I got in the way right before he would have hit me
Why would you get in between a fight?
He was getting physical. He would have hit me anyway. I did the right thing, I didn't want to suffer under his wrath.
I understand that you wanted to come between them when they were fighting because you thought it was right thing to do. But you should not get in other people's way especially when they are fighting. It is too much of a risk for you.
Whatever, I'm a hero.
Hero's dont needlessly put themselves at risk. What would happen if you got hurt and needed  help? Someone would then have to come and save the "hero".