Y/N Nott had always been the kind of person who wore her heart on her sleeve. She was warm, affectionate, and had a way of making people feel special. Tom Riddle, on the other hand, was a different story. He was reserved, aloof, and had a hard time expressing his feelings. 

Despite their differences, they found themselves drawn to each other. One day, Y/N decided to do something special for Tom. She knew he wasn't used to grand gestures of affection, so she decided to keep it simple. She left a small note in his book, a note that read, "You're more than you think you are, Tom."

Later that day, as Tom was engrossed in his book, he found the note. He read it, and for a moment, he just sat there, staring at the words. He felt a warmth spread through him, a feeling he wasn't used to but found pleasant. "Y/N," he called out, looking up to find her in the room. "Did you leave this note?"

Y/N looked at him, a soft smile on her face. "Yes, Tom. I did," she replied, her voice gentle. For a moment, Tom didn't know what to say. 

He wasn't used to this kind of affection, but he found himself liking it. He looked at Y/N, her smile warm and inviting, and felt a strange sensation in his chest. It was as if a wall he had built around himself was slowly starting to crumble.

 "Thank you, Y/N," he finally said, his voice barely above a whisper. It was the closest he had come to expressing his feelings, and it was all thanks to Y/N.

Y/N's smile widened. "You're welcome, Tom," she replied. "Remember, I love you babe." Tom nodded, taking her words to heart. He didn't know how to show affection, but with Y/N, he was willing to learn. "I love you too, my love."For the first time in a long time, Tom Riddle felt a sense of warmth and happiness. And he had Y/N Nott to thank for that.