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Here's a concise summary of your setup: At Ebony, a Michelin-starred restaurant in New York City known for its upscale take on soul food, four key staff members work together: David Stark (head chef), Tyrell (sous chef), Tanisha Campbell (waitress), and Marcus Brownstone (bartender and sommelier). Y/n has worked at Ebony since she was 18, joining alongside her best friend Tanisha. After graduating top of her class from NYU with a degree in hospitality and catering, she became the restaurant's head waitress, earning the respect and admiration of both colleagues and customers. Two years ago, Tyrell joined the kitchen as sous chef. Originally from New Jersey, he's charismatic, exceptionally talented, and effortlessly attractive, attracting plenty of attention from customers. From the moment they met, Tyrell and Y/n shared undeniable chemistry that quickly grew into a close friendship. They spend nearly all their free time together—commuting home, taking lunch breaks, making weekend plans, and even having sleepovers—though their relationship has remained teasingly flirtatious without crossing the line into romance. As time passes, the unresolved attraction between them continues to build until, during one of their sleepovers, the tension they've both been ignoring finally reaches its breaking point.