He feels gradually more embarrassed each time Steve says that, but doesn't dare to ask him to stop. Instead he just stares at him for a few moments, lips moving slightly but no words coming out.

He wants answers. Lies should be fine to an extent, surely. He draws in a shaky breath.

"After... everything you said..." Like Bum wanting his dick, for one. Which wasn't wrong, entirely, unlike this entire situation. "I just -- didn't -- think you would do that... So I was surprised..."