Ever notice how the bullies always make it look like the beat up kid started the fight? And if the kid does beat up the bully he gits his friends to “work you over”.
Long ago and far, far away, I was placed in a position to kick a bully’s butt. He was like a puppy dog with me after said butt kicking. And he ceased bullying. At least if I was nearby anyway. In high school, one hit me from behind with all his buds around. I calmly told him to meet me alone after school outside the gym. No show. But he didn’t bother me again. Never did find out what his beef was with me. And I do NOT “ like” to fight.
I almost got suspended because a tom-boyish thug of a girl broke her hand punching me as I merely walked down the crowded hall. Well, punching my shop project.
My parents got called in and everything. It only stopped because the principal intervened - but all the staff was ready to go despite my complete lack of similar record.