There are good reasons to fight and stupid reasons to fight. Standing up for yourself and others is a good reason. Punch a bully in the nose. That's also establishing a boundary. And when the bully breaks and cries and their parents howl at the injustice, reply, "Don't want none, don't start none."

As for your writing, Kiki--it remains clear and immersive, captivating and relatable. You are a writer.