IMPULSE {Richie Tozier}

*Bonus Chapter*

(Surprise😉 )

(Alternative music for this chapter: "Happy Xmas (War is Over)", by John Lennon)

"Jingle Bell Rock", by Kurt Hugo Schneider, sounds all through the Okonma's household, and Ivy desperately tries to decorate her Christmas cookies accordingly.

"Oh, would you look at that, more mistletoe!" Richie chimes, holding a measly leaf above his girlfriend's head.

Ivy turns away from her decorating and gives him a skeptical look. A laugh leaves her lips at the sight of the leaf, and she can't help but maintain her grin when she sees Richie's amused smile.

"Richie, you've been kissing me all day, and I'm really busy right now! I don't want the icing to melt. Also, that isn't even mistletoe; it's just a leaf," she explains, turning back to the cookies.

Richie gives a pout.

"C'mon babe, please? You've been going at these damn cookies for an hour, and Santa Claus is probably fatter than Eddie's mom, he can stand to lose a few pounds—"

"Richie!" Ivy laughs, rolling her eyes.

He sighs, "you're right. Eddie's mom is definitely fatter."

"Richie, shut up," Ivy laughs. "Did you call the boys like I said?"

Richie nods his head. "Yeah yeah, they should be here soon. Could I at least have one of the cookies? Wait, did you ever think that maybe Santa Claus is actually just Mrs. Kaspbrak dressed in red breaking into peoples houses to steal their food—"

Before Ivy even has a chance to yell at him the doorbell rings, causing Rivy— their beloved, shared dog— to run towards the front door barking loudly.

Her parents would be gone for Christmas break, so they all decided they would celebrate the holiday at Ivy's house. Together. Even Stan!  (Ivy was very pleased to hear he would be joining the losers for their mindless gift exchange).

"I'll get it," Richie smiles, swiftly leaning forward and kissing Ivy before rushing to answer the door.

Ivy smiles lightly from the kitchen, listening as Richie answers the door. Familiar voices echo throughout the house, and Ivy feels a sense of happiness chime through her bones. At first, she was a little disappointed about her parents not being with her for Christmas— but now...now she feels happier about it than any other Christmas she celebrated.

After about an hour, everyone has arrived, and she has finally finished decorating her cookies.

"Your cookies look really good," Eddie compliments, admiring the girl's work. Ivy gives him a hug and large smile.

"Thanks, Ed. I heard you got yourself a girlfriend? What's that all about?" She grins.

"Oh? Ally? Haha...yeah..." he blushes. "I'll have to introduce her sometime soon. You'd get along with her. Plus, her friends would love you."

"Definitely," Ivy agrees. "What's their names."

"Katie, and Allie— but with an 'ie'," he explains.

"Cool. Merry Christmas, by the—"

"BABE," Richie hollers from the living room causing Ivy to roll her eyes. She makes her way towards the living room with a small smile, and immediately greets everyone with a small wave.

"Can we open presents yet?" Her impatient boyfriend whines.

"Yeah, I agree with him for once, actually," Stan chimes with a smile. "I'm actually kind of excited for the gift exchange, I mean, my family doesn't usually do gifts...for obvious reasons."