There was always the option of just going to school like it's normal.
Actively seeking to be treated like a doormat is only useful for joining the tough guy's team, and being his lackey.
So, if you're joining forces with the piece of shit from class D, then groveling is the right way to do it; just become a piece of shit like them, and do whatever they say.
Weird choice, but millions of Americans agree with this tactic, so I guess maybe I'm just the weird one...