in surrender
"hey Spike" Dawn said " thanks for coming"
"Oh heres your present its not much but, yeah u deserve it after all you've been through, all these years, happy birthday"
"Thanks" Dawn opened the present to find a beautiful old music box. It was copper brown with blue jewels on the top in the shape of a heart as well as red gems down each side and around the heart.
"Wow, Spike. Thank you its beautiful." Dawn said in complete awe.
"It used to be my mother's" its one of the few items of hers I've kept. And you're the closest thing to a little sister to me"
"Thank you" Dawn said again with more meaning
"No problem" Spike replied and smiled.