(ayrt) Oh he is definitely sexually attracted to Bucky, but probably has some inner moral turmoil going on over it, possibly finding that attraction (and maybe the temptation? maybe he is a bit tempted by the offers) to be kind of dirtybadwrong in the light of not being sure of The Asset's ability to consent/say no/acknowledge consent as a thing that applies to The Asset/etc. I agree with the nonnie that said the sticking point for Steve would be the issue about consent, so I envision Steve dealing with some very conflicting emotions about that and eventually breaking a bit. Like, the idea of acting on his attraction to Asset/Bucky when he offers himself up would initially feel wrong, but as time goes on and it becomes apparent that this new personality is solid and Steve comes to accept it as a valid one, choking himself on The Asset's dick in the interest of making him happy is at least worth a try, right? for the greater good, maybe? agreeing to something slightly sketchy in order to make Asset/Bucky 2.0 happy is worth it, right? because this is the best they are going to get? (And The Asset thinks it is the best thing ever.)
Re: The Asset is genuinely thrilled with his new handler