I had to take a few liberties while writing this up, so it goes without saying that if anyone wants something changed, all that you need do is ask! :)<br/><br/><br/><br/><span class="bbc_u"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;">Taras Markovski</span></span><br/><br/>Ally's knight in lustrous orange armor, that perception of him has been burned into her mind ever since that dark night long ago when he'd rescued her from a terrible fate. While her peers treated her poorly and tried to make her life a living hell, Taras became a pillar of hope and strength for her. Allison would sneak off to spend time with him and his friends at every single opportunity, even if it was just to hang out with them in the garage and watch them as they worked. She loves Taras unconditionally and knows that she'll never be able to repay him for everything that he's done for her.<br/><br/>Even though he was like her big brother and her best friend, Allison harbored a secret crush on him for years, all the way up to the point when she'd parted ways with the crew and moved to Malaysia. She was just a kid back then while Taras was older and unattainable, so she never dared to act on it before she left, though she often thought about it and regretted not doing it once it was already too late. The time spent apart and the distance that separated them inevitably caused those feelings to be put on the back burner, but they've started creeping back up ever since her return, and Ally isn't the little girl that she used to be.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_u"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;">Christian Tang</span></span><br/><br/>Having known Chris for almost as long as she's known Taras, he too has been like an older brother to Allison for years. She has a great amount of admiration towards him for everything that he's done and continues to do for the crew, including the little things that may go unnoticed by others at times, and she's also eternally grateful to him for having welcomed her into the fold. Simply put, Ally looks up to him as a leader and trusts him with her life. She'd walk into a fire without thinking twice if he asked her to, and she sleeps a bit easier knowing that he would do the same for her.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_u"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;">Alisa Lopez</span></span><br/><br/>Seeing as how they're the two youngest 'family' members and the only girls part of the main crew, it should come as no surprise to anybody that they've grown pretty close. Unlike Piper, Allison doesn't mind the fact that Liza's outgoingness tends to net her a greater amount of attention. Ally's quite content with remaining a bit more reserved and discreet, especially when she isn't behind the wheel, so that isn't a source of friction for them. All in all, Liza is her confidant and currently her closest female friend, not just inside of the loft but in general, so she's the one that Ally will go lie in bed with while spilling her guts out.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_u"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;">Adriano Guillermo</span></span><br/><br/><em>Drool.</em>Adonis himself, gifted with the ability to make Allison blush merely by being anywhere in her general vicinity. Adriano might be the one that she's the least familiar with out of the entire crew, but that just adds to the aura of mystery that seems to drape over him like a veil of soft black Italian silk. It's a purely physical attraction, which is definitely unusual for Allison since looks aren't what she looks for most in a guy, but that doesn't stop her heart from racing faster than a Top Fuel dragster whenever Adriano so much as blinks at her. It's only a matter of time until Piper picks up on it and teases Ally to death.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_u"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;">Rosha Kovotulyin</span></span><br/><br/>While she's not<em>that</em>socially awkward, Allison often has trouble deciphering Rosha's cues that would indicate whether he's joking or not, so she just ends up giggling hesitantly like a fool a lot when they interact. Sometimes she gets the feeling that he's flirting with her, and that she may even be reciprocating, but it's always clouded in a mist of uncertainty. In any case, it's hard not to enjoy Rosha's company since he's such a chill guy with a bright personality, plus Allison is the type of person who will take jokes and pranks in stride, so they've always been on good terms.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_u"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;">Clara Tang</span></span><br/><br/>Clara is a sweetheart. She and Allison haven't spent the most time together, usually hanging out together in a small group rather than one on one, but Ally's very fond of her. Music is one of Allison's biggest interests outside of racing, so they sometimes chat about various bands or albums, and she always appreciates Clara's suggestions whenever she's in search of some new tracks to listen to while driving or lounging around the loft. They may not be as close as sisters just yet, but the warm and caring nature that Clara radiates is enough to make Ally feel like she'd be the right person to talk to when facing a serious issue that she doesn't know how to deal with. Considering everything that she's been going through recently, she might be seeking Clara's council sooner rather than later.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_u"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;">Nicholas Trent</span></span><br/><br/>Allison's number one accomplice in all things mechanically and technically related. The two of them can go on for hours on end, debating the merits of some minuscule tweak or theory-crafting all kinds of potential methods of improving a car's setup. Still, she realizes that Nick has more engineering knowledge than she could ever achieve in two lifetimes, so she often ends up deferring to his wisdom. Sometimes she'll argue a point with him just to listen to him explain why she's wrong in great, painstaking detail. Not only does it give her the chance to learn a thing or two every time, but she also loves the way that he lights up when discussing all things technical. Naturally, the fact that they get along so well in the garage has also translated to the outside world as well, where they've become quite good friends.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_u"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;">Piper Adams</span></span><br/><br/>Allison's<em>'blue waterleaf'</em>, beautiful and yet also deceptively prickly just like the thorned wildflower that Piper reminds her of. The rambunctious blonde is something of an ever evolving puzzle in her eyes, one which she hasn't been able to solve and probably never will - at least not completely. She was always one for puzzles, though, so that's what draws her in towards Piper. Sure, Allison never knows what she's going to get from her, and there are times when she gets utterly confused by Piper's behavior, but she generally doesn't take it to heart too much. As such, she's possibly the person in the crew with the highest level of 'Piper tolerance' after Clara and likes hanging out with her. Theirs is a quintessential case of opposites attracting and complimenting each other nicely rather than being at odds...at least most of the time.